Guidebook for Launceston
Essentials
Coles Supermarket around the corner from property.
Coles Launceston (Charles St)
198 Charles StFood Scene
Elaia Cafe Restaurant
240 Charles StGood coffee and food with a pleasant atmosphere.
Sporties Hotel
252 Charles StGood pub food.
Cafe Mondello
242 Charles StGood coffee and atmosphere.
Princes Park
https://www.launceston.tas.gov.au/Parks-and-Gardens/Princes-Square
Originally a brickfield and site of past military drills, rowdy political meetings and hanging. Now a historic park that includes mature trees, many planted by royalty, fountain and statue of Dr William Russ Pugh, the first to use general anaesthetic in the Southern Hemisphere for surgical operation.
28A Frederick Street, Launceston 7250
Beautiful natural gorge close to the city. Various trails of interest. Peacocks in residence.
204 Einheimische empfehlen
Cataract Gorge Reserve
74-90 Basin RdBeautiful natural gorge close to the city. Various trails of interest. Peacocks in residence.
Various large trees, beautiful architectural buildings, monkey park.
30 Einheimische empfehlen
City Park station
Various large trees, beautiful architectural buildings, monkey park.
Arts & Culture
interesting information about Launceston's history.
106 Einheimische empfehlen
Königin Victoria Museum und Planetarium
2 Invermay Rdinteresting information about Launceston's history.
Launceston Library
71 Civic Squarenewspapers, computer use, interesting books, informative staff.
talented local actors, beautiful theatre with good acoustics.
28 Einheimische empfehlen
Theatre North Inc
57 Brisbane Sttalented local actors, beautiful theatre with good acoustics.
Shopping
Harvest Market
71 Cimitiere StLots of local produce.
Entertainment & Activities
Launceston Parkrun
Forster Street5km run Saturday morning. Motivating atmosphere. Start your weekend on a high!!
University of Tasmania Stadium
2 Invermay RdAFL ground.
Excellent place for swimming (both indoor and outdoor pools), dedicated lap pool for the more serious swimmers. Includes a good gym, various exercise classes and a cafe area.
https://www.launceston.tas.gov.au/lac/Home
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10 Einheimische empfehlen
Launceston Aquatic Centre
18A High StreetExcellent place for swimming (both indoor and outdoor pools), dedicated lap pool for the more serious swimmers. Includes a good gym, various exercise classes and a cafe area.
https://www.launceston.tas.gov.au/lac/Home
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Nature
Fantastic walking place with great views and nature on the city's doorstep.
204 Einheimische empfehlen
Cataract Gorge Reserve
74-90 Basin RdFantastic walking place with great views and nature on the city's doorstep.