Launceston Tamar and the North
Travel Guide
Visit Launceston Tamar and the North
Where to stay in Launceston Tamar and the North
Riverside
Restaurants, shopping, and river views are some highlights of Riverside. Make a stop by Tamar Island Wetlands Centre or Tasmania Zoo while you're exploring.
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.
South Launceston
Restaurants and spas are some things travelers note about South Launceston. Check out Centro Meadow Mews Shopping Centre or Brisbane Street Mall while you're familiarizing yourself with the larger area.
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.
Carrick
You'll enjoy the gardens and art galleries in Carrick. You might want to make time for a stop at Tasmanian Copper & Metal Art Gallery or Quercus Park.
Kings Meadows
Travelers like the shopping in Kings Meadows, and Centro Meadow Mews Shopping Centre is a top attraction you might want to visit.
Leisure Inn Penny Royal Hotel & Apartments
We did not use the restaursnt
Reviewed on May 4, 2026
Hotel Grand Chancellor Launceston
A great stay as always would recommend
Reviewed on May 5, 2026
Village Family Motor Inn
Beds uncomfortable. Toilet smelt. No tea towel to dry dishes.
Reviewed on May 9, 2026
Country Club Villas
Easy parking, swift check in.
Reviewed on Apr 24, 2026
Launceston Central Apartment Hotel
Not a 5 star hotel but clean, quiet, Wi-Fi good, walking distance to shops, staff helpful. The only faults I could find was that the bed was a bit hard and the sofa wasn't very comfortable.
Reviewed on Apr 27, 2026
Change Overnight
Lovely cosy feel about the place. Comfy bed with a lux bathroom. Plenty of room to move around and just up the road from some of the best restaurants and cafes. We really appreciated having our own parking spot and not coming back at the end of the day just hoping there would be a spot. We wish the ...
Reviewed on May 6, 2026
Popular places to visit
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.
Ben Lomond National Park
Explore the great outdoors at Ben Lomond National Park, a lovely green space in Ben Lomond. Make some time to visit the shops while you're in the area.
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.
City Park
Stroll around this charming Victorian-era park to see its pretty flower displays, giant chess set, heritage monuments and monkey enclosure.
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.
Queen Victoria Museum
Wander through a preserved railway workshop, play with hands-on science exhibits and travel through the cosmos at this modern museum.
