Experience the best of Launceston
Launceston is northern Tasmania's main city, set at the head of the Tamar River with Georgian streets and a wild gorge close to the centre.
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Launceston lies at the head of the Tamar River, where the North Esk and South Esk meet, and is Tasmania's second city. Georgian and Victorian buildings line its streets, and Cataract Gorge, a steep ravine of the South Esk, opens within walking distance of the centre, with a suspension bridge, bush tracks and a chairlift. City Park holds a Japanese macaque enclosure and a conservatory.
The Queen Victoria Museum and Art Gallery has two sites in the city. The Tamar Valley, which runs north towards Bass Strait, is a cool-climate wine region known for pinot noir and sparkling wines, with orchards and small river towns. Evandale, a village of Georgian buildings, lies south of the city, and Ben Lomond National Park rises to the east.
Local produce is a point of pride, from berries and cheese to smoked trout and salmon, and beer has been brewed in the city since the nineteenth century. Mornings can be cold even in summer, gardens look best in spring, and winter is cool with frosts and fog on the river.
- Free cancellation on 67% of experiences
- 4.6 across the top 7
Cruises and boat trips in Launceston
10
Free cancellation
Guided tours in Launceston
11
Likely to sell outFree cancellation
Food and drink experiences in Launceston
6- Free cancellation
Outdoor and adventure activities in Launceston
5- Likely to sell outFree cancellation
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Questions about Launceston
- What are the top attractions in Launceston?
- Ranked by the experiences that visit them, the top attractions in Launceston are Cradle Mountain, Tamar Valley, Bay of Fires, Cataract Gorge Reserve.
- What is the most popular experience in Launceston?
- By number of traveller reviews it is "Tamar Valley Wine Tour with Lunch", rated 4.9 out of 5 from 881 reviews.
- How long do tours and tickets in Launceston take?
- The typical experience in Launceston lasts about 4 hours; the middle half run between 1.5 hours and 10 hours.
- Can I cancel a booking in Launceston?
- The operator lists free cancellation on 67% of the 43 experiences we hold for Launceston. The cut-off differs by experience and is shown on each product page before you choose a date.
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