Discover Tasmania's rugged coast on a guided tour featuring scenic overlooks, wildlife, and gourmet tastings. Perfect for adventure and nature lovers alike!
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Difficulty
easy
Duration
4–6 hours
Fitness Level
Suitable for most fitness levels; some walking involved
Wildlife
History
Burnie has long been a hub for Tasmania's maritime industry, with its port established in the late 19th century, shaping its coastal culture.
Conservation
The tour emphasizes responsible wildlife viewing and promotes local conservation efforts, ensuring the preservation of native flora and fauna.
Riverlinks Tasmania Leven River Cruises and Coastline Tours Tasmania
Discover Tasmania's rugged coast on a guided tour featuring scenic overlooks, wildlife, and gourmet tastings. Perfect for adventure and nature lovers alike!
Riverlinks Tasmania Leven River Cruises and Coastline Tours Tasmania operates from Ulverstone on Tasmania’s northwest coast. The company offers river cruises on the Leven River and small‑group coastline tours that highlight local wildlife, regional history, and Tasmanian food and drink producers.
Public and private trips include full‑day beverage experiences such as the Brew Hop Experience, Wine Down Experience and Signature Beverage Experience, plus shorter river cruises including the Leven River and History Cruise, Bird Photography and Nature Cruise, and BYO Food, Drinks Picnic Forest Cruise. Sightseeing itineraries visit key northwest landmarks and attractions including Campbell’s Lookout, Guide Falls, Boat Harbour and Stanley, while extended tours travel to Cradle Mountain, Leven Canyon and other interior highlights.
The intimate cruise vessel Jus’Leven accommodates just 16 passengers, providing close‑up wildlife viewing opportunities and personalised commentary from experienced local guides. Many river cruises include catered picnic lunches, access to Leven Park by boat, and focused birdwatching for platypus and kingfishers. Coastal and beverage tours connect visitors with local breweries, distilleries and wineries for guided tastings and meet-the-maker experiences.
Riverlinks Tasmania balances tourism and conservation through guided interpretation, small group sizes and collaboration with regional operators. All activities depart from Ulverstone and are designed to showcase northwest Tasmania’s coastline, estuary habitats and cultural heritage. Prospective visitors can expect organised transport, knowledgeable local guides and a range of options from relaxed river cruises to full‑day foodie and sightseeing adventures. Booking information, departure times and accessibility details are available through the operator and local visitor centres.
Tours Offered
14 tours
Coastline and river experiences
Intimate Cruises
16 max
Jus'Leven seats 16 passengers
Wildlife Viewing
Platypus & birds
Birdlife and platypus on Leven River
Northwest Tasmania
Ulverstone base
Operating from Ulverstone, Tasmania
Choose small-group departures for wildlife viewing, coastal sightseeing, or full-day beer, wine and whisky experiences along Tasmania’s northwest coast.
Bring layered clothing
Tasmanian weather can change quickly, so dress in layers for comfort throughout the day.
Wear sturdy walking shoes
Comfortable, closed-toe shoes are recommended for walking through reserves and uneven terrain.
Bring binoculars
A pair of binoculars helps spot wildlife from a distance, especially seabirds and marine mammals.
Stay hydrated
Bring water to stay refreshed during the tour, especially on warmer or windy days.
Comfortable walking shoes
Sturdy shoes are essential for walking along uneven terrains and reserves.
Weather-appropriate clothing
Layered clothing helps adapt to changing weather conditions, common in coastal Tasmania.
spring|summer|fall|winter
Binoculars
Helpful for spotting distant wildlife like seabirds, seals, and eagles.
Water bottle
Keeping hydrated is important during outdoor excursions.