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Launceston (/ ˈ l ɒ n s ɛ s t ən / ⓘ or / ˈ l ɔː n s ɛ s t ən / ⓘ) 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.
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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.
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.
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. The Queen Victoria Museum and Art Gallery (QVMAG) in Launceston, is Australia's largest regional mus...
Welcome to Launceston, or ‘Launnie’ as the locals call it. This vibrant cultural and gastronomic hub is home to a tight-knit and diverse community of winemakers, artists, distillers, designers, growers and nature lovers from around the world.
Perched on the banks of Kanamaluka/The Tamar River, the historic city of Launceston is an oft-overlooked hub for great food, wine, arts and culture. Launceston fuses countryside charm with creative urban energy.
Tasmania, Australia, Australia & Pacific. Tasmania’s second city has forever been locked in rivalry with big-smoke Hobart to the south. Launcestonians argue that their architecture is more elegant, their parks more beautiful, their surrounding hills more verdant and their food scene zestier.
