Popular places to visit
Tamar Island Wetlands Centre
You can take time to visit Tamar Island Wetlands Centre during your travels to Launceston. Discover the beautiful waterfalls and top-notch restaurants in this walkable area.
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.
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.
Albert Hall Convention Centre
Find out what’s on at this esteemed events centre, housed within an architectural landmark in the heart of the city.
Royal Park
After visiting Royal Park, make a plan to see the other sights and activities 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.
Activities
Cataract Gorge Cruise 11:30 am
wulinantikala / Cradle Mountain Hiking Tour - 4 Days
Tamar Valley Wine Tour with Lunch
Batman Bridge 4 Hour Luncheon Cruise including sailing into the Cataract Gorge
Survival Course & Basic Bushcraft Learning to Survive in the Wild
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Other neighbourhoods around Riverside
Trevallyn
Travellers like the historical sites in Trevallyn, and Cataract Gorge Reserve is a top attraction you might want to visit.
Invermay
Travellers like the museums in Invermay, and University of Tasmania Stadium is a top attraction you might want to visit.
Newnham
The restaurants and shopping are a few reasons travellers visit Newnham. Though there aren't many top sights in the neighbourhood, you can visit Tamar Island Wetlands Centre and University of Tasmania Stadium, a few notable attractions nearby.
Launceston CBD
Launceston CBD is known for its enchanting waterfalls, and you can make a stop by Boags Brewery and Princess Theatre while in the area.
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.
Mowbray
When in Mowbray, you can plan a visit to University of Tasmania Stadium and Queen Victoria Museum & Art Gallery, some noteworthy sights in the nearby area.
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- Tamar Island Wetlands Centre
- Cataract Gorge
- Brisbane Street Mall
- Country Club Tasmania
- University of Tasmania Stadium
- Albert Hall Convention Centre
- Symmons Plains Raceway
- Royal Park
- City Park
- Tasmania Zoo
- University of Tasmania - Inveresk
- Silverdome
- Boags Brewery
- Josef Chromy Wines
- Penny Royal Adventures
- 1842 Gallery
- Brickendon Estate
- Queen Victoria Museum
- Beaconsfield Mine & Heritage Centre
- Queen Victoria Museum & Art Gallery
- Brickendon Colonial Farm Village
- Swinging Gate Vineyard
- Evandale Market
- Woolmers Estate
- Design Centre of Tasmania
- Deloraine and Districts Folk Museum
- Batman Bridge
- Velo Winery