Popular places to visit
Tamar Island Wetlands Centre
You can take time to visit Tamar Island Wetlands Centre during your travels to Launceston. Discover the beautiful waterfalls and top-notch restaurants in this relaxing area.
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.
City Park
Stroll around this charming Victorian-era park to see its pretty flower displays, giant chess set, heritage monuments and monkey enclosure.
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.
Cataract Gorge Reserve
Explore the great outdoors at Cataract Gorge Reserve, a lovely green space in Launceston.
Things to do
Guided Kayak Tour on Launceston's scenic waterfront on foot powered Hobie kayaks
Cataract Gorge Cruise 11:30 am
Launceston Hollybank Junior Tree Ropes Course
Launceston: Hollybank Forest Guided Segway Tour with Photos
Cataract Gorge Cruise 1:30 pm
Launceston: Hollybank Forest Treetop Zip Lining with Guide
Top hotels in Riverside
Nightcap at Riverside Hotel
Enjoyed the meals we had there
Reviewed on 1 Nov 2025
Hotel Grand Chancellor Launceston
Our room had a good design with bathroom adjoined by a wardrobe area with a luggage rack big enough for two suitcases. Large, comfortable bed, sitting chairs & desk. Loved the rainfall showerhead. Window view of street and church across the road. Could walk to many pubs & restaurants. Parking is ...
Reviewed on 9 Nov 2025
Coach House Launceston
The staff was lovely and helpful, clean and comfortable room, steep driveway with limited parking, but well maintained, and centrally located within walking distance to many bars, pubs, restaurants, and directly opposite the aquatic center. This place, the Coach House, was a home-away-from-home and ...
Reviewed on 8 Nov 2025
Leisure Inn Penny Royal Hotel & Apartments
Great room, friendly staff, awesome location. Would definitely book again
Reviewed on 4 Nov 2025
Mantra Charles Hotel Launceston
Nice place to stay
Reviewed on 11 Nov 2025
Commodore Regent Launceston
No dining facilities
Reviewed on 7 Nov 2025
Other neighbourhoods around Riverside
Trevallyn
Travellers like the historical sites in Trevallyn, and Cataract Gorge Reserve is a top attraction you might want to visit.
Invermay
Travellers like the museums in Invermay, and University of Tasmania Stadium is a top attraction you might want to visit.
Newnham
The restaurants and shopping are a few reasons travellers visit Newnham. Though there aren't many top sights in the neighbourhood, you can visit Tamar Island Wetlands Centre and University of Tasmania Stadium, a few notable attractions nearby.
Launceston CBD
Launceston CBD is known for its enchanting waterfalls, and you can make a stop by Launceston Aquatic Centre and Boags Brewery while in the area.
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.
Mowbray
When in Mowbray, you can plan a visit to University of Tasmania Stadium and Queen Victoria Museum & Art Gallery, some noteworthy sights in the nearby area.
