Launceston Travel Blog
Ideas and honest advice for northern Tasmania — how to shape a perfect day, a full Tamar Valley wine guide, the best day trips and how to spend a weekend.
Launceston Stories & Trip-Planning Tips
Ideas and honest advice for northern Tasmania, from the family that’s toured Australia since 1974. We cover how to shape a perfect day around Cataract Gorge and the city, the essentials of the Tamar Valley wine route, the best day trips out to lavender fields and the mountains, and how to make the most of a weekend on kanamaluka / the Tamar. Start with a story below, then dive into our full Launceston guide.
From the Launceston Blog
A Perfect Day in Launceston
The gorge at its best, a Tamar wine lunch and a riverside dinner.
A perfect day → WineTamar Valley Wine Guide
Cool-climate sparkling, Pinot Noir and Riesling, and where to taste them.
Wine guide → EscapesDay Trips from Launceston
Lavender, Ben Lomond, Georgian villages and the big three at 2.5 hours.
Day trips → WeekendA Weekend in Launceston
Two days to pair the city with the Tamar Valley wine country.
A weekend →Guides, Things to Do & Tours
Launceston Blog — FAQ
What is in the Launceston travel blog?
Stories and planning tips for northern Tasmania — how to shape a perfect day, a full Tamar Valley wine guide, the best day trips from the city, and how to spend a weekend in Launceston.
Where is Launceston?
In northern Tasmania on kanamaluka / the Tamar, where the North and South Esk rivers meet. It’s the gateway to the Tamar Valley wine route, with Cataract Gorge right in the heart of the city.
How many days do you need in Launceston?
A day covers the city highlights, but a weekend lets you add the Tamar Valley and a day trip. See a perfect day, a weekend, or our full Launceston guide.
Do you run guided Launceston trips?
Yes — Cooee Tours has toured Australia since 1974 and can arrange guided and private Launceston touring. See our Launceston tours or enquire.
Launceston, Planned Around You
Cataract Gorge in the heart of the city, the Tamar Valley’s cool-climate wine, lavender fields and Ben Lomond — with the driving and bookings handled by the family that’s toured Australia since 1974.
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