Tasmania" src="http://australiaonlinetravel.com/wp-content/uploads/Launceston_view_of_city.JPG" border="0" alt="Launceston Travel Tasmania" align="right" />Launceston is the second-largest city in Tasmania and is situated in the north of the state on the Tamar River. The city was first settled in 1805 and currently has a population of around 70,000.
Launceston has a population of approximately 71,000 located at the juncture of the North Esk, South Esk, and Tamar rivers.
Established in 1805, Launceston is one of Australia’s oldest cities and has many historical buildings and sights. Like many Australian places, it was named after a town in the United Kingdom — in this case, Launceston, Cornwall.
Things to See at the Launceston
- Launceston City Park
- Historic houses and buildings including Macquarie House, Franklin House, Entally House, Clarendon House and the ‘Old Umbrella Shop’.
- The Cataract Gorge, a natural wonder of Tasmania and only five minutes walk from the city. Home to the longest single span chairlift in the world
- The City Park, which includes an enclosure for Japanese Macaque monkeys, a gift from the sister-city of Ikeda, Japan.
- The Tamar River and tributaries.
- The Tamar Valley, which is home to some of Australia’s best vineyards.
- The Boag’s Brewery, which produces one of Australia’s premium beers.
- Launceston Lakes Wildlife Park in Riverside.
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