Guidebook for Launceston
Entertainment & Activities
Super close to our place. The spectacular Cataract Gorge cuts right into the city, with accessible walking tracks and Victorian gardens making this a must-visit. Meet the famous resident peacocks, and venture out onto the recently-opened cantilevered viewing platform, which projects 10.5 metres out above the river. Take time to revel in our unique urban wonder.
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Cataract Gorge Reserve
74-90 Basin RdSuper close to our place. The spectacular Cataract Gorge cuts right into the city, with accessible walking tracks and Victorian gardens making this a must-visit. Meet the famous resident peacocks, and venture out onto the recently-opened cantilevered viewing platform, which projects 10.5 metres out above the river. Take time to revel in our unique urban wonder.
University of Tasmania Stadium
2 Invermay Rdfootball AFL
The park has a windmill and a watermill which is the main attraction of the park. There is also the Royal Gunpowder mill, a shed made out of bullet castle, a smith house and a workshop for a coachbuilder where the craftsmen are seen at work.
Penny Royal Tramway
The park has a windmill and a watermill which is the main attraction of the park. There is also the Royal Gunpowder mill, a shed made out of bullet castle, a smith house and a workshop for a coachbuilder where the craftsmen are seen at work.
Launceston Entertainment Complex
50 Racecourse Crestrampoline world !
Sightseeing
A 10 minute drive from my place. Take a stroll along the wheelchair/pram accessible boardwalk to Tamar Island, traversing a wetland reserve. Beautiful short flat walk- 1.5 hour return 4km return. Wetlands centre, water bird viewing and toilets located close to car park. For company you’ll have pelicans, swans, cormorants and numerous other bird species as well as frogs, dragonflies and lizards. The wetlands centre has displays and information. Picnic area, gas barbecue and toilets on the island also.
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Tamar Island Wetlands Centre
West Tamar HighwayA 10 minute drive from my place. Take a stroll along the wheelchair/pram accessible boardwalk to Tamar Island, traversing a wetland reserve. Beautiful short flat walk- 1.5 hour return 4km return. Wetlands centre, water bird viewing and toilets located close to car park. For company you’ll have pelicans, swans, cormorants and numerous other bird species as well as frogs, dragonflies and lizards. The wetlands centre has displays and information. Picnic area, gas barbecue and toilets on the island also.
small but beautiful !
A short walk from my place.Features beautiful mature trees and shrubs, a display of annual flowers, a Japanese Macaque monkey enclosure, the John Hart Conservatory, a duck pond, senses garden, monuments, chess board, historic Albert Hall, barbeque area and a children's playground.
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City Park
45-55 Tamar Stsmall but beautiful !
A short walk from my place.Features beautiful mature trees and shrubs, a display of annual flowers, a Japanese Macaque monkey enclosure, the John Hart Conservatory, a duck pond, senses garden, monuments, chess board, historic Albert Hall, barbeque area and a children's playground.
Inveresk Campus
2 Invermay RdNext door to the Museum/artschool- close walk.
Mole Creek
Penny Royal Adventures
1 Bridge RdShopping
FARMERS' MARKET
On every Saturday - 8.30-12.30pm a short walk from Wellington Terrace.
Brightens a quiet inner city car park and brings the farm gate to you. Meet the farmers, connect with locals and feast your eyes on baskets brimming with Tasmania’s freshest seasonal produce, artificial hormone-free meat, organic dairy, artisan bread and pastries, bright summer berries or blushing autumn apples. Savour a locally roasted coffee and taste your way around our foodie State at this vibrant weekly event before collecting a myriad of premium produce, cool-climate wines, artisan ciders and home-made preserves for the journey home.
http://harvestmarket.org.au/about/
71 Cimitiere St
71 Cimitiere StreetFARMERS' MARKET
On every Saturday - 8.30-12.30pm a short walk from Wellington Terrace.
Brightens a quiet inner city car park and brings the farm gate to you. Meet the farmers, connect with locals and feast your eyes on baskets brimming with Tasmania’s freshest seasonal produce, artificial hormone-free meat, organic dairy, artisan bread and pastries, bright summer berries or blushing autumn apples. Savour a locally roasted coffee and taste your way around our foodie State at this vibrant weekly event before collecting a myriad of premium produce, cool-climate wines, artisan ciders and home-made preserves for the journey home.
http://harvestmarket.org.au/about/
Essential Homebody
25 Quadrant MallWitchery Launceston
90-92 Charles StBrisbane Street
Brisbane StreetMyer
108 Brisbane StEcoco
51 Balfour StFood Scene
Great food !!!
Black Cow showcases premium dry aged, free range, grass fed, artificial hormone free Tasmanian beef. Dishes are designed around fresh local produce and served in a warm bistro style atmosphere alongside well-priced Tasmanian wines with some full-bodied reds thrown in for good measure.
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The Black Cow
70 George StGreat food !!!
Black Cow showcases premium dry aged, free range, grass fed, artificial hormone free Tasmanian beef. Dishes are designed around fresh local produce and served in a warm bistro style atmosphere alongside well-priced Tasmanian wines with some full-bodied reds thrown in for good measure.
Great setting, short walk on the way to the Cataract Gorge. View from the mill overlooking the Tamar river. Cafe day and open evenings too.
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Stillwater
2 Bridge RdGreat setting, short walk on the way to the Cataract Gorge. View from the mill overlooking the Tamar river. Cafe day and open evenings too.
Gorgeous setting- short drive from the city. (on the way to the airport). Josef’s personal journey from penniless immigrant to successful food and wine entrepreneur has been an inspiration for many in Tasmania. Beautiful relaxed setting- romantic and suitable for families too. Wine tasting- lunch/meals- coffee & cake ...look it up!
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Josef Chromy Wines
370 Relbia RdGorgeous setting- short drive from the city. (on the way to the airport). Josef’s personal journey from penniless immigrant to successful food and wine entrepreneur has been an inspiration for many in Tasmania. Beautiful relaxed setting- romantic and suitable for families too. Wine tasting- lunch/meals- coffee & cake ...look it up!
Cafe/gift shop.
Shopping & coffee ! what's not to like? A short walk from the Terrace.
Open from 7:30am - 4pm Mon - Fri, 8am - 4pm Saturday.
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Inside Cafe
10-14 Paterson StCafe/gift shop.
Shopping & coffee ! what's not to like? A short walk from the Terrace.
Open from 7:30am - 4pm Mon - Fri, 8am - 4pm Saturday.
Jailhouse Grill
32 Wellington Stclose by. steak!
Hallam's Waterfront
13 Park Streetfine food, remember to book !
Pickled Evenings Indian Restaurant
135 George StIndian
Mud Bar & Restaurant
28 Seaport Blvdeat, drink...river- a close walk
Have a wander by the water and a coffee or fish & chips or several choices of restaurants to eat at.
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Seaport Boulevard
Seaport BoulevardHave a wander by the water and a coffee or fish & chips or several choices of restaurants to eat at.
Hallam's Waterfront
13 Park StreetGreat seafood restaurant
Me Wah Restaurant
39-41 Invermay RdGreat asian/chinese restaurant.
Lunch/dinner.
Stelo at Pierre's
88 George Stcafe & restaurant...lovely!
Elaia Cafe Restaurant
240 Charles Stcoffee, lunch...dinner
Burger Got Soul Launceston
243 Charles StEat in & take away- good food ;)
Buddha Thai
168 Charles StThai food- good thai food.
Star of Siam
63 Paterson StThai- eat in & takeaway- yummy.
Gorge Restaurant
74 Gorge RdGood food
Great food & drink. Works well with a little look around the inveresk UTAS campus/architecture school & museum
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Blue Cafe Bar
2-4 Invermay RoadGreat food & drink. Works well with a little look around the inveresk UTAS campus/architecture school & museum
Amelia Coffee Co.
56 George Stgreat coffee !
Croplines Coffee Roasters
76 Brisbane Stold school- tiny hole in the wall...great coffee.
Sweetbrew
74-82 George Stgreat coffee! cafe - nice little joint
juices, good vibe- good food. Fresh vegan and other interesting choices there...close walk
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Earthy Eats
19 Kingswayjuices, good vibe- good food. Fresh vegan and other interesting choices there...close walk
Cocobean Chocolate
82 George Sthandmade chocolate & coffee
Cold Rock Ice Creamery
124 Charles StNice menu & restaurant. Lounge/bar to have a drink too!
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Henry's Bar & Restaurant
61 Cameron StNice menu & restaurant. Lounge/bar to have a drink too!
Harvest Farmers' Market Car Park
Wang's Chinese
75 George StChinese food
Chi Chi Café
127 St John Steat in & takeaway Chinese & bubble tea
Joyce Chinese Cuisine
63 Brisbane Stchinese food
Bryher
Drinks & Nightlife
Close by, live music ...good vibe, pub meals. Brilliant beers on tap, open-mic nights (last Wednesday of the month), live music Wednesday to Sunday and ballsy 1970s rock on the stereo. If you're too old to be a hipster, but still feel culturally valid, this is the place for you.
Read more: http://www.lonelyplanet.com/australia/tasmania/launceston/entertainment-nightlife/other/royal-oak-hotel#ixzz44kvqpzDb
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The Royal Oak Hotel
14 Brisbane StreetClose by, live music ...good vibe, pub meals. Brilliant beers on tap, open-mic nights (last Wednesday of the month), live music Wednesday to Sunday and ballsy 1970s rock on the stereo. If you're too old to be a hipster, but still feel culturally valid, this is the place for you.
Read more: http://www.lonelyplanet.com/australia/tasmania/launceston/entertainment-nightlife/other/royal-oak-hotel#ixzz44kvqpzDb
If you like beer....
1.5hr tour or just sit & taste the lovely choices of the very well priced beer. Relax in the beer garden in the lovely Launceston afternoon sun.
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James Boag Brewery Experience
39 William StIf you like beer....
1.5hr tour or just sit & taste the lovely choices of the very well priced beer. Relax in the beer garden in the lovely Launceston afternoon sun.
Country Club Tasmania
Country Club Avenuegamble. eat. shows. drink. golf...
Bakers Lane
81 York StModern, simple, casual. Good lunch/dinner & drink options.
Geronimo Aperitivo Bar & Restaurant
186 Charles StGood vibe- food drinks...a short walk
craft beers, well groomed beards and good service.
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Saint John Craft Beer Bar
133 St John Stcraft beers, well groomed beards and good service.
Alchemy Bar & Restaurant
90 George Stbar/restaurant
cider ! close to The royal Oak & princess theatre.
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Red Brick Road Ciderhouse & Bar
63A Brisbane Stcider ! close to The royal Oak & princess theatre.
Essentials
Woolworths Launceston
40 Wellington StCLOSE ! I mean really close...
open 7am- 11pm
The Pasta Merchant
248B Charles Stfresh pasta- take away heat up options.
Delicacy
35 Canning StGourmet deli options
BWS Riverside Drive
407 West Tamar HighwayOn the way to & from the vineyards ...
http://www.tamarvalleywineroute.com.au
Wash and Wifi
199 Invermay Rd self service laundromat - dryers
Meadow Mews Plaza
102-106 Hobart RdArts & Culture
The QV Museum and Art Gallery are open 10am to 4pm daily.
General admission is free. Cafes are open 10am to 4pm daily.
See for yourself online... or just cross the road !
www.qvmag.tas.gov.au/qvmag/
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Königin Victoria Museum und Planetarium
2 Invermay RdThe QV Museum and Art Gallery are open 10am to 4pm daily.
General admission is free. Cafes are open 10am to 4pm daily.
See for yourself online... or just cross the road !
www.qvmag.tas.gov.au/qvmag/
Art, Design- next door to City Park.
http://designtasmania.com.au
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Design Tasmania
Tamar StreetArt, Design- next door to City Park.
http://designtasmania.com.au
Simon Ancher Studio
11 Herbert St