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Pointe Rapidé Estate

Sip & Stay in the Heart of the Tamar Valley Wine Route.

About Us

Come, step back in time, to the sumptuous luxury of today, without a thought for tomorrow. The famous Tamar Valley Wine Route beckons as you are transported to England, France and Tuscany in one getaway. Pointe Rapidé Estate offers award winning luxury accommodation in the heart of the Tamar Valley Wine Route.

Mt Edgcumbe House on historic Pointe Rapidé Estate, is just 45 minutes from Launceston in the famous Tamar Valley. Overlooking the Tamar River and set amongst botanical gardens and a wrap-around vineyard, it is your home away from home. This Georgian homestead is one of the earliest homesteads in Tasmania (circa 1835). It has been fully refurbished in the finest luxury for you to savour.

Spend your days exploring the local vineyards and be picked up in style at the doorstep to embark on a personalised wine tasting tour. Lavender House Perfumery, Beauty Point, Beaconsfield Heritage Mine, Seahorse World and Platypus House are all within the Tamar Valley precinct.

Meander along the 2km water’s edge and watch the local sea eagles sour and the seals play. Chat around the fire pit or snuggle up to the indoor log fires. Go walkabouts on the land to discover historic relics, the dam, beer shed and an abundance of flora and fauna. Pointe Rapidé Estate is your wellness retreat.

Pointe Rapidé Estate is a destination unto itself. It is the perfect place to create a lifelong memory and celebrate any special occasion.

It’s time to serenade your soul and Sip and Stay in the Heart of the Tamar Valley Wine Route.