Punchbowl 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.
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.
Queen Victoria Museum
You can spend time browsing the exhibits at Queen Victoria Museum during your trip to Launceston. Visit the shops and top-notch restaurants in this walkable area.
Top hotels in Punchbowl
Hotel Grand Chancellor Launceston
"Clean and tidy hotel , rooms are comfortable but style feels a bit dated Hotel service was excellent , positioned in middle of Launceston, very central and handy to all major attractions. Parking easy and next to hotel."
Reviewed on 2 Jun 2026
Leisure Inn Penny Royal Hotel & Apartments
"Having stayed in hotels around the world I’m happy to say that my home town has the best hotel ever."
Reviewed on 2 Jun 2026
Mantra Charles Hotel Launceston
"Clean place and friendly and helpful staff. Very límites parking spots. We were Lucky"
Reviewed on 25 May 2026
Village Family Motor Inn
"Property was as expected. Very good location; quiet and bit closer to Down Town"
Reviewed on 31 May 2026
Peppers Silo Launceston
"Great rooms. Very clean and comfortable. The restaurants and seating areas are fantastic. Coffee was great."
Reviewed on 21 May 2026
Art Hotel on York
"Heritage property with modern amenities, pubs & eateries close by."
Reviewed on 22 May 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 Brisbane Street 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 Launceston Aquatic Centre and Princess Theatre.
Norwood
When in Norwood, you can plan a visit to Saint Leonards Recreational Reserve and Carr Villa Nature Reserve, 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.
