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Launceston stands as one of the most popular tourist destinations of Australia.
The city is strewn with a number of exotic locales and historic sites to attract
its tourists. The natural landscape of Launceston is beautiful enough to appeal
to any visitor with its diversity of topography. While the blue stretch of the
Tamar River winds down the city, its southern part is laced by the hills which
give the Launceston skyline a splendid charm. The major tourist attractions of
the city therefore include the exquisite sites in the river valley and the Cataract
Gorge. The colonial settlement which Launceston had witnessed adds a quaintness
to the city as it spells an engaging history to its visitors.
Given below are some of the most popular tourist attractions of Launceston:
The lofty Cataract Gorge is the key attraction of Launceston and numerous
tourists flock to the city to marvel at the towering formation. The rugged hill
is crisscrossed by a number of hiking trails which promise an exciting adventure.
A chairlift takes the visitors up the cliff for breathtaking views of the valley
below. The Zig Zag Reserve above the Gorge is a frequent visit for the panorama
it offers.
The Tamar Valley is another major attraction of Launceston as it offers
fascinating sites and an enjoyable cruise down the quiet waters. The coasts
of the river are ideal for bird watching and the vineyards which stretch along
its sides gifts the region with some of its best wines.
The Ben Lomond National Park is a popular winter destination as it offers
an ideal place for skiing. The park is places on the slopes of Tasmania's second
highest peak Legges Tor. Towering dolerite formations and a rugged topography
make the park a ravishing locale to be in.
The Penne Royal World is a popular entertainment park of Launceston.
The park comprises of an abandoned windmill, a gunpowder factory and a museum.
The Queen Victoria Museum and Art Gallery traces the colonial life in
the city. The building stands as a fine specimen of Victorian architecture and
holds up the way of life as it existed a couple of centuries back.
The tourist attractions of Launceston are therefore many in number and its
no wonder that the city hosts a bulk of Tasmania's tourists each year.
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