There are more than 80 species of feathered, furred and finned critters – native and non-native – at this laid-back wildlife park. This is your chance to see some Tasmanian devils, which you can watch snarling over meaty meals at 10.30am, 1pm and 3.30pm. To get here, take the West Tamar Hwy (A7) out of Launceston to Riverside, turn left into Ecclestone Rd (C734) and continue 12km west.
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4. Trevallyn Nature Recreation Area
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Built in 1819 by shipping entrepreneur Thomas Haydock Reibey, Entally is one of Tasmania’s oldest – and loveliest – country homesteads, painting a vivid…
6. Brady’s Lookout State Reserve
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Offering views over the Tamar River and surrounding areas, this reserve was named after nefarious bushranger Matthew Brady, who used the rocky outcrop…
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This handsome four-storey mill on the main road through Carrick was built in 1846, and is now an antiques store.
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