Riverside

Launceston

Riverside
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Popular places to visit

Tamar Island Wetlands Centre

Tamar Island Wetlands Centre

You can take time to visit Tamar Island Wetlands Centre during your travels to Launceston. Discover the beautiful waterfalls and lively bars in this relaxing area.

Tamar Island Wetlands Centre
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
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
Albert Hall Convention Centre

Albert Hall Convention Centre

Find out what’s on at this esteemed events centre, housed within an architectural landmark in the heart of the city.

Albert Hall Convention Centre
Royal Park

Royal Park

After visiting Royal Park, make a plan to see the other sights and activities 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

Things to do

Survival Course & Basic Fieldcraft Learning in Surviving the Wild

Survival Course & Basic Bushcraft Learning to Survive in the Wild

P8,496
per adult
Survival Course & Basic Bushcraft Learning to Survive in the Wild
Cataract Gorge Cruise 11:30 am

Cataract Gorge Cruise 11:30 am

P1,411
per adult
100% of travellers recommend
Cataract Gorge Cruise 11:30 am
1 Hour Distillery Tour & Tasting in Turner Stillhouse

1 Hour Distillery Tour & Tasting in Turner Stillhouse

P882
per adult
1 Hour Distillery Tour & Tasting in Turner Stillhouse
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

P3,880
per adult
2.50 hour Afternoon Discovery Cruise including Cataract Gorge departing at 3 pm
Launceston: Hollybank Forest Guided Segway Tour

Launceston: Hollybank Forest Guided Segway Tour with Photos

P3,880
per adult
100% of travellers recommend
Launceston: Hollybank Forest Guided Segway Tour with Photos
Private Customized Day Trips from Hobart

Private Day Trips Bay of Fire From Launceston

P38,802
per adult
Private Day Trips Bay of Fire From Launceston
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Top hotels in Riverside

Nightcap at Riverside Hotel
Nightcap at Riverside Hotel
3.5 out of 5
407 West Tamar Highway, Launceston, Riverside, TAS
The price is P4,243 per night from 21 May to 22 May
P4,243
P4,668 total
includes taxes & fees
May 21 - May 22
Stay at this motel in Launceston. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and room service. Our guests praise the helpful staff in our reviews. Popular attractions Tamar ...
8.4/10 Very Good! (793 reviews)
"The hotel room is tidy and comfortable."

Reviewed on Dec 17, 2024

Nightcap at Riverside Hotel
Coach House Launceston
Coach House Launceston
4 out of 5
10 York Street, Launceston, TAS
The price is P4,121 per night from 4 May to 5 May
P4,121
P4,533 total
includes taxes & fees
May 4 - May 5
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! (968 reviews)
"Staff were very friendly and helpful, particular the young man. Within walking distance too many restaurants and bars. Older rooms but very clean rooms. Stayed twice on our visit to Tassie and would stay again."

Reviewed on Apr 16, 2025

Coach House Launceston
Hotel Grand Chancellor Launceston
Hotel Grand Chancellor Launceston
4.5 out of 5
29 Cameron Street, Launceston, TAS
The price is P4,293 per night from 18 May to 19 May
P4,293
P4,722 total
includes taxes & fees
May 18 - May 19
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! (1,005 reviews)
"Convenient and well priced"

Reviewed on Apr 18, 2025

Hotel Grand Chancellor Launceston
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 P4,868 per night from 27 Apr to 28 Apr
P4,868
P5,355 total
includes taxes & fees
Apr 27 - Apr 28
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! (1,000 reviews)
"Loved the uniqueness, quaint, historical and interesting. Close to lovely walks along the gorge. Unfortunately the room was not quiet enough as the noise of some compressor was on and off throughout the night in our room."

Reviewed on Apr 13, 2025

Leisure Inn Penny Royal Hotel & Apartments
Peppers Silo Hotel
Peppers Silo Hotel
4.5 out of 5
89-91 Lindsay Street, Invermay, TAS
The price is P8,355 per night from 4 May to 5 May
P8,355
P9,190 total
includes taxes & fees
May 4 - May 5
Stay at this 4.5-star luxury hotel in Launceston. Enjoy free WiFi, a full-service spa, and breakfast (surcharge). Our guests praise the helpful staff and the ...
9.4/10 Exceptional! (884 reviews)
Stay here
"Fantastic character property, great room, attentive staff and a superb restaurant and bar. The only place to stay in Launceston. Will be back"

Reviewed on Apr 18, 2025

Peppers Silo Hotel
Mantra Charles Hotel Launceston
Mantra Charles Hotel Launceston
4 out of 5
287 Charles Street, Launceston, TAS
The price is P5,855 per night from 22 May to 23 May
P5,855
P6,440 total
includes taxes & fees
May 22 - May 23
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! (1,000 reviews)
"Lovely accomodation. Staff were great with advise and directions. Beautiful breakfast and amazing dinner options. Would highly recommend"

Reviewed on Apr 12, 2025

Mantra Charles Hotel Launceston
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Other neighbourhoods around Riverside

Trevallyn which includes landscape views, a river or creek and a city

Trevallyn

Travelers like the historic sites in Trevallyn, and Cataract Gorge Reserve is a top attraction you might want to visit.

Trevallyn
Tamar Valley featuring farmland as well as a small group of people

Invermay

Travelers like the museums in Invermay, and University of Tasmania Stadium is a top attraction you might want to visit.

Invermay
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Newnham

The restaurants and shopping are just a few features travelers like about Newnham. If you want to do some sightseeing nearby, Tamar Island Wetlands Centre and University of Tasmania Stadium are a few top places to visit.

Newnham
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 Boags Brewery and Princess Theatre while in the area.

Launceston CBD
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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Mowbray

While there might not be top attractions in Mowbray, you can explore the larger area and discover places like University of Tasmania Stadium and Launceston Tramway Museum.

Mowbray

Riverside