Westwood Travel Guide
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.
Cataract Gorge Reserve
Explore the great outdoors at Cataract Gorge Reserve, a lovely green space in Launceston.
Top hotels in Westwood
Hotel Grand Chancellor Launceston
Room was clean, bed slightly uncomfortable. Staff were courteous.
Reviewed on 9 Feb 2026
Leisure Inn Penny Royal Hotel & Apartments
The staff were fabulous, the room was great and very quiet.The location was perfect for our stay also.Highly recommended.
Reviewed on 3 Feb 2026
Village Family Motor Inn
Value of money Friendly staff Amazing facility for the prices Clean accommodation
Reviewed on 27 Jan 2026
Commodore Regent Launceston
The room was very clean and the staff are very helpful
Reviewed on 8 Feb 2026
Country Club Tasmania
Tidy room, was a long walk from reception
Reviewed on 9 Feb 2026
Mantra Charles Hotel Launceston
Lovely staff.
Reviewed on 4 Feb 2026
Other neighbourhoods around Westwood
Hadspen
Visitors to Hadspen enjoy its restaurants, and if you want to do some exploring, Entally Estate is worth a stop.
Carrick
You'll enjoy the gardens and art galleries in Carrick. You might want to make time for a stop at Quercus Park or Tasmanian Copper & Metal Art Gallery.
Prospect Vale
Prospect Vale is known for its abundant dining options, and you can plan a trip to Country Club Tasmania and Kate Reed Nature Recreation Area while you're in town.
Summerhill
Summerhill might not have many top sights, but Silverdome and Cataract Gorge are two attractions nearby that you can check out.
Riverside
Restaurants, shopping and river views highlight some of the noteworthy features of Riverside. Make a stop by Tasmania Zoo or Trevallyn Nature Recreation Area while you're exploring the neighbourhood.
Trevallyn
Travellers like the historical sites in Trevallyn, and Cataract Gorge Reserve is a top attraction you might want to visit.
