South Launceston Travel Guide
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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
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.
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.
Queen Victoria Museum
Wander through a preserved railway workshop, play with hands-on science exhibits and travel through the cosmos at this modern museum.
Activities
Tamar Valley Wine Tour with Lunch
Cataract Gorge Cruise 11:30 am
Batman Bridge 4 Hour Luncheon Cruise including sailing into the Cataract Gorge
Guided Kayak Tour on Launceston's scenic waterfront on foot powered Hobie kayaks
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Other neighbourhoods around South Launceston
Punchbowl
The restaurants and shopping are a few reasons travellers visit Punchbowl. Want to see more of the surrounding area? Carr Villa Nature Reserve and Silverdome are a few top sights nearby.
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 City Park.
East Launceston
Restaurants and gardens are notable features of East Launceston. You might consider stopping by Launceston Aquatic Centre while you're exploring the neighbourhood.
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.
Kings Meadows
Travellers like the shopping in Kings Meadows, and Centro Meadow Mews Shopping Centre is a top attraction you might want to visit.
Norwood
When in Norwood, you can plan a visit to Carr Villa Nature Reserve and Saint Leonards Recreational Reserve, some noteworthy sights in the nearby area.
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- More holiday ideas
- Brisbane Street Mall
- Cataract Gorge
- Country Club Tasmania
- City Park
- Tasmania Zoo
- Josef Chromy Wines
- Royal Park
- Penny Royal Adventures
- Symmons Plains Raceway
- University of Tasmania - Inveresk
- Brickendon Estate
- Queen Victoria Museum
- Silverdome
- Boags Brewery
- 1842 Gallery
- Quadrant Mall
- Evandale Market
- Tamar Island Wetlands Centre
- Marion's Vineyard
- Brickendon Colonial Farm Village
- Tassie Tiger Mini Golf
- Design Centre of Tasmania
- Velo Winery
- Launceston Tramway Museum
- Launceston Aquatic Centre
- Queen Victoria Museum & Art Gallery