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  1. Beauty Point, Tasmania, Australia

  2. Beauty Point is a town by the Tamar River, in the north-east of Tasmania, Australia. It lies 45km north of Launceston, on the West Tamar Highway. Situated on Port Dalrymple (the mouth of the Tamar River) opposite George Town, Beauty Point lies in the heart of a rich sheep, cattle and vine-growing district and is also a major fishing town. Beauty Point is also the oldest deepwater port in the area, it was developed to serve the nearby Beaconsfield gold mines.

    Attractions at Beauty Point include a world first sea horse research and education centre. Platypus House is also a great place to visit. Nearby Greens Beach is popular, as is the Asbestos Range National Park.

    Things to see and do

    * Seahorse World
    * Platypus House
    * Greens Beach
    * Asbestos Range National Park

    Cruise Season – Jan - Dec
    Currency – Australian Dollar (AUD)
    Language – English
    Land Area - 2,600 km2
    Population – 1,200 approx
    Time – GMT plus ten hours
    Electricity - 2 angled pins and 1 flat pin centered below Australian style
    International Country Telephone Code – 61

    Travel Links - Launceston is approximately 50 minutes from Melbourne on the mainland. Daily flights fly from Launceston to Melbourne with Virgin Blue, Qantas Link, Jetstar and Tiger Airways. Direct flights to Sydney are available daily and direct flights to Brisbane are available on selected days.

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