Launceston (/ ˈlɒnsɛstən / ⓘ lon-SES-tən) [3][4][5] is a city in the north of Tasmania, Australia, at the confluence of the North Esk and South Esk rivers where they become the Tamar River …

Discover Launceston with our local travel guide — from Cataract Gorge and Tamar Valley wine tasting to cosy stays, top tours, and local secrets. Start your northern Tasmania adventure here.

3 days ago · Discover the Tasmanian towns of Launceston, Devonport and Burnie. With a wide range of cafés and boutique stores, it's a perfect blend of culture, nature and history.

Launceston is the second-largest city in Tasmania and provides a base to explore the northern part of the state. The city was settled in 1805 and has a population of 87,645 (2021), making it …

Mar 25, 2025 · Discover the best things to do in Launceston, as well as the regions around the Tasmanian city, from the best restaurants and what to do with kids.

Here are all the best and fun things to do in Launceston, Tasmania, that both tourists and locals will love.

Dec 4, 2025 · Launceston, chief city and port of northern Tasmania, Australia, lying where the North and South Esk rivers meet to form the River Tamar, a navigable tidal estuary that winds …

Aug 7, 2024 · Launceston is blessed with top-notch dining, excellent fresh produce, world-class wineries and access to national parks brimming with wildlife.

Find out what's going on while you're visiting Launceston — explore the City, access the Visitor Information Centre and enjoy the best of Northern Tasmania.

Launceston is an ancient market town that was once one of the most important in the southwest. It is known as the ‘gateway to Cornwall’, due to the A30 running very close by (the road used …