
Top 5 Things to See and Do in Lovely Launceston, Launceston, Australia
Launceston is a quiet, charming city in Tasmania's north and is a hub for fine Tasmanian food and wine. Here are my top 5 things you should add to your Launceston itinerary.
We stayed in Launceston for a few nights simply because that is the starting point for the guided walk of the Overland Track with The Tasmanian Walking Company. If you have time to spend a night or 2 in Launceston, then I highly recommend fitting in a few of these activities during your stay.
First let me recommend 2 lovely places we stayed in during our time in Launceston, one inner city and the other, close to the Red Feather Inn which is the meeting point for your Overland Track guided walk.
We stayed at Peppers Seaport Hotel situated right on the harbour and right next door to several restaurants. The room was huge, with a kitchen, living room and separate bedroom.
With a balcony to sit and watch the world go by, it was a perfect place to relax after finishing our 6-day hike.
Peppers also have a sister hotel just across the river Peppers Silo, which looked lovely as well, but we really wanted a balcony and to be as close as we could to restaurants (our feet were still recovering!) ...... (follow the instructions below for accessing the rest of this article).
We stayed in Launceston for a few nights simply because that is the starting point for the guided walk of the Overland Track with The Tasmanian Walking Company. If you have time to spend a night or 2 in Launceston, then I highly recommend fitting in a few of these activities during your stay.
First let me recommend 2 lovely places we stayed in during our time in Launceston, one inner city and the other, close to the Red Feather Inn which is the meeting point for your Overland Track guided walk.
We stayed at Peppers Seaport Hotel situated right on the harbour and right next door to several restaurants. The room was huge, with a kitchen, living room and separate bedroom.
With a balcony to sit and watch the world go by, it was a perfect place to relax after finishing our 6-day hike.
Peppers also have a sister hotel just across the river Peppers Silo, which looked lovely as well, but we really wanted a balcony and to be as close as we could to restaurants (our feet were still recovering!) ...... (follow the instructions below for accessing the rest of this article).
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Guide Name: Top 5 Things to See and Do in Lovely Launceston
Guide Location: Australia » Launceston
Guide Type: Self-guided Walking Tour (Insider Tips)
Author: Debra Morrow
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Guide Location: Australia » Launceston
Guide Type: Self-guided Walking Tour (Insider Tips)
Author: Debra Morrow
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Sight(s) Featured in This Guide:
- Peppers Seaport Hotel
- Cataract Gorge Reserve
- Du Cane Brewery and Dining Hall
- Launceston City Park
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