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.

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.

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, …

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 …

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

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.

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 …

Dec 15, 2025 · This is home to everything from interesting historic sites and small, sleepy settlements to fertile farms and vineyards. Stretching from Launceston to the Bass Strait, the …