A UNESCO CITY OF GASTRONOMY

A UNESCO City of Gastronomy, Launnie is a culinary beacon in Northern Tasmania, celebrated globally for its rich culture and millennia-spanning history. This vibrant city is brimming with winemakers, distillers, farmers and food enthusiasts, blending tradition with innovation and offering an experience that's authentically Launnie - warm, simple and full of local character.

 

Harvest Market, Cimitiere St

Every Saturday - 8:30am - 12:30pm

For the hands-on food lovers out there, don't miss Launnie’s Harvest Market, happening every Saturday in the heart of the city. It's your ultimate destination for scoring fresh ingredients that'll make any picnic stand out. Mix with the locals, snag some must-try items, and gear up for an epic outdoor feast. A delightful fusion of homegrown tastes and communal spirit awaits.

FARM GATES & PICNICS

Step up your picnic game with a hand-picked selection of local breads, meats and cheeses, showcasing the mouth-watering specialties of our neighbourhood shops. It's not just a meal; it's a flavour tour highlighting the best of Launnie's produce. Along the riverbanks, savour the seasonal bounty, from winter truffles to summer berries, amidst thriving olive groves and fruit orchards. A variety of fresh produce awaits your selection.

 

CHEERS!

Launnie is Tasmania's brewing heartland, and a delightful surprise for beer lovers. Amidst the famous wine country of the Tamar Valley, Launnie's breweries have tapped into the area's crystal-clear water and rich soil, nurturing a beer culture as deep and vibrant as its wine roots that trace back to 1881. Nowadays, it's the cosy, award-winning craft breweries, including Launnie's celebrated 'New Brewery of the Year' brewpub, that are the talk of the town, drawing in beer enthusiasts with their unique charm and flavours.

 

IN GOOD SPIRITS

Distilling has experienced a renaissance in Tasmania with distilleries emerging across the island, largely owing to the exceptional quality of the local water. This abundant resource not only sustains the industry but also significantly contributes to the unique character and flavour profiles of our spirits.

VALLEY OF VINES

One of the world's premium cool climate wine regions, the Tamar Valley is home to more than 30 vineyards and wineries. Second only to France’s Champagne region, the valley is known to have some of the best bubbly in the business. Wineries snuggle side by side with picturesque orchards, forests and fertile pastures. Our famous kanamaluka/Tamar River defines the heart of our Valley.

 

Visit Tamar Valley Wine

In Launnie, our farm gate is the corner store, nature is on tap and the cellar door never runs dry. We're farm - table - belly kind of folk. 

GET FROM CAFE A TO CAFE B

Our streets unfold like a well-kept invitation, with pathways meandering through the city heart. Embrace the charm of Launceston up close; on foot, by bike, or with the modern ease of an e-scooter.

Each turn reveals a new facet ofour citys personality and leads you to the doorstepof gastronimoc delights. Begin your journey at the Launceston Visitor Information Centre, where a city map becomes the key to unlocking the treasures of our town.

LAUNNIE FOOD BOWL

Whether you're up for brunch or a chill lunch, Launnie's got a food scene that'll tickle your taste buds. You'll find something for everyone in upper St John Street and around Prince's Square. For a full swag of city bites and sips, visit Launceston Central.

Launceston Central

 

GET HANDS ON

Why not take a cooking class? There are all sorts of classes to try: salami-making, French provincial-style cooking, pickles and preserves, dolmade making, fresh pasta and more.

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