Newnham Travel Guide
Launceston
Popular places to visit

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.

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.

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.

Cataract Gorge Reserve
Explore the great outdoors at Cataract Gorge Reserve, a lovely green space in Launceston.
Top hotels in Newnham

Hotel Grand Chancellor Launceston
The rooms are on the slightly older side, so this also means they are in need of a bit of TLC. They are clean, comfortable and great for a holiday!
Reviewed on 18 Dec 2025

Coach House Launceston
Staff Matthew and Sharon are friendly and helpful.
Reviewed on 17 Dec 2025

Leisure Inn Penny Royal Hotel & Apartments
Historic building - old mill. Great location to Cataract Gorge. And good walking distance to restaurants and shops.
Reviewed on 20 Dec 2025

Commodore Regent Launceston
Clean room only let down by appalling wifi
Reviewed on 11 Dec 2025

Mantra Charles Hotel Launceston
Great location. Spacious rooms
Reviewed on 25 Nov 2025

Best Western Plus Launceston
Great staff. Nice room close to food and shops
Reviewed on 17 Nov 2025
Other neighbourhoods around Newnham

Mowbray
When in Mowbray, you can plan a visit to University of Tasmania Stadium and Queen Victoria Museum & Art Gallery, some noteworthy sights in the nearby area.

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.

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.

Launceston CBD
Launceston CBD is known for its enchanting waterfalls, and you can make a stop by Boags Brewery and Princess Theatre while in the area.

Legana
Wineries and shopping are just a few things travellers like about Legana. A stop by Velo Winery is also recommended if you've got time to explore the area.
