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If you are planning to backpack Launceston, then this page provides information on what backpacker hostels and backpacker tours are available here. The page also provides a description of Launceston, information on how to get here and contact details of the local visitor information centre. |
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Founded in 1805, Launceston is Tasmania’s second largest city with a population of 68,000, and Australia’s third oldest city. The city is the commercial centre of northern Tasmania and sits on the location where the North and South Esk River's join to form the Tamar River. One of Launceston’s most popular tourist destinations is Cataract Gorge, only a ten minute walk from the city centre. Here vertical cliffs line the South Esk River as it enters the Tamar. The area has been made a wildlife preserve and at night is lit up to provide a breathtaking scene.
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By Air Qantas, Virgin Blue and Jetstar operate to here from Melbourne |
By Bus Tassie Link and Redline Coaches operates from many places in Tasmania to and from Launceston. |
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Launceston Visitor Information Centre Cornwall Square, 12-16 St John St, Launceston Phone (03) 6336 3133 Click here to e-mail |
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