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About Launceston Tamar Valley
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A quick flight from Melbourne or Sydney and a short trip from Tasmania’s other main centres, Launceston Tamar Valley has all you need for a perfect short break or a major holiday. Launceston is an ideal base to discover the many natural and historic attractions of the Tamar Valley – without fuss or frenzy.
Founded in 1806, Launceston is the nation's third-oldest city with a fascinating history traced in its beautiful old buildings and streetscapes dating from early Colonial and convict times to Georgian and Victorian eras. These beautiful buildings are kept alive with business and social activity from fashion houses and restaurants to banking institutions and high-tech work environments.
Greater Launceston has a population of around 100,000. The city has the charm and pace of a regional centre and the facilities of a much larger city, but without the crowding, traffic, litter and crime (we're the safest region in the safest state in Australia). Temperatures fluctuate seasonally and for more detailed weather patterns please visit the Bureau of Meteorology. Launceston Tamar Valley has the freshest air, the healthiest climate, and the wildest places are available right on the city's doorstep.
For more information on Planning Your Trip or please don't hestitate to contact the Launceston Travel and Information Centre.
If you're thinking of making the sea or tree change and moving to Launceston, then visit Launceston City Council's website for details on culture, employment, economy, climate and lifestyle.
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