CARRICK - TASMANIA - 7291
	Population: 350 Elevation:25m Latitude:41.3153 Longitude:147.0033 Location:  210km north of Hobart Highway:Off Bass Hwy (1) Nearest Major Town:Launceston Nearest Airport:Launceston Touring Area:Launceston

Situated between Launceston and Deloraine just off the Bass Highway the historic village of Carrick was originally a major grain growing centre. Carrick has many magnificent historic buildings. One of the most interesting museums of the north will be found here in the Tasmanian & Copper Art Gallery. There is a motel, an historic inn, and some shops in the small town centre. PLACES OF INTEREST: The Tamar Walley Entally House - Hadspen Grindelwald Low Head Maritime Precinct Notley Gorge State Reserve Seahorse World - Beauty Point Tamar River Cruises Platypus House - Beauty Point NEARBY WINERIES Tamar Ridge Winery Holm Oak Vineyards Iron Pot Bay Wines Rotherhythe Vineyard Rosevears Estate Vineyard St Matthias Vineyard Strathlynn A suggested winery tour of the Tamar Valley in these pages includes some 15-20 wineries located on both sides of the river with a map. Click here for a suggested tour with details. Live links on the above list will provide more information on the property listed in a pop-up page. ACCOMMODATION & SERVICES: Select type, then click the button below for Accommodation Category:  Find From All.................. Adventure Lodge Backpackers B & B Caravan Parks Camping Cottages Farm Stay Guest Houses Holiday Units Home Stay Hotels Lodges/Chalets Motels Motel/Hotel Resorts Self Catering Serviced Apartments INFORMATION CENTRE: Launceston Visitor Information Centre Cnr. Cimitiere & St John Sts., Launceston, TAS. 7250 Telephone: 03 6336 3133. Toll Free 1800 651 527 HOW TO GET THERE: From Launceston Take the West Tamar Hwy or Bass Hwys from Launceston and look for the turn-offs to carrick. TOURS: Coach Operators Redline: Ph: 1300 360 000 Greyhound Pioneer: 132 030

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