West Launceston Travel Guide
Visit West Launceston
Popular places to visit
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.
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 West Launceston
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 Centro Meadow Mews Shopping Centre or Brisbane Street Mall.
Summerhill
Summerhill might not have many top sights, but Silverdome and Cataract Gorge are two attractions nearby that you can check out.
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.
Trevallyn
Travellers like the historical sites in Trevallyn, and Cataract Gorge Reserve is a top attraction you might want to visit.
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.
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.
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- More holiday ideas
- Cataract Gorge
- Brisbane Street Mall
- 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
- Swinging Gate Vineyard
- Velo Winery
- Launceston Tramway Museum
- Launceston Aquatic Centre