Launceston is the second largest city in Tasmania. As one of Australia’s oldest cities, it is riddled with many historic buildings teeming with colonial history. Launceston is also the site of many firsts in Australia’s history in the areas of anesthesia, underground sewage, and hydroelectricity. From the moment you drive your car rental out of Launceston Airport to when you return home, Launceston will leave you with a sense of wonder that will stay till your next visit.
Launceston city itself is full of sights for travellers, with major attractions such as the City Park, the National Automobile Museum of Tasmania, and the Valley Brook Wine tours. Take your car rental from the Launceston Airport to the Heritage Walks and the Queen Victoria Museum and Art Gallery.
Just outside of Launceston city is the Cataract Gorge Reserve, Launceston’s piece of wilderness. While you are there, be prepared for a spectacular view as you walk across King’s Bridge. Among the lovely garden areas perfect for a stroll, Peacock sightings can be seen at the Victorian Garden. Should you need to recharge, the nearby cafe also has a sparkling pool for a dip before heading for the next leg of your journey.
Drive on to the Alexandra Suspension Bridge. What awaits you is a view that encompasses the whole gorge and surrounding mountains. The way the bridge sways makes this walk unique among other bridge walks. The Bridge is one of many pathways around the Cataract Gorge and leads directly to a walking trail that encircles the first basin.
Take your car rental to Cradle Mountain Drive, where the glacier-sculpted peaks draw travellers and bushwalkers from across the globe. Take a hike on the Dover Lake Circuit Walk around Dove Lake with the mountain ranges as a backdrop. At the foot of the mountain lies the Waldheim Cabins. The Cabins offer amenities found in most lodgings, and also walking trails for the adventurous, such as the Weindorfers Forest Walk.
Built in 1838, the Franklin House was built for a businessman named Briton Jones. After changing hands a few times, it served as a schoolhouse before it finally became a heritage site upon acquisition by the National Trust. It is now restored to its former glory, particularly with liberal use of Australian Red Cedar. The available house tours are a must go for history enthusiasts.
Take your car rental back to Launceston Airport where you will likelysay goodbye with reluctance to a wondrous destination in Australia. Have your transport in Launceston sorted out and handled by Hertz Car Rental today to make the most of your trip and holiday.
