Tamar Island Wetlands Centre

Overlooking Launceston on the Tamar River, Tasmania, Australia
Overlooking Launceston on the Tamar River, Tasmania, Australia
Only a 10 minute drive north of Launceston, the perfect way to start your morning is with a leisurely 3km return walk through the wetlands to Tamar Island. Get there early enough and you’ll have the walk all to yourself. A boardwalk extends over swamps and crosses the river to two islets and then Tamar Island,

Tours & day trips

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BIG 3 Tasmania - Port Arthur, Wineglass Bay, Cradle Mountain

BIG 3 Tasmania - Port Arthur, Wineglass Bay, Cradle Mountain

Activity duration is 3 days
9.4 out of 10 with 19 reviews
Price is P 22,803 per adult
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Adventure & outdoor

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Launceston Hollybank Tree Ropes Experience

Launceston Hollybank Tree Ropes Experience

Activity duration is 2 hours and 30 minutes
Free cancellation available
Price is P 2,835 per adult
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Food, drink & nightlife

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Tamar Valley Wine Tour with Lunch

Tamar Valley Wine Tour with Lunch

Activity duration is 6 hours and 30 minutes
9.8 out of 10 with 179 reviews
Free cancellation available
Price is P 7,601 per adult
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Private & custom tours

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Private Day Trips Bay of Fire From Launceston （3days in advance）

Private Day Trips Bay of Fire From Launceston （3days in advance）

Activity duration is 9 hours
Price is P 28,760 per adult*
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Popular places to visit

Launceston Tramway Museum

Launceston Tramway Museum

You can spend time exploring the galleries in Launceston Tramway Museum during your trip to Launceston. Check out the shops and top-notch restaurants in this walkable area.

Launceston Tramway Museum
Queen Victoria Art Gallery featuring heritage elements, a house and a garden

Queen Victoria Museum & Art Gallery

See visual arts and design in one of Australia’s largest galleries, with a specific focus on works from Tasmanian artists.

Queen Victoria Museum & Art Gallery
Royal Park showing a bay or harbor

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
Photo taken in 2004 in Tasmania. Launceston Cataract Gorge is a natural gorge formed by the South Esk River and is part of Launceston Tasmania.

Cataract Gorge Reserve

Explore the great outdoors at Cataract Gorge Reserve, a lovely green space in Launceston.

Cataract Gorge Reserve
Boags Brewery which includes signage and street scenes

Boags Brewery

See the inner workings of a historic Tasmanian brewery on a tour of the home of James Boag’s beer, complete with tastings and a visit to a traditional-style pub.

Boags Brewery
Awesome rock climbing and adventure park in the heart of Launceston #lifeatexpedia

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

Top Hotel Deals

Leisure Inn Penny Royal Hotel & Apartments

Leisure Inn Penny Royal Hotel & Apartments

3.5 out of 5
147 Paterson Street Launceston TAS
Leisure Inn Penny Royal Hotel & Apartments
Commodore Regent Launceston

Commodore Regent Launceston

4 out of 5
13 Brisbane Street Launceston TAS
Commodore Regent Launceston
Mantra Charles Hotel Launceston

Mantra Charles Hotel Launceston

4 out of 5
287 Charles Street Launceston TAS
Mantra Charles Hotel Launceston
Centennial Inn on Bathurst

Centennial Inn on Bathurst

3 out of 5
120 Bathurst St Launceston TAS
Centennial Inn on Bathurst
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