Lifestyle Tasmania

Northern Tasmania	Northern Tasmania "...Launceston in Tasmania's North is its second largest City. Launceston has a population of more than 95,000 ..."
Northern Tasmania is known for its vast fertile land and quality timber resources. Crops such as poppies, potatoes and hops as well as other crops including Legumes. Grazing land for cattle & sheep is abundant. The North West Coast is also known for its mines. The largest City in Northern Tasmania is Launceston. The old gold mine at Beaconsfield has been a popular destination for visitors - this has increased since the mining accident in 2006 in which 2 miners survived being trapped underground for 2 weeks. The Derby tin mine is also a popular attraction. The Beaconsfield and Beauty Point area are good starting points for the Natural attractions of the Tamar Valley, which include waterfalls, scenic views, and beaches. Tasmania's second-largest city, Launceston, is located on the Tamar River and is known for its attractive parks and gardens. The region's largest town, Scottsdale has one of the Largest Lavender farms in the world. The Pending Pulp Mill has been the main topic of conversation for the George Town region of late. One of the largest industries in Tasmania is the aluminium smelter at Bell Bay, close to George Town. The north-east relies heavily upon timber and the farming industry for its economic growth. Flying to and from mainland Australia is easy with departures & arrivals from Launceston airport near Evandale. Public transport is readily available in the Launceston area. Tamar Valley The majestic Tamar River meanders for 58kms, through the heart of the high-yielding vineyard country, orchards, scenic pastures and forests from Launceston to the Sea. There are shore access pontoons located along the riverbanks so don't forget to cast your fishing line. The river has a variety of saltwater fish or you can try the nearby inland streams and lakes which offer challenges for freshwater fishing. Enjoy the clean white sand on the Bass Strait beaches at Badger Head, Greens Beach, East Beach and Lagoon Beach. Discover the many quaint riverside villages that feature arts and crafts from the local area. Enjoy a picnic beneath the elegant Batman Bridge; the word's first cable stayed truss bridge built in the 1960's or simply just relax at one of the restaurants and indulge your senses in the local cuisine. Launceston Launceston was proclaimed a Municipality by an Act of Parliament on 30 October 1852, 47 years after it was founded. The boundaries extended less than 2 kilometres from the centre of the town. Seven Aldermen were elected to the Launceston Town Council on 1 January 1853, at the first Local Government elections held in Van Diemen's Land. Aldermen elected the first Mayor, Alderman William Stammers Button, later that day at the first meeting of the Town Council. Mayoral portraits, of Alderman Button and every Mayor since, are displayed in the formal foyer of the Launceston Town Hall. The Launceston City Council area has grown to about 1600 square kilometres. The number of Aldermen has changed during intervening years, from seven to nine to twelve. George Town The George Town municipal area is located in northern Tasmania, bounded to the north by Bass Strait, Tamar River to the west and Little Pipers River to the east. To the south, Mt Direction is the main geographical feature. The township of George Town marks the administrative centre and the oldest settlement in the region. The historical precinct of Low Head sits at teh mouth of the Tamar River and the coastal settlements of Bell Buoy Beach, Beechford, Lulworth, Tam O'Shanter and Weymouth all face onto the shores of Bass Strait. Inland are the old mining town of Lefroy, and the agricultural areas of Pipers River and the renowned Pipers Brook vineyards. Meander Valley Meander Valley is a large and diverse area in Northern Tasmania. It includes the mountains of the Great Western Tiers, extensive forests and productive land, the historic towns and villages of Deloraine and Westbury, Mole Creek, Elizibeth Town, Hadspen, Carrick and Prospect Vale, an urban suburb of Launceston and is home to the Country Club Resort. Lifestyle opportunities range from urban, country town and village living, rural residential, rural and alternative lifestyle retreats. The Meander Valley has tremendous outdoor recreation assets, a strong arts and crafts community, active community involvement and many community facilities. We also have many special events with two of these in particular having national recognition in Agfest, one of Australia's largest regional agricultural field days which is held in the first week of May each year, and the Tasmanian Craft Fair, one of Australia's largest arts and craft festivals which is held in the first week of November each year. Flinders Island The history of the Furneaux Islands provides a significant component of the tragic story of the Tasmanian Aboriginals, as well as an account of the early maritime explorers, sealers, shipwrecks and cultural events that are of local and national importance.