LAUNCESTON BOAT RENTAL FIELD GUIDE
Nine-hour sweep from Launceston to St Columba Falls and the Bay of Fires
A single-day, 9-hour guided circuit from Launceston that visits Scottsdale, Derby, St Columba Falls and the Bay of Fires — this guide lays out the stops, timing and what's included.
Nine-hour sweep from Launceston to St Columba Falls and the Bay of Fires.
Embark from Launceston for a nine-hour loop through Tasmania’s northeast: agricultural lookout vistas at Scottsdale, the carved-tree avenue at Legerwood, Derby’s mountain-bike town, a short walk through Weldborough Myrtle Forest, cheese tasting at Pyengana, a 15-minute walk to the 90 m St Columba Falls and a finish at Binalong Bay where the Bay of Fires’ secluded beaches and rocky coves await.
Highlights
Outing Highlights
Bay of Fires: secluded beaches and rocky coves
The tour concludes at Binalong Bay, home to the start of the Bay of Fires, where the itinerary finds numerous beaches and small, secluded rocky gulches for shoreline exploration.
Waterfalls, forest and lookout panoramas
Stops include the 90 m St Columba Falls—reached after a roughly 15-minute walk—and a short walk through the Weldborough Myrtle Forest; Scottsdale’s Sidling Lookout can show views to Flinders Island on a clear day.
Towns, memorial carvings and cheese tasting
The route threads through Scottsdale and Derby, pauses at Legerwood to view the avenue of memorial tree carvings, and stops at the Pyengana Cheese Factory for local cheese tastings.
What the day feels like
What the day feels like
Over approximately nine hours the tour alternates short drives, brief walks and town stops: early pickup from Launceston, rolling through agricultural and forested country, tasting local produce, a short rainforest stroll and waterfall viewing, a lunch stop in St Helens or Pyengana, then a coastal finale at Binalong Bay before returning to Launceston.
THE LANDSCAPE
Bay of Fires: secluded beaches and rocky coves
The tour concludes at Binalong Bay, home to the start of the Bay of Fires, where the itinerary finds numerous beaches and small, secluded rocky gulches for shoreline exploration.
THE SITES
Waterfalls, forest and lookout panoramas
Stops include the 90 m St Columba Falls—reached after a roughly 15-minute walk—and a short walk through the Weldborough Myrtle Forest; Scottsdale’s Sidling Lookout can show views to Flinders Island on a clear day.
THE LOCAL FLAVOUR
Towns, memorial carvings and cheese tasting
The route threads through Scottsdale and Derby, pauses at Legerwood to view the avenue of memorial tree carvings, and stops at the Pyengana Cheese Factory for local cheese tastings.
Suitability
Who it's for
Who this day trip suits — and who should reconsider.
Practical planner
Details to review before reserving
Tour duration is approximately 9 hours with an early-morning pickup and late-afternoon drop-off in Launceston CBD.
Park entry and lunch are included in the tour price.
Per-person rate and private charter options are available for this full-day trip.
Review cancellation policies before reserving.
Frequently asked questions
Planning Your Outing
How long is the tour?
The tour duration is approximately 9 hours.
What is included in the price?
Park entry and lunch are included.
How much does the tour cost?
The per-person rate is $400; a private charter for up to four guests is $1,400.
Where and when is pickup?
Pick up is from Launceston CBD at 08:30 with drop off in Launceston CBD at around 17:30.
Are there walks on the tour?
Yes—there are short walks, including a roughly 15-minute walk to view the 90 m St Columba Falls and walks through Weldborough Myrtle Forest.
Can I book this as a private charter?
Yes—a private charter is offered for up to four guests.