Guidebook for West Launceston
Food Scene
Milkbar Cafe & Gift Shop
139 St John StSweetbrew
74-82 George StKings Bridge Bar & Restaurant
147 Paterson StSeaport Boulevard
Seaport BoulevardBurger Junkie
105 St John StA great burger joint. Can eat in or takeaway.
Essentials
Woolworths Launceston
40 Wellington StIGA Everyday Launceston
5 Brougham StDrinks & Nightlife
Saint John Craft Beer Bar
133 St John StCinco Passiones
47A Brisbane StA great intimate bar, specialising in cocktails.
Rockin' Hot Pizza
Weekly Karaoke. Check their Facebook page for updates.
Bakers Lane
81 York StParks & Nature
Cataract Gorge Reserve
74-90 Basin RdCity Park
45-55 Tamar StAlso known as Monkey park.
Gorge Scenic Chairlift
69 Basin RdThe Tamar Island Wetlands is an unique urban wetlands reserve just 10 minutes' drive from the heart of Launceston. An interpretation centre offers visitors the opportunity to learn about the value of the wetlands environment and the wildlife that live there.
44 locals recommend
Tamar Island Wetlands Centre
West Tamar HighwayThe Tamar Island Wetlands is an unique urban wetlands reserve just 10 minutes' drive from the heart of Launceston. An interpretation centre offers visitors the opportunity to learn about the value of the wetlands environment and the wildlife that live there.
Shopping
Quadrant Mall
Quadrant MallHarvest Farmers' Market Car Park
Farmer Market. Every Saturday from 8-12
Arts & Culture
Queen Victoria Museum and Planetarium
2 Invermay RdFranklin House was built by convicts and is located in northern Tasmania at Franklin Village, Launceston. Built by former convict and successful businessman Britton Jones, Franklin House is notable for its rich use of imported Australian Red Cedar. Extended to accommodate one of the colonies leading private schools which operated there from 1842 until 1866 the house finally became the birthplace of the National Trust in Tasmania in 1960.
Franklin House survives with house, stables and garden. Nearby and also accessible is St James Church which was built in 1845 and has many associations with the House.
The Tearooms are open during house hours for light meals and refreshments. The Metro Bus
7 locals recommend
Franklin House
419 Hobart RdFranklin House was built by convicts and is located in northern Tasmania at Franklin Village, Launceston. Built by former convict and successful businessman Britton Jones, Franklin House is notable for its rich use of imported Australian Red Cedar. Extended to accommodate one of the colonies leading private schools which operated there from 1842 until 1866 the house finally became the birthplace of the National Trust in Tasmania in 1960.
Franklin House survives with house, stables and garden. Nearby and also accessible is St James Church which was built in 1845 and has many associations with the House.
The Tearooms are open during house hours for light meals and refreshments. The Metro Bus
For anyone who has an interested in Automobiles.
11 locals recommend
National Automobile Museum of Tasmania
84 Lindsay StFor anyone who has an interested in Automobiles.
Entertainment & Activities
Launceston Lanes Tenpin Bowling
20 Innocent StTenpin Bowling.
Village Cinemas Launceston
163 Brisbane StLaunceston Aquatic Centre
18A High StreetSwimming pool
Cable Hang Gliding Australia
LOT 3 Reatta Rd