[2025 Launceston Attraction] Travel Guide for City Park (Updated Jun)

Launceston is the third oldest city in Australia after Syndey (1st) and Hobart (2nd). That explains why the city retains a distinctively Victorian vibe. Much of the character of the late 18th, early 19th century is well alive in Launceston today. Originally named the People’s Park, the City Park was first developed as gardens by the Launceston Horticultural Society. In its over-a-century of history, the City Park has served as a primary venue for community events. The Festivale is a popular annual food festival held every February and it continues to this day. The stroll along the park was very nice. There were the War Memorial, the John Hart Conservatory, the Rotunda and the Monkey Enclave to welcome us, each landmark came with its own stories. There were no animals during winter time, however. #thingstodo#familytravel#citydaytours#trip

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#australiatrip Launceston, Tasmania's second-largest city, blends historic charm with natural beauty. Founded in 1806, it boasts attractions like Cataract Gorge, featuring walking tracks and the world's longest single-span chairlift. The Queen Victoria Museum and Art Gallery (QVMAG) showcases Tasmanian history and art. City Park offers Victorian-era gardens and a Japanese macaque monkey enclosure. The Tamar Valley, renowned for its wineries, provides excellent wine tours and tastings. Launceston's vibrant cultural scene and picturesque surroundings make it a compelling destination for visitors seeking both adventure and relaxation.

#australiatrip Loved the easy walking and shaded areas in the park. Large areas to picnic. The Macaqau Monkeys enclosure, open 9am till 4pm and free. The monkeys 🐒 are so playful and information signs are available. Since late 1800s the park has had an animal enclosure to encourage people to the park, our main reason to visit, before returning to Victoria. 🐒😍

I flew to Tasmania before the new year, just in time for Christmas and New Year's Day. The weather was perfect, and it's said that the "only" summer in Tasmania is during this time. I brought some winter clothes but didn't wear them. There weren't many people on the streets during the New Year period, and the New Year atmosphere in the small town wasn't very strong. Basically, everyone celebrated at home. City park is just across the street from home, which is also a check-in spot in Langsai. The park is very clean, and people often come here for picnics and walks with their children. The blue sky and white clouds in Australia are really beautiful, and photos taken without filters look like paintings.