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“Bathroom refurb doesn't make up for dated decor and poor service”

Quality Hotel Colonial Launceston

2 of 5 stars
baggiez
Melbourne
Nov 28, 2009

Location is good and close to most places you want to get to in CBD. I wouldn't give the hotel the benefit of its star rating though as much more needs to be spent to get it into this century. We...more

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Cataract Gorge Reserve

5 of 5 stars
Aussie_Bel_17
Australia
Nov 27, 2009

We were very glad that we visited Cataract Gorge as it is very picturesque. We walked from town - very accessible. The gorge walk was a lot easier than the zig zag reserve walk (which was quite...more

“Perfect”

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4 of 5 stars
ScottC3
Wollongong, Australia
Nov 25, 2009

was settled across from the most beautiful leafy park in Launceston, a hop skip and jump from some of the most beautiful parks on offer in Tasmania. Friendly and caring staff and guests. more

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