Launceston (Australia)
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In this Article
- Introduction
- Neighbourhoods
- Sights and Activities
- Events and Festivals
- Weather
- Getting There
- Getting Around
- Eat
- Drink
- Sleep
- Work
- Learn
- Keep Connected
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Introduction
Launceston is the second largest city in Tasmania, located where the North Esk, South Esk and Tamar Rivers meets in northern Tasmania. After Hobart, Launceston has the busiest airport in the state, serving over a million passengers a year. For any travellers wanting to visit the northern part of the island, Launceston is the most convenient option if you're flying.
The nearby Tamar Valley is Tasmania's most famous wine and produce region.
Neighbourhoods
Events and Festivals
- Outdoor Music Festivals are popluar throughout Australia - read about those festivals in and around Launceston: Outdoor Music Festivals in Tasmania
Weather
The climate is extremely variable with high fluctuations in temperature and wind speed during the average week.
Summer lasts from December to February and has an average maximum temperature at sea level of 21 °C. Winter lasts from June to August with an average maximum temperature at sea level of 12 °C. Still, it can be around 35 °C on some summer days and below zero during some winternights.
Although rain is possible in every month, the wintermonths of June to August tend to be somewhat wetter.
Getting There
By Plane
Launceston Airport is situated 15 minutes from the centre of town and services over a million passengers annually. The following airlines service it:
- Airlines of Tasmania (Flinders Island)
- Jetstar Airways (Melbourne, Sydney, Brisbane)
- Qantas (Melbourne - through Qantas Link)
- Tiger Airways Australia (Melbourne)
- Virgin Blue (Melbourne, Sydney)
By Train
By Car
By Bus
By Boat
Eat
Drink
Sleep
Budget
| Property | Address | Type | Popularity |
|---|---|---|---|
| Arthouse Hostel | 20 Lindsay Street | Hostel | 87 |
| Aspect Tamar Valley Resort | 7 Waldhorn Drive Grindelwald | Hostel | 95 |
| Backpacker Hub | 1 Tamar Street | Hostel | 53 |
| Lloyds Hotel Backpackers | 23 George Street | Hostel | 56 |
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