Launceston

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For other places with the same name, see Launceston (disambiguation).

Launceston is the second-largest city in Tasmania and is situated in the north of the state on the Tamar River. The city was first settled in 1805 and currently has a population of around 70,000.

Get in

By plane

Launceston is approximately 50 minutes from Melbourne on the mainland. Daily flights fly from Launceston to Melbourne with many airlines plying this route.

By car

There are so many highways piercing into Launceston that you cannot count. From Hobart, Devonport, and Burnie. It is amazingly easy to get to Launceston once you are on one of these highways.

Get around

The best way to get around Launceston is by car. Taxis are very expensive, and try to get a transfer when you are moving from the airport to your hotel. Do not rely on Launceston's bus services - car rentals are plenty, from Budget, Europcar, and the rates are great. Simple advice - drive a car.

See

  • Cataract Gorge
  • Penny Royal World
  • Launceston City Park
  • historic houses and buildings including Macquarie House, Franklin House, Entally House, Clarendon House and the 'Old Umbrella Shop'.
  • Tamar Valley - wine growing area
  • National Motor Museum

Do

Cruise the Tamar River

Tour the surrounding wineries of the Tamar Valley

Tours of the Boag's brewery leave weekdays (from 9am; closed on public holidays) from the Boag's Centre for Beer Lovers (39 Williams St, '+61 3' 63326300, ), located in the Tamar Hotel in the heart of Launceston. Bookings and fully enclosed footwear are essential.

Buy

Tasmanian Wool Products: Waverley Woollen Mills, The Sheep's Back (George St)

The Tasmanian Devil as soft toys, hand-puppets etc

Eat

A selection of good restaurants would include: Franco's, Fee and Me (international award winner),Stillwater, The Gorge Restaurant, Quigley's, Dockside.

Less expensive: La Calabrisella, La Cantina, The Prickly Cactus, Pierre's.

Drink

Launceston has several "olde worlde" UK style pubs, including The Cock and Bull and Irish Murphy's

Sleep

There are many motels, hotels and bed-and-breakfast establishments offering accommodation in the area.

Get out

Launceston provides a base to explore the northern part of Tasmania.

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