Launceston is located at the north of Tasmania in Australia, it is the second most populous city in Tasmania after the state capital, Hobart. Settled by Europeans in March 1806, Launceston is one of Australia's oldest cities and it has many historic buildings.
Launceston has many well preserved Victorian and Georgian buildings constructed in the nineteenth and early twentieth centuries, just walk around and explore some good scenery.
Like many places in Australia, Launceston was named after a town in the United Kingdom. Launceston was also the first Australian city to have underground sewers, and it was the first Australian city to be lit by hydroelectricity.
It is autumn, most of the trees in the park have changed their colors, the scenery is warm and delightful.
Launceston is situated at the junction of the North Esk and South Esk rivers, deemed to be the most liveable regional city in Australia.
Launceston serves as the commercial hub for the north of Tasmania, like many parts of the state, it is becoming a major tourist centre, visitors to the city have grown over the past few years.
