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Inside Background
Health & Safety 
Although its crime rate was once higher, Launceston has in recent years been...
Last edited: 07 September 2006
History 
Launceston is located in the island state of Tasmania just south of the...
Last edited: 26 December 2009
Tourist Board Info 
The official travel and tourism promotion agency for Launceston, Australia...
Last edited: 18 December 2006
Weather & When to Go 
One of the reasons that Launceston is such a popular destination for tourists...
Last edited: 07 September 2006
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Inside Transportation
Arriving & Departing 
To get to Launceston travelers have a few different options.  People arriving...
Last edited: 07 September 2006
Getting Around 
You definitely don't need a car to get around the Launceston city center unless...
Last edited: 30 July 2006
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Inside Things to Do
Events & Festivals 
Launceston's biggest event is Festivale, which is a celebration of Tasmanian...
Last edited: 26 December 2009
Museums & Attractions 
Launceston is a picturesque and historic small city of 100,00 people, situated...
Last edited: 26 December 2009
Day Trips Around Launceston 
Launceston has long been the commercial hub of northern Tasmania and sits at...
Last edited: 27 December 2009
Tamar Valley Wine Route 
The Tamar Valley, on Launceston's doorstep,  is renowned as one of Australia's...
Last edited: 29 July 2009
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Inside Australia: For Foreign Visitors
Banks & Money 
The Australian Dollar The Australian currency is the Australian Dollar ($1...
Last edited: 10 November 2009
Crossing the Border 
All foreign visitors must have a valid passport to enter Australia. All...
Last edited: 28 July 2009
Emergencies 
In Australia, the emergency call number is 000 . This number is a free call...
Last edited: 01 June 2006
Important Phrases 
Please and thank you can always stand anyone in good stead.  Here are a few...
Last edited: 10 June 2009
Telephones 
0011 is the International Access (Dialing) Code from within Australia. 61 is...
Last edited: 24 November 2008
Tipping & Etiquette 
There are no mandatory gratuities or built in restaurant service charges of any...
Last edited: 26 December 2009
Australian Slang 
Be prepared and know the slang so you won't look like a drongo. Aerial Ping...
Last edited: 09 December 2009
Beach Safety 
Courtesy of www.slsa.com.au  The first rule of beach safety is: Always swim...
Last edited: 11 December 2009
Canberra Overview 
Canberra is the Capital of Australia and the seat of the Commonwealth...
Last edited: 20 September 2007
Customs 
Customs is a very important part of protecting Australia from foreign pests...
Last edited: 12 January 2008
Health & Safety 
Here are a few excellent sources of useful safety information for the great...
Last edited: 15 April 2009
KNOW - NO’S 
<><>F... about taking the overnight train trip (10/11 hours) from...
Last edited: 26 November 2006
Maps - Online 
The "Whereis" website provides online maps for most major cities & towns...
Last edited: 10 February 2007
Power and Appliances 
When bringing your appliances to Australia, you may need these 2 devices...
Last edited: 06 August 2009
Taxes 
Most goods in Australia are subject to a 10% GST (goods & services tax...
Last edited: 18 June 2006
Tips for DRIVING in Australia 
    Australians drive on the left-hand side of the road and use the metric...
Last edited: 13 December 2009
Traffic Camera Nightmares 
 Tourists need to be reminded that driving vast distances in this great country...
Last edited: 27 September 2009
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