Tamar River
Tamar River
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Russell S
Brisbane, Australia53 contributions
Feb 2020
Cruise up the Tamar River was quite long with not an awful lot to see - some of the history was interesting. Staff on board the boat were very helpful and snacks were quite good. Beer and wine tasting was also available (free) and helped pass the time.
Written April 1, 2020
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Dan L
Bunbury, Australia8,537 contributions
Mar 2022
We drove on either side of the river and then took the cruise from Home Point to Windermere and return. It is really a tidal estuary with brackish water and flows northwards to Low Head and the dangerous reefs beyond. Many attraction on the banks and adjacent and more pointed out to us when on the cruise. Still used by smaller ships plying their trade between Launceston and other parts. Reputedly a great area for fishing. I think that the river can only be really appreciated by tourist like us by undertaking a local cruise with commentary.
Written May 10, 2022
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nazs
New Zealand4 contributions
I have never seen any river such as this magnificant massive, breathtaking river in Launceston, Australia.
I took a river cruise in Launceston(the only river cruise). We had this beautiful lunch on this large double decker yaught out in the river. The captain was very freindly and hileriously funny. Yu have to catch his jokes in the middle of the documentary. I loved the scenery and the sitings of the Eagle couple guarding their nests.
Then we had this yummy salmon sandwiches and tassie food, We even saw the salmon pool in the river. The environment was very fresh, cool and just loved it. There was wine testing as well on the boat.
Then we turned back to river towards this unique gorge. I have never seen rivers like this that turns into a wide, mountainous gorge, meters high. I walked meters high on the walking track for 40mins to the end of the gorge. The gorge turns into the waterfall, you can walk to the other side over the bridge. Its hard to describe the whole scenery, very different to any rivers Ive seen, This river is massive and has waterfalls, huge gorges and then flat plain again. there is massive rocks and boulders in between.
It a another miracle creation of this fantastic place.
Nadia Naz)
New Zealand
I took a river cruise in Launceston(the only river cruise). We had this beautiful lunch on this large double decker yaught out in the river. The captain was very freindly and hileriously funny. Yu have to catch his jokes in the middle of the documentary. I loved the scenery and the sitings of the Eagle couple guarding their nests.
Then we had this yummy salmon sandwiches and tassie food, We even saw the salmon pool in the river. The environment was very fresh, cool and just loved it. There was wine testing as well on the boat.
Then we turned back to river towards this unique gorge. I have never seen rivers like this that turns into a wide, mountainous gorge, meters high. I walked meters high on the walking track for 40mins to the end of the gorge. The gorge turns into the waterfall, you can walk to the other side over the bridge. Its hard to describe the whole scenery, very different to any rivers Ive seen, This river is massive and has waterfalls, huge gorges and then flat plain again. there is massive rocks and boulders in between.
It a another miracle creation of this fantastic place.
Nadia Naz)
New Zealand
Written September 3, 2008
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Jennifer A
Melbourne, Australia25 contributions
Apr 2014 • Family
Took a lovely trip along the river on one of the small cruisers. I am not good on water so decided to take the shortest trip, but it was lovely. We thoroughly enjoyed it and the views are stunning
Written April 18, 2014
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Giggida
Melbourne, Australia54 contributions
Jun 2012 • Couples
We walked all the way along the river to Cataract Gorge and it's very flat and easy for anyone, lovely views, boats moored and plenty of restaurants/cafes along the way to stop for a coffee.
Written August 20, 2012
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Jo T
Melbourne, Australia22 contributions
Jan 2016 • Couples
The best way to see the river is to take a river cruise which you can board at the end of the pier in seaport. The houses along the river are just amazing. The whole experience of the river cruise was very enjoyable!
Written January 17, 2016
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Annette J
Kingscliff, Australia31 contributions
Mar 2015 • Couples
We did the short 50 minute trip to Cataract gorge and was well worth it. The captain gave very interesting informative commentary, and to see the sheer cliffs of the gorge up close gave a very different perspective.
Written March 29, 2015
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NATSYS
MELBOURNE187 contributions
Jan 2013 • Family
A great way to spend a few hours. Whether you do the 2 hour cruise or the 4 hour cruise with wine and cheese tastings and lunch thrown in you will enjoy the "history lesson" as you cruise up the Tamar looking at the scenery along the river banks and appreciating how hard the early settlers had to work to make a living. Excellent value - a trite expensive maybe for families on a budget perhaps and a drive along the road up the Tamar valley either side may be the cheaper and better option ( and you can stop when you want)
Written January 17, 2013
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Ro12Piper
Launceston, Australia29 contributions
Sep 2018
For those who have not yet visited The Tamar you are missing out on one of the few sanctuaries in the world. The water views along the This stretch of land are hard to believe and, at the moment, are very affordable as they must be at least a third of the prices expected for water views on the mainland.
You will not be disappointed and ,like me and many others will quickly realise this is the place to be for the rest of your life.
You will not be disappointed and ,like me and many others will quickly realise this is the place to be for the rest of your life.
Written August 10, 2019
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David P
Hobart, Australia394 contributions
Mar 2017 • Couples
This is a great river the closer you get to the mouth... We have even seem seals and the fishing is good. But the closer you get to Launceston, the more it turns into a mud stuck sewer.
Written March 21, 2017
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