Tamar Island Wetlands

A tranquil wetland reserve on the Tamar River, minutes from central Launceston. Boardwalks wind through sedgelands and paperbark wetlands to the island itself — a calm, bird-filled setting for an intimate ceremony close to the city.

Visit Tamar Island Wetlands

Phone

03 6327 3964

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Type: Nature Reserve
Region: Launceston
Address: West Tamar Highway, Riverside TAS 7250
Website: parks.tas.gov.au

Tamar Island sits in the Tamar River just upstream from Launceston, connected to the western shore by a boardwalk that crosses through sedgelands and paperbark wetlands. It’s a few minutes from the CBD, but the reserve has the feel of somewhere much further away — still water, birdcall, and the soft light that comes off a tidal river at the end of the afternoon.

For a small, intimate ceremony close to Launceston without venturing into the wilderness, Tamar Island is a thoughtful and genuinely lovely choice. It won’t suit large groups, but for an elopement or micro-wedding it’s quietly exceptional.

Bookings through Parks Tasmania. All guests require a valid park pass.

For current packages, availability, and pricing, contact the venue directly through their website.