Newstead 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 Newstead
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Room was clean and spacious the property itself is outdated and if you are not staying on the ground floors there is no lift so you have to lug your suitcases upstairs, the on site food outlets were shut.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
Great location, room spotless and nicely appointed.
Reviewed on 27 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 Newstead
East Launceston
Restaurants and gardens are notable features of East Launceston. You might consider stopping by Launceston Aquatic Centre while you're exploring the neighbourhood.
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.
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.
Norwood
When in Norwood, you can plan a visit to Saint Leonards Recreational Reserve and Centro Meadow Mews Shopping Centre, some noteworthy sights in the nearby 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.
Kings Meadows
Travellers like the shopping in Kings Meadows, and Centro Meadow Mews Shopping Centre is a top attraction you might want to visit.