Things to do in Low Head

Seahorse World

Seahorse World has a well-equipped seahorse farm that has bred countless seahorses. During the tour, tourists can see the complete process of seahorse growth and feeding activities, and can also get close contact with seahorses, starfish, hermit crabs and other marine life in the touch pool. In addition to seahorses, Seahorse World also showcases other interesting aquatic creatures from the northern seas, such as the Tasmanian giant crab, Australia's unique seagrass leaf sea dragon, small local sharks and larger cuttlefish, octopus and other interesting Aquatic creatures.

Platypus House

At the Platypus Center you can watch platypus and echidnas up close and watch the breeders feed them. The Interpretation Centre displays information and specimens about platypus and echidna. Next to it is the Theater, which broadcasts short films (English broadcasts) about platypus research projects.

Low Head Lighthouse

In the northern part of Tasmania, the south and north Esk rivers confluence into the Tamar River (Tamar River) and then flow into the Bass Strait (Bass Straits), and the east side of its estuary is Low Head (Low Head). The coastal waters at the mouth of the Tamar River are quite unpredictable. A total of 12 ships were wrecked here in the 100 years to 1903. The LowHead Lighthouse was completed in 1833. The pilot station built by prisoners in early 1888 was demolished and replaced by the present-day white lighthouse. Today, the LowHead pilot station is still the oldest continuously operating pilot station in Australia. A striking red stripe was added to the tower in 1926 to improve the lighthouse's visibility during the day. At Low Head, visit the Maritime Museum and take a stroll along the peaceful coast. Walk along the beach and visit the LowHead Lighthouse. Standing on the LowHead Lighthouse offers panoramic views of the peninsula, the Tamar River and the surf and river. There are cliffs on both sides of the lighthouse, gradually approaching, there is an endless sky and sea in front of you. The Maritime Museum is located on the beautiful and wide Tama River. It is a one-story rectangular building. It was originally a military barracks. There are ship models displayed in the museum, as well as artificial navigation system, Omega navigation system, compass and direction finder. When you come here, you can experience the atmosphere of sailing. The exterior building of the Maritime Museum is in the shape of a ship, and a variety of ships, ship models and machinery are displayed in the museum, which is very suitable for the whole family to travel together. On the lawn outside the museum, there is also a red oval object, which may be the object of the ancient ships sailing.

Beaconsfield Mine & Heritage Centre

Beaconsfield was once a gold mining town on the Tamar River. Gold has been mined here since 1847, and it was officially closed in June 2012. Now it has become a museum of ruins. You can go down to the mine and explore the history of the gold mine excavation.

Tamar Valley

Tamar Valley is Tasmania's main wine-producing region, with many fascinating towns and tourist attractions on both sides of the valley.

Paterson Memorial Monument 1804

Beauty Point Tourist Park

Bass and Flinders Maritime Museum

BIG4 Kelso Sands Holiday & Native Wildlife Park

Port Arthur Historic Site

Port Arthur is Australia's largest and most intact convict settlement, forming a key part of the UNESCO World Heritage-listed Australian Convict Sites. Discover iconic ruins, over 30 historic buildings, immersive house museums, compelling exhibitions, and guided tours complemented by a scenic harbour cruise and self-guided audio experience. Set within 146 hectares of spectacular landscape, heritage gardens, and walking trails, visitors can relax and enjoy breathtaking views, shop for locally-made products and savour local flavours in our cafés and at our acclaimed 1830 Restaurant & Bar. More than 300,000 people visit Port Arthur every year, but the now sunny port has a dark history. In 1930, Captain Governor George Arthur chose the Tasman Peninsula in south-east Tasmania to hold prisoners who had reoffended during the colonial period. The peninsula and the mainland are only connected by a land less than 100 meters wide (that is, the Eagle Neck Gorge). From 1830 to 1877, 12,500 prisoners spent hard sentences in Port Arthur. The Tourist Services Center is located in the Port Arthur Historic Site building. Downstairs is a gallery with detailed explanations, where visitors can learn about the suffering of prisoners in exile in Tasmania. You can also take a cruise around the Island of the Dead (Island of the Dead) in the harbour, and if you are interested, you can visit the island. This is a hugely popular excursion in Port Arthur, a 90-minute ghost tour with a guided tour of many of the old buildings and stories of some of the creepy events that have happened here. If interested, be sure to book before 16:00 on the day.