Launceston, Tasmania’s second oldest and
second largest city, sits at the junction of the North and South Esk
rivers. The city is compact and pretty with colourful Victorian and
Edwardian homes lining the hillsides along the river banks.
The Cataract Gorge Reserve, which includes
the first Basin and the Cliff Grounds, form extensive recreation
spots just 15 minutes walk from the heart of Launceston. The two
attractions are linked by a suspension bridge and the world’s
longest single-span chairlift. The reserve is ideal for walking,
viewing historic gardens and exotic plants or simply relaxing in the
restaurant or tearooms.
Launceston is a good base for exploring the vineyards of the Tamar
Valley and from Launceston you can also explore national parks such
as Narawntapu (known for wildlife spotting) and Cradle Mountain-Lake
St Clair, or the historic colonial villages of Evandale and Longford
with their grand old farms and mansions – Woolmers, Brickendon and
Clarendon.
It is also worth spending time in the Queen Victoria Museum and Art
Gallery, and Launceston’s first-class arts and crafts outlets,
including the Design Centre and the Ritchies Mill complex.
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Hotel Grand Chancellor
29 Cameron Street
LAUNCESTON TAS 7250
Hotel Grand Chancellor Launceston is only a short
stroll from the main central business district, shopping mall in
Brisbane Street and Yorktown Square.
Hotel Grand Chancellor Launceston is the ideal base from which to
explore the beauty and variety of the north east – the handsome
Georgian architecture of the municipal buildings of Launceston, the
heritage homesteads, the serenity of a cruise up the Cataract Gorge,
or driving the beautiful Tamar Valley with its numerous vineyards
including Tamar Ridge, Iron Pot Bay, Holm Oak, Rosevears Estate, St
Matthias and Providence Vineyards.
Also within easy walking distance from Hotel Grand Chancellor
Launceston are local tourist attractions such as City Park,
Launceston’s beautiful public gardens and Japanese Macaque monkeys,
the Tasmanian Design Centre, the Queen Victoria Museum, Princess
Theatre and Aurora Stadium - the home of AFL in Tasmania - and also
the site of the Royal Launceston Show. |
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