The Club
An Invitation
The Club offers old-world style and service, with the quiet modern comforts expected of a contemporary members’ club. Members, their guests, and visiting reciprocal members are welcomed with the same warm hospitality for which the Launceston Club is known.
Club House
Six residential rooms, extensive gardens
“Nyllavert” has been extensively renovated to maintain a high standard of facilities for members and their guests — without forfeiting the character of the original stately home.
Heritage
One hundred and forty-four years
Founded on the 16th of January 1882 by a company of sixty-four gentlemen, residents of Northern Tasmania. The first House Dinner was held in August 1883.
1882The Launceston Club is founded at 59 Brisbane Street.
1925The Club acquires “Nyllavert” on Tamar Street.
1926“Breakfast served in the old Club House, lunch in the new.”
2001The first lady members are admitted.
2003The Lady Franklin Club amalgamates with the Launceston Club.
Membership
Admission by proposal
Candidates are proposed and seconded by existing members, and considered by the Membership Committee. The Club offers eight categories to suit different circumstances of residence and stage of life.
- Town · Country · Interstate
- Younger Town · Younger Country (under 40)
- Supernumerary · Honorary Life · Reciprocal
Reciprocal Members
Welcomed from clubs around the world
Visiting reciprocal members are welcome under the same rules and standards as resident members. Please present a membership card or letter of introduction on arrival.
- Australian ClubSydney
- Melbourne ClubMelbourne
- Tasmanian ClubHobart
- Weld ClubPerth
- The Northern ClubAuckland
- The Wellington ClubWellington
- Carlton ClubLondon
- Oxford & Cambridge ClubLondon
- Casino de MadridMadrid
- Rideau ClubOttawa
- Foreign Correspondents ClubHong Kong
- The Cape Town ClubCape Town
Correspondence
Please contact the Secretary
For enquiries about membership, functions, accommodation and private dining, the Secretary is available Monday to Friday, 9.00am–5.00pm.