Launceston Tasmania

Launceston, on the Tamar River, is Tasmania's second oldest city. Noted for its pretty parks and gardens, Launceston is also convenient for tours in the Tamar Valley and treks to Cradle Mountain. Excellent Launceston luxury hotel accommodation, 4 star, 3.5 star, 3 star hotels and Launceston motels or backpacker hostel accommodation is available.

Launceston is Australia's second or third oldest city (sources vary) and is nestled between the Tamar River and scenic Cataract Gorge at the beginning of the beautiful Tamar Valley. Founded in 1805 it has managed to retain much of its heritage, architecture and streetscapes. The sightseeing tours (right) are a great introduction to Launceston the whole family can enjoy!

Launceston is approximately 200 km north of Hobart and is home to the Australian Maritime College, the northern campus of the University of Tasmania and the Australia School of Fine Furniture.

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Launceston Sightseeing

• Launceston accommodation - Launceston hotels, motels and backpacker accommodation
• Launceston tours - tours of the city and tours of Tasmania from Launceston

Launceston Links

• Launceston Cup in February
• Royal Launceston Show in October
• Launceston Eskmarket (Esk Market) every Sunday
• Serviced offices in Launceston
• Launceston City Council includes a local calendar of events. There is also a street map and area road map but they are very large files.
• Launceston's Queen Victoria Museum & Art Gallery
• Launceston Online Access Centre in the Launceston Library
• Launceston Meteorological Office includes climate data, maps and weather forecasts and warnings
• The Examiner Newspaper Tasmania's oldest newspaper and publishing business (est. 1842)
• Bahai Faith in Launceston, Tasmania
• York Park Launceston 

Launceston City Sightseeing Tour Instant Confirmation (book online with Viator) Launceston Afternoon Highlights Tour Instant Confirmation (book online with Viator)

Batman Bridge Lunch Cruise (TRC002 RedBalloon Voucher) Afternoon Discovery Cruise - Tasmania (TRC001 RedBalloon Voucher)

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