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Launceston

Popular places to visit

Brisbane Street Mall showing shopping and a sunset

Brisbane Street Mall

Launceston’s best shopping is in easy reach at this busy community hub, where intriguing laneways and historic arcades branch off from a central sheltered mall.

Brisbane Street Mall
Cataract Gorge featuring a gorge or canyon and a river or creek

Cataract Gorge

Swim in a tranquil basin fed by tumbling mountain-spring waters, fly over the water on a chairlift and stroll around the gardens fringed with stunning native forest.

Cataract Gorge
Royal Park

Royal Park

Enjoy the beautiful waterfalls and explore Royal Park, a lovely green space in Launceston. Check out the shops and top-notch restaurants in this walkable area.

Royal Park
City Park featuring a garden as well as a couple

City Park

Stroll around this charming Victorian-era park to see its pretty flower displays, giant chess set, heritage monuments and monkey enclosure.

City Park
Penny Royal Adventures

Penny Royal Adventures

Bring the kids to Penny Royal Adventures and have a fun-filled day at this theme park in Launceston. Discover the beautiful waterfalls and shops in this walkable area.

Penny Royal Adventures
Quadrant Mall

Quadrant Mall

During your visit to Launceston, you can enjoy retail therapy at Quadrant Mall. Discover the beautiful waterfalls and top-notch restaurants in this walkable area.

Quadrant Mall

Things to do

Private Customized Day Trips from Hobart

Private Day Trips Bay of Fire From Launceston

P40,123
per adult
Private Day Trips Bay of Fire From Launceston
Tamar Odyssey near Cataract Gorge

Batman Bridge 4 Hour Luncheon Cruise including sailing into the Cataract Gorge

P5,800
per adult
100% of travellers recommend
Batman Bridge 4 Hour Luncheon Cruise including sailing into the Cataract Gorge
2.50 hour Afternoon Discovery Cruise including Cataract Gorge departing at 3 pm

2.50 hour Afternoon Discovery Cruise including Cataract Gorge departing at 3 pm

P4,012
per adult
2.50 hour Afternoon Discovery Cruise including Cataract Gorge departing at 3 pm
2.5 Hour Morning Discovery Cruise including sailing into the Cataract Gorge

2.5 Hour Morning Discovery Cruise including sailing into the Cataract Gorge

P4,012
per adult
2.5 Hour Morning Discovery Cruise including sailing into the Cataract Gorge
Cataract Gorge Cruise 11:30 am

Cataract Gorge Cruise 11:30 am

P1,459
per adult
100% of travellers recommend
Cataract Gorge Cruise 11:30 am
Cataract Gorge Cruise 10:30 am

Cataract Gorge Cruise 10:30 am

P1,459
per adult
Cataract Gorge Cruise 10:30 am
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Top hotels in Newstead

Hotel Grand Chancellor Launceston
Hotel Grand Chancellor Launceston
4.5 out of 5
29 Cameron Street, Launceston, TAS
The price is P4,208 per night from 16 Mar to 17 Mar
P4,208
P4,629 total
includes taxes & fees
Mar 16 - Mar 17
Stay at this 4.5-star luxury hotel in Launceston. Enjoy free WiFi, breakfast (surcharge), and 24-hour room service. Our guests praise the breakfast and the helpful ...
8.6/10 Excellent! (1,004 reviews)
"Excellent position to go into the cbd or the theatre. Now can secure a car space instead of taking pot luck Staff attentive Room spacious and clean excellent bathroom room facilities"

Reviewed on Feb 13, 2025

Hotel Grand Chancellor Launceston
Coach House Launceston
Coach House Launceston
4 out of 5
10 York Street, Launceston, TAS
The price is P5,698 per night from 9 Mar to 10 Mar
P5,698
P6,268 total
includes taxes & fees
Mar 9 - Mar 10
Stay at this hotel in Launceston. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and daily housekeeping. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms in our reviews. ...
7.8/10 Good! (912 reviews)
"Reception staff excellent, very informative and friendly. Nice and clean. Very clam area with a nice cafe closeby. The hotel is a little bit old fashined. The walk to city took us more 15-20 minutes."

Reviewed on Feb 11, 2025

Coach House Launceston
Village Family Motor Inn
Village Family Motor Inn
3 out of 5
84-100 Westbury Road, South Launceston, TAS
The price is P3,966 per night from 19 Feb to 20 Feb
P3,966
P4,363 total
includes taxes & fees
Feb 19 - Feb 20
Stay at this 3-star spa motel in Launceston. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and a full-service spa. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms in ...
6.6/10 (1,000 reviews)
"Convenient to city"

Reviewed on Feb 14, 2025

Village Family Motor Inn
Leisure Inn Penny Royal Hotel & Apartments
Leisure Inn Penny Royal Hotel & Apartments
3.5 out of 5
147 Paterson Street, Launceston, TAS
The price is P5,344 per night from 23 Feb to 24 Feb
P5,344
P5,879 total
includes taxes & fees
Feb 23 - Feb 24
Stay at this 3.5-star hotel in Launceston. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and breakfast (surcharge). Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms ...
8.4/10 Very Good! (1,001 reviews)
"Very handy to hotel and restaurant next door, plenty of parking, handy to walking tracks"

Reviewed on Feb 12, 2025

Leisure Inn Penny Royal Hotel & Apartments
Best Western Plus Launceston
Best Western Plus Launceston
4.5 out of 5
3 Earl Street, Launceston, TAS
The price is P5,622 per night from 16 Mar to 17 Mar
P5,622
P6,184 total
includes taxes & fees
Mar 16 - Mar 17
Stay at this 4.5-star luxury hotel in Launceston. Enjoy free WiFi, breakfast (surcharge), and 24-hour room service. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the ...
8.2/10 Very Good! (1,000 reviews)
"Lovely big room with a fantastic view. Building is fairly tired and a bit dated. Limited parking with unclear allocation system for electric vehicles"

Reviewed on Jan 14, 2025

Best Western Plus Launceston
Mantra Charles Hotel Launceston
Mantra Charles Hotel Launceston
4 out of 5
287 Charles Street, Launceston, TAS
The price is P6,647 per night from 2 Mar to 3 Mar
P6,647
P7,312 total
includes taxes & fees
Mar 2 - Mar 3
Stay at this 4-star business-friendly hotel in Launceston. Enjoy free parking, breakfast (surcharge), and in-room massages. Our guests praise the helpful staff ...
9/10 Wonderful! (999 reviews)
"We were expecting a buffet breakfast but the a la carte options were really delicious so we weren't disappointed in the end."

Reviewed on Feb 10, 2025

Mantra Charles Hotel Launceston
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Other neighbourhoods around Newstead

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East Launceston

Restaurants and gardens are notable features of East Launceston. You might consider a stop by Launceston Aquatic Centre while you're exploring the neighborhood.

East Launceston
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Punchbowl

Punchbowl is well-liked for its restaurants and shopping. If you're hoping to see more of the larger area, Centro Meadow Mews Shopping Centre and Silverdome are some interesting sights nearby to check out.

Punchbowl
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South Launceston

Restaurants and spas are some things travelers note about South Launceston. Check out Centro Meadow Mews Shopping Centre or Quadrant Mall while you're familiarizing yourself with the larger area.

South Launceston
Launceston CBD showing heritage elements as well as a couple

Launceston CBD

5/5(1 area review)

Launceston CBD is known for its enchanting waterfalls, and you can make a stop by City Park and Launceston Aquatic Centre while in the area.

Launceston CBD
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Norwood

While there might not be top attractions in Norwood, you can explore the larger area and discover places like Saint Leonards Recreational Reserve and Centro Meadow Mews Shopping Centre.

Norwood
Cataract Gorge

West Launceston

You'll enjoy the restaurants and parks in West Launceston. You might want to make time for a stop at Cataract Gorge or Cataract Gorge Reserve.

West Launceston

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