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Launceston is Tasmania's second-largest city and is a beautiful place to visit. You can explore the stunning Cataract Gorge, cruise along the beautiful Tamar River, and wander the streets. Relax and enjoy century-old City parks, breweries, local farmers' markets and much more.
Top 10 Things to Do in Launceston, Tasmania
Cataract Gorge
Cataract Gorge is a beautiful natural attraction with walking trails, the world's longest single-span chairlift, a swimming pool, a restaurant, a kiosk, peacocks, wildlife, lovely gardens and a suspension bridge.
Tamar River Cruises
The Award-winning Tamar River Cruises operates several times daily, 365 days a year. They offer morning, lunch and afternoon cruises. You can cruise along the Tamar River or around Cataract Gorge. This is a great way to see the beautiful sights and enjoy a relaxing cruise.
City Park
City Park in the centre of Launceston has a conservatory, duck pond, giant chess board, playground and cafe. It is a wonderful place to wander around and enjoy the shady trees and flowering garden beds. You can also see the Japanese Macaques monkeys in their special enclosure.
Penny Royal
It is a colonial-themed village with cafes, restaurants and fun activities, including a cliff jump, zip lines, rock climbing, boat rides, gold fossicking and more. It's a fun experience for the whole family. Click Here to visit the website.
Queen Victoria Museum
QVMAG in Launceston is Australia's largest regional museum, and entry is free. The museum features displays of dinosaurs, planes, trains, native animals, history, and the Launceston Planetarium. Some of the exhibits are interactive.
Heritage Walks
Launceston is one of Australia's oldest cities. Wander around the city streets and marvel at the impressive Victorian and Colonial architecture. Some buildings date back to 1804 when Launceston was first established. You can also visit Princes Park, with its remarkable fountain in the centre of the square.
Boag's Brewery
The historic James Boag Brewery is located on William Street, near the banks of the North Esk River. You can visit the Brewery for lunch or a cold beer or take a tour to learn more about the beer-making process. The tour includes a beer tasting.
On the outskirts of Launceston is a unique estuarine wetland ecosystem of mudflats, lagoons, and islands with abundant plant, bird, and animal life. The 4-kilometre circuit, which takes approximately 1.5 hours, is one of the 60 Great Short Walks of Tasmania.
Harvest Market
The Launceston Harvest Market is a community farmers market on Citimere Street that is open every Saturday from 8:30 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. It offers a wonderful range of fresh fruit and vegetables, Tasmanian products, coffee, and food trucks.
Punchbowl Falls is a lovely seasonal waterfall hidden away in Punchbowl Reserve in Launceston. The park is a beautiful open area with plenty of grass to play on, a playground, toilets, BBQs, gardens, sculptures and walking tracks.
There are many great tours to choose from, including Cataract Gorge, Tamar Valley, Cradle Mountain, Winery Tours, and many more.
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