Launceston is an elegant mix of Edwardian and Victoria architecture

A gateway to Tasmania’s regional destinations, Launceston is a beautifully elegant destination. Located at the junction of the North and South Esk rivers, the city opens up onto the Tamar River Valley.

A fantastic base for visiting the surrounding wineries and boutique spirit producers, Launceston is within fantastic proximity to the Tamar Valley. There are also a number of National Parks that are known for excellent wildlife-spotting.

The city itself is alive with all the usual features of a modernistic city, including excellent cafes and restaurants. A boardwalk links the city with the cultural precinct if Inveresk, where one of Australia’s best regional galleries can be found.

Visit Launceston and discover what Tasmania is really about.

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Destination Highlights

Enjoy a private tasting at one of Tasmania’s finest wineries or boutique distillers.
Journey through the National Parks in search of some of Australia’s most iconic wildlife.
Join a tour with one of Australia’s most-experienced tour guides, and receive the wildlife experience of a lifetime.

Seasons in Launceston & North

Tasmania, Australia’s most southern state, experiences four distinctive seasons of weather throughout the year.

Summer December - February

In the summer (December to February) the days are typically sunny and warm, with the average temperature sitting at 21 – 23.5°C (69.8 – 74.3°F).
Winter June - August

In the winter (June to August) that changes drastically with the average temperature dropping to 10.8 – 12°C (51.4 – 53.6°F).
Spring and Autumn September - November, March - May

During spring (September to November) and autumn (March to May) the temperatures even out and the days turn typically mild and enjoyable, with the average daily temperature sitting between 14 – 21.2°C (57.2 – 70.2°F).

What do our experts say about Launceston & North?

Launceston and northern Tasmania is the perfect place to stay pre or post Cradle Mountain or Bay of Fires walks, Pepperbush Adventure tour or golfing experience at Barnbougle Dunes. Make sure to visit Delamere Vineyard, they make some amazing wines!

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Travel Designer

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Paul Done

Travel Designer AT THE TAILOR

What do I love about working at The Tailor?

I love that one of The Tailor’s key philosophies is that the term ‘luxury’ is definitely not just about the hotels and lodges that we use (and we do certainly use some beautiful ones!) but, more so, it is about the fantastic experiences that we have curated that truly make a trip special. The Tailor invests so much of its time hand-picking wonderful, characterful guides throughout the country as we truly believe that they really enhance ones time in each destination and allow you to see the destination through the eyes of a local and it is these experiences which really set us apart as an operator.

City or Wilderness? Why and where?

For me this is a no brainer – wilderness! I do consider myself extremely lucky as my home base now is deep in a national park on the Far South Coast of NSW, where I not only have my own patch of wilderness and am only a few minutes walk to uncrowded beaches, but also have what I consider the best of both worlds being a short flight away from Sydney or Melbourne.

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Accommodation and Expeirences in Launceston & North

Craig and Janine Williams, along with their son Ben, operate Pepper Bush Adventures. They’ve designed a range of tours to help you access Tasmanian wilderness, wildlife and gourmet bush tucker – all encounters exude authenticity, care and privilege. Pepper Bush Adventures specialise in day tours or extended itineraries throughout Tasmania, visiting iconic areas such as Cradle Mountain and Freycinet National Parks. As a guest of Pepper Bush, you’ll travel country roads, stand amongst ancient forest and giant trees, climb dolerite mountain peaks, visit award winning vineyards and restaurants and be pleasantly surprised by intimate moments with Tasmania’s wildlife species.

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Journeys featuring Launceston & North

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