Launceston Tamar e il Nord

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Colours in the afternoon on the South Esk river in Cataract Gorge Reserve in Launceston.
Colours in the afternoon on the South Esk river in Cataract Gorge Reserve in Launceston.
Deloraine in the early morning mist, snow capped mountains in the distance, mist rising over the town as the sun slowly rises.
As I said elsewhere, there is so much more to Cradle Mountain than just Dove Lake.  I drive about 100 kms, starting around 3.30 a.m. and dodging about 30 pademelons (type of wallaby) and two spotted quolls before reaching Dove Lake.  Then I set out in the dark and walked for about 2 hours to reach this spot, hoping all the way the weather would hold.  Can't begin to describe my joy when I found it like this.  
Little Horn is the immediate peak you can see with Cradle Mountain behind it.  If you get the chance, pencil in Twisted Lakes.  You'll probably have it all to yourself.
Then the top of Little Horn peeps up on the horizon, maybe I’m getting close I think.  Within another 20 metres the whole purpose of the excursion becomes apparent.  The vista before me is simply breathtaking.  Twisted Lakes is but a mirror, everything I’d hoped and planned for has come to fruition.
When you come upon something as good as this, it’s overwhelming.  The sheer majesty of the panorama engulfs you, its power makes you feel so humble in its presence, there’s a distinct aura of “something else”, but it’s indefinable.  It’s all my grey matter can do to remind me that I’m here to actually take photos.  You just don’t want to stop looking for fear that it will all go away and you’ll be denied any more pleasure; but it stays as I set up the tripod.  It’s not often I put myself in the picture, but here I feel it’s a must.  Then I can look at it and remember just where I sat and how good it was.
There are many angles to be had here.  Faint trails indicate where other photographers have been, little flattened sections indicative of footfalls.  It takes me around 15 minutes to get what I came for and then I sit down and enjoy breakfast, although “enjoy” seems like a totally inadequate verb in this case, there is a higher plane involved here, one you get to experience so few times in life.
The cloud has started to form more seriously now, as predicted, and it adds a little to the experience.  Changing lens and shifting position constantly I can but hope I’ve got it covered and, even as I’m moving around, the first gentle ripples of the day’s breezes disturb the surface.  Had I been here any later I would have missed it.  You like to think it’s good fortune but reflect on that fact that you’ve planned it for a week, constantly following the weather patterns, in the hope that you’ll get it right and leaving early enough to avoid all the problems that occur later.
#Nature

Dove dormire a Launceston Tamar e il Nord

Only a 10 minute drive north of Launceston, the perfect way to start your morning is with a leisurely 3km return walk through the wetlands to Tamar Island.

Get there early enough and you’ll have the walk all to yourself. A boardwalk extends over swamps and crosses the river to two islets and then Tamar Island,

Riverside

I ristoranti, lo shopping e il lungofiume sono solo alcune delle principali attrazioni di Riverside. Parco Tamar Island Wetlands Centre e Tasmania Zoo sono altre due tappe da non perdere.

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South Launceston

I ristoranti e le spa sono alcuni dei tanti motivi per cui i viaggiatori amano South Launceston. Tra le altre tappe da non perdere in zona ci sono anche Centro Meadow Mews Shopping Centre e Quadrant Mall.

South Launceston
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Summerhill

Se non sai bene cosa visitare in zona Summerhill e dintorni, ecco alcuni suggerimenti per te: Stadio Silverdome e Gola di Cataract Gorge sono attrazioni da non perdere!

Summerhill
Cataract Gorge mostrando piccola città o villaggio, paesaggi rilassanti e fiume o ruscello

West Launceston

Scopri i ristoranti e i parchi del quartiere di West Launceston, non te ne pentirai! Gola di Cataract Gorge e Cataract Gorge Reserve sono due luoghi d'interesse che dovresti includere nel tuo itinerario.

West Launceston
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East Launceston

I ristoranti e i giardini sono alcune delle principali attrazioni di East Launceston. Un'altra tappa obbligatoria è sicuramente Piscina pubblica Launceston Aquatic Centre.

East Launceston
Still day in the Tamar Valley - it was late afternoon when I got this shot

Legana

I visitatori del quartiere di Legana apprezzano le aziende vinicole e i negozi del posto, ma non disdegnano neanche attrazioni come Azienda vinicola Vélo Wines.

Legana
Hotel Grand Chancellor Launceston

Hotel Grand Chancellor Launceston

4.5 out of 5
29 Cameron Street Launceston TAS
Il prezzo è 90 € a notte nel periodo 28 gen - 29 gen
90 €
28 gen - 29 gen
tasse e oneri inclusi
Alloggia in questo hotel di lusso a Launceston. Potrai approfittare di utili servizi come il Wi-Fi gratuito, la colazione (a pagamento) e il servizio in camera ...
8,8/10 Excellent! (959 recensioni)
Posizione perfetta
Ogni volta che ci fermiamo qualche notte a Launceston, scegliamo sempre di soggiornare qui. L'hotel si trova in un'ottima posizione da dove si raggiunge facilmente il centro a piedi. Ha un ampio parcheggio ed offre un'ottima colazione.

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Leisure Inn Penny Royal Hotel & Apartments

Leisure Inn Penny Royal Hotel & Apartments

3.5 out of 5
147 Paterson Street Launceston TAS
Il prezzo è 89 € a notte nel periodo 26 gen - 27 gen
89 €
26 gen - 27 gen
tasse e oneri inclusi
Soggiorna in questo hotel a Launceston. Potrai approfittare di utili servizi come il Wi-Fi gratuito, un parcheggio gratuito e la colazione (a pagamento). Nelle ...
8,4/10 Very Good! (1007 recensioni)
Reception staff were amazing. Room was good and great location. Meals at the hotel in the complex were less than disappointing despite staff being great

Recensione del 9 gen 2026

Leisure Inn Penny Royal Hotel & Apartments
Coach House Launceston

Coach House Launceston

4 out of 5
10 York Street Launceston TAS
Il prezzo è 113 € a notte nel periodo 18 gen - 19 gen
113 €
18 gen - 19 gen
tasse e oneri inclusi
Soggiorna in questo hotel a Launceston. Potrai approfittare di utili servizi come il Wi-Fi gratuito, un parcheggio gratuito e un servizio di pulizie giornaliere. ...
7,8/10 Good! (1000 recensioni)
Room clean comfortable bed. Staff friendly

Recensione del 4 gen 2026

Coach House Launceston
Prezzo per notte più basso trovato nelle ultime 24 ore, per un soggiorno di 1 notte per 2 adulti. Tariffe e disponibilità sono soggette a modifica. Si applicano condizioni aggiuntive.
Country Club Villas

Country Club Villas

4 out of 5
Casino Rise Prospect Vale TAS
Alloggia in questo aparthotel per golfisti a Launceston. Potrai approfittare di utili servizi come il Wi-Fi gratuito, un parcheggio gratuito e 2 ristoranti. ...
9/10 Wonderful! (1890 recensioni)
Not aware that the reception was closed at 8pm… having to run around elsewhere to get key to the room…

Recensione del 8 gen 2026

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Launceston Central Apartment Hotel

Launceston Central Apartment Hotel

4 out of 5
16 Paterson Street Launceston TAS
Alloggia in questo aparthotel per viaggi d'affari a Launceston. Potrai approfittare di utili servizi come il Wi-Fi gratuito, il servizio di lavanderia e lavaggio ...
8,4/10 Very Good! (636 recensioni)
Room is spacious and has good amenities, including big TV with Foxtel subscription, good fridge, and bathtub. The only thing they should improve is putting better toiletries for guests to use. Property itself is a bit old / aged, especially the lift / elevator. Location is very central to Launceston ...

Recensione del 7 gen 2026

Launceston Central Apartment Hotel
Discovery Parks - Hadspen

Discovery Parks - Hadspen

3 out of 5
Cnr Main St & Meander Valley Hwy ( B54 ) Hadspen TAS
Alloggia in questa baita per famiglie a Launceston. Potrai approfittare di utili servizi come un parcheggio gratuito, un giardino e un servizio lavanderia. Nelle ...
8,2/10 Very Good! (429 recensioni)
Clean, great location, nice staff

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Discovery Parks - Hadspen
Prezzo per notte più basso trovato nelle ultime 24 ore, per un soggiorno di 1 notte per 2 adulti. Tariffe e disponibilità sono soggette a modifica. Si applicano condizioni aggiuntive.

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