West Launceston Travel Guide
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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 West Launceston
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.
Summerhill
Summerhill might not have many top sights, but Silverdome and Cataract Gorge are two attractions nearby that you can check out.
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.
Trevallyn
Travellers like the historical sites in Trevallyn, and Cataract Gorge 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.
Invermay
Travellers like the museums in Invermay, and University of Tasmania Stadium is a top attraction you might want to visit.
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- Cataract Gorge
- Brisbane Street Mall
- University of Tasmania Stadium
- Symmons Plains Raceway
- 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
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