Guidebook for Launceston
Food Scene
Friendly bar and pool table available if you have to wait for a table (booking is advisable). Tasty food, friendly service and a two minute walk from the villa! Cosy place during the winter months : )
Three Steps On George
158 George StreetFriendly bar and pool table available if you have to wait for a table (booking is advisable). Tasty food, friendly service and a two minute walk from the villa! Cosy place during the winter months : )
Great food, service, ambience and always feel I've eaten that bit too much ....... : )
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Dynasty Chinese Restaurant
97 Canning StGreat food, service, ambience and always feel I've eaten that bit too much ....... : )
Yummy Indian food provided by Sachin Bhardwaj and family. An iconic restaurant in Launceston. If you like a good Indian you wont go wrong here!
Indian Empire
64 George StYummy Indian food provided by Sachin Bhardwaj and family. An iconic restaurant in Launceston. If you like a good Indian you wont go wrong here!
The best steak in town! Plus a salad bar that is simply mouth watering! Great ambience, great food and guaranteed to satisfy your tummy : )
16 คนท้องถิ่นแนะนำ
Jailhouse Grill
32 Wellington StThe best steak in town! Plus a salad bar that is simply mouth watering! Great ambience, great food and guaranteed to satisfy your tummy : )
A five minute walk from the villa up Ann St, (a little steep but good cardio for your heart : ) you'll find this vibrant little cafe. Well worth the trip! The food, cakes and coffee's are outstanding. Very popular so get there early ... 12pm is a peak time!
11 คนท้องถิ่นแนะนำ
Le Cafe on St George
39 Ann StA five minute walk from the villa up Ann St, (a little steep but good cardio for your heart : ) you'll find this vibrant little cafe. Well worth the trip! The food, cakes and coffee's are outstanding. Very popular so get there early ... 12pm is a peak time!
Always go here when I'm in town and need a sit down : ) The coffee, food and service is terrific! Great seating and ambience about the place AND always plenty of newspapers to read.
The Green Bean on Cimitere
113 Cimitiere StAlways go here when I'm in town and need a sit down : ) The coffee, food and service is terrific! Great seating and ambience about the place AND always plenty of newspapers to read.
Cocobean Chocolate
82 George StThe white hot chocolate is outstanding!!!
If you find yourself in Evandale (5 mins from the Launceston Airport) don't miss out on treating yourself to a meal at the Prince of Wales! Fantastic food, good old fashioned service and a great pint!
Prince of Wales Hotel
2 Nile RdIf you find yourself in Evandale (5 mins from the Launceston Airport) don't miss out on treating yourself to a meal at the Prince of Wales! Fantastic food, good old fashioned service and a great pint!
This is a place I shall be returning too....often! Quite possibly the tastiest and most fresh food you'll find in Launceston! The service is very good, the ambience is excellent and well, the food, is simply the best : ).
7 คนท้องถิ่นแนะนำ
PACHINKO
23 Quadrant MallThis is a place I shall be returning too....often! Quite possibly the tastiest and most fresh food you'll find in Launceston! The service is very good, the ambience is excellent and well, the food, is simply the best : ).
We enjoyed a lovely meal here and Wow! Plenty of it too! Not a place to go if you want a light meal and the deserts mmmmmm! The staff are very helpful and the food tasty. Probably worth booking a table in advance, gets very busy!
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Cataract on Paterson
135 Paterson StWe enjoyed a lovely meal here and Wow! Plenty of it too! Not a place to go if you want a light meal and the deserts mmmmmm! The staff are very helpful and the food tasty. Probably worth booking a table in advance, gets very busy!
Drinks & Nightlife
Love this place for a pre-dinner or post-dinner drink, or both! Great ambience and you can hear the conversation : )
20 คนท้องถิ่นแนะนำ
Alchemy Bar & Restaurant
90 George StLove this place for a pre-dinner or post-dinner drink, or both! Great ambience and you can hear the conversation : )
If you're looking for an intimate out of the way cocktail bar you've found it here! Awesome cocktails made by unobtrusive, attentive staff with just the right amount of mood music to enjoy a private conversation. You can also enjoy a platter to share of local gourmet produce along with a whiskey or wine.
11 คนท้องถิ่นแนะนำ
Cinco Passiones
47A Brisbane StIf you're looking for an intimate out of the way cocktail bar you've found it here! Awesome cocktails made by unobtrusive, attentive staff with just the right amount of mood music to enjoy a private conversation. You can also enjoy a platter to share of local gourmet produce along with a whiskey or wine.
Parks & Nature
Great place for all the family! You can drive or take a 15 minute walk from King's Bridge in the city centre. Cataract Gorge offers the longest single span chairlift in the world, along with swimming pool, restaurant, cafe, suspension bridge, peacocks and wildlife. Great walking and hiking trails with some amazing panoramic views! Lovely place for a picnic and time-out surrounded by beautiful gardens.
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Cataract Gorge Reserve
74-90 Basin RdGreat place for all the family! You can drive or take a 15 minute walk from King's Bridge in the city centre. Cataract Gorge offers the longest single span chairlift in the world, along with swimming pool, restaurant, cafe, suspension bridge, peacocks and wildlife. Great walking and hiking trails with some amazing panoramic views! Lovely place for a picnic and time-out surrounded by beautiful gardens.
I love this place! We've walked out to the island many times, at low tide and high tide. Taken a picnic but there are bbq's available. The staff are very friendly and helpful. You'll see plenty of wildlife, stick to the walkway as there are snakes all around!
44 คนท้องถิ่นแนะนำ
Tamar Island Wetlands Centre
West Tamar HighwayI love this place! We've walked out to the island many times, at low tide and high tide. Taken a picnic but there are bbq's available. The staff are very friendly and helpful. You'll see plenty of wildlife, stick to the walkway as there are snakes all around!
It's got to be one of the best viewpoints over the Tamar River and beyond! The viewing platform is set right on the cliff edge with the escarpment falling away to the river 140mt below. The signage tells the story of Mathew Brady the bushranger who irritated the Government in his exploits while winning the hearts of the female colonists.
7 คนท้องถิ่นแนะนำ
Bradys Lookout State Reserve
It's got to be one of the best viewpoints over the Tamar River and beyond! The viewing platform is set right on the cliff edge with the escarpment falling away to the river 140mt below. The signage tells the story of Mathew Brady the bushranger who irritated the Government in his exploits while winning the hearts of the female colonists.
Only a 30 minute drive from Launceston and well worth your time to enjoy a tranquil stroll through this remnant patch of rainforest. Surrounded by towering ferns, streams and bridges the walkway will take you about an hour to complete. You'll discover at least four varieties of ferns and plenty of Tasmanian wildlife. You'll also discover Matthew Brady and his bushrangers hideout!
15 คนท้องถิ่นแนะนำ
Notley Fern Gorge State Reserve
Notley Gorge RoadOnly a 30 minute drive from Launceston and well worth your time to enjoy a tranquil stroll through this remnant patch of rainforest. Surrounded by towering ferns, streams and bridges the walkway will take you about an hour to complete. You'll discover at least four varieties of ferns and plenty of Tasmanian wildlife. You'll also discover Matthew Brady and his bushrangers hideout!
Arts & Culture
Great Australian history! Has some interesting information regarding everybody's favourite .... the Tasmanian Tiger, including video footage! Loads of information about our Aboriginal past and plenty for the children to get involved in! Free entry with a great cafe offering tasty food. The staff are friendly and approachable. The Planetarium is well worth the price of a ticket! You wont be sorry you made the effort to visit : )
106 คนท้องถิ่นแนะนำ
พิพิธภัณฑ์และดาราศาสตร์สมุนไพรของควีนวิกตอเรีย
2 Invermay RdGreat Australian history! Has some interesting information regarding everybody's favourite .... the Tasmanian Tiger, including video footage! Loads of information about our Aboriginal past and plenty for the children to get involved in! Free entry with a great cafe offering tasty food. The staff are friendly and approachable. The Planetarium is well worth the price of a ticket! You wont be sorry you made the effort to visit : )
Built in 1891 at Royal Park on Wellington St, stands Australia's largest regional Museum. Now a dedicated art gallery, housing some great collections, including, the colonial artworks of John Glover. There's a great display of Aboriginal artwork and a Chinese/Tasmanian display offering insights into the Chinese influence in Tasmania. The staff are well informed and friendly. Expect to spend some quality time here! Preferable to the Hobart Museum : )
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QVMAG Art Gallery
2 Wellington StBuilt in 1891 at Royal Park on Wellington St, stands Australia's largest regional Museum. Now a dedicated art gallery, housing some great collections, including, the colonial artworks of John Glover. There's a great display of Aboriginal artwork and a Chinese/Tasmanian display offering insights into the Chinese influence in Tasmania. The staff are well informed and friendly. Expect to spend some quality time here! Preferable to the Hobart Museum : )
Entertainment & Activities
We've been countless times since it's re-opening : ). If you love Art-Deco (we obviously do, just look at the villa : ), you'll love this building inside and out. Enjoy a glass of wine and food while you wait for the movie to start or book a comfy lounge chair in the theatre and enjoy your wine while watching the movie! Certainly worth the experience!
21 คนท้องถิ่นแนะนำ
Star Theatre
217b Invermay RdWe've been countless times since it's re-opening : ). If you love Art-Deco (we obviously do, just look at the villa : ), you'll love this building inside and out. Enjoy a glass of wine and food while you wait for the movie to start or book a comfy lounge chair in the theatre and enjoy your wine while watching the movie! Certainly worth the experience!
Difficult one to categorise! The zip-line ride through the treetops is definite entertainment, along with the tree ropes course and segway tours. However, the nature and parkland in the surrounding area is relaxing and inspiring. Your children will love it and so will you! Check out the 5 star reviews on Trip Advisor if you're still not convinced : )
60 คนท้องถิ่นแนะนำ
Hollybank Wilderness Adventures
66 Hollybank RdDifficult one to categorise! The zip-line ride through the treetops is definite entertainment, along with the tree ropes course and segway tours. However, the nature and parkland in the surrounding area is relaxing and inspiring. Your children will love it and so will you! Check out the 5 star reviews on Trip Advisor if you're still not convinced : )
Great place for a young family to visit! Cliff walking over a variety of rope bridges suspended above the Penny Royal, zip line, indoor and outdoor rock climbing, remote controlled boats and more! There's also an ice creamery cafe, tavern, restaurant and a wine bar!
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Penny Royal Adventures
1 Bridge RdGreat place for a young family to visit! Cliff walking over a variety of rope bridges suspended above the Penny Royal, zip line, indoor and outdoor rock climbing, remote controlled boats and more! There's also an ice creamery cafe, tavern, restaurant and a wine bar!
The most iconic markets in all of Tasmania has to be the Evandale Markets. Held every Sunday morning, with an amazing variety of stalls, antiques, food, entertainment and a general air of relaxation. Evandale itself is certainly worth a visit. Being a heritage listed town with many of the buildings in original Georgian condition and a relatively untouched streetscape transporting you back in time!
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Evandale Market
8 Logan RdThe most iconic markets in all of Tasmania has to be the Evandale Markets. Held every Sunday morning, with an amazing variety of stalls, antiques, food, entertainment and a general air of relaxation. Evandale itself is certainly worth a visit. Being a heritage listed town with many of the buildings in original Georgian condition and a relatively untouched streetscape transporting you back in time!
Essentials
Coles Launceston (Charles St)
198 Charles StA few minutes walk away for your groceries!
Woolworths Launceston
40 Wellington StA few extra minutes walk from Coles.
Terrific selection of Tasmanian wines, spirits and beers available.
6 คนท้องถิ่นแนะนำ
9/11 Bottleshop Launceston City
17 Frederick StTerrific selection of Tasmanian wines, spirits and beers available.
Getting Around
Tassielink and Redline coaches run services from Launceston to destinations throughout Tasmania!
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Launceston Transit Centre station
Tassielink and Redline coaches run services from Launceston to destinations throughout Tasmania!
The FREE Tiger Bus available in Launceston is designed to take sightseers and shoppers into the inner city and surrounding destinations. For a full timetable check out the Metro Tasmania's website.
Metro Tasmania
168 Wellington StThe FREE Tiger Bus available in Launceston is designed to take sightseers and shoppers into the inner city and surrounding destinations. For a full timetable check out the Metro Tasmania's website.