Take your tastebuds on tour and fuel up for adventure in Launceston and the north. Boasting a vibrant food scene, plenty of cool-climate wine and adrenaline-pumping action – this is where memories are made.

Northern Tasmania is celebrated for its noble convict-built estates and rich farmland with authentic paddock-to-plate experiences.

Just an hour’s flight from Melbourne and 90 minutes from Sydney, Tasmania’s northern hub of Launceston is a UNESCO Creative ‘City of Gastronomy’ – a prestigious international title that acknowledges the region’s unique foodie culture. An abundance of farm-fresh produce, vineyards, distilleries, cooking schools and dining experiences makes Tasmania’s north an irresistible draw for lovers of fine food and distinctive drinks.

One of the country’s oldest settlements, Launceston is dotted with city parks and strung along the banks of the North Esk River and kanamaluka (or the River Tamar). The city itself is small and intriguing to wander. There’s always a laneway to explore, a story to hear and interesting characters to meet. Dine on the riverfront or cruise the Tamar’s waters. There’s every chance Launceston will rate among your favourite Australian regional cities.

Discover a rare slice of wilderness at beautiful Cataract Gorge, just 15 minutes’ walk from Launceston’s city centre. Picnic, hike or swim in pristine natural surrounds, venture across a suspension bridge, or ride the world’s longest single span chairlift to explore the gorge without raising a sweat.

Northern Tasmania is for the wild at heart. Action-packed adventures await beyond the city limits. Fly through the forest with a ziplining adventure at Hollybank, or invigorate your senses at Derby, where you can slip into a floating sauna surrounded by wilderness, before gathering courage to plunge into the refreshingly chilly waters of a picturesque lake.

After all this heart-pumping action it’s time to unwind, and there’s nothing more relaxing than a visit to one of Tasmania’s iconic lavender farms. Head to Nabowla in the state’s north-east to discover Bridestowe Lavender Estate, the world’s biggest privately-owned lavender farm. Meander through sweet-smelling fields and sample the lavender-inspired delicacies.

There’s nowhere quite like Launceston and northern Tasmania for the ultimate gastronomic getaway or action-packed adventure.