What to know about Launceston
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The Launceston Significant Urban Area had 90,953 residents at the 2021 Census, with a median age of 39.
The City of Launceston lists exercise classes among the activities suited to its parks and public reserves.
The City of Launceston issues a reserves outdoor fitness class licence, by the year or for six months.
Source: City of Launceston, Fees and Charges 2025/26 (opens in a new tab)
The council's Launceston Leisure and Aquatic Centre at 18A High Street lists yoga, Pilates and a class for older adults among the classes at its fitness hub.
Halls the City of Launceston takes online bookings for include Windmill Hill Hall, Soldiers Memorial Hall and St Catherine's Hall.
West Tamar Council hires out the Windsor Community Precinct in Riverside, with a community hall that can be split into areas.
Yoga in Launceston
Launceston had 90,953 people at the 2021 Census, with a median age of 39 (ABS QuickStats), spread from the city along the Tamar to Riverside and Legana and out to Prospect Vale. Tell us which side of the river suits you when you send a request.
The leisure centre, halls and reserves
The council's Launceston Leisure and Aquatic Centre on High Street runs yoga and Pilates at its fitness hub, with a class planned for older adults (City of Launceston). Community classes use halls such as Windmill Hill and St Catherine's, which the council books online (City of Launceston), and West Tamar Council hires its Windsor Community Precinct in Riverside (West Tamar Council). Outdoors, exercise classes suit Launceston's parks and reserves (activity guidelines) under a reserves outdoor fitness class licence (fees and charges).
Yoga in Launceston: questions
Do you cover the West Tamar?
Yes: Riverside, Trevallyn and Legana among them. Type your suburb and choose Tasmania.
Are there classes for older adults?
Some studios and the council's leisure centre run gentler classes. Say so in your request and we pass it on.