East Launceston Travel Guide
Launceston
Visit East Launceston
Popular places to visit
Cataract Gorge
Enjoy the beautiful waterfalls and explore Cataract Gorge, a lovely green space in 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.
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.
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.
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.
Albert Hall Convention Centre
Learn about the events happening in Albert Hall Convention Centre during your trip to Launceston. Discover the beautiful waterfalls and shops in this walkable area.
Top hotels in East Launceston
Windarra on High
This was a beautiful building to stay in. Check in was clear and easy. The room was spacious and comfortable. The only downside was the internet extender didn't work in our room and the breakfast was cleaned up at 9am instead of 930am on our first morning. Not a big, but when on holidays, we like ...
Reviewed on 15 Feb 2026
Kurrajong House Launceston
Very clean room and in character with the beautiful old house. Owners very friendly and helpful. The room/house was very quiet and a nice location could walk everywhere….
Reviewed on 1 Feb 2026
Hotel Grand Chancellor Launceston
What a fab place! Rooms were lovely, spacious and clean, bathroom also large! Perfect spot!
Reviewed on 22 Feb 2026
Leisure Inn Penny Royal Hotel & Apartments
To noisy
Reviewed on 22 Feb 2026
Village Family Motor Inn
Room was clean and reasonably spacious.
Reviewed on 23 Feb 2026
Commodore Regent Launceston
Room was ok, clean. Location good. But it’s not quiet. You can hear your neighbours and anyone walking past your room. I stayed at another hotel in Burnie that was worse but this one is still not good.
Reviewed on 24 Feb 2026
Other neighbourhoods around East Launceston
Newstead
While Newstead may not have many sights to explore, venturing just a little farther will lead you to top things to see and do like Launceston Aquatic Centre and Princess Theatre.
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.
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 Brisbane Street Mall.
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.
Trevallyn
Travellers like the historical sites in Trevallyn, and Cataract Gorge Reserve is a top attraction you might want to visit.
