Tourism Northern Tasmania chief executive Chris Griffin said the event was not only great for Launceston, but the entire Tamar Valley.

“We saw this on a large scale with the Ulysses AGM a few years ago where we hosted all those motorcycles, essentially they spent more time or equally as much time travelling around the region on tours than actually at the event,” Mr Griffin said.

“We expect the Monaros to be doing the same.

“Monaros are absolutely amazing vehicles to drive so what better way to drive them than on Tassie's roads.”

Monaro Nationals organiser Jesse Denholm is also optimistic for local business to benefit.

“There’s been quite a few events with cars and motorbikes, when they’re here, to see restaurants and bars and clubs absolutely overflowing with people from interstate, it's pretty exciting to see,” he said.

Arthur Patras travelled from Bentleigh East in Melbourne for the nationals in his 1968 HK Monaro.

He praised Tasmanians for being great hosts.

“How good are the people here? I love everyone here,” he said.

“They’re so accommodating even when we were coming off the boat, they are there with a sign welcoming us and I thought 'how nice is this to be welcomed’.

“Good on you [Tasmania], you’ve done very well.”

Mr Griffin believed the event has not only attracted visitors from interstate, but many local car-lovers too.

“It's a huge spectator audience that will be coming in to check out these vehicles and those spectators can be from all over the state,” he said.

“It's a big win for Launceston to bring car enthusiasts of all shapes and sizes into the city and the Tamar Valley.”

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