Launceston Articles

Launceston Pancake Day a Success

Launceston's Pancake Day proved a success with over 100 people attending the event held at Pilgrim Uniting Church in the Paterson St church grounds last Tuesday week.

Unspoilt Beauty At The Front Door

HISTORIANS argue the point about whether Launceston is Australia's second or third oldest city.

Wilderness On The Doorstep

The jewel in Launceston's crown is a short walk from the city, writes Tim Richards.

Brisbane's Confidence Rocked: Matthews

AS A satisfied Alastair Clarkson celebrated the perfect end to Shane Crawford's 300th game and a certain top-four finish, his Brisbane Lions counterpart Leigh Matthews confessed the confidence of his players was shaken after their finals hopes were all but ended with an "unpleasant experience" in Launceston.

Tasmanian Choices

The Launceston Country Club offers plenty of holiday options - and there's even more to do if you want to leave the property.

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Launceston

Launceston is Tasmania's second largest city and is located about 200 kilometres north of Hobart.

The city has an average maximum temperature of 23 degrees Celsius and a cool 11.5 degrees Celsius in winter.

Launceston history

Launceston was founded in 1806 and was originally Tasmania's military base, as well as the centre for wheat and wool.

Now with a population of 68,000 Launceston is a thriving city and is the major service centre for the north of Tasmania.

Launceston arts and culture

Launceston is proud of its many tourist attractions. Starting with the Queen Victoria Museum and Art Gallery in the Inveresk Cultural Precinct, Launceston has interesting museums and cultural sites to explore.

At Launceston's precinct, you will also find the Launceston Tramway Museum and for bookworms, you won't leave A.W Birchall & Sons, Australia's oldest bookshop, for hours.

Launceston wineries

While you're discovering Launceston, you may want to visit the wineries out at nearby Tamar Valley.

After you've tasted the cool-climate Tasmanian wine, you might want to enjoy the scenery aboard a river cruise down the Tamar River.

Launceston outdoor activities

The Launceston region has many outdoor attractions to keep you occupied.

The Narawntapu National Park is known for plenty of wildlife and the Ben Lomond National Park is popular with bushwalkers and rock climbers.

Another place for rock climbers around Launceston is Cataract Gorge with its rugged cliffs or you can just enjoy phenomenal mountain views using its chairlift.

Launceston Country Club Casino

You're guaranteed some fun in Launceston at the Country Club Casino, the casino was named the 2008 Best Entertainment Venue in Australia.