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.

[edit] Get in

[edit] By plane

Launceston is approximately 50 minutes from Melbourne on the mainland. Daily flights fly from Launceston to Melbourne with many airlines flying this route. These airlines include Virgin Blue, Qantas Link, Jetstar and Tiger Airways. Direct flights to Sydney are available daily and direct flights to Brisbane are available on selected days.

[edit] 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.

[edit] Get around

The best way to get around Launceston is by car. Taxis are available, may add up to be a bit expensive, and try to get a transfer when you are moving from the airport to your hotel. Car rentals are plenty, from Budget, Europcar, and the rates are great. There is also a Metro bus service which goes all through the town.

[edit][add listing] See

  • Cataract Gorge
  • 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

[edit][add listing] Do

  • Cruise the Tamar River
  • Tour the surrounding wineries of the Tamar Valley
  • Boag's brewery, 39 Williams St, '+61 3' 63326300, [1]). Tours leave weekdays (from 9AM; closed on public holidays) from the Boag's Centre for Beer Lovers located in the Tamar Hotel in the heart of Launceston. Bookings and fully enclosed footwear are essential.

[edit][add listing] Buy

  • Tasmanian Wool Products: Waverley Woolen Mills, The Sheep's Back (George St)
  • The Tasmanian Devil as soft toys, hand-puppets etc

[edit][add listing] Eat

[edit] Budget

  • Morty's Food Hall.
  • Pasta Resistance (Charles Street).
  • Aromas.

[edit] Moderate

  • Star of Siam.
  • La Calabrisella.
  • La Cantina.
  • The Prickly Cactus.
  • Pierre's.
  • Franco's.
  • Torros.
  • The Metz.
  • The Star Bar.
  • Me Wah.

[edit] Splurge

  • Fee and Me. International award winner.
  • Stillwater,
  • The Gorge Restaurant.
  • Quigley's.
  • Dockside.

[edit][add listing] Drink

Launceston has several "olde worlde" UK style pubs, including The Cock and Bull and Irish Murphy's. In the city centre there are pubs on many of the street intersections.

[edit][add listing] Sleep

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

[edit] Get out

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

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