Waverley Travel Guide

Launceston

Popular places to visit

Brisbane Street Mall

Brisbane Street Mall

4/5(5 reviews)

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.

Brisbane Street Mall
Cataract Gorge

Cataract Gorge

5/5(18 reviews)

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.

Cataract Gorge
City Park

City Park

4/5(11 reviews)

Stroll around this charming Victorian-era park to see its pretty flower displays, giant chess set, heritage monuments and monkey enclosure.

City Park
Royal Park

Royal Park

4/5(5 reviews)

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.

Royal Park
Penny Royal Adventures

Penny Royal Adventures

4/5(1 review)

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.

Penny Royal Adventures
Queen Victoria Museum

Queen Victoria Museum

4/5(1 review)

Wander through a preserved railway workshop, play with hands-on science exhibits and travel through the cosmos at this modern museum.

Queen Victoria Museum

Things to do

Tamar Valley Wine Tour with Lunch

Tamar Valley Wine Tour with Lunch

฿3,763
Per adult
100% of travellers recommend
Tamar Valley Wine Tour with Lunch
One of the many wineries we visit

Full Day Tamar Valley Wine Tour

฿4,342
Per adult
Full Day Tamar Valley Wine Tour
From Launceston: Full-Day Wineglass Bay Explorer Active Tour

From Launceston: Full-Day Wineglass Bay Explorer Active Tour

฿3,451
Per adult
100% of travellers recommend
From Launceston: Full-Day Wineglass Bay Explorer Active Tour
Cataract Gorge Cruise 11:30 am

Cataract Gorge Cruise 11:30 am

฿891
Per adult
100% of travellers recommend
Cataract Gorge Cruise 11:30 am
Launceston: Hollybank Forest Guided Segway Tour

Underwood: Hollybank Forest Guided Segway Tour with Photos

฿2,449
Per adult
Underwood: Hollybank Forest Guided Segway Tour with Photos
One of the many wineries we visit

Half Day Tamar Valley Wine Tour

฿3,563
Per adult
Half Day Tamar Valley Wine Tour
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Top hotels in Waverley

Leisure Inn Penny Royal Hotel & Apartments
Leisure Inn Penny Royal Hotel & Apartments
3.5 out of 5
147 Paterson Street, Launceston, TAS
The price is ฿3,076 per night from 1 Dec to 2 Dec
฿3,076
฿3,384 total
includes taxes & fees
1 Dec - 2 Dec
Stay at this 3.5-star hotel in Launceston. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and breakfast (surcharge). Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms ...
8.2/10 Very Good! (1,000 reviews)
"Late check-in was easy with parking conveniently located close to our room. Our room was spacious, clean & well appointed. Great location!"

Reviewed on 18 Nov 2024

Leisure Inn Penny Royal Hotel & Apartments
Hotel Grand Chancellor Launceston
Hotel Grand Chancellor Launceston
4.5 out of 5
29 Cameron Street, Launceston, TAS
The price is ฿3,053 per night from 8 Dec to 9 Dec
฿3,053
฿3,359 total
includes taxes & fees
8 Dec - 9 Dec
Stay at this 4.5-star luxury hotel in Launceston. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, breakfast (surcharge) and 24-hour room service. Our guests praise the breakfast and the helpful ...
8.6/10 Excellent! (1,003 reviews)
"Absolutely beautiful place to stay, highly recommend. Every staff member was friendly and helpful, the breakfast was delicious as were all dining options. Will stay again"

Reviewed on 19 Nov 2024

Hotel Grand Chancellor Launceston
Village Family Motor Inn
Village Family Motor Inn
3 out of 5
84-100 Westbury Road, South Launceston, TAS
The price is ฿2,227 per night from 24 Nov to 25 Nov
฿2,227
฿2,462 total
includes taxes & fees
24 Nov - 25 Nov
Stay at this 3-star spa motel in Launceston. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and a full-service spa. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms in ...
6.8/10 (998 reviews)
"This was a good, cheap option that was handily located for an early drive to the airport. The whole property is a little dated, but our room had everything we needed for a single night stay. The staff we dealt with were friendly."

Reviewed on 5 Nov 2024

Village Family Motor Inn
Coach House Launceston
Coach House Launceston
4 out of 5
10 York Street, Launceston, TAS
The price is ฿2,865 per night from 4 Dec to 5 Dec
฿2,865
฿3,151 total
includes taxes & fees
4 Dec - 5 Dec
Stay at this hotel in Launceston. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and daily housekeeping. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms in their reviews. ...
7.8/10 Good! (871 reviews)
"Easy to find and close to the pool. The view onto an untidy garden patch wasn't very nice. No cutlery at all. Hard to stir coffee with no spoon. A plate or two would have been handy to have. But there was a microwave."

Reviewed on 11 Nov 2024

Coach House Launceston
Peppers Silo Hotel
Peppers Silo Hotel
4.5 out of 5
89-91 Lindsay Street, Invermay, TAS
The price is ฿5,209 per night from 1 Dec to 2 Dec
฿5,209
฿5,730 total
includes taxes & fees
1 Dec - 2 Dec
Stay at this 4.5-star luxury hotel in Launceston. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, a full-service spa and breakfast (surcharge). Our guests praise the helpful staff and the ...
9.4/10 Exceptional! (814 reviews)
"Great location and fantastic hotel"

Reviewed on 20 Nov 2024

Peppers Silo Hotel
The Grand Hotel Launceston
The Grand Hotel Launceston
4.5 out of 5
22 Tamar St, Launceston, TAS
Fully refundable
The price is ฿4,770 per night from 29 Nov to 30 Nov
฿4,770
฿5,289 total
includes taxes & fees
29 Nov - 30 Nov
Stay at this 4.5-star luxury hotel in Launceston. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and daily housekeeping. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms ...
8.4/10 Very Good! (561 reviews)
Loved Launceston
"Lovely room, Beth clean. But no cleaning for the second day."

Reviewed on 20 Nov 2024

The Grand Hotel Launceston
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Other neighbourhoods around Waverley

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St Leonards

Travellers like the parks in St Leonards, and Saint Leonards Recreational Reserve is a top attraction you might want to visit.

St Leonards
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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.

Newstead
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Launceston CBD

4/5(18 area reviews)

Launceston CBD is known for its enchanting waterfalls, and you can make a stop by City Park and Boags Brewery while in the area.

Launceston CBD
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Norwood

When in Norwood, you can plan a visit to Carr Villa Nature Reserve and Saint Leonards Recreational Reserve, some noteworthy sights in the nearby area.

Norwood
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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.

East Launceston
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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.

Punchbowl

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