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.
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.
Royal Park
Enjoy the beautiful waterfalls and explore Royal Park, a lovely green space in Launceston. Visit the shops and top-notch restaurants in this walkable area.
Activities
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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 Launceston Aquatic Centre and Princess Theatre.
Launceston CBD
Launceston CBD is known for its enchanting waterfalls, and you can make a stop by City Park and Launceston Aquatic Centre while in the area.
Norwood
When in Norwood, you can plan a visit to Saint Leonards Recreational Reserve and Centro Meadow Mews Shopping Centre, 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