Inspired by her mother’s values of empowering women and communities, and paying homage to her Fijian roots, a Launceston entrepreneur just keeps on creating.

Launceston’s active vibe, thriving food scene and excellent coffee were enough to lure a keen traveller back to her home roots.

A recent addition to UNESCO’s international list of Cities of Gastronomy, it’s no wonder that Launceston’s food and drink scene just keeps growing. Here’s four new additions to Tasmania’s northern capital, as at early 2025.

For a little-ish city at the bottom of the world, Launceston boasts more quality homewares and design stores per capita than most of its mainland counterparts. Here are the must-visit stores for your next northern shopping recce. 

While there’s plenty to keep you busy in the city proper, Launceston also provides an excellent home base from which to explore other nearby - and road trip-worthy - north Tasmanian regions.

Home was always going to be a very special place for this Launceston builder and budding interior designer power duo.

Stillwater co-owner and sommelier James Welsh knows a thing or two about wine and the experience that our local winemakers have created at their cellar doors. Here, he shares his guide to some of the most summer afternoon-worthy winery visits in Launceston and surrounds, and the not-to-be-missed eats and drinks while you’re there.

There’s few better ways to wash down some of the state’s best food than with an equally excellent cocktail at one of Launceston’s bars - here’s our pick of the best. 

From the north to the south, here’s where to get your hands on the tastiest rings of dough in lutruwita/Tasmania.

For an intimate couples’ weekender or getaway, a one-bedroom, ultra-private tiny home is the ideal destination. Dotted all around Tasmania, purpose-built cabins, studios and small revamped shacks lie nestled in bushland or on secluded waterfronts just waiting for you to check in and switch off. 

A 180-year-old flour mill has been sensitively restored into a seven-room boutique hotel on the edge of Cataract Gorge.