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Launceston and Northern Tasmanian Attractions
The Cataract Gorge and First Basin
Featuring
the world's longest single span chairlift,
swimming pool, restaurant, kiosk,
peacocks and wildlife, beautiful gardens,
suspension bridge, Interpretation Centre
and lookouts with spectacular views.
Aurora
Stadium
Aurora Stadium has always been central to sporting and cultural
life in Launceston and the northern region, but it is only since 1999, that
it has firmly established itself as the home of AFL football in Tasmania.
National Automobile Museum
Open
9.00 am - 5.00 pm seven days a week. Closed Christmas Day.
Home of exotic
automobiles. You can view cars being restored in the internationally-renowned
workshop.
Boags Beer Tour
J. Boag & Son currently offer tours of our historic brewery each weekday.
The tour includes a full circuit of the brewery from the brew house to the
packaging line, information on the brewing process and Boag’s fascinating
history.
Tamar
River Cruises
Launceston
sits at the fork of the Tamar, North Esk and South Esk Rivers. You can explore
these rivers aboard the Odyssey cruiser, departing and returning to Home Point
in Launceston.
Cable
Hang Gliding
Experience the sensation of
hang gliding in complete
safety as you soar over an eighteen metre cliff landing two hundred metres
from your take-off point.
Inveresk Art Gallery
Inveresk
Art Gallery was once the Launceston Railway Workshops. The development of the
Launceston Railway Workshops is a story of transformation - they now house a
range of exhibitions including one which interprets the history of the workshop
site.
The Old Launceston Seaport
The Old Launceston Seaport is a unique development, opened in August 2002. Sit
and enjoy a meal or drink with family or friends, while you soak in the atmosphere;
almost in the centre of the City.
Franklin House
A Georgian house built in 1838 for Britton Jones, a Launceston brewer and innkeeper.
All the interior woodwork is Australian cedar. The house is a fine example of
domestic architecture of the period, and at one time it was used as a school
for boys.
Richies Mill
In Kings Park, to the southwest of Royal Park, where the West Tamar Highway is carried
high over the outflow of the South Esk River, is Ritchie's Mill, a four-story
grain mill of 1845 which now houses a craft shop and a tearoom.
Penny Royal World
At Penny Royal World you can take a barge ride through the underground Gunpowder
Mills, Sail on the Sandpiper our 10 gun sloop of war, and join the crew in
firing the cannons or Travel on our fully restored No. 16 Launceston Tram to
the Windmill & Cornmill.
Punchbowl Reserve
Nestled in a small "bowl" or gorge between the suburbs of Norwood and Newstead
is the Punch Bowl Reserve and rhododendron garden. The park is popular for
family picnics. Barbecues
provided.
Heritage Forest
42 hectares of bush and parkland, adjacent to the North Esk River, with a short
walk to the city. Facilities: Walking tracks, horse riding trails, bike riding
tracks, environment trail, toilets (including disabled), barbecues, hockey fields,
dog exercise track, playground.
Seahorse World
Seahorse
World provides a unique insight into the mystical, intriguing and lovable seahorse
from birth, in a working farm. When touring the working aquarium you will be
accompanied by informative guides providing an educational experience. Approx
40 minutes north of Launceston in the fishing town of
Beauty Point.
Platypus House
A rare and unique display of platypuses, water rats, butterflies and creepy crawlies. Situated next to Seahorse World at Beauty Point
Penguin Tours
Evening tours experiencing the fairy penguins arriving back on shore after a days fishing, and making their way back to their burrows.
Hillwood
Strawberry Farm
Open 365 days a year 8.00am-5.30pm. Pick your own strawberries, raspberries and other berry fruits in season or purchase already picked. Free tastings of fruit wine cheese and vinegars. Strawberries and raspberries with cream and / or ice-cream.
Grindelwald
Modelled
on a traditional Swiss Village, Grindelwald is just a few kilometres off the
highway and is another must see. The village includes a world class resort, a
small shopping village, restaurants, mini golf, and a public 9 hole good quality
golf course.
Approx 20 minutes north of Launceston
Trowunna Wildlife
Park
&
Devil Education Centre
Renowned for its interactive approach and for its Devil Education
centre, the park also houses echidnas, eagles, kangaroos, snakes, waterfowl,
quolls and many more Tasmanian wildlife species. The centre is open daily
exept Christmas day.
Mole Creek Caves
The
Mole Creek area is renowned for its caves. Marakoopa and King Solomons Caves.
Also featuring some scenic short bush walking tracks.
Approx 1 hours West of Launceston.
Liffey Falls
Travel up the Liffey Valley and visit the Liffey Falls Reserve. Walk down hill through the rain forest to the falls and walk down the riverbank to be collected at the lower car park.
Cottage Art Deco, 56 Thistle Street, Launceston, Tasmania, 7250