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City Park

Cimitiere Street, Launceston, Tasmania, Australia
Ranked #3 of 12 attractions in Launceston
4.5 of 5 stars 80 Reviews
Type: Parks
Traveler Description: Launceston City park is bounded by Brisbane and Cimitiere Streets on the eastern edge of the city.  It contains the city's botanic gardens, a museum... more »
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Sydney, Australia
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7 reviews 7 reviews
Reviews in 5 cities Reviews in 5 cities
1 helpful vote 1 helpful vote
4 of 5 stars Reviewed May 16, 2012

The gardens are well laid out and have interesting plants in the conservatory. The monkeys are another attraction! More

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Sydney, Australia
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7 reviews 7 reviews
5 of 5 stars Reviewed May 10, 2012

City Park is beautifully maintained and the monkeys are very cute. The conservatorium is magnificent. More

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Melbourne, Australia
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60 reviews 60 reviews
Reviews in 26 cities Reviews in 26 cities
36 helpful votes 36 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed May 8, 2012

We were so lucky travelled to Launceston in May and had the most gorgeous weather imaginable, we stayed at the Grand Chancellor which was only just down the road. The park is absolutely gorgeous and the trees are so spectacular. There is a little train that children can ride around on too. We would have loved to stay longer but... More

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Melbourne, Australia
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4 reviews 4 reviews
1 helpful vote 1 helpful vote
5 of 5 stars Reviewed May 8, 2012

Visit the monkeys in this pretty park.... Short walk from town More

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Brisbane, Queensland, Australia
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8 reviews 8 reviews
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed May 1, 2012

Loved the monkeys and the conservatorium. The flowers were pretty More

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Goulburn, Australia
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14 reviews 14 reviews
Reviews in 3 cities Reviews in 3 cities
4 helpful votes 4 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed April 30, 2012

What a lovely park great for families, couples and singles. There in the middle of the city a surprise! There is a monkey enclosure that kept us fascinated for nearly an hour, great play area, lovely trees and wandering paths More

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Houston, Texas
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24 reviews 24 reviews
Reviews in 10 cities Reviews in 10 cities
11 helpful votes 11 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed April 28, 2012

Awesome park. Immaculate grounds. Well kept. Would've been a lovely spot for a picnic lunch had we planned ahead. Kiddo love the monkeys and the ducks. Nice playground too. Great place to spend a lazy afternoon if you're so inclined More

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Rockingham
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23 reviews 23 reviews
Reviews in 6 cities Reviews in 6 cities
3 helpful votes 3 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed April 27, 2012

This is a beautiful park very relaxing. The children will love the great play area and the funny Japanees monkeys. I just love the huge beautiful plant display. Great for all ages singles and romantic couples More

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launceston
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8 reviews 8 reviews
Reviews in 6 cities Reviews in 6 cities
1 helpful vote 1 helpful vote
5 of 5 stars Reviewed April 27, 2012

Just the place for a stroll with the kids ,the monkeys the pond, and the train ride! More

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Tasmanian
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30 reviews 30 reviews
Reviews in 14 cities Reviews in 14 cities
15 helpful votes 15 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed April 20, 2012

This is the perfect place to while away some time if you are not in a rush. Lovel;y childrens playarea, with soft landing matting! Beautiful old (mature) trees to provide shade on a hot day, duck pond and the monkey enclosure, conservatory, all provide a fantastic receipe for family relaxation. Great place for a picnic too. This is the venue... More

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