Launceston is Tasmania's second major city and a vibrant hub for food and wine, culture and nature.
One of Australia's oldest cities, Launceston has one of the best-preserved early cityscapes in Australia with its elegant Colonial and Victorian architecture and century-old parks.
Just a short walk from the city centre, Cataract Gorge is a slice of wilderness right in the heart of town and Launceston's star natural attraction.
A mural depicting a Tasmanian Devil and a Tasmanian Tiger, a creature rarely seen
Convict Brick Trail - on the way to Launceston, in Campbell Town, is a trail of bricks
:: Launceston Botanical Gardens ::
Cataract Gorge, cut right through the center of the city