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Launceston is located in the North of Tasmania with
an area of approximately 1,414 square kilometres and a population of 62,897
people. Launceston has many competitive advantages, including its
geographic position as the Gateway to Bass Strait, an excellent industrial
infrastructure, a good industrial relations environment and competitive
land, energy and infrastructure costs. Our close proximity to Hobart, the
North West & East Coasts allows sight seeing trips to the high quality
attractions of mountains, lakes, vineyards etc during leave. First class
accommodation facilities are available for crews, and we can assist with
all your requirements.
Table of
Distances, Pilot to Pilot (Nautical Miles)
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Launceston to Melbourne
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194
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Launceston to Sydney
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505
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Launceston to Brisbane
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925
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Launceston to Adelaide
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585
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Launceston to Fremantle
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1750
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Launceston to Hobart
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275
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Steaming time up Tamar River
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3
hours (approx)
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Travelling
Distances & Times
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From
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To
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km
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hr:min
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Launceston
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St
Helens via Scottsdale
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163
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2:30
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Launceston
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Bicheno
via Scottsdale
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236
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3:30
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Launceston
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Hobart
via Midland Hwy
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198
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2:20
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Bicheno
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Hobart
via Sorell
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178
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2:25
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Hobart
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Port
Arthur
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93
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1:30
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Hobart
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Queenstown
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260
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3:30
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Queenstown
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Burnie
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176
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2:25
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Burnie
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Devonport
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49
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0:40
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Devonport
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Launceston
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99
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1:00
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Devonport
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Hobart
via Midlands Hwy
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277
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3:00
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Hobart
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St
Helens
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265
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3:40
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Queenstown
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Launceston
via Sheffield
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251
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3:30
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The following websites contain information
regarding points of interest, parks & reserves, maps & rivers,
relevant to Launceston & Tasmania in general.
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