Westwood 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 Westwood Hotel Deals
Leisure Inn Penny Royal Hotel & Apartments
Great location! Walkable 2 town. Lovely view of the park.
Reviewed on 12 May 2026
Hotel Grand Chancellor Launceston
This place is in massive need of an update. The carpet in the main hallways is torn and rippled so poorly I could barely run my suitcase on it. The walls are pretty dirty. The bathroom is absolutely atrocious and needs to be simply gutted and redone.
Reviewed on 12 May 2026
Village Family Motor Inn
Not a bad place for an overnighter. Rooms very outdated but functional, newly painted and felt clean.
Reviewed on 10 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
Great service, great room, a nice park and river to walk along.
Reviewed on 13 May 2026
Other neighbourhoods around Westwood
Hadspen
Visitors to Hadspen enjoy its restaurants, and if you want to do some exploring, Entally Estate is worth a stop.
Carrick
You'll enjoy the gardens and art galleries in Carrick. You might want to make time for a stop at Tasmanian Copper & Metal Art Gallery or Quercus Park.
Blackstone Heights
Travellers enjoy Blackstone Heights for its restaurants and shopping. Consider checking out Trevallyn Nature Recreation Area while you're in the area.
Prospect Vale
Prospect Vale is known for its abundant dining options, and you can plan a trip to Country Club Tasmania and Kate Reed Nature Recreation Area while you're in town.
Summerhill
Summerhill might not have many top sights, but Silverdome and Cataract Gorge are two attractions nearby that you can check out.
Riverside
Restaurants, shopping and river views highlight some of the noteworthy features of Riverside. Make a stop by Tamar Island Wetlands Centre or Tasmania Zoo while you're exploring the neighbourhood.
