Winterlicious

a season for the senses

Feed your winter curiosity...

Discover the warmth in Launceston Central City this winter with a variety of wintery blogs, behind the scenes stories, winter video series, Toastalicious and more from your favourite local businesses in the heart of the city.

There are so many beautiful things about winter; crisp air, evening lights, rugging-up, hot chocolate and puppies in colourful sweaters. Embrace the cooler months; there is no such thing as bad weather, only the wrong jacket…

Stories & Features

Immerse yourself in stories, blogs and more that go behind the scenes of some of Launceston's much loved local businesses this season...


13
Jul

Heart Brokers

"We just speak to people in terms they can understand"
12
Jul

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.
10
Jul

Fan Favourite

"There’s games, clothing and homewares, winter pyjamas to keep you toasty, and books and games for whiling away the afternoons"
Winterlicious | /wɪntə-‘lɪʃəs/
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To step into the embrace of the city, noticing the steam dance off a hot coffee, the cozy feeling of a merino scarf, hearing laughter from inside your favourite restaurant, the taste of crisp air in the morning after Bikram; embracing the season in Launceston.

TRY LAUNCESTON’S BEST TOASTIES AND VOTE FOR YOUR FAVOURITE…

TOASTALICIOUS

We have rallied together 16 of Launceston's favourite hospitality venues have put their best toastie on the line, giving you the opportunity to taste your way around Launceston Central City this winter for Toastalicious.

Look out for posters in competing venue windows, pop inside and taste away throughout the month of July. Check out the array of venues and toastie flavours, try them out and vote for your chance to WIN a ‘Winter Staycation’ valued at over $600.

VOTE NOW

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There’s more to explore in Central Launceston

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With so many things to do in Launceston, where to park?

How about this? Free parking in Central Launceston seven days a week!

FREE PARKING: EVERY DAY 3.30PM - 5.30PM

Cityprom’s Free Spots campaign aims to increase awareness of City of Launceston’s existing FREE parking offer in some multi-storey car parks in Launceston Central City. Avoid the risk of getting parking tickets by taking advantage of this great offer!

WHERE:

  • Paterson Street East Car Park
  • Paterson Street West Car Park
  • Elizabeth Street Car Park (closed Sunday)

WHEN:

  • Every day from 3.30pm to 5.30pm

Discover more places to park and get around in Launceston here.

Discover the city for yourself...

Find the warmth in Launceston Central City with boutique retailers, fun & quirky eateries and a variety of services for you to explore!

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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

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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.

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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.

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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

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

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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

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@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.

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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!

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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!

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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!

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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. 📷@melanie_kate_photography 📝@fionastockerwriter

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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

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