Guidebook for Launceston
Sightseeing
A tour with our experienced guides combines the adrenaline rush of a high-wire canopy ride with an informative and entertaining outlook on our beautiful forests.
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Hollybank Wilderness Adventures
66 Hollybank RdA tour with our experienced guides combines the adrenaline rush of a high-wire canopy ride with an informative and entertaining outlook on our beautiful forests.
A short 10 minute walk down Park Street and through King's Park - View the sheer cliffs and cascades from your comfortable seat with unobstructed views on our multi award winning 1890's style vessel.
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Cataract Gorge Cruises
A short 10 minute walk down Park Street and through King's Park - View the sheer cliffs and cascades from your comfortable seat with unobstructed views on our multi award winning 1890's style vessel.
Lavender Farm - Stroll through our endless fields, browse for gifts in the Visitor Centre and dine in the Woodcroft Café where you can enjoy our unique, lavender inspired cuisine.
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Bridestowe Lavender Estate
296 Gillespies RdLavender Farm - Stroll through our endless fields, browse for gifts in the Visitor Centre and dine in the Woodcroft Café where you can enjoy our unique, lavender inspired cuisine.
Symmons Plains Raceway
14872 Midland HwyHome of the V8 Supercars in Tasmania - about 30 minutes south of Launceston
Velo Wines
755 W Tamar HwyTamar Valley Winery
Ninth Island Vineyard
95 Rosevears DriveTamar Valley Winery
Launceston's famous City Park - home to a Japanese Macaque enclosure
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City Park
45-55 Tamar StLaunceston's famous City Park - home to a Japanese Macaque enclosure
Located at the iconic Cataract Gorge. The chairlift is believed to be the longest single span chairlift in the world.
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Gorge Scenic Chairlift
69 Basin RdLocated at the iconic Cataract Gorge. The chairlift is believed to be the longest single span chairlift in the world.
Experience the sensation of hang gliding as you soar over an eighteen metre cliff landing two hundred metres from your take-off point at our Launceston Site
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Cable Hang Gliding Australia
LOT 3 Reatta RdExperience the sensation of hang gliding as you soar over an eighteen metre cliff landing two hundred metres from your take-off point at our Launceston Site
Ben Lomond rises over 1300m above sea level.
Ben Lomond Snow Field is Tasmania's only snowfield which offers some of the facilities expected of a contemporary operation.
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Nationaal Park Ben Lomond
Ben Lomond rises over 1300m above sea level.
Ben Lomond Snow Field is Tasmania's only snowfield which offers some of the facilities expected of a contemporary operation.
Leisure Inn Penny Royal
147 Paterson StRe-opening in March 2016
Drinks & Nightlife
TRC Hotel
131 Paterson StFriendly Bar and Restaurant just across the road.
Open lunch and dinner for great meals and a relaxed place to drink. The outdoor tables are great on a sunny day.
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Alchemy Bar & Restaurant
90 George StOpen lunch and dinner for great meals and a relaxed place to drink. The outdoor tables are great on a sunny day.
Everything Else
Barnbougle Lost Farm Golf Resort
425 Waterhouse RdGolfers delight in Northern Tasmania
Arrival and departure of bus services in and out of Launceston
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Launceston Transit Centre station
Arrival and departure of bus services in and out of Launceston
Launceston Airport station
Launceston Airport - just 15 minutes away
Home of the Tassie Hawks.
Aurora Stadium is Launceston's sport and entertainment venue.
An easy walk from the CBD and River Edge Cottage
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University of Tasmania Stadium
2 Invermay RdHome of the Tassie Hawks.
Aurora Stadium is Launceston's sport and entertainment venue.
An easy walk from the CBD and River Edge Cottage
Essentials
TRC Service Station & Convenience Store
121 Paterson StConvenience store just across the road
Coles Launceston (Charles St)
198 Charles StGroceries
Coles Wellington St
128 Wellington StGroceries
Food Scene
Great winery, cellar door and restaurant. Beautiful grounds.
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Josef Chromy Wines
370 Relbia RdGreat winery, cellar door and restaurant. Beautiful grounds.
Tailrace Centre
1 Waterfront DrFunction centre, Café and kids play centre a 10 minute drive from the cottage
A variety of bars, cafes and restaurants, and Launceston's casino
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Country Club Tasmania
Country Club AvenueA variety of bars, cafes and restaurants, and Launceston's casino
Tio Rico
80 Paterson StMexican Café - right downstairs! Great coffee. Open for breakfast and lunch.
Excellent seafood restaurant and fish and chip shop just down the road
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Hallam's Waterfront
13 Park StreetExcellent seafood restaurant and fish and chip shop just down the road
A variety of restaurants and cafes a short walk from River Edge Cottage
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Seaport Boulevard
Seaport BoulevardA variety of restaurants and cafes a short walk from River Edge Cottage
Award winning restaurant minutes away. Open for Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner
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Stillwater
2 Bridge RdAward winning restaurant minutes away. Open for Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner
Morty's Foodcourt has a variety of food outlets in one great location. With a central dining area and licenced bar and coffee shops, the whole family will find something they like.
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Morty's Coffee & Wine Bar
25 Wellington StMorty's Foodcourt has a variety of food outlets in one great location. With a central dining area and licenced bar and coffee shops, the whole family will find something they like.
Shopping
Myer
108 Brisbane StShopping in the CBD
Brisbane Street is the heart of the CBD shopping area. There is a mall with a variety of shops, and many cafes and restaurants surrounding the Brisbane Street Mall.
Brisbane Street
Brisbane StreetBrisbane Street is the heart of the CBD shopping area. There is a mall with a variety of shops, and many cafes and restaurants surrounding the Brisbane Street Mall.
Entertainment & Activities
Launceston Entertainment Complex
50 Racecourse CresIndoor trampolining centre, great for kids
Laserforce
23 Racecourse CresIndoor laser tag
Kids Paradise
1 Waterfront DrIndoor play centre for kids and a café for the parents