The West Tamar Municipal Area includes the western side of the Tamar River from the suburban area of Riverside in Launceston extending north to Bass Strait and as far west as Frankford. The major industries are tourism, retailing, agriculture, fishing, world class vineyards and first class maritime education facilities. The valley has various natural attractions including the Narawntapu National Park, Notley Fern Gorge, Tamar Island Wetlands and the Tamar River. The valley has an abundance of historical attractions and points of interest that account for the foundation of Tasmania, in particular the York Town settlement site and the Beaconsfield Mine and Heritage Centre. The Tamar River estuary and its tributaries are home to an abundance of birdlife and combined with its beautiful landscape the West Tamar is a peaceful and idyllic residential and rural setting. Volunteering opportunities at WTC include: - Tourism - Youth Activities - Retail - Administration - Research - Computer Tuition - Community Gardening - General Maintenance. PROUD MEMBERS OF VOLUNTEERING TASMANIA