This peaceful valley holds more than its share of surprises to entice and engage the senses. The route incorporates many vineyards and wineries of the Tamar Valley Wine Route. Smell the distinctive bouquet of cool climate wines, taste the tang of cloth-bound aged cheddar made with love and pride, or enjoy the sight of the wide Tamar River, spellbinding seahorses or a platypus experience with a guarantee the elusive creatures will show up! At Beaconsfield, let your imagination run underground at the museum as you learn about the drowned gold mine and its revival as the working mine next door.