Exploring Launceston, Tasmania
Established in 1805,
Launceston is one of Australia's oldest cities and has many
historical buildings and sights, including many well preserved Victorian
buildings and Victorian parks.
Whether you are heading up the Tamar Valley or onto Deloraine and Devonport, there
are many things to see and do in this unique city, made easier by a great
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Things to see and do in Launceston
• The Queen Victoria Museum & Art Gallery
The Queen Victoria Museum and Art Gallery is the largest museum and art gallery
in Australia located outside a capital city. It houses collections of Australia
colonial art, contemporary craft and design, Tasmanian history and natural sciences.
• The Penny Royal World & Gunpowder Mill
This fascinating and fully-working Cornmill originally stood at Barton, near Cressy,
about thirty-eight miles from Launceston. It was built by Andrew Gatenby and his
four sons in 1825, soon after they arrived in Tasmania as settlers from England.
It was equipped with grindstones and machinery brought out by Gatenby and the Berwick
in 1823 along with a wheelwright and millwright and was constructed in less than
twelve months including a two mile mill-race-still in existence to this day-and
a mill pond to act as a reservoir.
• Cataract Gorge
With a cheap rental from Oodles, head to Launceston's Cataract Gorge, just a 2 minute drive from the city. Experience the natural wonder of the gorge from the
Launceston Basin Chairlift.
In 1972, this magnificent chairlift was built spanning the huge natural basin often filled by the surging waters of the South Esk River.
The chairlift covers some 457 metres, with terminal buildings at the First Basin (West Launceston) end and idling station at the Cliff Grounds side (Trevallyn).
The central span of 308 metres is believed to be the longest single chairlift span in the world.
The slow speed of the chairlift enables passengers to appreciate fully and photograph the spectacular views of this ancient rock gorge.
The Kings Bridge over "The Gorge" was floated into place in 1867.
• City Park
One of Australia's finest Victorian parks.
• J. Boag & Son Brewery
In 1883 the Esk Brewery was established by James Boag on the banks of the Esk River
in Launceston.
J. Boag & Son currently offer tours of the historic brewery each weekday.
The tours include a full circuit of the brewery from the brewhouse to the packaging
line, information on the brewing process and Boag's fascinating history.
• Aquarius Roman Baths
Soak in the warm waters of the Tepidarium or the hot waters of the Caldarium at
this 21st-century spa that relaxes the body, mind and spirit.
• Waverley Australia
With a great cheap rental deal from Oodles, you can easily head out to
Waverley Australia (formerly Waverley Woollen Mills). The mill manufactures quality bedding,
homewares and fashion accessory goods for the retail, commercial, tourism, accommodation
and transport industries. The extensive product range includes Australia made blankets,
quilts (duvets, doonas), underblankets (underlays), throw and travel rugs, and fashion
accessories (wraps, serapes, shawls and scarves), made from pure new natural fibres
such as wool, mohair, lambswool, cotton and silk. Established in 1874, Waverley
operates from its original factory site in Launceston, Tasmania.
• Tamar River Cruises
Experience the excitement and history of Launceston's spectacular Tamar River. An informative commentary will
take you on a historical journey where you will discover the stories and tales that
shaped Launceston and the Tamar Valley. Travel in to the heart of the Tamar and
view the navigable section of the spectacular Cataract Gorge. Sample the delights
of Launcestion local wines and cheeses as you view breathtaking scenery, world class vineyards,
historical buildings, rural settings and frequent encounters of fascinating wild
life including sea eagles, wild duck, black swans, pelicans, plus many other varieties
of water-fowl and occasionally playful seals. It is certainly a 'must do' when visiting Launceston!
• Launceston Country Club and Casino
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