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Launceston Pages by kooka3
| Page Views: 180 Last Visit to Launceston: April, 1993 | Launceston, Tasmania by kooka3 - last update: Feb 4, 2005 |
When I visited Tasmania, I flew into Launceston instead of Hobart. Must have been a cheaper flight! :)
It's a really pretty city. I got there late in the afternoon, so I only really had time to walk to Cataract Gorge during daylight that day, so that was a nice introduction to the city! There's plenty of places to explore and discover in the city, although it's often overlooked in favor of Hobart, Port Arthur, or Cradle Mountain. Take a day or 2 to discover Launceston! There is a lot of history here, since it is Australia's 3rd oldest city. Something that most people don't know is that the city of Melbourne was planned by John Batman when he was living in Launceston.
The city has a population of just under 100,000 people, making it second in size to Hobart. It's on the Tamar River where the North and South Esk Rivers converge |
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xuessium Mon Aug 1, 2005 17:25 UTC
HI! Marissa: Taz is a beautiful place isn't it? Glad you have fond memories of Launceston and thanks for your kind compliments. My page is still under construction, do come back some other time soon. Cheers! |
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