Transport to Launceston
Public Transport Launceston
Launceston bus route map
Launceston has a good bus service around Launceston and can be seen on the route map:
Launceston interchange map
Where to catch Launceston buses is shown on this map:
Reaching Launceston is on these bus routes:
Intercity Launceston to Hobart
Intercity Launceston to Devonport
Northern connections to Launceston
Beauty Point, Beaconsfield and Exeter to Launceston
Coles Bay and Bicheno to Launceston via St Marys
Cressy, Longford, Evandale and Perth to Launceston
Derby, Scottsdale and Bridport to Launceston
Legana and North Riverside to Launceston
Low Head and George Town to Launceston
Launceston transfers
Launceston tours
Cradle Mountain Tour from Launceston staying in Sheffield
Batman Bridge 4 Hour Luncheon Cruise including sailing into the Cataract Gorge
2.5 Hour Morning Discovery Cruise including sailing into the Cataract Gorge
Tamar Valley Food and Wine Boutique Tours
Full-Day Tour to Hobart from Launceston via Wineglass Bay
Josef Chromy Wines Winery Tour Including Tasting and Lunch
The Walls of Jerusalem Supported Trekking Tour
Launceston
Serving as Tasmania’s northern hub, Launceston lies where the North and South Esk rivers meet to become the mighty Tamar. It was originally settled by Europeans in 1808 and named after an ancient borough in Cornwall, with Launceston going on to become one of the most liveable regional cities in Australia. Clustered with colonial and Victorian buildings, it’s a thriving destination that boasts gourmet restaurants, world-class museums and vibrant community markets.
Dotted with stately oaks is City Park, which is home to leafy walking trails and the elegant performance space of Albert Hall. You can get your history fix within an 1870s railway workshop at the Queen Victoria Museum or explore Tasmanian art throughout the centuries at its sister Art Gallery. There are several heritage walks for taking in Launceston’s industrial and cultural past, including the Rags to Riches and the Merchants Machinery Trail.
An easy 15-minute stroll from the city centre is Cataract Gorge, a stunning slice of greenery that offers hiking trails, beautifully manicured gardens and the world’s longest single-span chairlift. Further afield, you’ll find the bird-filled wetlands of the Tamar River and the stunning, cool-climate wineries that dot its vineyard-blanketed landscapes. Launceston is also a popular base for visiting the Georgian town of Evandale and wildlife spotting in coastal Narawntapu National Park.
Kings Bridge is an elegant iron arch, circa 1860s, spanning the junction of South Esk River and the River Tamar. The bridge is an unofficial border for the spectacular Cataract Gorge. Credit Tourism Tasmania & Sean Fennessy
Stillwater situated in the historic Ritchie's Mill at the mouth of the Cataract Gorge on the banks of the Tamar River in Launceston, Tasmania, the restaurant glows with the authentic warmth only an 1830s timber building can offer. The casually elegant ambiance ensures our guests feel welcome and comfortable whether enjoying our 6 course evening degustation menu or casual breakfast, a corporate lunch or a coffee with friends... or just a glass of wine after work. Credit Nat Mendham
Pipers Brook Vineyard was acquired by The Kreglinger Wine Estates in 1997 and is situated in the Pipers Brook district, close to Launceston. Credit Tourism Tasmania & Sean Fennessy
Josef Chromy Tasmania located at Relbia, a fifteen minute drive south of Launceston in Northern Tasmania and just a short distance from the Launceston Airport. The estate includes a 61 hectare (150 acre) vineyard and newly completed state of the art winery, producing elegant wines from premium cool climate fruit. Varieties grown include Pinot Gris, Sauvignon Blanc, Chardonnay, Riesling, Gewurtz Traminer and Pinot Noir. We also make a premium sparkling wine and Botrytis Riesling. Credit Tourism Tasmania & Rob Burnett
Image credit Poon Wai Nang