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Batman Bridge Luncheon Cruise
Highlights
- Cruise along the Tamar River, soaking in stunning views of Cataract Gorge and Launceston's picturesque riverfront.
- Savour a delicious light lunch and local wines, enhancing your experience with the region's culinary delights.
- Explore quaint riverfront communities, vineyards, and orchards, immersing yourself in the vibrant life along the river.
- Listen to lively tales of bushrangers and explorers, enriching your journey with the rich history of the area.
Tamar River Cruises offer cruises on the beautiful Tamar River in Launceston, in Northern Tasmania.
The Batman Bridge Luncheon Cruise takes you on a four-hour cruise along the Tamar River.
This journey takes you into the magical Cataract Gorge and lets you explore Launceston’s riverfront precinct. The cruise continues North past Tamar Island up to the Batman Bridge. Enjoy the diversity of the river as you hear the lively tales about the bushrangers, explorers and gold diggers and the numerous historical buildings and landmarks that line the waterfront. Immerse yourself in the diversity of life as you cruise past quaint riverfront communities, vineyards, orchards and farms.
Morning tea, a superb light lunch, a generous cheese and fruit platter plus tea and coffee is available. The cheerful crew will invite you to sample local wines and beers.
See their website for more information about tour departure times and costs.
Itinerary highlights
Batman Bridge Luncheon Cruise
Cruise into the magical Cataract Gorge and through Launceston’s riverfront precinct. head north past Tamar Island, historical buildings, churches, pubs and homesteads, Sample the rich diversity of life as we cruise past quaint riverfront communities, vineyards and farms to the notable Batman Bridge. Tamar Valley is steeped with romance and studded with tales of bushrangers, explorers and gold diggers. Australia’s longest navigable estuarine river, it has many natural coves ad protected inlets that provide a sanctuary for thousands of native water birds that can only been seen on the river.
Tour details
- On demand
Features
Service facilities
Sevice Activity
Actively welcomes people with access needs.
General access
- Offers multiple options for booking – web, email, phone is available.
- Companion Cards are accepted.
- Staff are trained in disability awareness.
- Advise tour guides of the access needs of guests at the time of booking (includes pick up and drop off requirements)
Vision
Caters for people who are blind or have vision loss.
- Handrails on all stairways
Hearing
Caters for people who are deaf or have hearing loss.
Physical – Wheelchair
Caters for people who use a wheelchair.
- A wheelchair accessible toilet / shower and change room is available.
Operation information
Tamar River Cruises
Tamar River Cruises offer cruises on the beautiful Tamar River in Launceston, in Northern Tasmania.
Experience the excitement and history of Launceston’s spectacular Tamar River from the comfort of the unique vessels. The Tamar River is Australia’s longest navigable tidal estuary and supports Australia’s third oldest city, Launceston. Informative commentary from local skippers takes you on a historical journey where you will discover the stories and tales that shaped Launceston and the magnificent Tamar Valley. Travel into the heart of the Tamar and view the navigable section of the spectacular Cataract Gorge.
Sample the delights of local wines and cheeses as you view breathtaking scenery, world-class vineyards, historical buildings, and rural settings. Frequent encounters with wildlife including sea eagles, wild duck, black swans, pelicans, plus many other varieties of water-fowl and occasionally playful seals are common. Choose from a number of award-winning cruises to suit your needs and interests.
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Accreditations
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Quality Tourism Accreditation
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Sustainable Tourism Accreditation by ATIC
Memberships
- Australian Caravan Club
- Australian Tourism Export Council
- Campervan Motorhome Club of Australia
- Charter Vessel Association
- Council of Australian Tour Operators
- Gay and Lesbian Tourism Australia (GALTA)
- Regional Tourist/Tourism Association/Organisation
- Visitor Information Centre
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