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Tasmania's second-largest city is Australia's third oldest, after Sydney and Hobart. Situated at the head of the Tamar River, 50km (31 miles) inland from the state's north coast, and surrounded by delightful undulating farmland, Launceston is a pleasant city crammed with elegant Victorian and Georgian architecture and plenty of remnants of convict days. Unfortunately, shortsighted local and state governments are gradually overseeing the chipping away of its great architectural heritage in favor of the usual parking garages and ugly concrete monoliths. However, Launceston (pop. 104,000) is still one of Australia's most beautiful cities and has plenty of delightful parks and churches. It's also the gateway to the wineries of the Tamar Valley, the highlands and alpine lakes of the north, and the stunning beaches to the east. Read More

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Peppers Seaport Hotel

28 Seaport Boulevard
Launceston 7250 Map

Distance: 0.6 mi.
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Comfort Inn Balmoral on York

19 York Street
Launceston 7250 Map

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Quality Inn Edenholme Grange

14 St. Andrews Street
Launceston 7250 Map

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Major Airports near Launceston

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Melbourne Tullamarine Airport	283.9 map

Other Smaller Airports near Launceston

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Burnie Wynyard Airport	80.8 map

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