Exeter
Highlights
- Savour fresh local ingredients at The Cabin, where great coffee and good vibes await in Exeter's main street.
- Explore Brady's Lookout for stunning views of the countryside, once a vantage point for the infamous bushranger Matthew Brady.
- Wander through the Tamar Valley Wine Route, sampling fine wines at cellar doors scattered across Exeter and nearby towns.
Description
Short Description
Exeter, a small town north of Launceston, is located in the centre of a large rural area known for its orchards, dairy and beef cattle.
Standard Description
Exeter, is a small town north of Launceston, located in the centre of a large rural area known for its orchards, dairy and beef cattle, fruit produce and sheep. It’s also at the centre of the Tamar Valley Wine Route.
The town’s Methodist Church is a timber building that was completed in 1861 and is the oldest Methodist church in Tasmania. Nearby is Brady’s Lookout on the West Tamar Highway. The lookout was used by the infamous bushranger Matthew Brady to identify potential victims below and offers great views of the surrounding countryside.
Take a break and relax with a coffee at The Cabin in the main street of Exeter, home to beautiful brunch, fresh local ingredients, good vibes, great coffee & friendly faces. Also, in the main street you will find the Tamar Valley Wine Centre, a unique and stylish venue where you can taste and purchase many of the finest wines and drinks produced in the area. Explore nearby Gravelly Beach and take a short walk alongside the Supply River in Robigana to see the ruins of an old flour mill. Cellar doors are dotted throughout Gravelly Beach, Deviot, Exeter and Sidmouth -after all this is the centre of the Tamar Valley Wine Route.
In February each year the Exeter Show is held at the showgrounds, presented by the Exeter Show Society Inc. it is a true agricultural show that has been a beloved tradition since 1915 and makes for a great family friendly day out.
Exeter is a 25-min drive (25 km) from Launceston.
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Contact and Booking Channels
- Address: By Arrangement, Exeter, Tasmania, 7275, Australia