2.50 hour Afternoon Discovery Cruise including Cataract Gorge departing at 3 pm

About this tour

A 2.5-hour afternoon voyage up the Tamar River from Launceston, threading through Cataract Gorge and past vineyard-dotted riverbanks toward Rosevears and Windemere. You'll spot working farms, historic buildings like St Mathias Church, and the weathered Rosevears Pub whilst cruising past quiet villages where locals go about their day. The route delivers one of the finest views of the Tamar Valley, with morning tea, fresh fruit and homemade cake included.

Highlights

• Navigate through Cataract Gorge's towering walls
• Pass St Mathias Church and historic Rosevears Pub
• See working vineyards and farms from the water
• Tamar Island and charming riverside settlements
• Panoramic vantage of the entire Tamar Valley
• Morning tea with fresh fruit and cake aboard

What to expect

You'll board in Launceston's riverfront precinct at 3 pm and head north into the gorge, where sheer cliffs frame the water. As you cruise upriver, the landscape opens to reveal working properties, small communities tucked into bends, and views back across the valley. The boat moves at a gentle pace—ideal for watching river life, spotting wildlife, and taking in the patchwork of vineyards and pasture. Crew narrate local history and point out significant landmarks. Midway through, refreshments appear: a spread of fruit, biscuits and cake to eat whilst you absorb the scenery.

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