Beach near Launceston, Australia

Launceston Travel Guide

Tasmania, Australia

Launceston is a city of 106,153 people in Tasmania, Australia. It sits in the northern part of the island and is one of Tasmania’s main urban centres.

Most air travellers arrive via Launceston Airport (LST), the airport serving the city. There are no notable named beaches within 40 kilometres of Launceston, so beach trips require travelling farther afield.

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Local time

106,153

Population

10,749 miles away

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Weather in Launceston

Tue

15°

Wed

15°

Thu

14°

Know before you go

Pays in AUD

Plug type Type I (UK adapter needed)

Emergency 000

Dial code +61

Tipping: Tipping is not mandatory in Australia, and service staff are generally paid a fair wage. However, tipping is appreciated for exceptional service.

Best time to visit Launceston

Jan

25°8

Feb

25°6

Mar

23°7

Apr

19°8

May

15°7

Jun

12°9

Jul

12°12

Aug

14°13

Sep

15°13

Oct

17°10

Nov

20°10

Dec

22°9

Average daily maximums with rainy days per month, from the last three years of weather history.

Beaches near Launceston

  • Legana Beach

    13 km away

  • Crescent Shore

    20.7 km away

  • Gravelly Beach

    23.2 km away

  • Paper Beach

    25.5 km away

  • Johnstons Flats

    27.3 km away

  • Rowleys Beach

    28.8 km away

  • Porters Flats

    32 km away

  • Bonnie Beach

    33 km away

Things to do in Launceston

  1. University of Tasmania Stadium

    stadium arena

    0.9 km

  2. Silverdome

    music venue

    4.7 km

  3. Queen Victoria Museum

    museum

    0.6 km

  4. Elphin Sports Centre

    stadium arena

    0.7 km

  5. Church of the Apostles

    roman catholic place of worship

    1.3 km

  6. Invermay Park

    park

    1.2 km

  7. Design Tasmania

    design museum

    0.2 km

  8. National Trust Old Umbrella Shop

    historic site

    0.5 km

Getting there

Launceston Airport · 13.3 km

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