Australian Holidays and Travel Guide

Leah McLennan

Travel Journalist

Leah McLennan is a freelance writer based in Darwin. She was a journalist in Sydney for over a decade and counts her time as travel editor for Australian Associated Press as one of the highlights of her career. From exploring remote campsites in the Top End with her family, to seeking out new art galleries in faraway cities, she’ll grab an adventurous or arty travel experience within her reach.

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The ultimate guide to driving from Hobart to Launceston

Discover this scenic drive peppered with convict-built bridges, villages of honey-coloured sandstone and bakeries.

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The best things to do in Tamar Valley

From penguin spotting to sipping world-class wine.

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Best things to do in Launceston

Discover the beauty of this thriving foodie city.

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The best hotels in Launceston for a stylish stay

The ultimate Launceston hotel edit, from heritage homes to boutique boltholes.

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The best bars and pubs in Launceston

Launceston’s drinking scene has quietly evolved in recent years. Historic pubs share streets with confident cocktail bars and compact wine rooms, many of them just a short hop from one another in the city centre.

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The best Launceston camping spots for outdoor lovers

Launceston might be a city, but it still does rivers, paddocks and long summer nights under canvas – all within reach of a decent flat white.

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The 12 best restaurants in Launceston

Launceston has grown into its appetite – and these are the restaurants leading the charge.

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The best cafes in Launceston right now

Whether you’re craving a still-warm walnut croissant or a matcha made with ceremonial-grade powder, these are the best Launceston cafes to hit up.

lavender fields at the Bridestowe Lavender Estate

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The best day trips to take from Launceston

Launceston is  the perfect base from which to take in the stunning surroundings of north-east Tasmania.