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.

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.

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.
Things to do

Cradle Mountain: After Dark Tasmanian Devil Feeding Tour

Devils at Cradle: Day Keeper Tour and Entry to Wildlife Park

Cataract Gorge Cruise 11:30 am

Survival Course & Basic Bushcraft Learning to Survive in the Wild
Top hotels in Riverside

Nightcap at Riverside Hotel
Reviewed on 15 Jun, 2025

Hotel Grand Chancellor Launceston
Reviewed on 14 Jul, 2025

Coach House Launceston
Reviewed on 15 Jul, 2025

Leisure Inn Penny Royal Hotel & Apartments
Reviewed on 16 Jul, 2025

Mantra Charles Hotel Launceston
Reviewed on 14 Jul, 2025

Best Western Plus Launceston
Reviewed on 13 Jul, 2025
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.