Launceston
Your guide to Australia’s best guilt-free foodie holiday
The Launceston region is full of innovative farmers and chefs trying to fix the planet. You’ll want to add these stops to your itinerary.
- by Craig Tansley
★★★★½
Hotel reviews
Every detail has been considered at this luxe Tassie getaway
A newly restored 1840s homestead is an indulgent retreat for a weekend of wine-tasting, saunas and hot tubs.
- by Trudi Jenkins
Stillwater Seven hotel review, Launceston, Tasmania: Boutique hotel is one of the city's best
Down by the riverside, one of Launceston's best restaurants comes with a hotel attached.
- by Jim Darby
Seven reasons why Tasmania's Tamar Valley is better to visit than France's Champagne
​Let's face it, none of us are going wine tasting in France any time soon. But the world's second best sparkling wine region (behind Champagne) is right under our noses.
- by Craig Tansley
Launceston, Tasmania, travel guide and things to do: Nine must-do highlights
Tasmania's "second city" gives the state capital a run when it comes to food, wine, produce and its outstanding natural features.
- by Jim Darby
Launceston, Tasmania: The best food and cultural attractions
With oysters, ale, truffles and vineyards, Launceston is a foodie's delight.
- by Tim Richards
Change Overnight, Tasmania: Stay and change the world at Launceston's newest hotel
Guests get to select from eight causes with part of their payment donated to that cause or organisation.
- by Andrew Bain
Launceston, Tasmania best places to eat: A food scene bursting with energy
The food and wine makers here really love what they do and it shows.
- by Luke Slattery
Launceston, Tasmania travel guide and things to do: 20 reasons to visit
From fine wine to treetop ziplines, festivals to fine design.
- by Ute Junker
Six of the best: City B&Bs
Musicians, painters, writers, philosophers and mere mortals mingle over a nightcap.
- by Caroline Gladstone