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  Launceston, Tasmania - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
Launceston is a small city in the north of the state of Tasmania, Australia, population approximately 98,000, located at the juncture of the North Esk, South Esk, and Tamar rivers.
Launceston serves as the commercial hub for the north of the state and, like many parts of Tasmania, is a major tourist centre.
The Launceston General Hospital is one of 3 major public hospitals in the state.
en.wikipedia.org /wiki/Launceston,_Tasmania   (1081 words)

  
 CRADLE CHALET Cradle Mountain Accommodation Tasmania Bed And Breakfast (via CobWeb/3.1 planetlab2.cs.virginia.edu)   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-13)
Historic houses of Tasmania, heritage bed and breakfast, cottages of the colony, historic guesthouses, boutique bed and breakfast accommodation, all capture the romance of a bygone era.
Unique boutique style accommodation in Tasmania Launceston and Strahan are not coastal they are seaports; Hobart, Swansea, Devonport, Stanley, St Helens, Coles Bay and Burnie are all located on the coast.Wilderness accommodation provides the opportunity to reflect the beauty of Tasmania's mountain and lakes regions.
Cradle Mountain is located in the north west of Tasmania, 144 km west of Launceston and 83 km south of Devonport.
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 Launceston   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-13)
A short drive from Launceston is the Entally House it was built in 1819.
The chairlift crossing is the longest single span in the world it is 308m and 924ft.
The climate in Launceston is Average temperatures in January max is 21C (70F) - and min is13C.
web.hcsps.sa.edu.au /projects/australia/tas/hobart/launceston/info.htm   (114 words)

  
 Tour of Tasmania: Launceston
Franklin House, south of Launceston, is a Georgian style home built in 1838 and named for Sir John Franklin, Governor of Van Diemens Land (Tasmania).
Launceston Airport is located approximately 30 minutes drive south of the city near the historic town of Evandale.
Launceston's public transport operates regularly throughout the metropolitan area.
tourtasmania.com /content.php?id=launceston   (519 words)

  
 Launceston - Australia - Mark Moxon, Travel Writer
I had the number of Claire, the teacher whom I'd met at the end-of-festival party in Cygnet, jotted down in my book; she'd said she would be going to George Town, so when I got to Launceston I rang her, and got myself invited to dinner.
It was gorgeous: homemade quiche, eaten in the garden with all these amazingly right-on women who lived in the house, with a view of Launceston that took the breath away.
Launceston – named after the town in Cornwall that also lies on the Tamar River – is built across a valley, and Claire's house is at the top of one side, so you can imagine the view.
www.moxon.net /australia/launceston.html   (256 words)

  
 LAUNCESTON   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-13)
Launceston is the major city in the north of Tasmania and is also the third oldest city in the whole of Australia.
Launceston was explored by Bass and Flinders in 1798, although it was founded by Patersonia, and primarily named after its founder.
The landscape around Launceston is very attractive, with the nearby Cataract Gorge being an absolute must, due to its splendour and beauty.
www.australianexplorer.com /launceston.htm   (671 words)

  
 Launceston Tasmania. Information, accommodation
Launceston is 120 miles north of Hobart and is situated in (almost English style) rolling countryside at the tip of the Tamar River.
Launceston is located on the northern side of the island of Tasmania.
Australia is a vast country, do not try and see it in one go unless you have a few years!
www.auinfo.com /launceston.htm   (369 words)

  
 Launceston City Council
Australia Day Committee Chairman Alderman Graeme Beams said the Awards are made annually to recognise outstanding volunteer efforts by individuals in the Launceston community and we know there are many deserving individuals whose efforts should be recognised.
Australia Day Awards have become the traditional way for our city to recognise the special contribution to the community made by many people through their voluntary efforts, he said.
Launceston is well known for being a city that has thousands of people working diligently on the numerous community organisations that help keep our city vibrant and interesting.
www.launceston.tas.gov.au /whatsnewitem.php?id=2487   (316 words)

  
 Launceston, Australia
It was renamed Launceston in 1907 in honor of Governor Philip King, who came from Launceston in Cornwall.
From the airport 16km south of the town center there are connections with Hobart and Melbourne.
Launceston lies at the junction of five important highways - the Midlands Highway from the south, the Tasman Highway from the east, the West and East Tamar Highways from the north and the Bass Highway from the west.
www.planetware.com /australia/launceston-aus-tas-l.htm   (276 words)

  
 Andys Backpackers Hostel in Launceston, Australia   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-13)
Australia, New Zealand & the South Pacific
Andys Backpackers Launceston is establishing itself as one of Tasmania's best backpacker hostels.
Andys Backpackers Launceston has the ideal location,right in the middle of the town,with all of your needs only a few minutes away.
www.hostels.com /en/availability.php/HostelNumber.12236   (299 words)

  
 Car Rental Launceston with Auto Europe
Near the Bass Straight where the North and South Esk Rivers meet to become the Tamar River, Launceston is the second largest city in Tasmania and the center of the northern region.
Launceston was founded in 1805, and it has a rich well-kept Victorian heritage.
Reserve a rental car in Launceston, and not only would you get to see all of the city, but you'll have the versatility of exploring much of the island.
www.autoeurope.com /car-rental/Launceston-rental-guide.cfm?c=1335   (451 words)

  
 Werona, Launceston - Luxury Australia
Enjoy the panoramic view of Launceston and the Tamar Valley from the beautifully decorated drawing room with restored Pianola, the challenge of a game in the billiard room, or just soak up the grand elegance of this grand bed and breakfast accommodation.
Take a flight into Launceston directly, the Spirit of Tasmania from either Melbourne or Sydney to Devonport then hire a car for the 80 kilometres or fly into the capital of Tasmania - Hobart and again hire a car for the 250 kilometres.
Total Luxury Australia suggest a minimum stay of 7 nights (more is better) in Tasmania and can assist in planning your entire Tasmania vacation including flights, Spirit of Tasmania fares, car hire, accommodation and tours.
www.luxuryaustralia.com.au /411   (701 words)

  
 Launceston Community Portal: eLaunceston Regional Portal
The Launceston Male Choir is the longest running male choir in Australia.
The Launceston Branch of the National Seniors Association was formed in early 1997.
Discover Launceston is a collaboration between Launceston City Council, Telstra Broadband e-Lab and Telstra Country Wide.
www.elaunceston.com /categ.php3?id=2   (2076 words)

  
 Launceston City Council
The Launceston City Council is offering a residency at the Kings Bridge Cottage for artists to work on a particular project that focuses on the cottage.
Launceston City Council held an information session on Tuesday 12 September that was well attended by members of the community.
After the presentation, people had the opportunity to ask questions which were answered by a panel of professionals who have been involved in all aspects of the planning for the Regional Aquatic Centre.
www.launceston.tas.gov.au /sector.php?id=906   (212 words)

  
 Queen Victoria Museum and Art Gallery, Launceston - Australia
Tasmania’s second largest population centre, Launceston is situated on the Tamar River.
An attractive city, it is home to the Queen Victoria Museum and Art Gallery, the largest museum and gallery outside of a capital city in Australia.
Dedicated by the Duke of Edinburgh in 1868 with the turning over of the sod, the Launceston Railway Workshop was once a vital part of Tasmania’s livelihood - and the colonial flavour has been retained in the new design - right down to the two locomotives that remain in the museum today.
www.bellaonline.com /articles/art6668.asp   (350 words)

  
 Launceston, Tasmania, Australia
Launceston is an attractive city located on the Tamar River in northern Tasmania.
The population in 1891 was 17,208 and by 1911 had risen to 20,754.
George Newton Sargent's wife, Ruth Dodgshun, was born in Launceston in 1891.
www.angelfire.com /ms/mysargentfamily/launcest.html   (264 words)

  
 Grindelwald Launceston Australia Tourism Information Guide discoverAustralia.com.au
Just 15 minutes drive from Launceston along the West Tamar Highway is the picturesque town of Grindelwald.
Set in the Tamar Valley with magnificent river and mountain views, this small town comprises of a 7 hectare lake and authentic Swiss-style housing with high-pitched roofs and white-painted exteriors.
It was established in 1980 by Roelf Voss, who was inspired to create a village after a visit to Switzerland, where he fell in love with the Alpine style of architecture.
www.discoveraustralia.com.au /tasmania/grindelwald.html   (252 words)

  
 House Sale Buy Property Launceston Tasmania Australia (via CobWeb/3.1 planetlab2.cs.virginia.edu)   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-13)
This house and property for sale in Launceston, Tasmania is situated at 17 Canning Street, located on an internal low maintenance elevated block of 1513m2, within 5 minutes easy stroll to the CBD and Charles Street.
The property can either be a comfortable executive residence/office well suited to both formal and informal entertaining or a family home with plenty of room for kids to actually run around in the complete safety of a backyard as large as two or three of today's building lots.
The house for sale in Launceston is internet wired, close to the city life, schools and other facilities and is an excellent base for the modern business that can operate anywhere.
www.propertysaletasmania.com.au.cob-web.org:8888   (444 words)

  
 Launceston Hostels, Australia Hostels, Online Booking, Reservations, Backpackers, Hostels, Accommodation, Launceston, ...   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-13)
The Global Explorer is proud to offer you a secure online booking environment for a select number of hostels in Launceston, Australia.
From here you will be able to check availability and make a secure hostel reservation for when you arrive in Australia.
We are the Metro Backpackers, located in the Central Business District of Launceston.
www.theglobalexplorer.com /australia/hostels/launceston.htm   (164 words)

  
 Launceston Hotels - Discount Australia Hotel Accommodation by DirectRooms (via CobWeb/3.1 planetlab2.cs.virginia.edu)   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-13)
Conveniently located between the Launceston city centre and the Launceston airport,....
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The hotel is a 10 minute drive from Launceston, in the country and next to a magnificent golf....
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 Launceston Australia Tourism Tasmania Information Guide discoverAustralia.com.au
Launcestons ambience is provincial; old buildings, parks, gardens, riverside walks, craft galleries and hilly streets lined with weatherboard houses.
Cataract Gorge, a fifteen-minute walk from the Launceston town centre, is situated in a reserve with tree rhododendrons and peacocks, fern glades and spacious lawns.
Ben Lomond National Park is 50 kilometres, 30 miles, southeast of Launceston.
www.discoveraustralia.com.au /tasmania/launceston.html   (245 words)

  
 Launceston hotels. Save up to 60% off rates on all hotels in Launceston
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The Village Family Motor Inn Launceston is just 15 minutes from Launceston airport and 5 minutes from the downtown.
All the attractions of Tasmania's north, the Tamar Valley and east coast are easily accessible from the inn.
www.hotelclub.net /hotel.reservations/Launceston.htm   (197 words)

  
 Launceston Australia alquiler vehiculos / alquiler coche desde 280 AUD por semana todo incluido
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 Country Club Villas Launceston, Australia   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-13)
Situated on the outskirts of Launceston, the Country Club Villas are set amidst the lush, rolling hills of Northern Tasmania.
The property is adjacent to the international standard 18 hole, par 71 golf course at Country Club Casino.
The Country Club Villas are a leisurely 10-minute drive from the heart of Launceston and only 14 kilometres from the airport.
www.ebookers.com /cheap_hotels/australia/country_club_villas_launceston.html   (92 words)

  
 FOSTER of Launceston, Australia, Chapter 1 (via CobWeb/3.1 planetlab2.cs.virginia.edu)   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-13)
He was born in 1805 in Stepney, London, England and died in 1899 at Launceston, Tasmania.
He was the longest serving marine pilot of Low Head, Tamar River and Launceston, Tasmania Australia, with 44 years service on the river.
Soon after on June 1, 1836, he was appointed assistant harbourmaster at Launceston, and in 1837 leadsman at Tamar Heads.
www.strong-family.org.cob-web.org:8888 /foster   (1541 words)

  
 Launceston City Tour
Nestled on an ancient revine valley beside the Tamar River and surrounded by mountains, Launceston is Tasmania's living heritage.
Be mesmerized by the drama, romance and sheer natural awe of Cataract Gorge.
Hotel pick up is available from all Launceston centrally located hotels.
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 Hotels in Launceston, Launceston hotels, Discount Hotels in Launceston, Budget Launceston hotels, Australia (via ...   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-13)
E Australia Hotels features discounted room rates for Launceston Hotels reservation with Hotel information, photos gallery, location and special offers at Launceston Hotels Reservation.
The Great Northern Hotel is a quality property situated in the heart of historical Launceston’s city centre.
Hotel Launceston International is located in the heart of Launceston's CBT, ideally suited for the business or leisure traveller.
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 Launceston : Introduction | Frommers.com
Tasmania's second-largest city is Australia's third oldest, after Sydney and Hobart.
Situated at the head of the Tamar River, 50km (31 miles) inland from the state's north coast, and surrounded by delightful undulating farmland, Launceston is a pleasant city crammed with elegant Victorian and Georgian architecture and plenty of remnants of convict days.
104,000) is still one of Australia's most beautiful cities and has plenty of delightful parks and churches.
www.frommers.com /destinations/launceston/1448010001.html   (184 words)

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