City reference · Australia / Eastern Tasmania

George Town (Tasmania)

A place to explore. A source trail to follow.

Worth saving for later?

Share this guide in your selected language.

A first look at George Town (Tasmania)

George Town and Low Head are historic townships in Tasmania. George Town was chosen as the Northern Headquarters for Tasmania, but later abandoned in favour of Launceston. The locals claim to live in the oldest town in Australia, disqualifying Sydney and Hobart as being cities.

Excerpt from Wikivoyage contributors, CC BY-SA 4.0. Read the full guide for context.

Keep your curiosity moving

More places in Oceania

Explore the region →

Nature & outdoors

New Zealand · Oceania

Rotorua

Rotorua is the geothermal wonderland of New Zealand, with easily experienced Māori culture, family activities and a range of outdoor adventure activities such as white-water rafting and mountain biking. The hot springs and geysers of the city and region have attracted tourists for over a hundred years. Today, many visitors are also attracted by the Māori culture that is…

CityNature & outdoorsCulture & cities

Source-derived Beach & swimming Source-derived Hiking & outdoors Source-derived Museums & culture Source-derived Food & markets Source-derived Wildlife & nature Source-derived Thermal baths & wellness

Guide-derived labels reflect listed sections and mentions, not prices or endorsements.

Guide excerpt: Wikivoyage contributors · CC BY-SA 4.0

Photo: Sircha at English Wikipedia · Public domain

Commons image details