9 days in Launceston Itinerary

Lying in the Tamar Valley and surrounded by forested hills, the grid-patterned city of Launceston boasts shaded avenues, vibrant street life, and a cosmopolitan atmosphere.

Explore the numerous day-trip ideas around Launceston: Beauty Point (Seahorse World & Platypus House), Mole Creek (Trowunna Wildlife Sanctuary & Mole Creek Caves) and Beaconsfield Mine & Heritage Centre (in Beaconsfield). There's lots more to do: indulge your taste buds at Food & Drink, walk around City Park, explore the world behind art at Queen Victoria Museum & Art Gallery, and examine the collection at National Automobile Museum of Tasmania.

To see ratings, maps, more things to do, and more tourist information, read Launceston trip builder.

In September, plan for daily highs up to 17°C, and evening lows to 4°C. Finish up your sightseeing early on the 25th (Wed) so you can travel back home.