Steeped in history, the Tamar River was âdiscoveredâ by explorers Bass and Flinders in 1798 at a time when the area was home to the Leterremairrener and Pangerninghe people. Launceston was settled sometime later in 1806 and the early settlers of the region worked largely in agriculture or logging.
When gold was discovered at Beaconsfield in 1877, the area really started to grow new industries and by the end of the 19th century, a wharf was established to facilitate transport of produce (such as apples) to the mainland.
Stretching over 60 kilometres from Launceston to the sandy shores of Bass Straight, the valley is home to some 32 vineyards and a whole bunch of artisan cheesemakers, restaurants and even beer and cider producers.
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