Adventure Brief
Discover Tasmania’s stunning coastline while enjoying tastings of local wines, whisky, and delicacies on an immersive river cruise. Perfect for food lovers and adventurers alike!
8 hours
easy
Family Friendly
No Experience Required
Discover Tasmania’s stunning coastline while enjoying tastings of local wines, whisky, and delicacies on an immersive river cruise. Perfect for food lovers and adventurers alike!
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Difficulty
easy
Duration
8 hours
Fitness Level
Light physical activity; comfortable walking and sitting involved
Wildlife
History
Tasmania has a rich maritime history dating back to the 19th century, with fishing and shipping playing vital roles.
Conservation
The tour emphasizes sustainable practices by respecting wildlife habitats and supporting local producers.
Riverlinks Tasmania Leven River Cruises and Coastline Tours Tasmania
Discover Tasmania’s stunning coastline while enjoying tastings of local wines, whisky, and delicacies on an immersive river cruise. Perfect for food lovers and adventurers 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.
Arrive early for the best seats
Getting to the boat early ensures you have a prime spot for the scenic vistas and tastings.
Stay hydrated during tastings
Bring water and sip between samples to stay refreshed throughout the day.
Dress for the weather
Layer up with waterproof gear as coastal weather can change quickly.
Book in advance during peak season
Secure your spot early, especially in summer and fall, to avoid missing out.
Sun hat and sunglasses
Protect yourself from sun exposure during outdoor portions of the cruise.
summer
Binoculars
Enhance wildlife viewing along the coastline.
Waterproof jacket
Stay dry and comfortable if weather turns wet.
spring;fall;winter
Camera or smartphone
Capture the stunning scenery and memorable tastings.