Launceston is one of 4 cities in state Tasmania. Launceston is second largest cita after Hobart in same state. Estimate population of Launceston is approximately 100.000 citizens, and city stretches on 45 squire kilometers or 28 squire miles area. Launceston got his name by same city Launceston, Cornwall in United Kingdom.
Few words about history of Launceston:
"In 1798, George Bass and Matthew Flinders were sent to explore the possibility that there was a strait between Australia and Van Diemen's Land (now Tasmania). They named their landing place Port Dalrymple, now George Town, 40 kilometres (25 mi) to the north-west of Launceston. The first significant colonial settlement in the region began in 1804 when the commandant of the British garrison Lt. Col. William Paterson, and his men set up a camp where George Town now stands. A few weeks later, the settlement was moved across the river to York Town, and a year later they finally settled in Launceston"...by Wiki
I was pretty suprised by offer for visiting Launceston in Tasmania. If you decide to go in Launceston, here is a few advices what you need to visit. Except more than 60 hotels and accommodation in this not so big city, you can find also more than 70 beautiful restaurants, and more than 10 incredibly locations. Those are: The Queen Victoria Museum & Art Gallery, The Old Umbrella Shop, Waverley Australia, The Tamar Valley, Aquarius Roman Baths, The Penny Royal World & Gunpowder Mill and much more. All information's are here.
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