The George Tasmania

Time to breathe in the view... Opening January 2026. Your elevated escape set high on Mount George, George Town - be blown away by the unmatchable 270° views over the Tamar River, Bass Strait and surrounds, and enjoy the best of Tassie experiences and MTB adventures at your doorstep. The intimate onsite café bar (which opens weekends and school holidays) celebrates the best of Tasmania with carefully curated produce, drinks, wine and craft beer– and coffee so good, it will keep you coming back. Wander the grounds, laze on our deck, or just sit back and let the serenity do its thing. The George will host special weekend events which bring together gourmet BBQ, food vans, live music and Tasmanian hospitality at its finest. We also offer whole site bookings for weddings, special birthdays, girls/boys' weekends, etc. Located just minutes from George Town, Low Head beaches, Pipers River wineries and Barnbougle Golf Links, and all within an easy drive of Launceston and its airport.

The George Town Mountain Bike Trails complete the North-East Tasmanian mountain biking narrative. Located only 40 minutes from Launceston, George Town is the perfect first-stop on your mountain biking adventure. Both networks offer word class, purpose-built mountain bike trails with uplift service options available. With the proximity to Launceston and its airport, to other mountain biking options, and to a plethora of complimenting family activities, it’s an easy option to include the George Town Mountain Bike Trails in the itinerary.

The George Town Visitor Information Centre is your first point of call when visiting this lovely community. The team will be able to assist you with enquiries in relation to food, attractions, tours, accommodation and general information about the area. Positioned on the banks of the idyllic Tamar River and meandering inland, the George Town region has many stories to tell. The diversity of experiences is impressive, from majestic coastal beaches and world class coral reefs to green rolling hills flanked by quaint townships and nostalgic country inns. Theres so much to do from exploring the town's rich history at the Bass & Flinders Maritime Museum, the Watch House and the nearby Low Head Pilot Station to mountain bike riding across two trail networks that offer 70kms of trails at Mount George and Tippogoree Hills. For animal lovers the nearby Low Head Penguin Tours provides an enchanting opportunity to see the world's smallest penguins waddle in from the sea each night.