Norwood Travel Guide
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.
Royal Park
Enjoy the beautiful waterfalls and explore Royal Park, a lovely green space in Launceston. Visit the shops and top-notch restaurants in this walkable area.
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 your family 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.
Cataract Gorge Reserve
Explore the great outdoors at Cataract Gorge Reserve, a lovely green space in Launceston.
Activities
Tamar Valley Wine Tour with Lunch
Batman Bridge 4 Hour Luncheon Cruise including sailing into the Cataract Gorge
Cataract Gorge Cruise 11:30 am
Survival Course & Basic Bushcraft Learning to Survive in the Wild
From Launceston: Full-Day Wineglass Bay Explorer Active Tour
Guided Kayak Tour on Launceston's scenic waterfront on foot powered Hobie kayaks
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Other neighbourhoods around Norwood
Punchbowl
The restaurants and shopping are a few reasons travellers visit Punchbowl. Want to see more of the surrounding area? Silverdome and Quadrant Mall are a few top sights nearby.
St Leonards
Travellers like the parks in St Leonards, and Saint Leonards Recreational Reserve is a top attraction you might want to visit.
Kings Meadows
Travellers like the shopping in Kings Meadows, and Centro Meadow Mews Shopping Centre is a top attraction you might want to visit.
South Launceston
If you're spending time in South Launceston, you might enjoy its restaurants and spas. If you've got time to venture a little farther, you can make a stop by Quadrant Mall or Brisbane Street Mall.
Newstead
While Newstead may not have many sights to explore, venturing just a little farther will lead you to top things to see and do like Princess Theatre and Quadrant Mall.
Youngtown
Travellers enjoy Youngtown for its restaurants and wineries. Consider checking out Franklin House while you're in the area.
- Brisbane Street Mall
- Cataract Gorge
- Country Club Tasmania
- Royal Park
- City Park
- Josef Chromy Wines
- Tasmania Zoo
- Symmons Plains Raceway
- Penny Royal Adventures
- Queen Victoria Museum
- University of Tasmania - Inveresk
- Brickendon Estate
- Quadrant Mall
- Boags Brewery
- 1842 Gallery
- Silverdome
- Evandale Market
- Queen Victoria Museum & Art Gallery
- Tassie Tiger Mini Golf
- Design Centre of Tasmania
- Christ Church Longford
- Tamar Island Wetlands Centre
- Launceston Tramway Museum
- Tasmanian Glassblowers
- Indoor Sports Center
- Launceston Aquatic Centre