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Launceston Slideshow
Top Hotels in Launceston
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Grand Chancellor (Previously Known As Launceston International)
113 reviews -
Mercure Earlington Launceston
278 reviews
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Sandors On The Park Launceston
20 reviews
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Peppers Seaport Hotel Launceston
94 reviews
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Cornwall Boutique Hotel And S Launceston
113 reviews -
Waratah on York Launceston
48 reviews -
Commodore Regent Launceston
32 reviews
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Quest Launceston
37 reviews
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Balmoral on York Launceston
4 reviews
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Clarion Hotel City Park Grand Launceston
78 reviews -
Country Comfort Coach House Launceston
42 reviews
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Batman Fawkner Inn Launceston
115 reviews
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Auldington Launceston
67 reviews
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Alanvale Apartments Launceston
11 reviews
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Tamar River Villas Launceston
10 reviews
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Adina Place City View Launceston
46 reviews
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Best Western The Old Bakery Inn Launceston
31 reviews
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Freshwater Point Launceston
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Hotel Tasmania Launceston
12 reviews
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Star Bar Cafe & Hotel Launceston
2 reviews
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Sebel Launceston
113 reviews
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York Mansions Launceston
21 reviews
Launceston
Travel Blogs from Launceston, Australia
F.A. Cup Final
This is a top pick! Sharing cooking with pizzeria Warm room Night out in Looni F.A. Cup ...
Tasmania
This is a top pick! ... of Australia's relatively short history is found. Both Australia's second and third oldest cities are here, Hobart and Launceston. It has Australia's oldest bridge, its very first theatre, the historical penitentiary of Port Arthur, and best of all, some ...
Tasmania at last..
This is a top pick! ... , and I grabbed some sneakers. Turned out to be a good plan because not only was it cold, but I walked a lot! I had thought Launceston would have a lot of older buildings but they don't seem to make too much of their convict past, and where I grew up ...
Leisurely Lonni
This is a top pick! ... some supplies for dinner and breakfast we drove into the city centre to try and locate a supermarket (Coles on Charles St). Launceston is a small city (although the second largest in Tasmania) and at 6pm on a Thursday most shops and establishments had ...
"I'm dreaming of a white christmas..."
This is a top pick! ... the female population is smaller than the male population? (Italy) A: Yes, gay nightclubs. Q: Do you celebrate Christmas in Australia? (France) A: Only at Christmas. Q: I was in Australia in 1969 on R+R, and I want to contact the girl I dated ...
Lloyd's Beard Trimming Incident
This is a top pick! St Helens - Scottsdale - George Town - Lilydale - Launceston The Grande Finale.. 'Tonight? Hmmm.. we should get maggoted..' - Charlie Weir The ride from St Helens to Launceston (Lonny) was the longest yet. Not that it's far, just that we made a ...
A Taste of Tassie - Part 1
This is a top pick! As the plane came into land at Launceston I was immediately reminded of New Zealand. Tasmania is Australia's island state. It's actually joined to mainland Australia by rocks under the sea. As Australia moves northwards about 2cm per year, Tasmania ...
Guess what.....wow!
This is a top pick! ... be more jealous of - she was jealous of our trip and we were of the restaurant and beautiful Tassie. Next drove into Launceston (next biggest town to Hobart) which is a lovely place full of colonial verrandahs and oldish houses and autumnal trees and ...
Tasmania... The Apple state apparently... !
This is a top pick! ... said goodbye in London. That was weird! * Felt like celebrities whilst being driven in Arron's Sea Cruiser! Since returning to Launceston he had got a job at a local radio station and had the important job of driving to street corners and giving out ...
Consider The Wheel
This is a top pick! Goodbye Melbourne, for the moment. Sad to leave, but ah well. The last day was chock-a-block it seemed. We visited the real Ramsay Street where they film the outside shots for Neighbours (Susan Kennedy gave us an evil from her make-up van). In ...
In search of the Tasmanian Devil
This is a top pick! ... tradition of South India. Sridevi is working on her PhD in Aquaculture at the University of Tasmania. After two days exploring Launceston, including the Cataract Gorge, I headed to Lefroy, near Georgetown, for my next farm stay. Here, I am staying with ...
Cataract Gorge and Tamar Island Wetlands
Today we explored some of the sights in Launceston. This morning we drove into town for a good brekkie, and then had a quick wander around a few of the shops. We then drove to Cataract Gorge, which was about 10 minutes from the city. We stopped at the ...
Launceston
Caught a lift with the tour to Launceston, definitely didnt want to stay in Devonport any longer than I had to. Only spent one night, did laundry, walked up to the Cataract Gorge. Then its off to Freycinet National Park with Kate, a girl ...
Tasmania
... then biked down, but which wasn't possible with our time crunch. My flight left Saturday night, and on the way from Hobart to Launceston, we stopped and did a couple of wine tastings. See video of singing in the car... Poor Kalvin- he ended up being our ...
Stanley to Launceston
... chic place to stay. Pity we hadn’t allowed an extra day in Stanley….maybe next time?? Our destination today is Launceston, about 2.5 hours drive. We detour slightly at Rocky Cape National Park to get another photo of the Nut from the other ...
Launceston
... side of the Tamar River and do a bit of a wine tour, beginning with Bay of Fires Wines about 40 minutes from Launceston. Liz’s birthday today, so we sampled a selection of their best sparkling wines, Rieslings and Chardonnays, then bought a bottle ...
Day 3 East Coast of Tasmania
... we loaded our car and headed off on our day ahead with eyes wide open and a lot of excitement. Heading out of Launceston towards Scottsdale where we were going to have our first little stop over after about 60 kms. of driving along the Tasman ...
Getting mobile
Yesterday I got the bus early with Michelle and Sarah and we got to Launceston and checked into the Lauceston backpackers hostel which was quite nice. I checked out the city (well, big town really) and went to the tourist info office to see what I ...
Birthday on the other side of the world
... taken a very long time. I'm glad you got the money I sent you ok and I love and miss you too. I miss you all and love you a lot! Emma xx p.s. If you ever come to Launceston, I recommend you visit the Elephant Pancake Palour...mmmmm, ...
Tasmania: not internet friendly
... in travelblogs, thats my excuse and im sticking to it. (also means no photos, sorry again) Apart form internet issues Launceston is fantastic, surrounded by mountains on all sides, and complete with a gorge only 10 minutes away that would beat Cheder ...
Tassie
... that I have gone down with a cold AND bloody hay fever again, my eyes are watering faster than my nose... Booked into Launceston Backpacker hostel and shared a room with a Belgian lad, after a solid nights sleep, we decided to go treking along the ...
Launceston
Today we arrived in Launceston (Tassie's 2nd largest City) having enjoyed an excellent museum en-route in the villiage of Westbury which was built by an ex-convict. The two rooms of old toys again stiring many memories for us both. Next day we briefly ...
Tassie, tassie, tassie oi, oi, oi
... knew I would like it as it has a reputation for its natural beauty and laid back feel and it is a reputation well deserved. Arrived in Launceston which is in the north of the island last night and met up with Luke who used to live with us Melbourne. Had a ...
Moving home - 9.5 years after I left
... very start of my journey. I drove a car load of belongings from Sydney where I had been living in Gladesville for 9.5 years to Launceston returning to my family home. I got in nice and early on Mother's day and we pretty much ate cake all ...
Early Start - so excited......
Leaving Launceston airport at 9am and flying to Melbourne where we will board the big plane to Bangkok, well that was the plan, all planes running late, extra hour and a half wait, ...
Arrival in Launceston
... are also at the airport, and am quickly given a sense of just what to expect during my semester's stay here. Driving into Launceston, Jim shows me around all over the city and even offers to wait while I pick up groceries! The city's tallest buildings ...
New Years in Launceston
... to have a calmer celebrations as most of the years before. The next day - being the year of 2008 - we went on discovering Launceston. We went walking to a lovely little lake with a swimming pool along the gorge of Launceston and then went cruising to the ...
Don't Pay the Ferryman
... and have the loveliest Pinot Noir...a shame, I don't think you can get Tassie Pinot Noir in Canada. I leave Launceston tomorrow for Melbourne. Today I replenish my vitamins with great food at a vegetarian restaurant called Fresh, drink ...
Melbourne and Tasmania
Hi All Well the last few days in Melbourne were busy. On Saturday I visited Queen Victoria Market and brought some great fresh food - It is a massive indoor market that sells all food imaginable - all you cheese and olive lovers would enjoy ...
Here, there and everywhere!
... short and I'm looking forward to being back there for a bit longer when I get back from Tasmania. So here I am in Tasmania, Launceston to be precise. It's lovely! Walked the Cascade Gorge this morning and catching up on some of the stuff that I didn't ...