Punchbowl 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 Punchbowl
Hotel Grand Chancellor Launceston
Good sized room and efficient check-in. We stayed a night and did not eat there but it seemed a good “chain” sort of hotel - well run, clean and modern.
Reviewed on 8 Jan 2026
Leisure Inn Penny Royal Hotel & Apartments
Amazing place to stay! Close to everything including walking to the Cataract Gorge which is absolutely beautiful and full of wildlife!. Staff are really nice and the place is great! Highly recommend this place especially to families!
Reviewed on 7 Jan 2026
Coach House Launceston
Room clean comfortable bed. Staff friendly
Reviewed on 4 Jan 2026
Commodore Regent Launceston
Nice place
Reviewed on 24 Dec 2025
Mantra Charles Hotel Launceston
Clean room, convenience
Reviewed on 12 Jan 2026
Best Western Plus Launceston
Great location. Room had all we needed. Beds were comfortable. Staff were nice. Parking was good.
Reviewed on 8 Jan 2026
Other neighbourhoods around Punchbowl
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 Quadrant Mall.
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 Princess Theatre and Brisbane Street Mall.
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.
Kings Meadows
Travellers like the shopping in Kings Meadows, and Centro Meadow Mews Shopping Centre is a top attraction you might want to visit.
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.
St Leonards
Travellers like the parks in St Leonards, and Saint Leonards Recreational Reserve is a top attraction you might want to visit.
