Punchbowl 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.
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.
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.
Activities
Cataract Gorge Cruise 11:30 am
Guided Kayak Tour on Launceston's scenic waterfront on foot powered Hobie kayaks
Launceston: Hollybank Forest Treetop Zip Lining with Guide
Our pick of the best Punchbowl Hotel Deals
Leisure Inn Penny Royal Hotel & Apartments
Look carefully at the photos. Our room was not like the ones pictured and the bathroom had black hair on the toilet and on the floor. The staff were great, they changed our room for one with a cleaner bathroom and were very apologetic. Our new room was more clean but still not like the photos at ...
Reviewed on 17 May 2026
Hotel Grand Chancellor Launceston
It was a nice enough place for the price. Old building was charming.
Reviewed on 17 May 2026
Village Family Motor Inn
Everything was okay but mattress was really worst. That mattress springs was poking into my body.
Reviewed on 14 May 2026
Mantra Charles Hotel Launceston
I had a excellent stay
Reviewed on 11 May 2026
Art Hotel on York
Boutique style hotel. Nice room, good location. Car park was good. Small negatives were (a) no spare toilet roll, and (b) no body wash.
Reviewed on 11 May 2026
Peppers Silo Launceston
Best hotel in Launceston. I always stay here.
Reviewed on 14 May 2026
Other neighbourhoods around Punchbowl
South Launceston
If you're spending time in South Launceston, you might enjoy its restaurants and spas. If you've got time to venture a little farther, you can make a stop by Centro Meadow Mews Shopping Centre or Brisbane Street Mall.
Newstead
While Newstead may not have many sights to explore, venturing just a little farther will lead you to top things to see and do like Launceston Aquatic Centre and Princess Theatre.
Norwood
When in Norwood, you can plan a visit to Carr Villa Nature Reserve and Saint Leonards Recreational Reserve, some noteworthy sights in the nearby area.
Kings Meadows
Travellers like the shopping in Kings Meadows, and Centro Meadow Mews Shopping Centre is a top attraction you might want to visit.
East Launceston
Restaurants and gardens are notable features of East Launceston. You might consider stopping by Launceston Aquatic Centre while you're exploring the neighbourhood.
St Leonards
Travellers like the parks in St Leonards, and Saint Leonards Recreational Reserve is a top attraction you might want to visit.
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