The small town of Beaconsfield sits on the western bank of the Tamar River in the heart of the Tamar Valley Wine Region. Beaconsfield was one of Tasmania’s richest gold towns. At its peak, there were 53 companies working the goldmines. The last mine closed in 1914 when the technology of the day proved uneconomical.
This rich mining heritage continues today. Mining started again in the early 1990s when the price of gold and advancements in technology made the mining of gold more economically viable. The town’s mining history is on show at the award-winning Beaconsfield Mine and Heritage Centre.
Also of interest is the beautiful timber Holy Trinity Church, constructed in 1907 with wooden gables and intricate internal woodwork.
Nearby is Holwell Gorge Reserve, a narrow gorge and fern glade with beautiful tall trees, some up to 60 m high, three waterfalls and a scenic walking track.
The town is also close to some of Tasmania’s best cool-climate wineries, Narawntapu National Park, Greens Beach and all the attractions of nearby Launceston and the Tamar Valley.
Beaconsfield is a 40-min drive (40 km) north-west of Launceston.
Quick Facts
Beaconsfield is an Urban Location area within the local government area of West Tamar in Tasmania, it is located approximately 191kms from the capital Hobart and extends over an area of 87.709 square kilometres. Beaconsfield has a recorded population of 1298 residents and is within the Australian Eastern Daylight Time zone Australia/Hobart.
If you are planning a visit to Beaconsfield we’ve put together some of the things you can see or do while you are here. These include, places to stay, tours and attractions, some upcoming events and places where you can grab a meal. Go ahead, try one of the buttons above. Every destination has something worth seeing so start exploring… If you know Beaconsfield and think we’ve missed something, let us know and we’ll share it here.