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Winterlicious Stories

Immerse yourself in the city as we take you behind the scenes of some of Launceston's much loved local businesses...

Heart Brokers

"We just speak to people in terms they can understand"

DRINK with Cocoon Living Tea & Urban Espresso Roastery

Sarah Courtney talks all things tea and coffee, and finds out the secret to creating the perfect hot drink to warm you up this winter.

Fan Favourite

"There’s games, clothing and homewares, winter pyjamas to keep you toasty, and books and games for whiling away the afternoons"

SHOP with Sprung and Saint John Craft Beer

Get your adrenaline pumping with an MTB ride and finish with a cold one at your local...

Playing Wild

"The pair have run all over the world – literally – but love nothing more than being in the wilds of Tasmania"

Relationship Builder

"There’s a genuine family feel to the firm..."

EAT with Mad Apple and Earthy Eats

Watch what happens when Mad Apple grab one of Earthy Eats wholesome Plant-based Love Boxes...

Side by Side

"this little enclave on George Street is the family’s home from home"

On a chilly winter’s evening, nothing warms you up quite like a spicy and vibrant Indian curry. Let us take you on a journey of our very own spice road, as we explore some of Launceston’s finest Indian restaurants and takeaways.

10 ways to connect to your winter senses

Home from Home

“Come in through the doors and you’re in a different world…”

Feed your winter senses

Our advice for your best winter yet? Get outside, pull on a warm layer [or three] and enjoy the Tasmanian winter.

Colour Vision

"- from glasses with everyday price-tags to a more exclusive designer range."

Breathing Spaces

“… it’s more about how people live in their spaces, and the careful, artful combining of function with form.”

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Kirsty and Carrie of @uploans are not your typical mortgage brokers... Get to know these lovely ladies as we go behind the scenes of some of Launceston's local businesses as part of Winterlicious. Visit launcestoncentralcity.com.au/winterlicious — 19 | 1

Launceston's great winter toastie battle is heating up!

Try Local Hideout Cafe's Buttermilk Fried Chicken Toasted Wrap, vote and you could WIN a Launceston Staycation valued at over $600. — 8 | 0

Sarah Courtney talks all things tea with @cocoon_living_tea and coffee with @urban.espresso.roastery, and finds out the secret to creating the perfect hot drink to warm you up this winter. — 4 | 2

Try Samuel Pepy's entry in Toastalicious, vote and you could win a staycation worth over $600.

Basil's Ballsy Bunsky has chicken, basil pesto, aioli, brie, bacon and pumpkin on a toasted bunsky.

Sound like Launceston's best toastie? Vote now! www.launcestoncentralcity.com.au/toastalicious — 7 | 2

Try Acreage's decadent Truffle Cheese Toastie as part of Toastalicious... vote and you could win a Launceston Staycation valued at over $600! — 8 | 0

Meet Jane and Scott of Launceston's fan favourite, Balls and Bumpers and get to know the people behind some of Launceston's local businesses.

To read the story and for what's on this winter as part of Winterlicious visit launcestoncentralcity.com.au/winterlicious — 24 | 0

@matthewgarwood from Chilli FM joins Troy from @sprungmtb for a MTB ride and a cold one @saintjohncraftbeer

To discover all that Launceston Central City has to offer this winter head to launcestoncentralcity.com.au/winterlicious, link in bio. — 20 | 1

It's great to see new businesses popping up around Launceston Central City, like Nail'd It manicure and pedicure artistry in York Street.

Pop in and give them a warm Launceston welcome! — 24 | 2

Brioche French toast, Canadian maple bacon, berry compote, maple syrup and a side of vanilla ice cream... is The Metz French Toastie Launceston's best toastie? TASTE, VOTE & WIN as part of Toastalicious and you could win a Launceston staycation valued at over $600! — 9 | 0

Have you tried one of the competing toasties in Launceston's Great Winter Toastie Battle?

Much more than your average toastie, Great Scot's entry 'Lord of the Lorne' features potato scones Lorne sausage, onion, smoked cheddar, H.P Sauce and a fried egg.

Taste, vote and you could WIN a Launceston Staycation valued at over $600! — 4 | 0

Get to know Hanny and Graham, the owners of the Kingsway's Find Your Feet, an award winning local outdoor store. Visit launcestoncentralcity.com.au/winterlicious to read the story.

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TASTE, VOTE & WIN this July! Try Tinka Coffee Brewer's Toastie 'The Pesty' with shaved deli ham, cheddar cheese, fresh truss tomatoes, mayonnaise and pesto all between Sandy's Sourdough. You can even add some jalapenos and there is a gluten free option available.

Does this sound like Launceston's greatest toastie to you? View competing venues and vote online at launcestoncentralcity.com.au/toastalicious — 10 | 0