About George Town & Northern Tasmania
George Town sits on the Tamar Valley in Tasmania's north, offering visitors a compact base for exploring the region's outdoor recreation and produce. The area is surrounded by excellent walking trails, local wineries, and easy access to national parks and coastal attractions.
Walks & Trails
The immediate area has over a dozen hiking and walking trails within 3km. Popular options include Sticky Beak, Desperado, Keystone, and Hebe Jeebies, all 2km away. For a shorter walk, the Mount George Lookout Boardwalk is 3km away and offers valley views. Additional nearby trails include Connector, Buzzcut, Helter Smelter, Megawatt, Roca del Vista, Gadanga Dang, and 6061.
Attractions & Things to See
Narawntapu National Park is 21km away and features coastal scenery and native wildlife. Further afield, Cataract Gorge (61km), Adams Beach (60km), Abels Hill (69km), and King Solomons Cave (85km) make worthwhile day trips.
Wineries & Cellar Doors
The Tamar Valley wine region is close by. Visit Chartley Estate (12km), Small Wonder, Vintner's Nest Wines, Goaty Hill Wines, Iron Pot Bay Vineyard, and Holm Oak, all around 14km away.
Golf
George Town Golf Course is just 7km away. Exeter Golf Course (31km), Grindelwald Public Golf Course (41km), Riverside Golf Course (56km), and Mowbray Golf Course (57km) offer broader options across northern Tasmania.
Pubs & Dining
George Town RSL is within walking distance (1km). Bell Bay Seaman Center (5km) and Miners Gold Brewery (12km) provide local dining options. Nearby alternatives include Exeter Hotel, Shearwater Country Club, and Signal Station Tavern, all around 30–31km away.