Country Club Casino Launceston Tasmania
Country Club Tasmania Federal Group developed and has continually operated the Country Club Casino and Resort, located in parkland on the fringe of Launceston. The property was Australia’s first resort-style casino development. Architects modelled the style and interior design of Country Club on the stately homes of America’s south. The Country Club Tasmania Launceston is surrounded by native bush and an international standard 18-hole, par-72 golf course. The Country Club Tasmania Launceston has all of the amenities, facilities, and levels of comfort you would expect from a hotel of this class while maintaining the meticulous standards required by travel and tour operators. Country Club Avenue Prospect Vale Launceston Tasmania 7250 Located minutes from Launceston’s airport and city centre, our hotel in Launceston (Tasmania) offers the perfect base to explore the beauty of renowned Tasmanian wine region, the Tamar Valley. Country Club Tasmania Federal Group developed and has continually operated the Country Club Casino and Resort, located in parkland on the fringe of Launceston. The property was Australia’s first resort-style casino development. Architects modelled the style and interior design of Country Club on the stately homes of America’s south.
| Country Club Tasmania | |
|---|---|
View from the front of the casino with the Watergarden to the left and the main entrance to the right. | |
| Location | Prospect Vale, Launceston, Australia |
| Address | Casino Rise |
| Opening date | 1982 |
| Notable restaurants | The Watergarden |
| Owner | Federal Group |
| Website | Official site |
Country Club Tasmania is a casino in Launceston, Tasmania, owned by Federal Hotels. It is Tasmania's second casino. It is also used for a variety of local events and is home to an 18-hole golf course. Targa Tasmania uses the casino as a starting point for the race.
The casino licence was originally supposed to be granted to a rival to Federal Hotels, who own the license to the Hobart casino, as well as a monopoly over all poker machines in the state. However, through successful lobbying the license for the second casino was also given to Federal Hotels.[1] The casino was soon dominated by over 500 poker machines on the floor.[2]
At the 2018 election, Rebecca White, the Labor opposition leader is promising to remove all pokies from pubs and clubs leaving the two casinos as the only location for pokies. They cite the research that shows improved health and economic benefits for this policy. Federal Hotels, the owners of the poker machines, and the Liberal premier, Will Hodgman, oppose the policy.[3][4]
See also[edit]
Country Club Casino Launceston Tasmania Reservations
Further reading[edit]
- Green, Anne (2006). The Home of Sports and Manly Exercise : Places of Leisure in Launceston. Launceston City Council. ISBN0-9596090-7-5.
Coordinates: 41°29′08″S147°06′29″E / 41.485635°S 147.108167°E
References[edit]
- ^patrickw@themonthly.com.au (1 March 2017). 'Tasmania got gamed'. The Monthly. Retrieved 28 January 2018.
- ^'Tasmania Casinos in Australia - Tasmanian Gambling and Gaming - Hobart'. Australian Gambling. Retrieved 28 January 2018.
- ^Morton, Adam (28 January 2018). 'Battle over poker machines to take centre stage in Tasmania's election'. the Guardian. Retrieved 28 January 2018.
- ^'Tassie Labor 'won't dump' pokies policy'. SBS News. Retrieved 28 January 2018.
Federal Group developed and has continually operated the Country Club Casino and Resort, located in parkland on the fringe of Launceston. The property was Australia’s first resort-style casino development.
Architects modelled the style and interior design of Country Club on the stately homes of America’s south. Former Chairman Greg Farrell Senior had always admired the simple lines of the US Embassy building in Canberra and believed that the Georgian style would work well in the rural landscape of Launceston.
The casino was a catalyst for growth and development in the region – it is now surrounded by suburbs and local neighbourhoods.
Its beautiful setting yet easy proximity to central Launceston makes it an ideal location to base oneself while exploring the sights of Tasmania’s second largest city. The resort offers a choice of over 200 rooms in a host of options ranging from Luxury Suites in the main complex to self-contained villas at the Country Club Villas.
Launceston Tasmania Map
For guests who are interested in participating in outdoor activities during their stay, the resort is proud to offer a range of options including an 18-hole par 72 golf course. Designed by Mike Wolveridge and British Open Champion Peter Thompson, the challenging course was based on a Scottish design with natural roughs. Other leisure activities include a driving range, horse riding and tennis courts.
Supporting the local community has been crucial to the success of Country Club. Onsite conference and event facilities ensure that the resort is able to cater for all types of functions and events. Immensely proud of the role that they play in the local community, the staff at Country Club are always happy to go above and beyond in assisting guests to celebrate their special occasions.
If you would like to find out more about Country Club, please visit www.countryclubtasmania.com.au