Newnham Travel Guide
Tourist Guide
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.
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.
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.
Cataract Gorge Reserve
Explore the great outdoors at Cataract Gorge Reserve, a lovely green space in Launceston.
Activities
Cataract Gorge Cruise 11:30 am
Guided Kayak Tour on Launceston's scenic waterfront on foot powered Hobie kayaks
Tamar Valley Wine Tour with Lunch
Our pick of the best Newnham Hotel Deals
Hotel Grand Chancellor Launceston
Good spacious room
Reviewed on 30 Dec 2025
Leisure Inn Penny Royal Hotel & Apartments
Dining options great and close to town.
Reviewed on 6 Jan 2026
Coach House Launceston
Room clean comfortable bed. Staff friendly
Reviewed on 4 Jan 2026
Commodore Regent Launceston
Nice place
Reviewed on 24 Dec 2025
Mantra Charles Hotel Launceston
Our booking was seamless. Staff at reception were very efficient upon arrival. The room was immaculately clean. We would highly recommend staying here to anyone especially if you are in town for business.
Reviewed on 5 Jan 2026
Best Western Plus Launceston
Everything went well
Reviewed on 3 Jan 2026
Other neighbourhoods around Newnham
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.
Riverside
Restaurants, shopping and river views highlight some of the noteworthy features of Riverside. Make a stop by Tamar Island Wetlands Centre or Tasmania Zoo while you're exploring the neighbourhood.
Invermay
Travellers like the museums in Invermay, and University of Tasmania Stadium is a top attraction you might want to visit.
Trevallyn
Travellers like the historical sites in Trevallyn, and Cataract Gorge Reserve is a top attraction you might want to visit.
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.
Ravenswood
Ravenswood might not have many top sights, but Tassie Tiger Mini Golf and Indoor Sports Center are two attractions nearby that you can check out.
Newnham Travel Guide
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- Albert Hall Convention Centre
- Visit Blackwall
- Boags Brewery
- Brisbane Street Mall
- City Park
- Visit Dilston
- Visit Gravelly Beach
- Visit Grindelwald
- Visit Blackstone Heights
- Visit Carrick
- Visit Hadspen
- Visit Invermay
- Visit Kings Meadows
- Visit Launceston CBD
- Visit Legana
- Visit Mayfield
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- Visit Prospect Vale
- Visit Punchbowl
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- Visit St Leonards
- Launceston Tramway Museum
- Visit Trevallyn
- Visit Waverley
- Visit West Launceston
- Visit Youngtown
- Launceston Holidays
- Visit Launceston
- Visit Lilydale
- Visit Notley Hills
- Penny Royal Adventures
- Visit Prospect
- Queen Victoria Museum & Art Gallery
- Visit Rosevale
- Visit Rosevears
- Royal Park
- Visit Swan Bay
- Tamar Island Wetlands Centre
- Tamar Valley Holidays
- Visit Tamar Valley
- Tassie Tiger Mini Golf
- Visit Turners Marsh
- University of Tasmania - Inveresk
- University of Tasmania Stadium
