Tamar Valley
Travel Guide
Visit Tamar Valley

Hotel Grand Chancellor Launceston
Our room had a good design with bathroom adjoined by a wardrobe area with a luggage rack big enough for two suitcases. Large, comfortable bed, sitting chairs & desk. Loved the rainfall showerhead. Window view of street and church across the road. Could walk to many pubs & restaurants. Parking is ...
Reviewed on Nov 9, 2025

Coach House Launceston
The staff was lovely and helpful, clean and comfortable room, steep driveway with limited parking, but well maintained, and centrally located within walking distance to many bars, pubs, restaurants, and directly opposite the aquatic center. This place, the Coach House, was a home-away-from-home and ...
Reviewed on Nov 8, 2025

Leisure Inn Penny Royal Hotel & Apartments
Great room, friendly staff, awesome location. Would definitely book again
Reviewed on Nov 4, 2025

Launceston Central Apartment Hotel
Our stay here was very good. Room has offered a kitchenette with microwave, fridge, induction stove and all necessary crockery and cutlery. We are very much satisfied and love to come back again.
Reviewed on Nov 4, 2025

Country Club Villas
Room clean / staff nice
Reviewed on Nov 9, 2025

Discovery Parks - Hadspen
Clean, tidy, accessible, playground for the kids, easy check in, nice to have a grocery store walkable distance. Comfortable beds. Well equipped kitchenette.
Reviewed on Nov 1, 2025
Popular places to visit

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.

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.

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

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.

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

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.
Things to do

Cataract Gorge Cruise 11:30 am

Cataract Gorge Cruise 1:30 pm

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

Guided Kayak Tour on Launceston's scenic waterfront on foot powered Hobie kayaks







