"Launceston is the second largest city in Tasmania, an island off the coast of Australia. Located 70km down the Tamar River from the Tasmanian coast, Launceston and the hotels in Launceston are in a wonderful central location which makes it easy to visit neighbouring towns, and find a number of great historical attractions and things to do.
The city is naturally beautiful, with hills to the South, and wonderful valleys around the Tamar River area, which are amass with the heritage and history of Australia’s third oldest city.
Launceston Hotels are very much home from homes, and focus on comfort for their visitors. Although there are larger chains, many of the hotels in Launceston are family run, and designed to suit whatever your budget.
The most stunning and popular tourist attraction in the city is the Cataract Gorge, which is a natural and unique formation in the centre of Launceston. Other things to do include the Hollybank Forest Reserve, a large nature reserve, the Launceston planetarium, and the Basin Chairlift which lets you view the wonderful Gorge from above.
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