Guidebook for Launceston

Josephine
Guidebook for Launceston

Entertainment & Activities

Super close to our place. The spectacular Cataract Gorge cuts right into the city, with accessible walking tracks and Victorian gardens making this a must-visit. Meet the famous resident peacocks, and venture out onto the recently-opened cantilevered viewing platform, which projects 10.5 metres out above the river. Take time to revel in our unique urban wonder.
204 locals recommend
Cataract Gorge Reserve
74-90 Basin Rd
204 locals recommend
Super close to our place. The spectacular Cataract Gorge cuts right into the city, with accessible walking tracks and Victorian gardens making this a must-visit. Meet the famous resident peacocks, and venture out onto the recently-opened cantilevered viewing platform, which projects 10.5 metres out above the river. Take time to revel in our unique urban wonder.
football AFL
30 locals recommend
University of Tasmania Stadium
2 Invermay Rd
30 locals recommend
football AFL
The park has a windmill and a watermill which is the main attraction of the park. There is also the Royal Gunpowder mill, a shed made out of bullet castle, a smith house and a workshop for a coachbuilder where the craftsmen are seen at work.
Penny Royal Tramway
The park has a windmill and a watermill which is the main attraction of the park. There is also the Royal Gunpowder mill, a shed made out of bullet castle, a smith house and a workshop for a coachbuilder where the craftsmen are seen at work.
trampoline world !
19 locals recommend
Launceston Entertainment Complex
50 Racecourse Cres
19 locals recommend
trampoline world !

Sightseeing

A 10 minute drive from my place. Take a stroll along the wheelchair/pram accessible boardwalk to Tamar Island, traversing a wetland reserve. Beautiful short flat walk- 1.5 hour return 4km return. Wetlands centre, water bird viewing and toilets located close to car park. For company you’ll have pelicans, swans, cormorants and numerous other bird species as well as frogs, dragonflies and lizards. The wetlands centre has displays and information. Picnic area, gas barbecue and toilets on the island also.
44 locals recommend
Tamar Island Wetlands Centre
West Tamar Highway
44 locals recommend
A 10 minute drive from my place. Take a stroll along the wheelchair/pram accessible boardwalk to Tamar Island, traversing a wetland reserve. Beautiful short flat walk- 1.5 hour return 4km return. Wetlands centre, water bird viewing and toilets located close to car park. For company you’ll have pelicans, swans, cormorants and numerous other bird species as well as frogs, dragonflies and lizards. The wetlands centre has displays and information. Picnic area, gas barbecue and toilets on the island also.
small but beautiful ! A short walk from my place.Features beautiful mature trees and shrubs, a display of annual flowers, a Japanese Macaque monkey enclosure, the John Hart Conservatory, a duck pond, senses garden, monuments, chess board, historic Albert Hall, barbeque area and a children's playground.
81 locals recommend
City Park
45-55 Tamar St
81 locals recommend
small but beautiful ! A short walk from my place.Features beautiful mature trees and shrubs, a display of annual flowers, a Japanese Macaque monkey enclosure, the John Hart Conservatory, a duck pond, senses garden, monuments, chess board, historic Albert Hall, barbeque area and a children's playground.
Next door to the Museum/artschool- close walk.
Inveresk Campus
2 Invermay Rd
Next door to the Museum/artschool- close walk.
14 locals recommend
Mole Creek
14 locals recommend
62 locals recommend
Penny Royal Adventures
1 Bridge Rd
62 locals recommend

Shopping

FARMERS' MARKET On every Saturday - 8.30-12.30pm a short walk from Wellington Terrace. Brightens a quiet inner city car park and brings the farm gate to you. Meet the farmers, connect with locals and feast your eyes on baskets brimming with Tasmania’s freshest seasonal produce, artificial hormone-free meat, organic dairy, artisan bread and pastries, bright summer berries or blushing autumn apples. Savour a locally roasted coffee and taste your way around our foodie State at this vibrant weekly event before collecting a myriad of premium produce, cool-climate wines, artisan ciders and home-made preserves for the journey home. http://harvestmarket.org.au/about/
71 Cimitiere St
71 Cimitiere Street
FARMERS' MARKET On every Saturday - 8.30-12.30pm a short walk from Wellington Terrace. Brightens a quiet inner city car park and brings the farm gate to you. Meet the farmers, connect with locals and feast your eyes on baskets brimming with Tasmania’s freshest seasonal produce, artificial hormone-free meat, organic dairy, artisan bread and pastries, bright summer berries or blushing autumn apples. Savour a locally roasted coffee and taste your way around our foodie State at this vibrant weekly event before collecting a myriad of premium produce, cool-climate wines, artisan ciders and home-made preserves for the journey home. http://harvestmarket.org.au/about/
8 locals recommend
Essential Homebody
25 Quadrant Mall
8 locals recommend
Witchery Launceston
90-92 Charles St
Brisbane Street
Brisbane Street
8 locals recommend
Myer
108 Brisbane St
8 locals recommend
19 locals recommend
Ecoco
51 Balfour St
19 locals recommend

Food Scene

Great food !!! Black Cow showcases premium dry aged, free range, grass fed, artificial hormone free Tasmanian beef. Dishes are designed around fresh local produce and served in a warm bistro style atmosphere alongside well-priced Tasmanian wines with some full-bodied reds thrown in for good measure.
65 locals recommend
The Black Cow
70 George St
65 locals recommend
Great food !!! Black Cow showcases premium dry aged, free range, grass fed, artificial hormone free Tasmanian beef. Dishes are designed around fresh local produce and served in a warm bistro style atmosphere alongside well-priced Tasmanian wines with some full-bodied reds thrown in for good measure.
Great setting, short walk on the way to the Cataract Gorge. View from the mill overlooking the Tamar river. Cafe day and open evenings too.
96 locals recommend
Stillwater
2 Bridge Rd
96 locals recommend
Great setting, short walk on the way to the Cataract Gorge. View from the mill overlooking the Tamar river. Cafe day and open evenings too.
Gorgeous setting- short drive from the city. (on the way to the airport). Josef’s personal journey from penniless immigrant to successful food and wine entrepreneur has been an inspiration for many in Tasmania. Beautiful relaxed setting- romantic and suitable for families too. Wine tasting- lunch/meals- coffee & cake ...look it up!
60 locals recommend
Josef Chromy Wines
370 Relbia Rd
60 locals recommend
Gorgeous setting- short drive from the city. (on the way to the airport). Josef’s personal journey from penniless immigrant to successful food and wine entrepreneur has been an inspiration for many in Tasmania. Beautiful relaxed setting- romantic and suitable for families too. Wine tasting- lunch/meals- coffee & cake ...look it up!
Cafe/gift shop. Shopping & coffee ! what's not to like? A short walk from the Terrace. Open from 7:30am - 4pm Mon - Fri, 8am - 4pm Saturday.
15 locals recommend
Inside Cafe
10-14 Paterson St
15 locals recommend
Cafe/gift shop. Shopping & coffee ! what's not to like? A short walk from the Terrace. Open from 7:30am - 4pm Mon - Fri, 8am - 4pm Saturday.
close by. steak!
16 locals recommend
Jailhouse Grill
32 Wellington St
16 locals recommend
close by. steak!
fine food, remember to book !
38 locals recommend
Hallam's Waterfront
13 Park Street
38 locals recommend
fine food, remember to book !
Indian
23 locals recommend
Pickled Evenings Indian Restaurant
135 George St
23 locals recommend
Indian
eat, drink...river- a close walk
64 locals recommend
Mud Bar & Restaurant
28 Seaport Blvd
64 locals recommend
eat, drink...river- a close walk
Have a wander by the water and a coffee or fish & chips or several choices of restaurants to eat at.
27 locals recommend
Seaport Boulevard
Seaport Boulevard
27 locals recommend
Have a wander by the water and a coffee or fish & chips or several choices of restaurants to eat at.
Great seafood restaurant
38 locals recommend
Hallam's Waterfront
13 Park Street
38 locals recommend
Great seafood restaurant
Great asian/chinese restaurant. Lunch/dinner.
31 locals recommend
Me Wah Restaurant
39-41 Invermay Rd
31 locals recommend
Great asian/chinese restaurant. Lunch/dinner.
cafe & restaurant...lovely!
21 locals recommend
Stelo at Pierre's
88 George St
21 locals recommend
cafe & restaurant...lovely!
coffee, lunch...dinner
21 locals recommend
Elaia Cafe Restaurant
240 Charles St
21 locals recommend
coffee, lunch...dinner
Eat in & take away- good food ;)
17 locals recommend
Burger Got Soul Launceston
243 Charles St
17 locals recommend
Eat in & take away- good food ;)
Thai food- good thai food.
19 locals recommend
Buddha Thai
168 Charles St
19 locals recommend
Thai food- good thai food.
Thai- eat in & takeaway- yummy.
11 locals recommend
Star of Siam
63 Paterson St
11 locals recommend
Thai- eat in & takeaway- yummy.
Good food
22 locals recommend
Gorge Restaurant
74 Gorge Rd
22 locals recommend
Good food
Great food & drink. Works well with a little look around the inveresk UTAS campus/architecture school & museum
15 locals recommend
Blue Cafe Bar
2-4 Invermay Road
15 locals recommend
Great food & drink. Works well with a little look around the inveresk UTAS campus/architecture school & museum
great coffee !
9 locals recommend
Amelia Coffee Co.
56 George St
9 locals recommend
great coffee !
old school- tiny hole in the wall...great coffee.
Croplines Coffee Roasters
76 Brisbane St
old school- tiny hole in the wall...great coffee.
great coffee! cafe - nice little joint
31 locals recommend
Sweetbrew
74-82 George St
31 locals recommend
great coffee! cafe - nice little joint
juices, good vibe- good food. Fresh vegan and other interesting choices there...close walk
11 locals recommend
Earthy Eats
19 Kingsway
11 locals recommend
juices, good vibe- good food. Fresh vegan and other interesting choices there...close walk
handmade chocolate & coffee
8 locals recommend
Cocobean Chocolate
82 George St
8 locals recommend
handmade chocolate & coffee
Cold Rock Ice Creamery
124 Charles St
Nice menu & restaurant. Lounge/bar to have a drink too!
26 locals recommend
Henry's Bar & Restaurant
61 Cameron St
26 locals recommend
Nice menu & restaurant. Lounge/bar to have a drink too!
30 locals recommend
Harvest Farmers' Market Car Park
30 locals recommend
Chinese food
Wang's Chinese
75 George St
Chinese food
eat in & takeaway Chinese & bubble tea
Chi Chi Café
127 St John St
eat in & takeaway Chinese & bubble tea
chinese food
Joyce Chinese Cuisine
63 Brisbane St
chinese food
22 locals recommend
Bryher
22 locals recommend

Drinks & Nightlife

Close by, live music ...good vibe, pub meals. Brilliant beers on tap, open-mic nights (last Wednesday of the month), live music Wednesday to Sunday and ballsy 1970s rock on the stereo. If you're too old to be a hipster, but still feel culturally valid, this is the place for you. Read more: http://www.lonelyplanet.com/australia/tasmania/launceston/entertainment-nightlife/other/royal-oak-hotel#ixzz44kvqpzDb
25 locals recommend
The Royal Oak Hotel
14 Brisbane Street
25 locals recommend
Close by, live music ...good vibe, pub meals. Brilliant beers on tap, open-mic nights (last Wednesday of the month), live music Wednesday to Sunday and ballsy 1970s rock on the stereo. If you're too old to be a hipster, but still feel culturally valid, this is the place for you. Read more: http://www.lonelyplanet.com/australia/tasmania/launceston/entertainment-nightlife/other/royal-oak-hotel#ixzz44kvqpzDb
If you like beer.... 1.5hr tour or just sit & taste the lovely choices of the very well priced beer. Relax in the beer garden in the lovely Launceston afternoon sun.
47 locals recommend
James Boag Brewery Experience
39 William St
47 locals recommend
If you like beer.... 1.5hr tour or just sit & taste the lovely choices of the very well priced beer. Relax in the beer garden in the lovely Launceston afternoon sun.
gamble. eat. shows. drink. golf...
20 locals recommend
Country Club Tasmania
Country Club Avenue
20 locals recommend
gamble. eat. shows. drink. golf...
Modern, simple, casual. Good lunch/dinner & drink options.
16 locals recommend
Bakers Lane
81 York St
16 locals recommend
Modern, simple, casual. Good lunch/dinner & drink options.
Good vibe- food drinks...a short walk
42 locals recommend
Geronimo Aperitivo Bar & Restaurant
186 Charles St
42 locals recommend
Good vibe- food drinks...a short walk
craft beers, well groomed beards and good service.
78 locals recommend
Saint John Craft Beer Bar
133 St John St
78 locals recommend
craft beers, well groomed beards and good service.
bar/restaurant
20 locals recommend
Alchemy Bar & Restaurant
90 George St
20 locals recommend
bar/restaurant
cider ! close to The royal Oak & princess theatre.
18 locals recommend
Red Brick Road Ciderhouse & Bar
63A Brisbane St
18 locals recommend
cider ! close to The royal Oak & princess theatre.

Essentials

CLOSE ! I mean really close... open 7am- 11pm
51 locals recommend
Woolworths Launceston
40 Wellington St
51 locals recommend
CLOSE ! I mean really close... open 7am- 11pm
fresh pasta- take away heat up options.
6 locals recommend
The Pasta Merchant
248B Charles St
6 locals recommend
fresh pasta- take away heat up options.
Gourmet deli options
8 locals recommend
Delicacy
35 Canning St
8 locals recommend
Gourmet deli options
On the way to & from the vineyards ... http://www.tamarvalleywineroute.com.au
BWS Riverside Drive
407 West Tamar Highway
On the way to & from the vineyards ... http://www.tamarvalleywineroute.com.au
self service laundromat - dryers
Wash and Wifi
199 Invermay Rd
self service laundromat - dryers
6 locals recommend
Meadow Mews Plaza
102-106 Hobart Rd
6 locals recommend

Arts & Culture

The QV Museum and Art Gallery are open 10am to 4pm daily. General admission is free. Cafes are open 10am to 4pm daily. See for yourself online... or just cross the road ! www.qvmag.tas.gov.au/qvmag/
106 locals recommend
Queen Victoria Museum and Planetarium
2 Invermay Rd
106 locals recommend
The QV Museum and Art Gallery are open 10am to 4pm daily. General admission is free. Cafes are open 10am to 4pm daily. See for yourself online... or just cross the road ! www.qvmag.tas.gov.au/qvmag/
Art, Design- next door to City Park. http://designtasmania.com.au
43 locals recommend
Design Tasmania
Tamar Street
43 locals recommend
Art, Design- next door to City Park. http://designtasmania.com.au
Simon Ancher Studio
11 Herbert St