Launceston Tourist Attractions

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.

Hotels in Launceston
Grand Chancellor Hotel	Peppers Seaport Hotel
Sebel Hotel	Hatherley House
Ashton Gate Hotel	Sandors On The Park Hotel