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Quality Hotel Colonial Launceston

2 of 5 stars
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

Cataract Gorge Reserve

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

Launceston Backpackers

4 of 5 stars
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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