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 relaxing 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.

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.

Boags Brewery
See the inner workings of a historic Tasmanian brewery on a tour of the home of James Boag’s beer, complete with tastings and a visit to a traditional-style pub.
Things to do

Survival Course & Basic Bushcraft Learning to Survive in the Wild

1 Hour Distillery Tour & Tasting in Turner Stillhouse

Tamar Valley Wine Tour with Lunch

Batman Bridge 4 Hour Luncheon Cruise including sailing into the Cataract Gorge

Cataract Gorge Cruise 11:30 am

Private Day Trips Bay of Fire From Launceston
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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 University of Tasmania Stadium and Boags Brewery, 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 Launceston Tramway Museum, some noteworthy sights in the nearby area.