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Car Hire Launceston Airport Launceston Airport - Australia
Australia is the sixth largest country in the world It's about the same size as the 48 mainland states of the USA and 50 per cent larger than Europe, but has the lowest population density in the world - only two people per square kilometre
Australia lies between the Pacific and Indian oceans. Its capital Canberra, is in the Australian Capital Territory (ACT) between New South Wales and Victoria. Australia is made up of six states and two territories. Each state and territory has its own parliament, flag and floral emblem. Australia became a federated nation after the union of the six colonies on 1 January 1901. Bound by one parliament, one constitution and one flag.
Tasmania is an island roughly the size of West Virginia, Tasmania off the south-east corner of mainland Australia, by the 240 kilometres stretch of Bass Strait. The next stop south is the Antarctica 2000 kilometres away. Tasmania is encircled by the Southern Ocean, Tasman Sea and Bass Strait, is a land apart a place of wild and beautiful landscapes, friendly, welcoming people, a pleasant temperate climate, wonderful wine and food full of rich history and a relaxed lifestyle.
There are direct flights into Launceston Airport from Melbourne and Hobart Launceston Airport is located 15 kilometres south-east of Launceston.
The first air travel facility on this site was the Western Junction Aerodrome, first used in 1930. In 1962 a plan for major redevelopment of the airport was approved. The site was officially reopened under the name of Launceston Airport in 1962. In October 1982 the runway was once again upgraded. In 1998 the airport was privatised, now being owned by a group known as Australia Pacific Airports, with direct flights to Melbourne, Sydney and Brisbane available. Local speciality airline also performs flights to Moorabbin Airport (Melbourne) and Flinders Island. Altogether it caters for around 14900 flights a year.
Launceston Airport is a prime location to arrive or depart from Melbourne, Brisbane or Sydney as well as to fly to Flinders Island and King Island, handle your air freight requirements, learn to fly or sky dive for the more adventurous.
Use Launceston Airport for your departure from Tasmania to your next exciting destination after you have completed your Tasmanian Experience.
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