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 Launceston Aquatic Centre and Boags Brewery while in the area.
Latrobe
You'll enjoy the coffee shops and spas in Latrobe. You might want to make time for a stop at House of Anvers or Latrobe Fine Art Gallery.
Summerhill
Summerhill might not have many top sights, but Silverdome and Cataract Gorge are two attractions nearby that you can check out.
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.
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.
Hotel Grand Chancellor Launceston
Room was very clean, decent bathroom but limited room features. Good bar area and helpful staff.
Reviewed on 13 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
Country Club Villas
Room clean / staff nice
Reviewed on 9 Nov 2025
Launceston Central Apartment Hotel
Our stay here was very good. Room has offered a kitchenette with microwave, fridge, induction stove and all necessary crockery and cutlery. We are very much satisfied and love to come back again.
Reviewed on 4 Nov 2025
Discovery Parks - Hadspen
Clean, tidy, accessible, playground for the kids, easy check in, nice to have a grocery store walkable distance. Comfortable beds. Well equipped kitchenette.
Reviewed on 1 Nov 2025
Popular places to visit
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.
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.
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.
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.
St Helens Point
You can find out about the history of Akaroa with a visit to St Helens Point. Stroll along the area's seaside or simply enjoy its seafood restaurants.
Bicheno Blowhole
Get sprayed by salty water from up close or witness the power of nature from a safe distance at this powerful natural water feature in a dramatic coastal setting.
Things to do
Guided Kayak Tour on Launceston's scenic waterfront on foot powered Hobie kayaks
Cataract Gorge Cruise 11:30 am
Launceston: Hollybank Forest Guided Segway Tour with Photos
Cataract Gorge Cruise 1:30 pm
Launceston: Hollybank Forest Treetop Zip Lining with Guide
