Launceston is a city in the north of Tasmania, Australia. Launceston located at the juncture of the North Esk, South Esk, and Tamar rivers. Launceston is the second largest city in Tasmania after Hobart.
Launceston is served by Launceston Airport. Launceston operated a tramway system between 1911 and 1952. A single tramway museum in Inveresk is all that remains. Launceston is a major service centre for the north of Tasmania. Tourism is also an important industry of Launceston and North East Tasmania.
Launceston has a diverse collection of impressive art-deco architecture. Launceston is the hub for the state's medical retrieval service, the Royal Flying Doctor Service, Launceston General Hospital. Cricket enjoys massive popularity in Launceston. Launceston is the only city in Tasmania to have hosted national soccer matches.
Sites of interest in Launceston / North East Tasmania include: Cataract Gorge, The City Park, Tamar River, Tamar Valley, Boag's Brewery, Launceston Lakes Wildlife Park, Aurora Stadium, University of Tasmania, Australian Maritime College, Silverdome.