Smell the roses at the National Rose Garden, at historic Woolmers Estate Longford: with 4,500 roses blooming over two hectares, it’s a blissful stroll through the evolution of the rose. (Volunteer pruners welcome!)

Taste Festivale, an annual three-day celebration featuring the state’s highly renowned gourmet food and wine in Launceston’s City Park. 

See the Little Penguins at Low Head, surfing in from their day at sea, and waddling up the beach to their burrows.

Hear the sounds of summer: daring swimmers diving off the rocks into the First Basin at Launceston’s dramatic Cataract Gorge, and the nearby peacocks calling you to lunch on the lawns.  

Touch and feel the hot sand between your toes at our beautiful north coast beaches less than an hour’s drive from Launceston.

Balance your day: pick plump Hillwood strawberries in the morning, be served sparkling wine in the vineyard where the grapes are grown by lunchtime, and stroll along the Seaport boardwalk at dusk to dine, facing sunset over the marina.

Average high 24 C
Average low 12 C

SUMMER EVENTS & FESTIVALS

December  - January – February

Tamar Valley Classic - a two-day event combining running, cycling and sailing.  Festivale - an annual celebration held over three days, featuring the best tastes in regional food and wine, plus live entertainment in Launceston's City Park. The Circus Festival - attracts international, national and local circus acts, held biennially at Golconda. The Launceston Cup - part of the state's summer horse racing carnival, and Tasmania's premier racing event. Tamar Valley Folk Festival – a week of music, singing, dancing and storytelling. MS Fest at Inveresk – annual rock concert attracting up to 10,000 people and big name Australian bands.

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