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Launceston By Foot When you first arrive to Launceston, why not take a tour to get your bearing around one of Australia's oldest cities.

Explore Launceston through the eyes of a local. Follow your tour guide past the historic buildings, the Tamar River and vibrant cafes.

What a week! 💚Madi had the opportunity to take part in the Tourism Industry Council Tasmania Young Tourism Network Educa...
03/06/2026

What a week! 💚

Madi had the opportunity to take part in the Tourism Industry Council Tasmania Young Tourism Network Education Tour, travelling Victoria’s Great Southern Touring Route alongside an incredible group of tourism professionals from across Tasmania.

The route is travelled by thousands of visitors each year and provided the perfect opportunity to experience iconic attractions, accommodation providers, hospitality venues and major tourism infrastructure projects firsthand. Along the way, the group met with operators, hotel owners, tourism leaders and destination managers who generously shared their successes, challenges and insights into building thriving visitor economies.

One of the strongest themes throughout the tour was the power of collaboration. Great tourism experiences don't happen in isolation. They are built through strong partnerships, shared storytelling and a collective commitment to creating destinations people want to visit, stay longer in and recommend to others.

A huge thank you to TICT, Pennicott Wilderness Journeys, the tour hosts and all the operators who welcomed the group so openly. Madi returns home with new connections, fresh ideas and plenty of inspiration!

Tourism is ultimately about people, and this week was a wonderful reminder of that.

While the view from the top of Cataract Gorge as you step out of the carpark is AMAZING, we always encourage visitors to...
21/05/2026

While the view from the top of Cataract Gorge as you step out of the carpark is AMAZING, we always encourage visitors to allow a little more time in their Launceston itinerary to properly experience the Gorge.

There’s so much more to do here than just stopping for the photo.

💚 Walk in from the city via Kings Bridge
For those wanting a stroll, walk across Kings Bridge and follow the path into the Gorge. If you’re after a bit more of a heart rate increase, tackle the Zig Zag Track and experience just how wild Launceston feels right beside the city centre.

💚 Walk through to Duck Reach Power Station
One of our favourite longer walks! Completed in 1895, Duck Reach was the first publicly owned hydroelectric scheme in the Southern Hemisphere and is a fascinating piece of Launceston innovation and history.

💚 Take a ride on the chairlift
The Gorge is home to the longest single-span chairlift in the southern hemisphere, with incredible views across the cliffs and basin below.

💚 Spend time around the Cliff Grounds
Victorian gardens, a historic rotunda, peacocks wandering about, wallabies in the bushland and plenty of shady spots to slow down for a while.

💚 Pack a picnic for the basin
Especially on a Saturday. Head to Harvest Market first, grab some local produce and enjoy a picnic by the water. There are also free BBQ facilities available if you feel like cooking up lunch.

💚 Visiting with the family?
The basin playground is a great stop for kids to burn some energy while the adults soak in the scenery.

And honestly? One of the best things to do in the Gorge is simply slow down. Sit by the river, listen to the water and take in just how special it is to have a place like this right on the edge of the city.

For those self-driving up the Tamar Valley to experience the beautiful region, or for those who have joined us on the Da...
12/05/2026

For those self-driving up the Tamar Valley to experience the beautiful region, or for those who have joined us on the Dark Side of Launceston tour and want to learn a little more about one of Tasmania’s most infamous bushrangers, we’ve got a couple of suggested stops along the way!

Just outside Legana, take the turnoff to Notley Fern Gorge. Towering eucalyptus trees rise above the rainforest understory and hidden amongst the reserve is the famous “Brady’s Tree”, linked to bushranger Mathew Brady and his gang, who were said to hide out in the area during the 1820s.

Not far away is Brady’s Lookout, another spot tied to Brady’s story and with beautiful views across the Tamar Valley.

And while you can’t visit the Brady's Lookout Cider cellar door over the cooler months (May–July), you can still try their cider at Harvest Launceston on Saturdays. They’re Australia’s only cider maker committed to the traditional sparkling Méthode Traditionelle technique.

A nice little way to stretch the legs and continue the stories beyond the city.

Autumn is a pretty special time to walk around Launceston. 🍂The leaves start to turn, the light softens and the streets ...
04/05/2026

Autumn is a pretty special time to walk around Launceston. 🍂

The leaves start to turn, the light softens and the streets take on a whole different feel. It’s the kind of change you only really notice when you slow down and walk.

One of the many reasons this city is best explored on foot.

For those who like their history with a darker edge... we’ve added another evening to the schedule! The Dark Side of Lau...
01/05/2026

For those who like their history with a darker edge... we’ve added another evening to the schedule!

The Dark Side of Launceston tour now runs on Tuesdays and Thursdays at 5:30pm, sharing the stories that don’t always make it into the guidebooks.

Cooler nights, darker streets. Rug up and come along.

Something we’ve been pointing out on tour lately… the new Launceston merch now available at the Visitor Information Cent...
24/04/2026

Something we’ve been pointing out on tour lately… the new Launceston merch now available at the Visitor Information Centre at Town Hall.

With the weather cooling down and footy season here, the beanies are a pretty practical addition, and a nice reminder of time spent in the city.

We’re open this Easter weekend 🐣Join us on a Heart of Launceston walking tour:Good Friday at 4:30pmEaster Saturday at 9:...
01/04/2026

We’re open this Easter weekend 🐣

Join us on a Heart of Launceston walking tour:

Good Friday at 4:30pm
Easter Saturday at 9:30am
Easter Monday at 4:30pm

We’re also running Dark Side of Launceston on Tuesday at 5:30pm.

Whether you’re visiting or spending the long weekend locally, it’s a great time to get out and explore the city on foot.

👉 Book your spot via our website.

29/03/2026

A perfect Saturday in Launceston. 💚

Madi started the morning volunteering at the , helping visitors separate their waste and keep the market’s sustainability practices running smoothly. Of course, there was time to grab a juice from and wander the stalls to see what was on offer.

From there, it was brunch with friends at . Fresh, flavour-packed vegetarian dishes and a team that always brings a great energy.

Next stop, York Park for the footy. The first VFL match in Launceston and a second win for the season made for a great afternoon.

Then into the evening with Throughfare, celebrating local artists from Launceston and across the state, with murals popping up around the city and live music bringing it all together. Wrapping up the night with and their always energetic set.

Days like this are a good reminder of how much is happening across the city. What a weekend for Launceston! 💚

Sunday afternoons in Launnie done right 🎨🍷 with a glass of Tassie wine in hand, let your inner artist come out to play. ...
29/03/2026

Sunday afternoons in Launnie done right 🎨🍷

with a glass of Tassie wine in hand, let your inner artist come out to play. Add a stop at Alpes and Amici some Tassie cheese and you’ve got yourself the perfect slow afternoon.

This is what we love about Launceston. Simple, creative, a little bit indulgent and a lot of fun.
Looking for things to do in Launnie? This one’s a winner.

27/03/2026

Spent our Friday, post tour, at The Weather at Midnight. The piece is a multisensory experience created by artists Maggie Jeffries and Alex Moss. Their immersive installation uses the living plants inside the historic conservatory as inspiration and medium.

Make sure you check out Thoroughfare this weekend! The city is shifting with lots of murals popping up across the alleyways. 🎨

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