Carrick Travel Guide
Launceston
Popular places to visit
Cataract Gorge
Explore the great outdoors at Cataract Gorge and enjoy the beautiful waterfalls during your trip to Launceston. While in this walkable area, you can savour the top-notch restaurants.
Brisbane Street Mall
During your visit to Launceston, you can enjoy retail therapy at Brisbane Street Mall. Discover the beautiful waterfalls and top-notch restaurants in this walkable area.
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.
City Park
City Park is just one of the places to see in Launceston, so why not enjoy the other things to explore during your travels? Discover the beautiful waterfalls and shops in this walkable area.
Penny Royal Adventures
Bring your family to Penny Royal Adventures and have a fun-filled day at this theme park in Launceston. Discover the beautiful waterfalls and shops in this walkable area.
Boags Brewery
You can take time to visit Boags Brewery during your travels to Launceston. Discover the beautiful waterfalls and shops in this walkable area.
Top hotels in Carrick
Leisure Inn Penny Royal Hotel & Apartments
Room was clean and spacious the property itself is outdated and if you are not staying on the ground floors there is no lift so you have to lug your suitcases upstairs, the on site food outlets were shut. It’s in a good central position
Reviewed on 21 Mar 2026
Hotel Grand Chancellor Launceston
Great location. Could have have had some extras available in rooms. Coffee pod machine for example (most have these days) If you just want somewhere for breakfast then the restaurant is convenient but expensive. Plenty of other cafe spots around that are much cheaper. Good value for money overall ...
Reviewed on 29 Mar 2026
Art Hotel on York
The Art Hotel is conveniently located in Launceston within walking distance of shops, restaurants, and Cataract Gorge Park. Staff is friendly and welcoming, but only onsite from 9 - 6, Mo - Fr, and 10 - 4 on weekends. The rooms are fairly basic and well-worn but mostly clean (despite minor carpet ...
Reviewed on 29 Mar 2026
Pod Inn
Excellent location. It's near everything.
Reviewed on 23 Mar 2026
Country Club Tasmania
The Terrence restaurant was excellent. Staff generally very friendly, except for the breakfast restaurant. They seemed annoyed when we asked for poached eggs, there were no cups left for tea or coffee. Again, they said 'aren't there any at your table". Impatient when we asked for help. We had the ...
Reviewed on 27 Mar 2026
Quality Hotel Colonial Launceston
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Reviewed on 29 Mar 2026
Other neighbourhoods around Carrick
Hadspen
Visitors to Hadspen enjoy its restaurants, and if you want to do some exploring, Entally Estate is worth a stop.
Westwood
Westwood is well liked for its zoo. If you'd like to do some sightseeing in the greater Launceston area, you might plan a trip to Tasmania Zoo or Entally Estate.
Prospect Vale
Prospect Vale is known for its abundant dining options, and you can plan a trip to Country Club Tasmania and Kate Reed Nature Recreation Area while you're in town.
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.
Trevallyn
Travellers like the historical sites in Trevallyn, and Cataract Gorge Reserve is a top attraction you might want to visit.