Northern Tasmania
Travel Guide
Visit Northern Tasmania
Where to stay in Northern Tasmania
Launceston CBD
Launceston CBD is known for its enchanting waterfalls, and you can make a stop by Boags Brewery and Princess Theatre while in the area.
Riverside
Restaurants, shopping and river views highlight some of the noteworthy features of Riverside. Make a stop by Tamar Island Wetlands Centre or Tasmania Zoo while you're exploring the neighbourhood.
West Launceston
You'll enjoy the restaurants and parks in West Launceston. You might want to make time for a stop at Cataract Gorge or Cataract Gorge Reserve.
Invermay
Travellers like the museums in Invermay, and University of Tasmania Stadium is a top attraction you might want to visit.
South Launceston
If you're spending time in South Launceston, you might enjoy its restaurants and spas. If you've got time to venture a little farther, you can make a stop by Centro Meadow Mews Shopping Centre or Quadrant Mall.
Summerhill
Summerhill might not have many top sights, but Silverdome and Cataract Gorge are two attractions nearby that you can check out.
Hotel Grand Chancellor Launceston
Friendly and helpful staff. Good sized roo.. Convenient parking.
Reviewed on 13 Jan 2026
Leisure Inn Penny Royal Hotel & Apartments
Clean room.
Reviewed on 11 Jan 2026
Commodore Regent Launceston
Spacious room
Reviewed on 13 Jan 2026
Country Club Villas
Clean and spacious rooms, beautiful surroundings
Reviewed on 14 Jan 2026
One North Terrace
Hey yes rooms always good here and staff very helpful, well done
Reviewed on 7 Jan 2026
Discovery Parks - Hadspen
Clean and tidy, very basic but just what we needed for one night.
Reviewed on 14 Dec 2025
Popular places to visit
Cradle Mountain
See the dramatic contours of this rugged peak from the shores of Dove Lake or clamber to its summit for unbeatable views of Tasmania’s World Heritage wilderness.
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.
Royal Park
After visiting Royal Park, make a plan to see the other sights and activities in Launceston. Visit the shops and top-notch restaurants in this walkable area.
Edge Of the World
You can learn about the history of Arthur River with a trip to Edge Of the World. While you're in the area, wander around the parks.
Dove Lake
Marvel at the towering spires of Cradle Mountain as you walk along a boardwalk that skirts the pristine waters of this glacially carved lake.
Things to do
Cataract Gorge Cruise 11:30 am
Guided Kayak Tour on Launceston's scenic waterfront on foot powered Hobie kayaks
Launceston: Hollybank Forest Guided Segway Tour with Photos
Cataract Gorge Cruise 1:30 pm
Launceston: Hollybank Forest Treetop Zip Lining with Guide
From Launceston: Full-Day Wineglass Bay Explorer Active Tour
Explore a world of travel with Expedia
- Alanvale Hotels
- Hotels near Ben Lomond National Park
- Bicheno Hotels
- Blackstone Heights Hotels
- Branxholm Hotels
- Campbell Town Hotels
- Cabin Rentals in Central Highlands Council
- Coles Bay Hotels
- Conara Hotels
- Cressy Hotels
- Deloraine Hotels
- Derby Hotels
- Deviot Hotels
- Evandale Hotels
- Hostels in Exeter
- Cottages in Glengarry
- Cottages in Golden Valley
- Grindelwald Hotels
- Hadspen Hotels
- Hillwood Hotels
- Resorts in Hillwood
- Invermay Hotels
- Hotels near Iron Pot Bay Vineyard
- Lake Leake Hotels
- Hotels near Launceston
- Hostels in Launceston
- Launceston Hotels
- Motels in Launceston
- Legana Hotels
- Country Houses in Meander Valley Council
- Miena Hotels
- Oatlands Hotels
- Hotels near Post Office
- Ringarooma Hotels
- Riverside Hotels
- Rocky Hills Hotels
- South Launceston Hotels
- Swansea Hotels
- Trevallyn Hotels
- Youngtown Hotels
- Flights to Derby
- Flights to Launceston
- Flights to Swansea
- Flights from Launceston
- Flights from Dairy Plains
- Flights from Friendly Beaches
- Flights from Dublin (DUB) to Launceston (LST)
- Flights from King Island (KNS) to Launceston (LST)
- Flights from Kuala Lumpur (KUL) to Launceston (LST)
- Flights from Melbourne (MEL) to Launceston (LST)
- Flights from Melbourne (MLB) to Launceston (LST)
- Ben Lomond National Park
- Bicheno Penguin Tours
- Bicheno Holidays
- Boags Brewery
- Bothwell Holidays
- Visit Breona
- Brisbane Street Mall
- Cataract Gorge
- Centro Meadow Mews Shopping Centre
- Visit Conara
- Visit Dolphin Sands
- Indoor Sports Center
- Visit Kamona
- Launceston Holidays
- Lilydale Holidays
- Loira Holidays
- Visit Loira
- Visit Mangana
- Visit Miena
- Nile Holidays
- Visit Northeast Tasmania
- Oatlands Holidays
- Visit Red Hills
- Visit Rocky Hills
- Ross Bridge
- Ross Visitor Information Centre
- Rowella Holidays
- Visit Selbourne
- Steppes Holidays
- Visit Swansea
- Visit Tamar Valley
- Visit Telita
- Waddamana Power Station Museum
