Waverley Travel Guide
Popular places to visit
Brisbane Street Mall
Launceston’s best shopping is in easy reach at this busy community hub, where intriguing laneways and historic arcades branch off from a central sheltered mall.
Cataract Gorge
Swim in a tranquil basin fed by tumbling mountain-spring waters, fly over the water on a chairlift and stroll around the gardens fringed with stunning native forest.
City Park
Stroll around this charming Victorian-era park to see its pretty flower displays, giant chess set, heritage monuments and monkey enclosure.
Royal Park
Enjoy the beautiful waterfalls and explore Royal Park, a lovely green space in Launceston. Visit the shops and top-notch restaurants in this walkable area.
Penny Royal Adventures
Bring your family to Penny Royal Adventures and have a fun-filled day at this theme park in Launceston. Discover the beautiful waterfalls and shops in this walkable area.
Queen Victoria Museum
Wander through a preserved railway workshop, play with hands-on science exhibits and travel through the cosmos at this modern museum.
Things to do
Cataract Gorge Cruise 11:30 am
From Launceston: Full-Day Wineglass Bay Explorer Active Tour
Tamar Valley Wine Tour with Lunch
takayna / Tarkine Wilderness Highlights Hiking Tour - 5 Days
Batman Bridge 4 Hour Luncheon Cruise including sailing into the Cataract Gorge
Survival Course & Basic Bushcraft Learning to Survive in the Wild
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Other neighbourhoods around Waverley
Ravenswood
Ravenswood might not have many top sights, but Launceston Aquatic Centre and Tassie Tiger Mini Golf are two attractions nearby that you can check out.
St Leonards
Travellers like the parks in St Leonards, and Saint Leonards Recreational Reserve is a top attraction you might want to visit.
Newstead
While Newstead may not have many sights to explore, venturing just a little farther will lead you to top things to see and do like Princess Theatre and City Park.
Launceston CBD
Launceston CBD is known for its enchanting waterfalls, and you can make a stop by City Park and Boags Brewery while in the area.
East Launceston
Restaurants and gardens are notable features of East Launceston. You might consider stopping by Launceston Aquatic Centre while you're exploring the neighbourhood.
Punchbowl
The restaurants and shopping are a few reasons travellers visit Punchbowl. Want to see more of the surrounding area? Carr Villa Nature Reserve and Silverdome are a few top sights nearby.