Newnham Travel Guide
Tourist Guide
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
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.

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

BIG 3 Tasmania - Hobart to Launceston 3 Day Active Adventure

Cataract Gorge Cruise 11:30 am

Survival Course & Basic Bushcraft Learning to Survive in the Wild

Tamar Valley Wine Tour with Lunch

From Launceston: Full-Day Wineglass Bay Explorer Active Tour
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Other neighbourhoods around Newnham

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.

Riverside
Restaurants, shopping and river views highlight some of the noteworthy features of Riverside. Make a stop by Tasmania Zoo or Trevallyn Nature Recreation Area 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.

Launceston CBD
Launceston CBD is known for its enchanting waterfalls, and you can make a stop by Launceston Aquatic Centre and Boags Brewery while in the area.

Trevallyn
Travellers like the historical sites in Trevallyn, and Cataract Gorge Reserve is a top attraction you might want to visit.

Ravenswood
Ravenswood might not have many top sights, but Launceston Aquatic Centre and Tassie Tiger Mini Golf are two attractions nearby that you can check out.
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- More holiday ideas
- Cataract Gorge
- Brisbane Street Mall
- University of Tasmania Stadium
- Country Club Tasmania
- City Park
- Josef Chromy Wines
- Royal Park
- 1842 Gallery
- Penny Royal Adventures
- Silverdome
- University of Tasmania - Inveresk
- Queen Victoria Museum
- Boags Brewery
- Tasmania Zoo
- Brickendon Estate
- Evandale Market
- Launceston Aquatic Centre
- Tamar Island Wetlands Centre
- Queen Victoria Museum & Art Gallery
- Quadrant Mall
- Swinging Gate Vineyard
- Marion's Vineyard
- Design Centre of Tasmania
- Brickendon Colonial Farm Village
- Centro Meadow Mews Shopping Centre