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Launceston, Tasmania. Coordinates: 41°26′31″S 147°8′42″E. Launceston ( / ˈlɒnsɛstən / ⓘ or / ˈlɔːnsɛstən / ⓘ) [2] 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 (kanamaluka). As of 2021, the Launceston urban area has a population of 90,953. [3] .
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Launceston on the Tamar River, Tasmania, Australia. The city is built at the juncture of the North Esk, South Esk, and Tamar rivers. Launceston is the second largest city in Tasmania after the state capital Hobart.
Launceston is simultaneously lively and laid-back, and finds itself conveniently located close to the Tamar Valley Wine Trail. From gorgeous natural beauty to a charming, traditional atmosphere, this city will please a variety of travellers looking for a place to step back and breathe some of the freshest air on planet Earth.
No trip to Launceston is complete without a sample of sparkling wine in the prestigious Tamar Valley region. Sip some of the world’s finest drops while soaking in the picture-perfect sweeping countryside on the Tamar Valley wine trail. Say hello to tiny penguins.
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- Hop between wineries. Tamar Valley is a haven for wine aficionados. The picturesque valley is dotted with more than thirty wineries, each putting their unique spin on cool-climate winemaking.
- Go for a swim in Cataract Gorge. Get a glimpse of Tasmania’s mystical forest when you walk underneath a canopy of massive branches belonging to stands of giant slate-grey gums that line the Cataract Gorge Reserve.
- Visit Harvest Market. A visit to Launceston’s Harvest Market on a Saturday morning is a little like buying tickets to a travelling production of Hair.
- Explore the cafe scene. Exploring the city’s trendy cafes, eateries and brunch spots is one of the best ways to experience Launceston. Bread & Butter is a choice highlight.
Quite literally, the heart of Tasmania, Launceston is a boutique riverside city located just at the top of the Tamar Valley within reach of the wineries. The to-do list in this charming city is long and varied.
Aug 9, 2023 · August 9, 2023. By Rhys Vandersyde. The riverside city of Launceston is the gateway to a number of historic and natural wonders that northern Tasmania has to offer. A relatively small city in terms of the rest of Australia, it’s still the second-largest in Tasmania. Located where the Tamar and Esk rivers’ meet in the north of island state.
