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Before you go
Your trip to Launceston.
Illustrative images. The pictures in this guide are illustrations based on the real place, not photographs, and may differ from it.
Launceston – Tasmania Destination Cradle Mountain and Launceston about 200 km from Hobart
How to get there
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Launceston Airport (LST) Western Junction · 15 km
Approximate distances. Check flights and bus, train or boat schedules before you travel.
Launceston Airport is about 15 km from the city center, with shuttle buses and taxis. From Hobart it is about 200 km via the Midland Highway; from Devonport, where the ferry arrives, about 100 km.
How many days
One day: Cataract Gorge, the city centre and the museum. Another day for the wineries of the Tamar Valley.
When to go
Summer is the season for swimming in the Cataract Gorge pool. Autumn brings colourful trees in the parks and the grape harvest in the Tamar Valley.
The seasons shown are the most usual ones; nature doesn't always follow the calendar.
Do you need a car?
Not for the centre and Cataract Gorge, which are done on foot. For the Tamar Valley and Cradle Mountain, yes. In Australia you drive on the left.
Suggested itinerary
An order that works
Built with the places on this page. No rush: it's paced so you have time to see them.
One day in Launceston
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Morning
Cataract Gorge
Walk from the centre to the First Basin, cross on the cable car and return along the riverside trail to Kings Bridge.
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Afternoon
Center and museum
Visit the museum at Inveresk and stroll through City Park and the Victorian buildings in the centre.
Check before you go. Opening hours and days change, and places may close for renovations, holidays or events. This itinerary is a suggestion from Cidade Turismo, not a commitment: plan yours by checking directly with each place you intend to visit.
Before you go
Frequently asked questions
What to do in Launceston?
Visit the Cataract Gorge, the Queen Victoria Museum and the wineries of the Tamar Valley.
How far is Launceston from Hobart?
About 200 km via the Midland Highway, roughly 2½ hours.
Is Launceston close to Cradle Mountain?
About 145 km, roughly 2½ hours by car.
Can you swim in the Cataract Gorge?
Yes, in the pool next to the First Basin, open in the warm months.