Waverley Travel 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.
City Park
Stroll around this charming Victorian-era park to see its pretty flower displays, giant chess set, heritage monuments and monkey enclosure.
Albert Hall Convention Centre
Find out what’s on at this esteemed events centre, housed within an architectural landmark in the heart of the city.
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.
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.
Activities
From Launceston: Bay of Fires Hiking Tour - 4 Days
From Launceston: Full-Day Wineglass Bay Explorer Tour
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Other neighbourhoods around Waverley
St Leonards
Travellers like the parks in St Leonards, and Saint Leonards Recreational Reserve is a top attraction you might want to visit.
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 Princess Theatre and City Park.
Launceston CBD
Launceston CBD is known for its enchanting waterfalls, and you can make a stop by City Park and Boags Brewery while in the area.
Norwood
When in Norwood, you can plan a visit to Centro Meadow Mews Shopping Centre and Franklin House, some noteworthy sights in the nearby area.
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.
Punchbowl
The restaurants and shopping are a few reasons travellers visit Punchbowl. Want to see more of the surrounding area? Centro Meadow Mews Shopping Centre and Silverdome are a few top sights nearby.
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- More holiday ideas
- Brisbane Street Mall
- Cataract Gorge
- Country Club Tasmania
- City Park
- Ben Lomond National Park
- Penny Royal Adventures
- Silverdome
- Symmons Plains Raceway
- Boags Brewery
- Royal Park
- University of Tasmania - Inveresk
- Tasmania Zoo
- Josef Chromy Wines
- Queen Victoria Museum
- Brickendon Estate
- Launceston Aquatic Centre
- Brickendon Colonial Farm Village
- Quadrant Mall
- 1842 Gallery
- Albert Hall Convention Centre
- Evandale Market
- Tamar Island Wetlands Centre
- Design Centre of Tasmania
- Marion's Vineyard
- Queen Victoria Museum & Art Gallery