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Things to see and do in Northern Tasmania
Northern Tasmania is one of the richest areas in history, wilderness, food and wine production and special events. Fitzpatrick's Inn in Westbury is located in the Meander Valley in the heart of the island state, making it easily accessible to both the Launceston and Devonport airports as well as for the Spirit of Tasmania ferry sailing from Devonport.
In and Around Westbury
Westbury itself has much to offer. From Pearns Steam World just a stroll across the road from Fitzpatrick's Inn to the Westbury Maze 500m up the road, there is so much to see and do. Relax on the English style Village Green and wander over to the White House - home of several magnificent collections of colonial furniture, cars, bicycles and a hand crafted dolls house. A map of Westbury showing the places of interest along with its history is available from your hosts. To find a photograph of your favourite place in Tasmania, visit John Temple's Gallery or travel a short distance to Carrick to see the Copper Art Gallery. Find time to stop off at Bowerbank Mill Gallery on the way to Yarns Artwork in Silk at Deloraine. Go on to see the exquisite gold and silversmiths working on some exquisite pieces at McLachlan Studio Jewellery just outside Deloraine.
Natural Beauty
Many examples of Tasmania's natural beauty are within a day trip from Fitzpatrick's Inn.
Visit the breathtaking World Heritage listed Cradle Mountain/Lake St. Clair National Park.
Or meander your way through the chain of mountains known as the Great Western Tiers and
visit the spectacular Liffey Falls and Marakoopa and King Solomon's Caves at Mole Creek.
A half hour drive from Westbury you will find yourself in Launceston where a visit to
the Cataract Gorge is a must and should include a ride on the worlds longest single span
chairlift and take a stroll over the suspension bridge high above the cascading river.
There are many beautiful walks available in Tasmania, from short to long and from the
easy stroll to the more demanding.
(click here for map)
If you are looking to discover some interesting things about unique creatures in our world, then a visit to Seahorse World and Platypus House at Beauty Point or Trowunna Wildlife Park at Mole Creek will give you the chance to interact with some interesting creatures. (click here for map)
Historic Tasmania
For the history enthusiast , a stay at Fitzpatrick's Inn which was built in circa 1833 will be a history experience in itself. However Westbury also offers a Historical Society which can help explain the stories and people that came before our current generations and places. Other examples of early settler homes which are within an easy drive from Fitzpatrick's Inn are Entally House at Hadspen, Brickendon and Woolmers at Longford, Clarendon House at Nile, and Franklin House in Launceston . All are open to the public and Woolmers is also the home of the National Rose Garden.
(click here for map)
Food and Wine
Of course everyone loves a food and/or wine trail. From Westbury it is but a short drive
to sample the hot smoked salmon at 41degrees aquiculture and wetlands just out of Deloraine,
followed by some fine Tasmanian Leather wood or manuka honey at the Chudleigh Honey Farm.
Further on to Elizabeth Town and a visit to the Christmas Hills Raspberry Farm for some
scrumptious berry dishes, followed on a little further along the road with samples of
cheeses at Ashgrove Cheeses. To top it all off a visit to D'Anvers Chocolate factory at
nearby Latrobe will leave you understanding why produce from Tasmania is so highly sort
after. If sampling of Tasmania's fine wines and beers is your perfect day, then a day
trip to Launceston with a tour through Boag's Beer is a must do. This can be followed
up with a drive down the Tamar River visiting cellar doors on both sides of the river
for some serious sampling of cool season vintage wine. Examples are Iron Pot Bay Wines,
St. Matthias, Rosevears Estate, Tamar Ridge, Pipers River and Pipers Brook, and Bay of
Fires.
(click here for map)
Sport
If sport is your adventure, then again Fitzpatrick's Inn is your ideal base. From fishing and boating in nearby Four Springs Lake or Brushy Lagoon, Meander or Liffey Rivers or the Launceston Lakes to fly fishing in the Highland Lakes, you can engage a local guide to show you the top spots or simply wet a line where you choose. AFL football comes to Launceston 4 times a year (link here to a roster or timetable) and Fitzpatrick's Inn is just a ½ hour drive away from Aurora Stadium which comes alive when the TassieHawks (Hawthorn Football Club) host their rivals. There are some 15 golf courses within an hours drive of Fitzpatrick's Inn such as the Quamby Course at Hagley; Country Club, Riverside, Launceston and Mowbray Courses in Launceston; as well as the Longford, Poatina, Shearwater, Grindlewald, Exeter, Sheffield, Greens Beach, George Town and Deloraine Golf Clubs. Further on and you can find yourself driving on the famous Barnbougle Dunes, ranked in the world's top 50, just 2 hours away. Westbury holds its annual fun run in September each year whilst there are athletic, cycling and chopping carnivals over the Christmas/New Year period at Latrobe, Devonport, Burnie and Launceston.
The Evandale National Penny Farthings Championships is well worth a visit in February each year. And don't forget the Launceston Cup - a delightful day of horse racing and fashion in February.
Festivals
Festivale is a great food, wine, and music festival held in Launceston in February each year. Fitzpatrick's Inn has a great Irish name and Westbury comes alive with the St Patrick's Day Festival in March each year. With Easter comes the Three Peaks Race, a sailing and running event which leaves from Beauty Point at the tip of the Tamar River in a spectacular array of colour. Then there is the annual agricultural field days called Agfest at nearby Quercus Park at Carrick in May which is a four day feast of all things country. November brings the Deloraine Craft Fair which has become renowned for its diverse range of magnificent craftsmanship.
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Things to see and do in Northern Tasmania
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Fitzpatrick's Inn
Accommodation and Restaurant, Centrally Located in Northern Tasmania
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Tazmazia
Get lost in the famous hedge maze.
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Don River Railway
A railway museum with working and static exhibits.
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Sheffield Murals
Sheffield is located 20 km south of Devonport and is known as the "Town
of Murals".
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Anvers Chocolates
The total chocolate experience. Tastings and sales of specialty chocolate truffles, fudges and pralines
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Ashgrove Cheese
Stroll through the 4 hectares of raspberry plantings, which are harvested between December and May
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Raspberry Farm
You are welcome to stroll through the 4 hectares of raspberry plantings
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Chudleigh Honey Farm
Over 50 different varieties of unique and trend honeys are produced at The Honey Farm
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Beaconsfield Gold Museum
The whole family can enjoy this fascinating museum with over 30 visitor-activated displays.
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Artisan Gallery
Visitors are invited to inspect the gallery of contemporary handmade crafts and original Australian artwork
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Hillwood Strawberry Farm
Pick your own strawberries, raspberries and other berry fruits when in season.
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Batman Bridge
This amazing road bridge was the world's first cable-stayed truss bridge when built in 1968
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Grindlewald
You're just minutes away from the most beautiful and desirable attractions of Northern Tasmania.
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Launceston Casino
18 Hole Golf, 3 Restaurants, 5 Bars, hours of entertainment
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Entally House
Entally House has magnificent homestead and superb grounds open 7 days
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Brickendon
Brickendon offers a rare opportunity to experience and enjoy early colonial Tasmania.
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Woolmers
Woolmers Estate has outstanding cultural significance just outside of Longford
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Clarendon
Situated on the banks of the South Esk River with extensive formal gardens and parklands
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Spirit of Tasmania
Major gateway to and from Tasmania in style
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Devonport Airport
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Launceston Airport
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Devils Gullet
Devil's Gullet is about 20 minutes up the Lake McKenzie Road
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Marakoopa Caves
The Marakoopa caves are only two of the many world famous limestone caves
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King Solomon's Caves
Its beauty and easy accessibility make visiting these caves an absolute must.
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Trowunna Wildlife Park
The park is home to the Tasmanian Devil education and research centre.
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Allum Cliffs
Enjoy a quiet country stroll to a forest lookout perched high above the Mersey River.
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Meander Falls
Meander Falls is 5-6 hours walk in the Great Western Tiers
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Liffey Falls
The Liffey Falls ia a comfortable 40-minute return walk
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First Basin
First Basin and Cataract Gorge just a 30 minute walk from Launceston CBD
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Tamar Wetlands
The Tamar Island Wetlands is an unique urban wetlands reserve
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Launceston Lakes
Get up and close with many Australian and Tasmanian Native animals
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Beauty Point
Platypus House & Seahorse World at Beauty Point, Tamar Valley
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Narawntapu National Park
It stretches from the low coastal ranges to the long Bass Strait beaches
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Hawley Beach
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Greens Beach
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East Beach
One night at Fitzpatrick's Inn will be a pleasurable experience, but a week will give you the opportunity to explore the best of northern Tasmania.
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