Launceston Suggested Itineraries
Written by Viator, February 2011
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Day 1: Explore Launceston
Follow Launceston’s Victorian-era grid of tree-lined streets down to the South Esk River and the city’s highlight, Cataract Gorge. Walking trails wind through the gorge to the First Basin swimming pool and suspension bridge. There are cafes, peacocks and views over the gorge to enjoy before following the trail back down to the Tamar River bridge. Then spend the afternoon visiting one of Launceston’s many museums and galleries, with Tasmanian art and history at the Queen Victoria Museum & Art Gallery, crafts at the Design Centre, and cars at the National Automobile Museum. To wind down at the end of the day, wet your whistle at Boag’s Centre for Beer Lovers, featuring fine ales brewed by Tasmanian brewers, Boag’s.
Day 2: Tamar Valley
The next day, wine is on the menu with a road trip circuit following the Tamar Valley Wine Route. Looping north from Launceston along the banks of the Tamar River, the route takes in Ninth Island wines and vineyard lunches at Rosevears, passing through country towns set in fertile countryside. Maritime relics and colonial heritage are on show at George Town, and in 2006 the town of Beaconsfield hit the news when a rock fall trapped two miners underground for a fortnight. There’s more to learn about Beaconsfield and the mine at the town’s mine and heritage museum.
Day 3: Colonial towns
On day 3, hit the road by coach or self-drive tour to discover the ring of colonial towns surrounding Launceston with history and heritage. Snap photos of picture-perfect Georgian buildings ringing the village green in Westbury, and the sandstone architecture lining the main street in Evandale. Stately homes and landscaped estates erected by Tasmania’s colonial aristocrats include Clarendon Homestead, Woolmers, Brickenden and Entally House. Many of the towns’ lovely historic buildings have been converted into boutique accommodation, restaurants and cafes, combining modern-day luxuries with authentic heritage style.
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Reply by Viator, February 2013
Doing what: Launceston Afternoon Highlights Tour
We were the only 2 people on the tour so we had more personalised service than we have ever had before. The bus driver very kindly let us stop at a fruit stand and art gallery because we had so much time available.
Reply by Viator, December 2011
Doing what: Launceston Afternoon Highlights Tour
We had a great afternoon, thanks Viator.
Reply by Viator, January 2011
Doing what: Launceston City Sightseeing Tour
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