• Freshwater Point is less than 15 minutes' drive from the historic trading centre of Launceston, Tasmania’s second largest city. Self guided walking tours of Launceston present an excellent opportunity to see not only the beautiful parks and gardens, but also the city’s historic buildings. Macquarie House (1830), and the Old Umbrella Shop (1860’s) are two examples.

• Freshwater Point is located in the heart of the lush Tamar Valley and on the edge of the prestigious Tamar Valley Wine Region. During your stay in the valley, you can sample the fresh local delicacies including fruit, berries and dairy foods, and visit any of the numerous wineries and cellar doors.

• Freshwater Point offers great opportunities for those interested in birdlife. The Tamar bird sanctuary is opposite Freshwater Point and can be seen from the property. The renowned Tamar Island Wetland Walk is only 10 minutes drive from the property. Here you can explore an extensive boardwalk through reeds, marshland and mudflats and observe birds in their natural habitat. The walk, which ends at Tamar Island, takes 1 - 2 hours and is a must for nature lovers.

• Cradle Mountain and wilderness walks are a comfortable return day trip from Freshwater Point, as are the spectacular beaches at Freycinet and
  Wineglass Bay.

• Trout fishing lakes are within 30 minutes’ drive and there is a choice of three golf courses, which are close by.

READ MORE ABOUT LOCAL TOURIST ATTRACTIONS

By Air:

To Launceston airport or Devonport airport.

By Sea:

From Melbourne or Sydney to Devonport by car ferry.

From Launceston:

Follow the A7 Beauty Point sign for the West Tamar Highway.

From Devonport:

B71 (Frankford Highway) to Exeter. At Exeter, turn right onto A7 toward Launceston.

At Legana Roundabout (13 km from Exeter)

Turn left into Freshwater Point Road.

Continue along Freshwater Point Road for 2.7km then turn right into Nobelius Drive.

Follow Nobelius Drive until you see the "Freshwater Point" sign at the top of the driveway (4.5 km from the highway).