Hobart to Launceston in 4 Days
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505.0KM / 313.8MI (Est. travel time 6 hours)

The ultimate Hobart to Launceston drive, taking in Port Arthur and Freycinet.

It’s a bit of a toss-up as to what’s the biggest attraction on the Apple Isle’s spectacular east coast between the natural beauty of its beaches and forests, the history of its colonial past intruding into the present at every opportunity, and its abundant fresh produce. You can choose on a leisurely four day drive from Hobart to Launceston.
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Hobart

There is a lot going on in Australia’s southernmost capital.

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Credit: Tourism Tasmania & Kathryn Leahy
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Sights & Activities

MONA - Museum of Old and New Art
Royal Tasmanian Botanical Gardens
Salamanca Market
Drunken Admiral
Ball & Chain Grill
Mures Lower Deck
Honey Badger
Republic Bar & Cafe
Pilgrim Coffee
RACV Hobart Hotel
Travelodge Hotel Hobart
MONA - Museum of Old and New Art
Museum of Old and New Art
655 Main Road, Berriedale, Tasmania, Australia, 7011
(03) 6277 9900
bookings@mona.net.au
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Accessible
Parents Room
Cafe
$32 ~ $38 AUD*
Parking, Electric Vehicle Charging Point
Accessible
* Museum entry Adult $39 / Concession $33 Ages 12–17 $17 Ages 4–11 $0 Infant 0–3 $0 Bookings essential mona.net.au

Top of your hit list should be what is possibly the nation’s most eccentric art gallery, the Museum of Old and New Art or MONA.

It’s only 11km out of town, but it’s much more pleasant way to ride on MONA’s camouflaged (don’t ask) ferry up the Derwent River. If your wallet is feeling healthy, you can even stay on-site to live and breathe the art at the luxurious Mona Pavilions.
Royal Tasmanian Botanical Gardens
Queens Domain, Queens Domain, Tasmania, Australia, 7000
(03) 6166 0451
contact@gardens.tas.gov.au
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Accessible, Ambulant Access, Wheelchair Access
Ambulant Access, Public Toilet
Cafe
Public Telephone, Public Toilet
Birdwatching, Walks
$null ~ $30 AUD*
Parking, Coach Parking
Accessible, Ambulant Access, Wheelchair Access, Caters for people with sufficient mobility to climb a few steps but who would benefit from fixtures to aid balance. (This includes people using walking frames and mobility aids) Caters for people who use a wheelchair. Welcomes and assists people who have challenges with learning, communication, understanding and behaviour. (includes people with autism, intellectual disability, Down syndrome, acquired brain injury (ABI), dyslexia and dementia)
* Whilst free to enter the Gardens, we do gratefully welcome donations either through the website or donation boxes located around the Gardens. Your generous support protects the future of the Gardens, conservation research, and helps to preserve the historic gardens and buildings. Tours available to purchase on site.

The Royal Tasmanian Botanical Gardens are located in Hobart, Tasmania’s harbour side capital city.

Salamanca Market
City of Hobart
Salamanca Place, Hobart, Tasmania, Australia, 7000
(03) 6238 2430
salamancamarket@hobartcity.com.au
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Accessible, Wheelchair Access, Free Entry
Public Toilet, Non-smoking
Cafe
Public Toilet
Accessible, Wheelchair Access, Accessible for Hearing Impairment, Caters for people who use a wheelchair. Caters for people who are deaf or have hearing loss.

Salamanca Market offers food, music, art and craft, clothing, antiques, collectables, books, bric-a-brac, jewellery.

Drunken Admiral
17 Hunter Street, Hobart, Tasmania, Australia, 7000
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Ball & Chain Grill
Ball & Chain Grill
87 Salamanca Place, Hobart, Tasmania, Australia, 7000
(03) 6223 2655
hello@ballandchain.com.au
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Accessible, Ambulant Access
Ambulant Access, Non-smoking
Modern Australian, Seafood, Steakhouse, Dinner, Lunch, Private Dining
Accessible, Ambulant Access, Caters for people with sufficient mobility to climb a few steps but who would benefit from fixtures to aid balance. (This includes people using walking frames and mobility aids)

Situated in the heart of historic Salamanca Place, the Ball and Chain is a popular, modern eating house, specialising in steaks and local seafood.

Mures Lower Deck
Mures Tasmania
Victoria Dock, Hobart, Tasmania, Australia, 7000
(03) 6231 2009
lowerdeck@mures.com.au
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Accessible, Ambulant Access, Wheelchair Access
Pets Allowed, Ambulant Access, Non-smoking, Outdoor Dining
Bar, Beer, Beverage, Bistro/Cafe/Deli, Cider, Coffee, Dessert, Gluten Free Available, Light Meals, Modern Australian, Pizza or Wood fired Pizza, Seafood, Seasonal Local Produce, Sushi, Vegetarian, Wine, Breakfast, Dinner, Lunch, Takeaway, Waterside Dining
Pets Allowed
Parking
Accessible, Ambulant Access, Wheelchair Access, Caters for people with sufficient mobility to climb a few steps but who would benefit from fixtures to aid balance. (This includes people using walking frames and mobility aids) Caters for people who use a wheelchair. Caters for people with allergies and intolerances.

At Mures Lower Deck we welcome our customers from early breakfast through to dinner where they can enjoy an excellent breakfast menu.

Honey Badger
7 Salamanca Square, Hobart, Tasmania, Australia, 7000
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Republic Bar & Cafe
299 Elizabeth Street, North Hobart, Tasmania, Australia, 7000
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Pilgrim Coffee
54 Liverpool st, Hobart, Hobart, TAS, Australia, 7000
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Specialty Coffee, Local Food

RACV Hobart Hotel
RACV Hobart Hotel
154-156 Collins Street, Hobart, Tasmania, Australia, 7000
(03) 6270 8600
hobart@racv.com.au
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125 rooms
Laundry Facilities, Non-smoking
Cafe
Pay TV
Pay TV
$169 ~ $429 AUD*
Parking, Electric Vehicle Charging Point
Accessible
* From deluxe apartments with balconies overlooking Constitution Dock and the Derwent River, to interconnecting family rooms, to king bedroom apartments with kitchenettes and hotel-style rooms, RACV Hobart Hotel offers accommodation to suit business and holiday travellers alike.

RACV/RACT Hobart Apartment Hotel is an easy walk to Hobart's iconic sites and attractions including Salamanca Market, Constitution Dock and the shopping precinct.

Travelodge Hotel Hobart
167 Macquarie Street, Hobart, Tasmania, Australia, 7000
(03) 6220 7100
hobart@travelodge.com.au
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131 rooms
Laundry Facilities, Non-smoking
$109 ~ $259 AUD*
Parking, Secure Parking
Accessible
* Rates are subject to hotel availability and fluctuate daily.

At Travelodge Hobart you will discover welcoming service and great value accommodation in a central city location.

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Port Arthur

Follow the Tasman Highway out of Hobart and across the Tasman Bridge to Sorell, known for its fruit. Get some at Sorell Fruit Farm then turn

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Credit: Tourism Tasmania & Port Arthur Historic Site Management Authority
Arrive via car from Port Arthur94KM / 59MI ~ Approximately an hour
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The road winds through tiny hamlets, forest and farmland past pretty beaches. Stretch your legs at Eaglehawk Neck and if you’re up to venturing further into the Tasman National Park, an hour’s hike or a short drive will get you to the spectacular Tasman Arch, Blowhole and Devils Kitchen. Nature doesn’t get much more ruggedly imposing than this.

Sights & Activities

NRMA Port Arthur Holiday Park
Port Arthur Historic Site
NRMA Port Arthur Holiday Park
Port Arthur, Tasmania, Australia, 7182
1800 607 057
portarthur@nrmaparksandresorts.com.au
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136 rooms
Playground, Laundry Facilities, Outdoor Dining
Camp Kitchen, Communal Kitchen, Barbeque, Kiosk
Public Telephone, Dump-point, Communal Kitchen
Playground
$27 ~ $185 AUD
Parking, Dump-point
Accessible

Port Arthur Holiday Park is your base for exploring the famed Tasman Peninsula.

Port Arthur Historic Site
PAHSMA
Port Arthur Historic Site, Port Arthur, Tasmania, Australia, 7182
1800 659 101
reservations@portarthur.org.au
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Accessible, Ambulant Access, Wheelchair Access
Pets Allowed, Ambulant Access, Public Toilet, Parents Room, Non-smoking, Picnic Area
Picnic Area, Cafe, Barbeque, Kiosk
Pets Allowed, Public Telephone, Public Toilet
Boating, Walks, Lookouts, Boating Facilities
$48 ~ $120 AUD*
Parking, Coach Parking
Accessible, Ambulant Access, Wheelchair Access, Caters for people who use a wheelchair. Caters for people with sufficient mobility to climb a few steps but who would benefit from fixtures to aid balance. (This includes people using walking frames and mobility aids) Welcomes and assists people who have challenges with learning, communication, understanding and behaviour. (includes people with autism, intellectual disability, Down syndrome, acquired brain injury (ABI), dyslexia and dementia) Caters for people with allergies and intolerances.
* All Site Entry passes are valid for daytime entry for two consecutive days, include complimentary guide talks, harbour cruise and an audio experience.

Port Arthur Historic Site on the Tasman Peninsula is Australia’s most intact and evocative convict site.

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Triabunna

This fishing port is the gateway and departure point to Maria Island National Park.

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Credit: Tourism Tasmania & Brian Dullaghan
Arrive via car from Triabunna101KM / 63MI ~ Approximately an hour
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Sights & Activities

Maria Island
Maria Island
Maria Island, Tasmania, Australia, 7190
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Maria Island is a natural wildlife sanctuary with historic convict ruins, a dramatic coastline and fantastic walks.

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Swansea

Driving along the coast with vistas towards Freycinet Peninsula and the Hazards, next stop is Swansea, one of Tasmania's oldest towns.

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Arrive via car from Swansea49KM / 31MI ~ Approximately 31 minutes
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Sights & Activities

Kate's Berry Farm
Swansea Bark Mill and Tavern
Kate's Berry Farm
Tourism Tasmania and Andrew Wilson
12 Addison Street, Swansea, Tasmania, Australia, 7190
0418 546 133
info@katesberryfarm.com
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Accessible, Wheelchair Access, Free Entry
Pets Allowed, Public Toilet, Non-smoking
Cafe
Pets Allowed, Public Toilet
Parking, Coach Parking
Accessible, Wheelchair Access, Caters for people who use a wheelchair. Caters for people with allergies and intolerances. Welcomes and assists people who have challenges with learning, communication, understanding and behaviour. (includes people with autism, intellectual disability, Down syndrome, acquired brain injury (ABI), dyslexia and dementia)

Kate's Berry Farm, just near Swansea, is one of Tasmania's treasures.

Swansea Bark Mill and Tavern
96 Tasman Highway, Swansea, Tasmania, Australia, 7190
(03) 6257 8094
operations@barkmilltavern.com.au
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Accessible, Ambulant Access, Wheelchair Access
Pets Allowed, Ambulant Access, Non-smoking, Outdoor Dining
Australian, Bakery/Patisserie, Bar, Beer, Beverage, Bistro/Cafe/Deli, Cider, Classic Australian, Cocktails, Coffee, Dessert, Gluten Free Available, Hamburgers, Light Meals, Liqueur, Modern Australian, Pizza or Wood fired Pizza, Pub, Seafood, Seasonal Local Produce, Share Plates, Steak, Vegetarian, Wine, Breakfast, Dinner, Lunch, Takeaway
Pets Allowed
Live Music
Parking, Coach Parking
Accessible, Ambulant Access, Wheelchair Access, Caters for people with sufficient mobility to climb a few steps but who would benefit from fixtures to aid balance. (This includes people using walking frames and mobility aids) Caters for people who use a wheelchair. Caters for people with allergies and intolerances.

The Bark Mill is a restored mill and museum in Swansea on Tasmania’s east coast.

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Freycinet National Park

The granite peaks of the Hazards provide a dramatic backdrop to bluer-than-blue bays.

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Arrive via car from Freycinet National Park60KM / 38MI ~ Approximately 43 minutes
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Stroll on the postcard-perfect white sands of Wineglass Bay or hike through the bush. Go kayaking, swimming or wildlife spotting. There are wallabies everywhere and you might be lucky enough to sight a white-bellied sea eagle – or a southern right or humpback whale taking time out in the bay.

Sights & Activities

Devils Corner Cellar Door
Freycinet Marine Farm
Saffire Freycinet
Freycinet National Park
Freycinet Lodge
Devils Corner Cellar Door
Devil's Corner Winery
Sherbourne Road, Apslawn, Tasmania, Australia, 7190
0448 521 412
info@devilscorner.com.au
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Accessible
Pets Allowed, Outdoor Dining, Delivery Available
Australian, Beer, Beverage, Cheese / Charcuterie / Platters, Chocolate, Coffee, Pizza or Wood fired Pizza, Seasonal Local Produce, Share Plates, Vegan, Vegetarian, Wine, Lunch, Delivery Available, Takeaway
Pets Allowed
Entertainment, Education tasting / tutored wine tasting, Private Tasting, Wine, Wine tasting, Live Music
Parking
Accessible

The Devil's Corner Cellar Door and Lookout is located by the edge of Moulting Lagoon on Tasmania's beautiful East Coast and provides spectacular views across

Freycinet Marine Farm
1784 Coles Bay Road, Coles Bay, Tasmania, Australia, 7215
(03) 6257 0261
oysters@freycinetmarinefarm.com
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Accessible, Ambulant Access, Wheelchair Access
Pets Allowed, Ambulant Access, Outdoor Dining, Delivery Available
Modern French, Breakfast, Lunch, Delivery Available, Takeaway
Pets Allowed
Parking, Coach Parking
Accessible, Ambulant Access, Wheelchair Access, Accessible for Hearing Impairment, Caters for people with sufficient mobility to climb a few steps but who would benefit from fixtures to aid balance. (This includes people using walking frames and mobility aids) Caters for people who use a wheelchair. Caters for people who are deaf or have hearing loss. Welcomes and assists people who have challenges with learning, communication, understanding and behaviour. (includes people with autism, intellectual disability, Down syndrome, acquired brain injury (ABI), dyslexia and dementia)

The Freycinet Marine Farm Sales Room is located near Coles Bay on Tasmania’s east coast.

Saffire Freycinet
Saffire Freycinet
2352 Coles Bay Road, Coles Bay, Tasmania, Australia, 7215
1800 723 347
host@saffire-freycinet.com.au
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20 rooms
Non-smoking
Barbeque
Pay TV, Public Telephone, Fireplace
Mountain Biking, Birdwatching, Cycling, Fishing, Swimming, Day Spa Facility, Spa/Sauna, Pay TV
$2800 ~ $3900 AUD*
Parking, Secure Parking
Accessible
* Accommodation prices include: -Breakfast in Palate restaurant -Lunch, including beverages -Dinner, including beverages -Complimentary mini bar and lounge beverages -Saffire complimentary experiences -Wi-Fi internet access -A property credit per suite, per stay for use on spa treatments, signature experiences and non-inclusive beverages

Saffire Freycinet is Australia’s new luxury coastal sanctuary on Tasmania’s east coast, delivering an inspirational experience.

Freycinet National Park
PWS copyright
C302, Coles Bay, Tasmania, Australia, 7215
(03) 6256 7000
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Public Toilet
Barbeque
Public Toilet
Boating, Camping, Canoeing/Kayaking, Hiking, Rock Climbing, Swimming, Walks, Lookouts
Parking, Coach Parking

Freycinet National Park is just one of the many spectacular national parks that can be found right around Tasmania.

Freycinet Lodge
Freycinet Lodge
Freycinet National Park, Coles Bay, Tasmania, Australia, 7215
1300 061 835
reservations@freycinetlodge.com.au
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70 rooms
Laundry Facilities, Non-smoking, Outdoor Dining
Cafe
Fireplace
Birdwatching, Cycling, Walks
$350 ~ $1400 AUD
Parking, Electric Vehicle Charging Point
Accessible

Freycinet Lodge offers four-star accommodation within Freycinet National Park on Tasmania’s east coast.

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Bicheno

Rejoin the Tasman Highway north of Apslawn and head for the coast and the fishing and holiday town of Bicheno.

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Arrive via car from Bicheno40KM / 25MI ~ Approximately 29 minutes
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Sights & Activities

East Coast Natureworld
Mount Elephant Pancakes
Governor Island Marine Nature Reserve
Douglas-Apsley National Park
East Coast Natureworld
18356 Tasman Highway, Bicheno, Tasmania, Australia, 7215
0401 246 777
info@natureworld.com.au
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Accessible
Cafe
Birdwatching, Walks
$32 AUD*
Parking, Coach Parking
Accessible
* Adults AUD32 Student and Senior AUD29 Children (3-15) AUD19 Family AUD89 Devils in the Dark AUD 95 Adults 75 Children

East Coast Natureworld is a wildlife park and sanctuary near Bicheno, on Tasmania’s east coast.

Mount Elephant Pancakes
824 Elephant Pass Road, Gray, Tasmania, Australia, 7215
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Governor Island Marine Nature Reserve
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Douglas-Apsley National Park
Douglas-Apsley National Park, Bicheno, TAS, Australia, 7215
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Evandale

Heading north, make a short detour to the historic town of Evandale.

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Arrive via car from Evandale141KM / 88MI ~ Approximately an hour
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Sights & Activities

Ingleside Bakery Cafe
Ingleside Bakery Cafe
4 Russell St, Western Junction, Tasmania, Australia, 7212
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Launceston

A hub for food and wine, culture and nature.

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Arrive via car from Launceston19KM / 12MI ~ Approximately 15 minutes
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Sights & Activities

Cataract Gorge Cruises
Queen Victoria Museum and Art Gallery
James Boag
Black Cow Bistro
Stillwater Restaurant
Hotel Grand Chancellor Launceston
Peppers Seaport Hotel Launceston
Tamar Valley Touring Route
Cataract Gorge CruisesCataract Gorge Reserve
69 Basin Road, Launceston, Tasmania, Australia, 7250
contactus@launceston.tas.gov.au
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Accessible, Free Entry
Walks
Parking
Accessible

Cataract Gorge Reserve is a unique natural formation within two-minutes’ drive of central Launceston, Tasmania.

Queen Victoria Museum and Art Gallery
QVMAG
2 Invermay Road, Invermay, Tasmania, Australia, 7248
(03) 6323 3777
enquiries@qvmag.tas.gov.au
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Accessible, Free Entry
Public Toilet, Non-smoking
Public Toilet
Parking
Accessible

The Queen Victoria Museum and Art Gallery (QVMAG), in Launceston, is Australia's largest regional museum.

James Boag
39 William Street, Launceston, TAS, Australia, 7250
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The multi-award winning brew from James Boag, wildly popular in Tasmania, can also be found on the ma

Black Cow Bistro
70 George Street, Launceston, Tasmania, Australia, 7250
(03) 6331 9333
info@blackcowbistro.com.au
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Accessible, Ambulant Access, Wheelchair Access
Ambulant Access, Non-smoking
Modern Australian, Steak, Steakhouse, Dinner, Private Dining
Accessible, Ambulant Access, Wheelchair Access, Caters for people with sufficient mobility to climb a few steps but who would benefit from fixtures to aid balance. (This includes people using walking frames and mobility aids) Caters for people who use a wheelchair. Caters for people with allergies and intolerances.

Black Cow Bistro’s transformation of old Luck’s Butchery continues to honour it’s origins showcasing grass fed, free range, hormone free, dry aged, premium Tasmanian beef.

Stillwater Restaurant
Stillwater owns photo
2 Bridge Road, Launceston, Tasmania, Australia, 7250
(03) 6331 4153
reservations@stillwater.net.au
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Accessible, Ambulant Access, Wheelchair Access
Pets Allowed, Ambulant Access, Non-smoking, Outdoor Dining
Modern Australian, Dinner, Lunch, Private Dining, Takeaway, Waterside Dining
Pets Allowed
Parking, Electric Vehicle Charging Point
Accessible, Ambulant Access, Wheelchair Access, Accessible for Hearing Impairment, Catering for High Support, Caters for people with sufficient mobility to climb a few steps but who would benefit from fixtures to aid balance. (This includes people using walking frames and mobility aids) Caters for people who use a wheelchair. Caters for people with high support needs who travel with a support person. Caters for people who are deaf or have hearing loss. Caters for people with allergies and intolerances.

Our food is fresh, grown locally by passionate producers who rely on the attributes of our natural environment.

Hotel Grand Chancellor Launceston
29 Cameron Street, Launceston, Tasmania, Australia, 7250
1800 753 379
reservations@hgclaunceston.com.au
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165 rooms
Laundry Facilities, Non-smoking
Pay TV
Pay TV
$118 ~ $298 AUD*
Parking, Secure Parking
Accessible
* extra person charge $40 per day (using existing bedding) roll-away beds available $40 per day

Hotel Grand Chancellor Launceston offers accommodation in northern Tasmania’s city of Launceston.

Peppers Seaport Hotel Launceston
28 Seaport Boulevard, Launceston, Tasmania, Australia, 7250
(03) 6345 3333
seaport@peppers.com.au
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60 rooms
$189 ~ $788 AUD*
Parking
Accessible
* *Conditions apply, subject to availability. Block-out dates and minimum night stays apply. Prices based on per room per night.

Peppers Seaport Hotel provides luxury waterfront accommodation in Launceston, Tasmania.

Tamar Valley Touring Route
Tourism Tasmania & Tamar Valley Wine Route
Kayena, Tasmania, Australia, 7270
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Scenic Drives, Specific variety tasting, Walks, Wine, Wine tasting, Winery tour

This drive explores the majestic Tamar River from Launceston to Bass Strait as it meanders for nearly 60 km through the heart of vineyard country

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