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Launceston
Launceston, Tasmania, Australia
Where Launceston sits, what to see there, and what to book.
- Top sights
- 7
- Bookable experiences
- 41
- Time zone
- Australia/Hobart
Launceston sits in Tasmania, and this guide is the shape of it: where it is, what it breaks down into, and what there is to do once you are there. The sights below are ordered by how many tours and tickets are sold for them, which is the closest thing there is to a ranking of what visitors actually go and see. There are 41 bookable experiences here in total, with prices, durations and cancellation terms on every card.
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What to see in Launceston
Ordered by how many tours and tickets are sold for each — the closest thing there is to a ranking of what visitors actually go and see.
Sample itineraries for Launceston
Built from this guide: the sights in the order visitors book them, the areas with a catalogue of their own, and places within day-trip range. A starting shape, not a researched route — check opening hours before you go.
One day in Launceston
Launceston's most-visited sights
- 1
Day 1
Launceston's most-visited sights
- MorningCradle Mountain11 tours & tickets sold for it.
- MiddayBay of Fires10 tours & tickets sold for it.
- AfternoonCataract Gorge Reserve9 tours & tickets sold for it, free to visit.
- Book aheadTamar Valley Wine Tour with LunchTakes about 6.5 hours.
2 days in Launceston
Launceston's most-visited sights · More of Launceston's top sights
- 1
Day 1
Launceston's most-visited sights
- MorningCradle Mountain11 tours & tickets sold for it.
- MiddayBay of Fires10 tours & tickets sold for it.
- AfternoonCataract Gorge Reserve9 tours & tickets sold for it, free to visit.
- Book aheadTamar Valley Wine Tour with LunchTakes about 6.5 hours.
- 2
Day 2
More of Launceston's top sights
- MorningTamar Valley7 tours & tickets sold for it, free to visit.
- AfternoonGrindelwald Swiss Village3 tours & tickets sold for it.
- Book aheadCradle Mountain National Park Day Tour from LauncestonTakes about 9.5 hours.
3 days in Launceston
Launceston's most-visited sights · More of Launceston's top sights · Day trip to Cradle Mountain-Lake St. Clair National Park
- 1
Day 1
Launceston's most-visited sights
- MorningCradle Mountain11 tours & tickets sold for it.
- MiddayBay of Fires10 tours & tickets sold for it.
- AfternoonCataract Gorge Reserve9 tours & tickets sold for it, free to visit.
- Book aheadTamar Valley Wine Tour with LunchTakes about 6.5 hours.
- 2
Day 2
More of Launceston's top sights
- MorningTamar Valley7 tours & tickets sold for it, free to visit.
- AfternoonGrindelwald Swiss Village3 tours & tickets sold for it.
- Book aheadCradle Mountain National Park Day Tour from LauncestonTakes about 9.5 hours.
- 3
Day 3
Day trip to Cradle Mountain-Lake St. Clair National Park
- Early startHead to Cradle Mountain-Lake St. Clair National ParkAbout 106 km from Launceston — its own guide has what to see there.
5 days in Launceston
Launceston's most-visited sights · More of Launceston's top sights · Day trip to Cradle Mountain-Lake St. Clair National Park · More of Launceston's top sights · Day trip to Coles Bay
- 1
Day 1
Launceston's most-visited sights
- MorningCradle Mountain11 tours & tickets sold for it.
- MiddayBay of Fires10 tours & tickets sold for it.
- AfternoonCataract Gorge Reserve9 tours & tickets sold for it, free to visit.
- Book aheadTamar Valley Wine Tour with LunchTakes about 6.5 hours.
- 2
Day 2
More of Launceston's top sights
- MorningTamar Valley7 tours & tickets sold for it, free to visit.
- AfternoonGrindelwald Swiss Village3 tours & tickets sold for it.
- Book aheadCradle Mountain National Park Day Tour from LauncestonTakes about 9.5 hours.
- 3
Day 3
Day trip to Cradle Mountain-Lake St. Clair National Park
- Early startHead to Cradle Mountain-Lake St. Clair National ParkAbout 106 km from Launceston — its own guide has what to see there.
- 4
Day 4
More of Launceston's top sights
- MorningLaunceston City Park1 tour or ticket sold for it, free to visit.
- AfternoonConvict Trail1 tour or ticket sold for it.
- Book aheadLaunceston: Cradle Mountain Adventure - Active Day TourTakes about 11 hours.
- 5
Day 5
Day trip to Coles Bay
- Early startHead to Coles BayAbout 113 km from Launceston — its own guide has what to see there.
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What travellers book in Launceston
The experiences Viator ranks highest here, with the price, the duration and the cancellation terms on every card.
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Tamar Valley Wine Tour with Lunch
4.9 (877)6h 30m
Your driver and wine tour guide will take you to the best wine experiences at a variety of Tamar Valley cellar doors. We include lunch with wine. Our wine tours are fully inclusive and have repeatedly been awarded…
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Cradle Mountain National Park Day Tour from Launceston
4.7 (92)9h 30m
Awaken your senses to the magnificent splendour that is Cradle Mountain - Lake St Clair National Park on this full-day tour from Launceston.
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Launceston: Cradle Mountain Adventure - Active Day Tour
4.7 (92)11h
Cradle Mountain is a not to be missed highlight when visiting Launceston, Tasmania. Discover this amazing wilderness area as you enjoy around 4 hours exploring the Cradle Mountain day walking area, with a variety of…
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Batman Bridge 4 Hour Lunch Cruise including the Cataract Gorge
4.7 (116)4h
Cruise into the magical Cataract Gorge and through Launceston's riverfront precinct. Head north past Tamar Island, historical buildings; churches, pubs and significant homesteads. Sample the rich diversity of life as we…
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Cataract Gorge Cruise 1:30 pm
4.5 (26)50 min
Cruise past historical Kings Wharf, Seaport and Launceston's delightful riverfront precinct. The highlight of the experience is then cruising into Launceston's spectacular Cataract Gorge, as we engage the Lady…
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Cataract Gorge Cruise 11:30 am
4.6 (141)50 min
Cruise past historical Kings Wharf, Seaport and Launceston's delightful riverfront precinct. The highlight of the experience is then cruising into Launceston's spectacular Cataract Gorge, as we engage the Lady…
from $32.84 / personView details
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