Top of Tasmania

Launceston, Tasmania’s second major city, is a vibrant hub for food, culture and nature. The region is packed full of beautiful scenery, activities for all abilities and interests and fresh produce that will leave you wanting more.

• Flying into Launceston, you have the afternoon to relax and become familiar with your surroundings
• Check out the vast array of animals at Tasmania Zoo. Known for their passion for rescuing injured animals, you have the opportunity to meet many that they have saved
• Marvel at the weird but marvellous seahorses, and learn how they manage their young at Sea Horse House
• At Beaconsfield Mine you can learn all about mining in the Launceston area and hear stories about the miraculous survival of the trapped miners
• No trip to Launceston is complete without a visit to the natural wilderness that is Cataract Gorge. Have a dip in the pool then ride the chairlift with views over the stunning rock faces