Talia’s Guidebook for Launceston Sightseeing and Adventures
Sightseeing & Experiences
Explore and experience the best that Launceston and surrounds can offer. You haven’t been to Launceston without visiting at least one of these local wonders.
www.launcestoncataractgorge.com.au . The Cataract Gorge is THE ICONIC FOCUS OF LAUNCESTON.
If you haven't been here, you have not been to Launceston!
A legend from Launceston's first settlement, it is steeped in History. There is dual Vehicle Access and Parking, either side of the Basin. Picnic areas, children's playground, all ages swimming pool, cafes, One of our Best Restaurants, the Suspension Bridge, Chairlift and beautifull grounds, with wildlife, to explore.
Make it a simple visit or explore more. The following Walking Map can also be done by car as there is ample parking at each point along the way. Any point on the map can be visited individually.
If you enjoy walking and wish to fully experience Launceston, I recommend a full day from City Park, through the CBD; Launceston's Shopping and Dining Centre with many historic shop fronts, to the Seaport Restaurants, along the Tamar River Boardwalk, the Penny Royal, walk through the Gorge to The Basin, across the Suspension Bridge, finishing at the Historic Duck Reach Power Station. The entire route is accessible and considerate for prams and wheelchairs, except the Duck Reach track.
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Reserva de Cataratas del Desfiladero
74-90 Basin Rdwww.launcestoncataractgorge.com.au . The Cataract Gorge is THE ICONIC FOCUS OF LAUNCESTON.
If you haven't been here, you have not been to Launceston!
A legend from Launceston's first settlement, it is steeped in History. There is dual Vehicle Access and Parking, either side of the Basin. Picnic areas, children's playground, all ages swimming pool, cafes, One of our Best Restaurants, the Suspension Bridge, Chairlift and beautifull grounds, with wildlife, to explore.
Make it a simple visit or explore more. The following Walking Map can also be done by car as there is ample parking at each point along the way. Any point on the map can be visited individually.
If you enjoy walking and wish to fully experience Launceston, I recommend a full day from City Park, through the CBD; Launceston's Shopping and Dining Centre with many historic shop fronts, to the Seaport Restaurants, along the Tamar River Boardwalk, the Penny Royal, walk through the Gorge to The Basin, across the Suspension Bridge, finishing at the Historic Duck Reach Power Station. The entire route is accessible and considerate for prams and wheelchairs, except the Duck Reach track.
Visit the website, ‘.launceston.tas.gov.au/Parks-and-Gardens/City-Park’.
Steeped in Victorian History, City Park is our botanic hub of entertainment. FESTIVALE, is a feast of Food & Entertainment A MUST! www.festivale.com.au/event-information . The Park Features a children's playground with Amenities and a Road Train in which to tour the Grounds. A Victorian conservatory and water fountain, Monkey enclosure and Duck pond. Our Historic ALBERT HALL and The Design Centre Of Tasmania are adjacent, and only one block from the City Centre.
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City Park station
Visit the website, ‘.launceston.tas.gov.au/Parks-and-Gardens/City-Park’.
Steeped in Victorian History, City Park is our botanic hub of entertainment. FESTIVALE, is a feast of Food & Entertainment A MUST! www.festivale.com.au/event-information . The Park Features a children's playground with Amenities and a Road Train in which to tour the Grounds. A Victorian conservatory and water fountain, Monkey enclosure and Duck pond. Our Historic ALBERT HALL and The Design Centre Of Tasmania are adjacent, and only one block from the City Centre.
www.discovertasmania.com.au/attraction/tamarislandwetlandsreserve . A 10 minute drive from the City Centre, This Is Our Historic City Nature! UNIQUE. Interpretation Centre with a short walk to the Bird-Hide, pram and wheelchair access, rest room, history and nature. Walk to the edge of the River Tamar and learn about BRUNO THE BULL.
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Tamar Island Wetlands Centre
West Tamar Highwaywww.discovertasmania.com.au/attraction/tamarislandwetlandsreserve . A 10 minute drive from the City Centre, This Is Our Historic City Nature! UNIQUE. Interpretation Centre with a short walk to the Bird-Hide, pram and wheelchair access, rest room, history and nature. Walk to the edge of the River Tamar and learn about BRUNO THE BULL.
tasmanianartsguide.com.au . Our Original Museum on Wellington Street. QVMAG at Inveresk is our Modern Museum and is within the Victorian Tram Sheds, now becoming our new University of Tasmania. Both are worth visiting and are within our City Limits, walking distance from each other along our City River, the Esk tributary.
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QVMAG Art Gallery
2 Wellington Sttasmanianartsguide.com.au . Our Original Museum on Wellington Street. QVMAG at Inveresk is our Modern Museum and is within the Victorian Tram Sheds, now becoming our new University of Tasmania. Both are worth visiting and are within our City Limits, walking distance from each other along our City River, the Esk tributary.
www.qvmag.tas.gov.au . Our modern museum great for children. Tram Cafe. Great Book/Gift Shop.
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Museo y Planetario de la Reina Victoria
2 Invermay Rdwww.qvmag.tas.gov.au . Our modern museum great for children. Tram Cafe. Great Book/Gift Shop.
www.nationaltrust.org.au/places/franklin-house/ . On the way between the Airport and 'The Grange'. Gardens, viewings, history.
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Franklin House
419 Hobart Rdwww.nationaltrust.org.au/places/franklin-house/ . On the way between the Airport and 'The Grange'. Gardens, viewings, history.
Tasmania Zoo
1166 Ecclestone RdVisit their website, ‘tamar river cruises.com.au’, for full details and bookings. Guests of Grange Farm Tasmania enjoy a 10% discount, just ask for your voucher! Cruise up the Gorge on a 1 hour tour, or take the 3 hour Luncheon Cruise to the Batman Bridge. You will see and learn how the first settlers founded our City of Launceston with an informative, knowledgeable and friendly staff. Fully catered for complete enjoyment.
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Tamar River Cruises
Home Point ParadeVisit their website, ‘tamar river cruises.com.au’, for full details and bookings. Guests of Grange Farm Tasmania enjoy a 10% discount, just ask for your voucher! Cruise up the Gorge on a 1 hour tour, or take the 3 hour Luncheon Cruise to the Batman Bridge. You will see and learn how the first settlers founded our City of Launceston with an informative, knowledgeable and friendly staff. Fully catered for complete enjoyment.
Visit their website, ‘namt.com.au’, for full details. Car Lovers & Dreamers. Exhibits are ever changing. Cross the East Tamar Bridge from the Launceston CBD, it is located behind The Silos Hotel, Riverbend Park and the Inveresk shopping hub.
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National Automobile Museum of Tasmania
84 Lindsay StVisit their website, ‘namt.com.au’, for full details. Car Lovers & Dreamers. Exhibits are ever changing. Cross the East Tamar Bridge from the Launceston CBD, it is located behind The Silos Hotel, Riverbend Park and the Inveresk shopping hub.
Visit their website, ‘pennyroyallaunceston.com.au’, for all the details. Drop in and enjoy free entry to the grounds on your way to The Gorge, or exhaust the children with a Park Pass purchase.
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Penny Royal Adventures
1 Bridge RdVisit their website, ‘pennyroyallaunceston.com.au’, for all the details. Drop in and enjoy free entry to the grounds on your way to The Gorge, or exhaust the children with a Park Pass purchase.
Only 3kms from Grange Farm. Enjoy the scenery and let the children run wild with playground & picnic/barbecue facilities, wildlife pond and gardens.
Punchbowl Reserve
102-134 Punchbowl RdOnly 3kms from Grange Farm. Enjoy the scenery and let the children run wild with playground & picnic/barbecue facilities, wildlife pond and gardens.
Visit their website, ‘hotairballoontasmania.com.au’, for information and bookings. The scenery and experience will put you on top of the World.
Hot Air Balloon Tasmania
15 KingswayVisit their website, ‘hotairballoontasmania.com.au’, for information and bookings. The scenery and experience will put you on top of the World.