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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.
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AttractionsThe Penny Royal World & Gunpowder Mill
Off Bridge Rd
Launceston, Australia Distance: 0.0 mi. (from destination center) Description: This amusement park, with its sailboat, barges, trams, and historic gunpowder mills, is large... Read More Waverley Woollen Mills
Waverley Rd
Launceston, Australia Distance: 0.0 mi. (from destination center) Description: Established in 1874 on a site 5km (3 miles) northeast of town, this business still uses a water... Read More Aquarius Roman Baths
127 George St
Launceston, Australia Distance: 1.5 mi. (from destination center) Description: Adorned with gold, Italian marble, and works of art, this remarkable Romanesque structure is... Read More AirportsMajor Airports near Launceston
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