Seahorse World - Beauty Point TASMANIA
Description
Award winning Seahorse World at Beauty Point in Northern Tasmania offers fun-filled educational guided tours for all ages. We proudly work with the University of Tasmania's Australian Maritime College (National Centre for Marine Conservation and Resource Sustainability) with research aimed towards the conservation and captive breeding of the Seahorse.
Located in the heart of the Tamar Valley at Beauty Point (just 45 minutes drive north of Launceston) Seahorse World brings to light the fascinating life of the seahorse.
Your personalised, friendly and informative tour will include: A "behind the scenes" look at a working seahorse farm, feeding of the fish (selected tours only), the Cave of the Seahorse - showcasing many different species, Neptune's Nursery - see our newest additions to the farm, our laboratory/research room and the opportunity to get hands-on in the touch pool with our other interesting sea creatures.
Seahorse World is fully accessibility for people with special needs and also has a Coffee Shop and an impressive gift shop featuring a larege selection of souvenirs and unique Tasmanian products.
Tours depart regularly, please do not book a tour time, just the date you wish to visit the attraction. Open 7 days a week - Closed Christmas Day
* September to April - tours depart regularly from 9.30am - 3.30pm (last tour 3.30pm) * May to Aug - tours depart hourly between 10.00am and 3.00pm (last tour 3.00pm).
Description
Guided tours depart regularly and offer an educational, interactive experience for the whole family.
Hours:
Open 7 days a week - closed Christmas Day only. * May to Aug – tours depart on the hour between 10am and 3pm * September to April – tours depart regularly from 9.30am – 3.30pm
Map & Directions
200 Flinders Street, Beauty Point, Tasmania 7270, Australia
Directions
From Launceston follow the West Tamar Highway north to Beaconsfield/Beauty Point. We are located 5 minutes past Beaconsfield on the wharf at Beauty Point. Shed 1A Inspection Head Wharf. Next door to Platypus House.
Cancellation Policy
If less than 24 hours notice is given a 50% cancellation fee will apply. However we are happy to change the day & time of your tour to suit.