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Passengers booked not knowing which destination they would be flying to - only that they d be guaranteed a good time when they got there.
Saturday s flight from Melbourne headed to Launceston, the destination revealed by the plane s captain in the Qantas lounge at Melbourne Airport prior to take-off. You will now receive updates from Traveller Newsletter
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By submitting your email you are agreeing to Fairfax Media s terms and conditions and privacy policy. We decided to book a mystery flight just so we could get out and start travelling again, support local communities and see what was on offer, Ms Don said.
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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Seven reasons why Tasmania s Tamar Valley is better to visit than France s Champagne
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Let s face it, none of us are going wine tasting in France any time soon. But the world s second best sparkling wine region (behind Champagne) is right under our noses… in northern Tasmania.
And get this; the Tamar Valley might be second best for sparkling wine quality, but it s arguably better for a sparkling wine tasting holiday. Here s seven reasons why Tasmania s Tamar Valley wine region might be better to visit than Champagne…
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