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Launceston (Australia)

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Coordinates
  • Latitude: -41.440282
  • Longitude: 147.139353

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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.

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Neighbourhoods

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Sights and Activities

  • Tamar Valley
  • Boag's Brewery
  • Cataract Gorge

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Events and Festivals

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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.

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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:

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Getting Around

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Eat

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Drink

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Sleep

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PropertyAddressTypePopularity
Arthouse Hostel20 Lindsay StreetHostel87
Aspect Tamar Valley Resort7 Waldhorn Drive GrindelwaldHostel95
Backpacker Hub1 Tamar StreetHostel53
Lloyds Hotel Backpackers23 George StreetHostel56

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