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Nothing is wasted at award-winning Grain of the Silos.

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
Room with a view.
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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
The seven rooms come in "premium", "deluxe" and "courtyard" levels.

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
River Tamar, Tamar Valley.

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's Cataract Gorge - green lawns, public pool and stunning natural surroundings just minutes from the CBD.

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
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Waterton Hall Wines.

Launceston, Tasmania: The best food and cultural attractions

With oysters, ale, truffles and vineyards, Launceston is a foodie's delight.

  • by Tim Richards
The penthouse at Change Overnight

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
Black Cow Bistro is housed in an art deco butcher's shop from 1937.

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
Cataract Gorge is one of Launceston's favourite playgrounds.

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
Simpsons

Six of the best: City B&Bs

Musicians, painters, writers, philosophers and mere mortals mingle over a nightcap.

  • by Caroline Gladstone