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Country Club Casino, Launceston

Country Club Casino, just 10 miles outside Launceston, Tasmania, is neatly nestled in the hills of Prospect Vale, a wide swath of natural environment far from the raucous of everyday city life. But don’t let the name fool you, even though the Country Club Casino does have golf, gaming is its priority.

Blackjack, Roulette, Baccarat and Poker are all here, as are other more exotic table games. With two gaming areas: one geared toward the gamer on holiday, the other dedicated to serious gambling. Country Club also offers many of the latest and most popular electronic gaming machines in the world. And judging by the casino’s Watergarden gaming area, it’s no surprise that Country Club Casino was voted Best Gaming Venue in Australia by the Australian Hotel Association.

With 16 suites and 88 deluxe rooms – all with panoramic views of the lake, courtyard and golf course – Country Club Casino presents its guests with the height of accommodation and relaxation. While the deluxe rooms are well-appointed and affordable, don’t miss out on the Manor Suite with its massive bedroom, separate lounge and balcony and granite bathroom with five-jet shower and deep spa tub.

Choose the taste for you at one of Country Club’s five restaurants. The Watergarden offers quick and inexpensive meals near the casino floor, while the Links Café provides relaxed “bistro-style” meals in a venue that overlooks the golf course. If it’s a full upscale dinner you’re after, visit the award-winning Terrace.

Wind down after your flight or prepare yourself for an exciting day of gaming at the Country Club Casino health facilities. Enjoy heated indoor pools, a spa and a sauna. Keep up with your regular exercise routine at the gymnasium and health center where you can top off your workout with a round of squash.

When you’re done sweating, kick back and enjoy a night of drinks at Terrace, which boasts an impressive wine selection or the Tonic Bar, a trendy nightspot with high-end beer on tap. Live entertainment at Country Club Casino is high-quality but normally limited to weekends. However, the Casino Bar lets you watch live sporting events seven nights a week on big-screen TVs.

Country Club Casino is definitely a outdoors-oriented complex, offering fly-fishing, an elite golf course, winery tours, and equestrian trail rides. Country Club also hosts regular art exhibits. It’s this commitment to exploration of the natural surroundings and cultural development that make Country Club unique gaming resort experience.

Get off your plane at Launceston Airport and ride by bus, taxi or rental car for 20-minutes until you reach Country Club Avenue, Prospect Vale, TAS (Tasmania) 7250, Australia.