Guidebook for Launceston & Surrounds
Parks & Nature
A beautiful and historic park in the middle of Launceston. The free snow monkey exhibit is definitely worth a look.
81 locals recommend
City Park
45-55 Tamar StA beautiful and historic park in the middle of Launceston. The free snow monkey exhibit is definitely worth a look.
Cradle Mountain
3718 Cradle Mountain RdBreathtaking scenery, easy walking trails
Liffey Falls State Reserve
Beautiful short walks through stunning national park
Meander Falls
Enjoy waterfalls, beautiful forests, easy walking trails.
Mole Creek Caves AKA Marakoopa Caves is a must-see. Stunning limestone formations and pristine bushland make this an experience not to be missed. This is an easy one hour's drive from Launceston
15 locals recommend
Marakoopa Cave
330 Mayberry RdMole Creek Caves AKA Marakoopa Caves is a must-see. Stunning limestone formations and pristine bushland make this an experience not to be missed. This is an easy one hour's drive from Launceston
The Tamar Island Wetlands is an unique urban wetlands reserve just 10 minutes' drive from the heart of Launceston. An interpretation centre offers visitors the opportunity to learn about the value of the wetlands environment and the wildlife that live there.
44 locals recommend
Tamar Island Wetlands Centre
West Tamar HighwayThe Tamar Island Wetlands is an unique urban wetlands reserve just 10 minutes' drive from the heart of Launceston. An interpretation centre offers visitors the opportunity to learn about the value of the wetlands environment and the wildlife that live there.
Sightseeing
https://www.discovertasmania.com.au/attraction/tamarislandwetlandsreserve
The Tamar Island Wetlands is a unique urban wetlands reserve just a ten-minute drive from Launceston. A short (500 metre) walk from the interpretation centre takes you to a bird hide with seating where you can observe wetland birds on the lagoon and enjoy a restful break.
Bridestowe Lavender Estate
296 Gillespies RdCataract Gorge Reserve
74-90 Basin RdVisit this fascinating gold mining museum to see how life was in days gone by and also see exhibits of the 2006 Beaconsfield gold mine disaster which saw seventeen miners trapped for two weeks
33 locals recommend
Beaconsfield Mine & Heritage Centre
West StreetVisit this fascinating gold mining museum to see how life was in days gone by and also see exhibits of the 2006 Beaconsfield gold mine disaster which saw seventeen miners trapped for two weeks
Seahorse World
200 Flinders StTasmania Zoo
1166 Ecclestone RdFascinating tour of the Boags brewery museum in which you can sample some of the best beers in Australia.
47 locals recommend
James Boag Brewery Experience
39 William StFascinating tour of the Boags brewery museum in which you can sample some of the best beers in Australia.
Drinks & Nightlife
Sunset is a great time to experience the Seaport at one of the many bars or restaurants.
27 locals recommend
Seaport Boulevard
Seaport BoulevardSunset is a great time to experience the Seaport at one of the many bars or restaurants.
Fantastic craft beers & Gin bar. Winner of the 2019 best Craft Beer Bar in Tasmania
78 locals recommend
Saint John Craft Beer Bar
133 St John StFantastic craft beers & Gin bar. Winner of the 2019 best Craft Beer Bar in Tasmania
Cinco is a cool little cocktail bar where you can enjoy your favourite tipple before or after a show or dinner. Drew the owner and bartender is super friendly, knowledgeable and always has a tale to tell.
11 locals recommend
Cinco Passiones
47A Brisbane StCinco is a cool little cocktail bar where you can enjoy your favourite tipple before or after a show or dinner. Drew the owner and bartender is super friendly, knowledgeable and always has a tale to tell.
Just a few doors from the Princess Theatre, is the Barrel Collective, an intimate little hole-in-the wall bar where you can sample some of the finest spirits Tasmania has to offer. Whisky is their specialty.
The Barrel Collective
63a Brisbane StreetJust a few doors from the Princess Theatre, is the Barrel Collective, an intimate little hole-in-the wall bar where you can sample some of the finest spirits Tasmania has to offer. Whisky is their specialty.
KINGSWAY Bar
33 KingswayIntimate bar for pre or post dinner drinks
Food Scene
Spice Lounge
24 Seaport BlvdThe best Indian cuisine, nearby and reasonably priced.
Contemporary dining room with outdoor tables overlooking a marina, serving modern Australian dishes.
64 locals recommend
Mud Bar & Restaurant
28 Seaport BlvdContemporary dining room with outdoor tables overlooking a marina, serving modern Australian dishes.
Upscale locale in an Edwardian terrace offering gourmet Italian dishes crafted from local produce.
38 locals recommend
Hallam's Waterfront
13 Park StreetUpscale locale in an Edwardian terrace offering gourmet Italian dishes crafted from local produce.
Cafe Culture
3 Osborne AveDelicious coffee & light meals
Cataract on Paterson
135 Paterson StGreat bar and casual dining, excellent food.
Samuel Pepys Cafe
106 George Stdelicious gluten free meals & coffee
Goaty Hill Wines
530 Auburn RdGreat wines and cellar door
Fine dining restaurant open for lunch & dinner in a stunning setting. Excellent wines.
60 locals recommend
Josef Chromy Wines
370 Relbia RdFine dining restaurant open for lunch & dinner in a stunning setting. Excellent wines.
Maple Cafe
17-19 Abbott StOne of our favourite breakfast haunts
Boutique grocer & cafe serving light meals using local produce. They also sell really good pre-prepared meals made on premises which can be taken home for a quick easy meal.
30 locals recommend
Alps & Amici
38 Abbott StBoutique grocer & cafe serving light meals using local produce. They also sell really good pre-prepared meals made on premises which can be taken home for a quick easy meal.
Glendale Vineyard
163 Glendale RdArguably serving he best steaks in Australia. Black Cow Bistro is the sister restaurant to the 14 hatted Stillwater restaurant in Launceston. It's not cheap, but if you're celebrating there are few better places (apart from Stillwater). Winner of best Wine List for 2018.
65 locals recommend
The Black Cow
70 George StArguably serving he best steaks in Australia. Black Cow Bistro is the sister restaurant to the 14 hatted Stillwater restaurant in Launceston. It's not cheap, but if you're celebrating there are few better places (apart from Stillwater). Winner of best Wine List for 2018.
Hip restaurant and bar in the heart of Launceston
42 locals recommend
Geronimo Aperitivo Bar & Restaurant
186 Charles StHip restaurant and bar in the heart of Launceston
This is a 14 hatted restaurant and one of the best dining experiences you can have in Launceston.
An elegantly restored 1830s flour mill on the beautiful Tamar River is home to Stillwater, one of Launceston’s finest restaurants. Original Oregon beams and blond timber floors bring warmth to Stillwater’s already majestic setting, comprising of an original bluestone wine cellar, Georgian miller’s cottage for private dining and a courtyard for alfresco drinks and snacks.
96 locals recommend
Stillwater
2 Bridge RdThis is a 14 hatted restaurant and one of the best dining experiences you can have in Launceston.
An elegantly restored 1830s flour mill on the beautiful Tamar River is home to Stillwater, one of Launceston’s finest restaurants. Original Oregon beams and blond timber floors bring warmth to Stillwater’s already majestic setting, comprising of an original bluestone wine cellar, Georgian miller’s cottage for private dining and a courtyard for alfresco drinks and snacks.
Tasmanian artisan ice cream & gelato. Winners of numerous awards for the innovative ice cream flavours, IMHO...the best ice cream in the world and definitely worth the short 40 minute drive from Launceston.
14 locals recommend
Van Diemens Land Creamery, Elizabeth Town
10 Christmas Hills RdTasmanian artisan ice cream & gelato. Winners of numerous awards for the innovative ice cream flavours, IMHO...the best ice cream in the world and definitely worth the short 40 minute drive from Launceston.
INSIDE is one of the best breakfast and lunch cafes in Launceston and serve great coffee. It's all attached to a great little gift store next door.
15 locals recommend
Inside Cafe
10-14 Paterson StINSIDE is one of the best breakfast and lunch cafes in Launceston and serve great coffee. It's all attached to a great little gift store next door.
Parla
187 Wellington StreetFunky little coffee shop serving great coffee and snacks
Delicious low cost Thai food. This is a popular local haunt so best to book.
19 locals recommend
Buddha Thai
168 Charles StDelicious low cost Thai food. This is a popular local haunt so best to book.
Blue is a great venue for breakfast, lunch and dinner. Set in the grounds of uTas, adjacent to the
15 locals recommend
Blue Cafe Bar
2-4 Invermay RoadBlue is a great venue for breakfast, lunch and dinner. Set in the grounds of uTas, adjacent to the
Arts & Culture
QVMAG Art Gallery
2 Wellington StLocated on the edge of the beautiful city park, Design Tasmania showcases some of Tasmania's best designers
43 locals recommend
Design Tasmania
Tamar StreetLocated on the edge of the beautiful city park, Design Tasmania showcases some of Tasmania's best designers
Located in the old rail works the museum now takes pride of place. Any unusual collection of objects. Wasp hives, shipwreck items, convict items, planetarium, trains, trams. Wander around at your leisure. Plenty of parking. Nice grounds. Electric restored tram rides available. Was close to Peppers Silos Hotel so we visited the museum and enjoyed it.
Launceston Tramway Museum
2 Invermay RdLocated in the old rail works the museum now takes pride of place. Any unusual collection of objects. Wasp hives, shipwreck items, convict items, planetarium, trains, trams. Wander around at your leisure. Plenty of parking. Nice grounds. Electric restored tram rides available. Was close to Peppers Silos Hotel so we visited the museum and enjoyed it.
Entertainment & Activities
The Star Theatre is a historic Streamline Modern/Art Deco theatre in the inner Launceston suburb of Invermay, Tasmania. serving light meals, coffee, tea and alcoholic beverages, watch your favourite movies in style. Only a few minutes walk.
21 locals recommend
Star Theatre
217b Invermay RdThe Star Theatre is a historic Streamline Modern/Art Deco theatre in the inner Launceston suburb of Invermay, Tasmania. serving light meals, coffee, tea and alcoholic beverages, watch your favourite movies in style. Only a few minutes walk.
Live theatre, live music, exhibitions...its all on at the Princess. Check their website for events during your holiday.
28 locals recommend
Theatre North Inc
57 Brisbane StLive theatre, live music, exhibitions...its all on at the Princess. Check their website for events during your holiday.
An absolute MUST for kids...they'll have a ball while mum and dad can relax.
14 locals recommend
Riverbend Park
81 Lindsay StAn absolute MUST for kids...they'll have a ball while mum and dad can relax.