2024 Launceston Travel Guide: Must-see attractions, popular food, hotels, transportation routes (updated in September)

Reasons I Wanted to Live in Launceston.

🏨 The Sebel Launceston 👍 Located in the heart of Launceston, it offers excellent accessibility, modern and sophisticated rooms. It is suitable for both tourism and business trips. ✔️ The Sebel Launceston hotel provided the best accommodation experience in Launceston. The hotel's location in the city center made it easy to access major tourist attractions, restaurants, and shops. The rooms were spacious and decorated with a stylish interior, and I was very satisfied with the comfortable beds and the latest facilities. The breakfast offered a variety of menus prepared with fresh ingredients, perfect for starting the day. The hotel staff were very friendly and helpful, making the check-in and check-out process smooth. If you visit Launceston, I highly recommend The Sebel Launceston hotel.

Cataract Cruise Launceston, Tasmania

#celebratewithtrip Found this cruise when we walked around in Launceston. After departing from the terminal, you will cruise past the historical Kings Wharf, Seaport, and Launceston's delightful riverfront precinct. The highlight of the experience is then cruising into Launceston's spectacular Cataract Gorge, as you engage the Lady Launceton's unique silent electric drive function. You can view the sheer cliffs from your comfortable seating, appreciate the unobstructed views on the multi-award winning 1890's style vessel. Whilst aboard the Lady Launceston, you can also enjoy the skipper's captivating commentary which surrounds the history and folklore of this fascinating area. The fare was acceptable, $33 per person. Another experience in Launceston! #spooktaculartrip #tripblazers #fallingforfall #awesomepic #tasmania #launceston #cataractgorge

Beautiful Nature Reserve in Launceston

We had half a day to fill in Launceston before our flight home and stumbled upon this peaceful and scenic nature reserve by chance. Tucked away behind a residential area you wouldn't think of finding such an open area like this but it is well worth the trip if you are in Launceston. There are a couple of easy walking tracks and a couple for more ambitious walkers as well as a fun gondola and cafe for those who like to take it easy. We started our visit in the cafe and ended there as well because the food was so delicious. #gooutside #foodie #nature

Cataract Gorge follow by drive to Bicheno.

Wonderful Time at Cataract Gorge, Launceston. The chairlift travels at an appropriate pace, allowing you to take in the scenery below and around you. Then off to Campbell Town for pit stop cum lunch. Continue our journey to Bicheno where we will stay over for a night. As it is winter now, sun sets around 4.4xpm. Took pics of sunset, crescent appearing in the sky and after sun has set. Rested a while and we went for lobster at Lobster Shack Tasmania. The lobster meat is firm, chunky and fresh. Size is big too. Also had chilled prawns and seafood platter. All are nice. #wintergetaway #tasmania #cataractgorge #seafood #bicheno

Kangaroo Island covers an area of about 4,405 square kilometers, which is equivalent to three Londons, four Hong Kong or eight Singaporeans. The total population of the island is more than 4,300. You can use all kinds of transportation, planes, ships, and self-driving. , there are spectacular coastlines and natural landscapes.

On the way back to Launceston, passing through Sheffield Town, SHEFFIELD, the first ordinary town established by the early colonists in the interior of Tasmania, inspired by the Canadian town of Chemainus, the local government It also mobilized the masses to create murals to promote the development of the local tourism industry, thus re-giving the town a new look. Now Sheffield Town is famous for its mural town, which attracts more than 200,000 tourists every year. Hong Kong singer Eason Chan has also left his own murals. The famous mainland actor Li Chen has painted here, but maybe I should have painted all the bad things. I have found it several times and I have found it. The mural town hosts an international mural competition every year, starting from the annual Easter Sunday, a week in which artists create their most proud paintings for jury selection, activities in the town. The mural park is held and all murals will be exhibited and will be retained for the second year of the competition. This mural symbolizing the friendship between the Chinese and Australian people makes me really difficult to understand. The rice flag is five stars, the panda is on the koala, the lavender is on the chrysanthemum, but the kangaroo is on the mouse. What do you mean?

Located on Mount Arthur in northern Tasmania, Bridestowe Lavender Farm is the largest private lavender estate in the Southern Hemisphere. The lavender here is broadcasted in the mountains, with the terrain rising and falling, the S-shaped curve is very beautiful. 1921, the English immigrants came to Lilydale, Tasmania, where lavender seeds were planted and reproduced. The climate of the island of Provence is very similar, so the lavender plantation here is quite successful. Due to the seasonal opposite of the northern and southern hemispheres, the mature harvest period of Tasmanian lavender is January of each year, so the best viewing season here is the twelve flowers that have not yet been harvested. month. Christmas is the best time to New Year's Day! The day we arrived was December 20th, the blue sky and white clouds, the weather was just right. Lavender is ripening and blooming, and the garden is full of fragrant fragrance, the same feeling as Valensoller who visited Provence at the end of June! Come to Lavender Manor, don't you miss the lavender ice cream produced here? The ice cream cart is near the farm's service center, with 5 single balls and 9 double balls. Tourist service centers also sell lavender products. After the tour, eat a light meal on the farm, the restaurant has an outdoor seating, you can breathe the lavender aroma. Tall old oak trees, undulating lavender fields, and Arthur Hill in the distance, a ticket for 10 knives per person can be seen in such a beautiful scenery, and it is worth the price.

If you want to experience the Swiss style in Australia, the town of Grindelwald in the north of Launceston, Tasmania is a great location. The town of Grindelwald, built entirely in the Swiss town, is located in the scenic Tamar Valley, in Launceston. On the way to Cradle Mountain, if you have plenty of time, its a good choice to spend a leisurely afternoon here. The origin of this Swiss town on a distant Oceania is a touching love story. It is said that a Swiss couple came to live in Tasmania, but because the wife has been unable to adapt to the living environment here, she was depressed all the time. The husband built several Swiss-style houses for his wifes thoughts. Later, neighboring neighbors followed suit and slowly formed the current Swiss-style small village.

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Launceston 3 Days Itinerary

📍 Itinerary Overview 🚩 Sightseeing Route 🏖️ Must-Visit Attractions 🚇 Transportation 📷 Photo Spots 🍜 Local Cuisine 🏠 Accommodation 1.Peppers Seaport Launceston 💡 Tips#100WaysOfTravel #adventureday #familytrip

Church under the rain!

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If you don't believe in ghosts, come here! 👻

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Launceston, Tasmania

This is my first time to come to Tasmania and stay at Launceston for 3 days. That’s so beautiful town and village and really nice view that I have ever see. #tasmania #launceston

Launceston

#australiatrip Launceston, Tasmania's second-largest city, blends historic charm with natural beauty. Founded in 1806, it boasts attractions like Cataract Gorge, featuring walking tracks and the world's longest single-span chairlift. The Queen Victoria Museum and Art Gallery (QVMAG) showcases Tasmanian history and art. City Park offers Victorian-era gardens and a Japanese macaque monkey enclosure. The Tamar Valley, renowned for its wineries, provides excellent wine tours and tastings. Launceston's vibrant cultural scene and picturesque surroundings make it a compelling destination for visitors seeking both adventure and relaxation.

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Beautiful place to stay in

The Metz

#australiatrip Food was good but service was fabulous. All the staff were attentive and engaging and we had a lovely meal. Reasonably priced and high quality meals in a very pleasant setting. Tables spaced out nicely and not too noisy. Would highly recommend. What a great place in the heart of Launceston. Really good gourmet dishes including some vegan options. Really impressed with food, ambience and service.

The Flying Sparrow Cafe

#australiatrip Just wonderful place, deserves 5 stars reviews and I’d like add more stars for the warm and friendly service. Amazing taste with exquisite presentation. This cafe made our quick Launceston trip perfect! Definitely will visit again, and strongly recommend to local customers and visitors. Come and visit if you can. It's worth it 😉 .................

Tatler Lane by Sweetbrew

#australiatrip This cafe is exceptional & could hold its own in any capital city in Australia. Set in an old theatre the decor pays homage to the original building, but gives it a new lease on life. The menu is modern Australian with an African twist, it really is a taste sensation. Staff are very friendly and helpful, giving the cafe a relaxed,hip,vibe. Highly recommend if your visiting Launceston.

Aroma's Fine Foods & News

#australiatrip I've visited this Cafe a few times during my trip to Tasmania and I can safely say that this place was amazing. It always feels cosy and welcoming inside, there's a certain aesthetic to how the place feels within. The staff were always lovely to us and serviced us with care. The food was so delicious, wide range of egg related dishes. The toasts were huge and the bacon was crispy. I've never been so satisfied with a Cafe before. Loved it.

City Park Launceston

#australiatrip Loved the easy walking and shaded areas in the park. Large areas to picnic. The Macaqau Monkeys enclosure, open 9am till 4pm and free. The monkeys 🐒 are so playful and information signs are available. Since late 1800s the park has had an animal enclosure to encourage people to the park, our main reason to visit, before returning to Victoria. 🐒😍

National Trust Old Umbrella Shop

#australiatrip Amazing National Trust Umbrella Museum and shop. There is a great museum room with history of the store, now the ONLY umbrella shop in Australia. The shop has loads of beautiful, quality umbrellas for sale, and other local souvenirs. The store is gorgeous and the staff are very friendly and helpful. 10/10. Come and visit if you have time 😉😊😊

John Hart Conservatory

#australiatrip This wonderful garden display is a little hidden gem. We accidentally stumbled across the conservatory while walking through the park and were amazed at the amount of plants all so beautifully arranged and cared for. A must visit if you’re the area. Recommend if you're into flowers and plants ..........................................

Princes Square

#australiatrip Right in the City and a relaxing rest for weary feet. Public Toilets are available close by. The central fountain is the focus with bird life casually pecking around the place not bothered by park visitors. There are plenty of well maintained benches to sit upon and take in the lush green lawns. .............................................

Penny Royal Adventures

#australiatrip This is a small theme park in Launceston. Each attraction costs money to ride. I recommend the $99 pass that includes all the rides! I recommend Zipline Quick Jump Rock climbing It's scary, but it's definitely fun! All the staffs are also very safety conscious. The facilities are also safe. The pasta at Brady's cafe was a little overcooked and not to my liking, but... The other restaurant was fancy, so the food might be even better!

Mantra Charles Hotel in Launceston: A Prime Location with Clean and Spacious Rooms.

🏠 Mantra Charles Hotel 🚩 287 Charles St, Launceston TAS 7250, Australia ⏰ Check-in time: 2:00 PM Check-out time: 10:00 AM 📝 The Mantra Charles Hotel is an ideal lodging place to enjoy the charm of Launceston. The hotel boasts modern interiors and spacious rooms, each equipped with free Wi-Fi and comfortable beds to ensure a pleasant stay. The on-site restaurant offers dishes made with fresh local ingredients, which were very satisfying. The hotel's excellent location makes it easy to access Launceston's main attractions such as the Cataract Gorge and the Queen Victoria Museum and Art Gallery. Staying at the Mantra Charles Hotel will make your trip to Launceston even more special.