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There's so much to discover
Launceston is buzzing with events, attractions, activities, and much more for locals and visitors alike.
Discover new spaces, hidden quirks, cosy corners, things to do and see, and city amenities amongst the heritage, modern, and historically significant facades of the city centre.
What is the undercurrent?
Our city's heart
There’s something that lies beneath the surface here that defines us as a city. You may not see it at first, but the moment you step foot here, you feel it. You sense it in the architecture, in the streets, out in nature, between the people - an undercurrent - born from generations of hard work, curiosity, community, resilience and independence...
The meeting place of three waterways, our beautiful city has been a cultural hub and gastronomic centre for more than two thousand generations.
The first to love this land were the Tasmanian Aboriginal people, who have one of the oldest continuing cultures in the world. Today, more than 110,000 people from all walks of life call Launnie home. There are no tourists here - only locals and temporary locals still discovering their true north.
Launnie guides
Discover our best picks for shopping, dining, events, and more
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Beards, beer and barbering
A bloke might not feel much like venturing out for a haircut in mid-winter, admits Barber on George owner Hamish Mackean. But the free beer might tempt them.
Silver service
The shop windows of jewellery store Indulge shimmer in the light. Such is its polished appearance that customers often mistake it for a department store.
Playing wild
The founders of Find Your Feet keep things playful in their Kingsway store. Hanny Allston and Graham Hammond’s goal is to help us all ‘play wilder’ in the outdoors and in life.
From food van to bricks and mortar
Catering for Launceston’s hungry diners every day is no mean feat. A number of businesses started slow and small and took advantage of the opportunities for food stalls and vans around the city...
Home cooked and hearty
Anita Grace grew up with home-cooked, hearty food ‘a bit like your grandma used to make’...
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