Dr Jo - Launceston’s Travel Doctor

02/09/2026

Just completed a magical 18 day trip through Raja Ampat and West Papua on the Coral Geographer. Wonderful village visits and cultural activities, superb snorkeling and diving, co-ordinated by the expert onboard expedition team and guest lecturers.

02/09/2026

02/09/2026

Just completed a magical 18 day trip through Raja Ampat and West Papua on the Coral Geographer. Wonderful village visits and cultural activities, superb snorkeling and diving, co-ordinated by the expert onboard expedition team and guest lecturers. Thanks to Ship’s Master Josh and the whole ship’s company for a fantastic experience.

08/07/2026

Day 6 Cape to Cape Track: Conto to Hamelin Bay. A change of scenery with most of the trek today through the Boranup Forest - beautiful trees, flower and fungi.

08/07/2026

Day 5 Cape to Cape Track: Prevelly to Conto. Stunning day after yesterday’s rain! Clear skies, no wind and more amazing coastal scenery- plus plenty of warning signs 😳 glad we made it safely to our destination 🤣

04/07/2026

Day 3 on the Cape to Cape Track. Moses Rock to Prevelly. More stunning views, witnessing the tremendous power of the ocean and tackling more challenging terrain.

04/07/2026

Day two on the cape to cape track. Awesome waves, beautiful wildflowers and very luck with the weather.

03/07/2026

Exploring the opposite side of the continent. Day one of the iconic West Australian Cape to Cape Track - Cape Naturaliste to Smith’s Beach. 19km of fabulous coastal trails - watching the unbridled power of the ocean, glimpsing flitting birds amongst the wildflowers and sharing times with friends.

30/04/2026

Vaccination for Tuberculosis (BCG) is available through my regular BCG clinic held approximately monthly at the Travel Medicine Clinic. Vaccination is recommended for infants and children (less than 5 years of age) travelling to countries where the risk of tuberculosis is high.
To enquire about BCG vaccination for you child, please click on the link and complete the enquiry form.

17/04/2026

Q fever cases on the rise.
If you work with or have contact with animals such as cattle, sheep, goats or kangaroos, you may be at risk of exposure.
Q fever vaccination is available from
Dr Jo at the Travel Medicine Clinic, Launceston Health Hub.

Last year, Australia recorded 912 cases of Q fever – the highest number since national monitoring began in 1991. If you work around certain animals, take steps to protect yourself.