2 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.

You've now added Cataract Gorge Reserve to your itinerary. Start off your visit on the 26th (Mon): take an in-depth tour of Queen Victoria Museum & Art Gallery, then appreciate the views at The Tamar Valley, and then look for all kinds of wild species at Cataract Gorge Reserve. Get ready for a full day of sightseeing on the next day: identify plant and animal life at Platypus House, do sightseeing your way with Private Tours, and then walk around City Park.

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In August in Launceston, expect temperatures between 13°C during the day and 1°C at night. Finish your sightseeing early on the 27th (Tue) so you can travel back home.