Getting there & around
For cyclists, the ride north along the Tamar River is a gem.
Brendan Manion’s Coaches (03-6383 1221; manions.coaches@tassie.net.au) runs buses from Launceston (168 Brisbane St) up the West Tamar Valley to Rosevears ($6, 20 minutes), Beaconsfield ($9, 55 minutes) and Beauty Point ($10, one hour).
Redline Coaches (1300 360 000; www.tasredline.com.au) has three buses on weekdays along the Tamar’s eastern side between Launceston and George Town ($12, 45 minutes).
Shuttlefish Ferry (03-6383 4479, 0412-485 611; www.shuttlefishferry.com.au; one way adult/child $10/6, return $18/10; Wed-Mon Oct-May) crosses the Tamar on demand between Beauty Point and George Town (25 minutes). Bookings essential; reduced winter service.
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