Must-Visit Places and Attractions in Launceston, Australia 2026

Q: What is Launceston Best Known For?

Launceston’s great outdoors make for a scenic respite from the city. Unlike its crowded big city neighbors, the atmosphere is laid-back and friendly with lots of food and wine to sample. Staycations are also highly-recommended thanks to their premium hotels and lodgings.

Q: When is the Best Time to Visit Launceston?

From treetop adventures to wine tasting, you'll never run out of things to do in Launceston. Most of the more adventurous activities and winery tours are best done from March to May though, when the sun is at its highest. The calm weather also welcomes the blooming season.

Q: Where is the Best Location for Tourists to Stay in Launceston?

The best way to maximize your visit to Launceston is to stay in the city center, where most of its attractions are located. If you want a view to wake up to, check out accommodations near the North Esk River or City Park. This area is near the Tamar River, making it easier for tourists to explore the city from north to south.

The Tasmanian city of Launceston is one of Australia's oldest, and it's packed with excellent food and wine, charming landscapes, and gorgeous scenery. You're sure to fall in love with the elegant Victorian cityscape, century-old parks, and so much more that 'Lonnie' has to offer to its guests.

Smell the lavender fields even before you lay your eyes on the delicate yet vibrant flowers at the Bridestowe Lavender Estate. Looking for world-class wine? Josef Chromy Winery has been producing some of Tasmania's best wines since 1888, so Lonnie's got you covered! Grounded in its rich history, the city has a tasteful blend of nostalgic and contemporary that'll leave you hungry to keep exploring. Settle into a peaceful atmosphere with lush greenery all around you, and enjoy every corner of Launceston that welcomes you with open arms.

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Attraction passes • Northern Territory

Klook Pass Australia Tours

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★ 4.8 (258) • 5K+ booked

From NT$ 6,132

NT$ 10,384

Tours • Launceston

Cradle Mountain World Heritage Adventure Day Trip from Launceston

Hotel pick-up

English guided

Free cancellation

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★ 4.6 (31) • 400+ booked

NT$ 3,916

Tours • Tasmania

Bay of Fires & Binalong Bay Full-Day Tour

Hotel pick-up

English guided

Free cancellation

★ 4.8 (65) • 1K+ booked

NT$ 4,252

Tours • From Launceston

Cradle Mountain Fully Guided Day Tour Departing Launceston

Hotel pick-up

English guided

Free cancellation

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★ 4.6 (67) • 1K+ booked

NT$ 4,364

Tours • From Launceston

Cradle Mountain National Park Day Tour from Launceston

Hotel pick-up

English guided

Free cancellation

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★ 4.6 (45) • 700+ booked

NT$ 4,364

Outdoor & sports activities • Tasmania

Cradle Mountain Explorer: Hobart to Launceston

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English guided

Morning departure

7+ hrs

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NT$ 6,154

Outdoor & sports activities • Launceston

Hollybank Wilderness Zipline, Segway, and Tree Ropes in Launceston

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English guided

Up to 3 hrs

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★ 4.7 (11) • 400+ booked

From NT$ 783

Tours • From Devonport

Devils at Cradle Day and Night Animal Feeding Tour

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English guided

Afternoon departure

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★ 5.0 (2) • 100+ booked

NT$ 839

Tours • Tasmania

Tasmania 6-Day Classic Attractions Tour with Aurora

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★ 4.5 (2)

NT$ 31,490

Tours • Launceston

Launceston: Wineglass Bay & Freycinet National Park Day Tour

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English guided

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★ 4.3 (9) • 100+ booked

NT$ 3,916

Tours • Launceston

Cradle Mountain and Sheffield Day Tour from Launceston

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Free cancellation

★ 4.5 (2) • 100+ booked

NT$ 4,316

Tours • From Hobart

Tasmania 5-Day Aurora Viewing & Classic Attractions Tour

Free cancellation

★ 4.0 (2)

NT$ 28,197

Hotels in Launceston

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Hotels • Launceston

Leisure Inn Penny Royal Hotel & Apartments

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★ 4.2 (966)

From NT$ 3,033

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Country Club Tasmania

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★ 4.4 (968)

From NT$ 3,229

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Hotel Grand Chancellor Launceston

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★ 4.3 (1,000)

From NT$ 2,942

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BIG4 Launceston Holiday Park

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★ 4.6 (54)

From NT$ 3,601

Hotels • Launceston

The Florance

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★ 4.7 (118)

From NT$ 6,302

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Mercure Launceston

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★ 4.0 (981)

From NT$ 3,669

Hotels • Launceston

The Sebel Launceston

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★ 4.5 (857)

From NT$ 5,368

Hotels • Launceston

Peppers Silo Launceston

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★ 4.7 (894)

From NT$ 5,757

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Pod Inn

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★ 4.2 (168)

From NT$ 1,878

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Peppers Seaport Launceston

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★ 4.5 (1,000)

From NT$ 5,622

Hotels • Launceston

Elphin Motel & Serviced Apartments

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★ 4.3 (663)

From NT$ 2,945

Hotels • Launceston

Nightcap at Riverside Hotel

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★ 4.2 (791)

From NT$ 2,881

ThanhThuy ***

2025-11-14 06:48:11

Fantastic 5.0

A must-see tour in Tasmania! My guide, Mr. Graem from Tour Tasmania, was fantastic—he shared lots of interesting information about Cradle Mountain and really looked after all the participants. His instructions at each stop were clear and helpful. Cradle Mountain and the national park are unbelievably picturesque and absolutely worth the visit.

Cradle Mountain World Heritage Adventure Day Trip from Launceston

Tai *******

2025-12-02 05:13:35

Fantastic 5.0

I visit Cradle Mountain with the lead from David. Both me and my mum love and enjoy the tour, it is wonderful! We highly recommend visitor to join this tour, as David shares lots of information regarding tasmania and cradle mountain to us, leads us to look for Wombat, and very helpful in all the way! Thank you very much David! We love here and you make the tour perfect!

Cradle Mountain Fully Guided Day Tour Departing Launceston

Yau *******

2025-11-03 00:00:52

Fantastic 5.0

the guide is knowledgeable & fun to share the history of cradle mountain, knows where to hunt the wombat & wallaby.

Cradle Mountain National Park Day Tour from Launceston

salmina ******

2026-02-13 10:25:41

Fantastic 5.0

This trip was wonderful, I really enjoyed the commentary and the hospitality that our guide showed! Definitely would recommend this trip 👌

Bay of Fires & Binalong Bay Full-Day Tour

wong *************

2025-12-26 11:14:40

Fantastic 5.0

very good experience . nice staff with professional explanation . the feeding experience is so raw and real. would recommend it .

Devils at Cradle Day and Night Animal Feeding Tour

Tsu ********

2025-11-29 11:37:56

Great 4.0

The whole tour was worth it, but the tour guide drove too fast, and also the seat of the van was uncomfortable.

Launceston: Wineglass Bay & Freycinet National Park Day Tour

cheung ******

2025-11-08 14:23:44

Great 4.0

Cleanliness: excellent Breakfast: excellent Transportation convenience: so-so Service: great Hotel location: next to a park, not much nearby but within walking distance

Mercure Launceston

cheung ******

2025-11-08 14:25:47

Fantastic 5.0

交通便利性：nice, opposite to the regional bus station 整潔度：excellent 酒店地點：10min walk to shopping street 早餐：can’t be better 服務：excellent

The Sebel Launceston

Klook User

2025-12-12 04:34:48

Great 4.0

The location was next to playground, good for family with kids. The view from the room was very nice too.

Peppers Silo Launceston

Local weather

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DEC - FEB
24°12°
Summer
MAR - MAY
19°5°
Autumn
JUN - AUG
13°3°
Winter
SEP - NOV
18°7°
Spring

General info

Time zone
GMT +10:00
No time difference
Currency
Australian Dollar
1TWD = 0.04AUD
Official languages
English
Recommended trip duration
3 days
Flight time
4 hours
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