🇦🇺 Is Launceston Worth Visiting?

As Tasmania’s second-largest city, Launceston is a common pitstop for road-trippers—but does it deserve the hype? Here’s my brutally honest take after exploring: 📍 Cradle Mountain ⭐⭐⭐⭐ 🌦️ Weather roulette: *Rains 300 days/year*—sunny views = pure luck. Driving: Winding roads + zero signal. ⚠️ Skip if cloudy (just a gray, windy headache). 📍 Sheffield (Mural Town) ⭐⭐ 🎨 Cute but skippable: Think Chinese art villages—quirky murals (Eason Chan painted here!). Only visit if time allows (not a must). 📍 Grindelwald (Swiss Village) ⭐ 🇨🇭 Hard pass: Fake Swiss vibes (Australia has better fakes). Zero local charm—save time for real Tassie nature! 🍽️ Food Scene? 😑 "Gastronomic desert": Struggled to find one memorable meal. 💡 Final Verdict: Tight itinerary? Skip Launceston—prioritize coasts/national parks. Extra day? Maybe wander Cataract Gorge… then leave. #TasmaniaTravel #HonestReviews #SkipTheHype #Australia