Peppers Seaport Hotel - About Launceston

Located where the North and South Esk rivers meet to become the Tamar River and open north to the Bass Strait, Launceston is Australia's third oldest city and boasts natural and historic charm.

With a climate similar the south of France, Launceston offers an abundance of outdoor activities, a vibrant year round events calendar and arts scene and is world-renowned for its local food and wine.

Walking through Launceston you will discover beautiful old building and streetscapes dating back to early colonial and convict times to the Georgian and Victorian eras. Today these beautiful buildings house fashionable restaurants, cafes, banks, boutiques and high-tech businesses.

Just a 15 minute walk from the city of Launceston and can be strolling through the famous parks and reserves of the Cataract Gorge. There are numerous eateries situated on both sides of the George and there are various walking trails to explore. Cross the river and you can take a dip in the open-air swimming pool or enjoy a ride on the world's longest single-span chair lift.

At the Kings Bridge end of the Gorge you can walk past the boardwalk cafes and wine bars of modern Seaport to the cultural precinct at Inveresk. Here you'll find sporting arenas including the Aurora Stadium, home to the Tassie Hawks and the new Launceston Aquatic centre. There are also art and cultural centres including the Queen Victoria Museum and Art Gallery, the University's Academy of the Arts and award-winning School of Architecture as well as various independent galleries, markets, cafes and restaurants.

Launceston is also the ideal base to discover the many natural and historic attractions of the Tamar Valley, home to the Tamar Valley Wine Route and over 20 cellar doors.

For lovers of adventure and sport, Launceston and its surrounds offer everything from hang gliding, skiing, hiking, cycling and mountain bike riding. The craggy mountain region of Ben Lomond National Park is a haven for rock climbers, bushwalkers and skiers.

Visitors after a more relaxing pace can try golfing, fishing and trial riding or even a cruise of the Tamar River, the ideal way to explore the Tamar River and wetland area. Or you can cross paths with Tasmanian devil, a wallaby, wombat or echidna at National Parks or Forest Reserves including Narawntpau National Park.