Launceston: things to do & places to visit

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Launceston: things to do & places to visit

Sightseeing/explore

Launceston's own piece of wilderness just 15 minutes walk from the city centre. Here you'll find walking and hiking trails, the world's longest single span chairlift, swimming pool, restaurant, kiosk, cafe peacocks and wildlife, beautiful gardens, suspension bridge and panoramic lookouts with spectacular views.
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Резерв Катаракт Гордж
74-90 Basin Rd
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Launceston's own piece of wilderness just 15 minutes walk from the city centre. Here you'll find walking and hiking trails, the world's longest single span chairlift, swimming pool, restaurant, kiosk, cafe peacocks and wildlife, beautiful gardens, suspension bridge and panoramic lookouts with spectacular views.
Excellent cruise tour of scenic Launceston landscape with lovely view of cataract gorge!
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Cataract Gorge Cruises
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Excellent cruise tour of scenic Launceston landscape with lovely view of cataract gorge!
City Park is located in the heart of the city (and there are monkeys), A win for the kids too!
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City Park
45-55 Tamar St
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City Park is located in the heart of the city (and there are monkeys), A win for the kids too!

Food/drinks

Modern European food made with the finest Tasmanian fresh produce
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Geronimo Aperitivo Bar & Restaurant
186 Charles St
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Modern European food made with the finest Tasmanian fresh produce
Housed in an 1830’s flour mill by the banks of the Tamar River focuses on local produce with exceptional service, a must-do for the gourmet traveller!
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Stillwater
2 Bridge Rd
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Housed in an 1830’s flour mill by the banks of the Tamar River focuses on local produce with exceptional service, a must-do for the gourmet traveller!
Lovely modern seafood cuisine that celebrates all that is wonderful about Tasmanian local, seasonable and sustainable produce.
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Rupert & Hound
30 Seaport Blvd
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Lovely modern seafood cuisine that celebrates all that is wonderful about Tasmanian local, seasonable and sustainable produce.
Casual well rounded and relaxed dining experience.
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The Metz
119 St John St
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Casual well rounded and relaxed dining experience.
Tasmania on a plate. Beef like you have never experienced before.
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The Black Cow
70 George St
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Tasmania on a plate. Beef like you have never experienced before.
For the ultimate paddock-to-plate experience (much of the produce at Mudbar comes from their very own Mudbar farm), and for all who love to eat, drink and gather in a comfortable and stylish environment that’s welcoming and entertaining.
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Mud Bar & Restaurant
28 Seaport Blvd
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For the ultimate paddock-to-plate experience (much of the produce at Mudbar comes from their very own Mudbar farm), and for all who love to eat, drink and gather in a comfortable and stylish environment that’s welcoming and entertaining.
Great coffee shop with hipster vibe, vegetarian seasonal delicious food, an absolute must try!
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Sweetbrew
74-82 George St
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Great coffee shop with hipster vibe, vegetarian seasonal delicious food, an absolute must try!
Great little vegetarian café!
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Mad Apple Café
122 St John St
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Great little vegetarian café!
Great patisserie, beautiful location!
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Bread & Butter
70 Cimitiere St
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Great patisserie, beautiful location!
Celebrate beer craftsmanship in a relaxed local atmosphere
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Saint John Craft Beer Bar
133 St John St
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Celebrate beer craftsmanship in a relaxed local atmosphere

Gallery/shopping

Five galleries of designed furniture and crafts showcase the island’s creative talent. The wood collection featuring native Tasmanian timbers is a highlight.
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Design Tasmania
Tamar Street
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Five galleries of designed furniture and crafts showcase the island’s creative talent. The wood collection featuring native Tasmanian timbers is a highlight.
This is the nation’s largest regional museum and holds important collections of art, history and natural sciences, while overseeing a packed program of permanent and temporary exhibitions. Gaze at the stars and planets in the planetarium – each show is followed by a live tour of the current night sky
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Музей и планетарий королевы Виктории
2 Invermay Rd
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This is the nation’s largest regional museum and holds important collections of art, history and natural sciences, while overseeing a packed program of permanent and temporary exhibitions. Gaze at the stars and planets in the planetarium – each show is followed by a live tour of the current night sky
c.1874 and Australian oldest working textile mill! If you are a woollen garment lover visit the shop to find luxury, quality, sustainable designer wool products that are guaranteed to last, beautifully and carefully crafted, and ethically produced.
Waverley Mills (Waverley Woollen Mills)
45 Waverley Rd
c.1874 and Australian oldest working textile mill! If you are a woollen garment lover visit the shop to find luxury, quality, sustainable designer wool products that are guaranteed to last, beautifully and carefully crafted, and ethically produced.
If you don’t mind a 15 min drive, go to picturesque Longford, taste amazing coffee at Ernest and Ernesto, and visit the lovely local shops, Hill Street for the finest Tasmanian produce and products, the Lofty Homestore and the Midlands store for a curated selection of vintage, antiques, furniture and original art!
Lofty Homestore
60 Wellington Street
If you don’t mind a 15 min drive, go to picturesque Longford, taste amazing coffee at Ernest and Ernesto, and visit the lovely local shops, Hill Street for the finest Tasmanian produce and products, the Lofty Homestore and the Midlands store for a curated selection of vintage, antiques, furniture and original art!

Adventure/play

With kids? Cliff jump, zip-line, cliff walk or take a ride in the history-themed boat at Penny Royal Adventures, great fun!
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Пенни Роял Адвенчерс
1 Bridge Rd
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With kids? Cliff jump, zip-line, cliff walk or take a ride in the history-themed boat at Penny Royal Adventures, great fun!
With kids? then visit Tasmania’s largest playground, for kids of all ages and abilities. Highlights include the sky walk, water play area, outdoor table tennis, sand pits and musical instruments, a lovely spot by the seaport too!
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Riverbend Park
81 Lindsay St
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With kids? then visit Tasmania’s largest playground, for kids of all ages and abilities. Highlights include the sky walk, water play area, outdoor table tennis, sand pits and musical instruments, a lovely spot by the seaport too!