Launceston Travel Guide
Tasmania's second city, situated at the southern end of the pretty Tamar Valley, offers a wonderful blend of historic architecture and natural scenery.Cataract Gorge
A slice of nature only 10-15 minutes walk from the CBD. A walking track extends from Kings Bridge to First Basin (about 1.5km) and is lit up at night. At First Basin there is an outdoor swimming pool in a spectacular natural setting and a restaurant. Walking paths include the Cataract Gorge walk, Zig Zag track and other bush walking trails. Wallabies are common in the evenings.
a: off Bridge Road, Launceston
Design Centre - Tasmania
Combines a museum focusing on contemporary Tasmanian wood design and the Design Centre shop where you can browse and buy Tasmanian designed furniture, jewellery and homeware products.
a: corner Tamar and Brisbane Streets, Launceston
Evandale
The small historic town of Evandale is well known for its National Trust Georgian buildings and streetscape. Evandale is also home to the busy Sunday Markets (Falls Park, Logans Road) which are popular for browsing antiques and second hand goods, as well as offering food and fresh produce. Clarendon, a grand colonial house and estate, is located just a few km south of the town centre (234 Clarendon Road, Evandale).
a: Evandale
Hollybank Treetops Adventure
Treetop adventure and canopy tours by flying fox.
a: 66 Hollybank Road (off Lilydale Road), Underwood
Launceston CBD
Launceston is home to the best preserved Victorian streetscape in Australia, with attractive buildings, lanes and parks scattered around the CBD to explore.
a: Launceston city centre
Launceston Seaport
The Launceston Seaport is home to a marina, restaurants, apartments and tourist accommodation. The seaport forms part of a boardwalk that extends along much of the waterfront and offers nice water views.
a: Seaport Boulevard, Launceston, 7250
National Automobile Museum of Tasmania
Home to an impressive collection covering a century of cars and motorcycles.
a: 86 Cimitiere Street (corner Willis Street), Launceston, 7250
National Rose Garden
Large collection of roses spread across a two hectare garden just south of Launceston.
a: Woolmers Estate, Woolmers Lane, Longford, Tasmania
Queen Victoria Museum and Art Gallery (QVMAG)
The sprawling QVMAG makes up the largest museum complex in Australia outside of a capital city. The museum focuses on Tasmanian history, Australian colonial art, as well as craft and design. Located in Inveresk, just across the river from the CBD.
a: Invermay Road, Launceston, 7250
River Cruises
Cruise along the Tamar River, through the scenic Tamar Valley and to Cataract Gorge. Cruises depart from the Launceston waterfront.
a: Home Point Parade, Old Seaport, Launceston
Seahorse World
One of the very few places in the world where sea horses are bred in captivity. Regular informative tours of the breeding facilities are offered.
a: Shed 1A, Inspection Head Wharf, Flinders Street, Beauty Point, 7270
Tamar Island Wetlands
A valuable conservation area protecting the remnant estuarine environment of the Tamar River.
a: off West Tamar Highway
Tamar Valley
Tamar valley extends from Launceston to the north coast. The valley route makes an attractive drive passing some beautiful scenery and a range of wineries with several historic towns scattered along the way.
a: West Tamar Highway
Tours of Boag's Brewery
Launceston's (and northern Tasmania's) own brewery. Brewery tours available.
a: 39 William Street, Launceston, 7250