Northern Tasmania Travel Guide

Tourist Guide

Then the top of Little Horn peeps up on the horizon, maybe I’m getting close I think. Within another 20 metres the whole purpose of the excursion becomes apparent. The vista before me is simply breathtaking. Twisted Lakes is but a mirror, everything I’d hoped and planned for has come to fruition. When you come upon something as good as this, it’s overwhelming. The sheer majesty of the panorama engulfs you, its power makes you feel so humble in its presence, there’s a distinct aura of “something else”, but it’s indefinable. It’s all my grey matter can do to remind me that I’m here to actually take photos. You just don’t want to stop looking for fear that it will all go away and you’ll be denied any more pleasure; but it stays as I set up the tripod. It’s not often I put myself in the picture, but here I feel it’s a must. Then I can look at it and remember just where I sat and how good it was. There are many angles to be had here. Faint trails indicate where other photographers have been, little flattened sections indicative of footfalls. It takes me around 15 minutes to get what I came for and then I sit down and enjoy breakfast, although “enjoy” seems like a totally inadequate verb in this case, there is a higher plane involved here, one you get to experience so few times in life. The cloud has started to form more seriously now, as predicted, and it adds a little to the experience. Changing lens and shifting position constantly I can but hope I’ve got it covered and, even as I’m moving around, the first gentle ripples of the day’s breezes disturb the surface. Had I been here any later I would have missed it. You like to think it’s good fortune but reflect on that fact that you’ve planned it for a week, constantly following the weather patterns, in the hope that you’ll get it right and leaving early enough to avoid all the problems that occur later. #Nature
Bay of Fires , Tasmania , Australia
Tasmania, also know as the New Zealand of Australia. Strangely enough most people who travel to Australia seem to forget about this beautiful island of Australia. It took us 5 hours to reach the top. But the view, was mind blowing! This is a good friend of mine standing on top of the world. Sadly enough I can't remember the exact hiking location anymore. But I know it was very close to Deloraine. Anyway, there is a lot of beautiful hiking to be done in Tasmania. If you'll ever travel to Australia. I recommend you to visit Tasmania! #hiking
After 3 hours hiking this spot is a nice place to catch my breath. #SpringFun
Bay of Fires , Tasmania , Australia

Where to stay in Northern Tasmania

Launceston CBD showing heritage elements as well as a couple

Launceston CBD

4/5(18 area reviews)

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.

Launceston CBD
Only a 10 minute drive north of Launceston, the perfect way to start your morning is with a leisurely 3km return walk through the wetlands to Tamar Island. Get there early enough and you’ll have the walk all to yourself. A boardwalk extends over swamps and crosses the river to two islets and then Tamar Island,

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.

Riverside
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Latrobe

You'll enjoy the coffee shops and spas in Latrobe. You might want to make time for a stop at Warrawee Conservation Area or Latrobe Fine Art Gallery.

Latrobe
Launceston Tramway Museum

Invermay

Travellers like the museums in Invermay, and University of Tasmania Stadium is a top attraction you might want to visit.

Invermay
Cataract Gorge

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.

West Launceston
Cataract Gorge Reserve at Launceston in Tasmania, Australia

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.

South Launceston
Leisure Inn Penny Royal Hotel & Apartments

Leisure Inn Penny Royal Hotel & Apartments

3.5 out of 5
147 Paterson Street Launceston TAS
The price is 2.752.461 ₫ per night from 22 Mar to 23 Mar
2.752.461 ₫
per night
22 Mar - 23 Mar
Stay at this hotel in Launceston. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and breakfast (surcharge). Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms in their ...
8.4/10 Very Good! (1,002 reviews)
Convenient location, pub downstairs was great.

Reviewed on 14 Mar 2026

Leisure Inn Penny Royal Hotel & Apartments
Hotel Grand Chancellor Launceston

Hotel Grand Chancellor Launceston

4.5 out of 5
29 Cameron Street Launceston TAS
The price is 2.882.577 ₫ per night from 6 Apr to 7 Apr
2.882.577 ₫
per night
6 Apr - 7 Apr
Stay at this luxury hotel in Launceston. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, breakfast (surcharge) and 24-hour room service. Our guests praise the breakfast and the helpful staff ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (1,002 reviews)
Clean room/friendly staff/walking distance to shops

Reviewed on 14 Mar 2026

Hotel Grand Chancellor Launceston
Scamander Beach Resort

Scamander Beach Resort

3.5 out of 5
158 Scamander Avenue, 158 3 Scamander TAS
The price is 1.965.257 ₫ per night from 7 Apr to 8 Apr
1.965.257 ₫
per night
7 Apr - 8 Apr
Stay at this hotel in Scamander. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and a garden. Popular attractions Bike Trip Vallekilen-Tovdal and Progress Park are located ...
8.2/10 Very Good! (551 reviews)
Amazing hotel with great ocean views And amazing on site bar and dining

Reviewed on 14 Mar 2026

Scamander Beach Resort
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Launceston Central Apartment Hotel

Launceston Central Apartment Hotel

4 out of 5
16 Paterson Street Launceston TAS
Stay at this business-friendly aparthotel in Launceston. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, dry cleaning or laundry services and laundry facilities. Our guests praise the helpful ...
8.6/10 Excellent! (643 reviews)
Rooms were spacious and modern. Had issues with the TV wanting to update while watching but couldn't figure out how to dismiss that due to the remote being a generic one and not setup for the type of TV properly. Didn't realise that until reception was closed to spent a big bunch of time trying to ...

Reviewed on 13 Feb 2026

Launceston Central Apartment Hotel
Country Club Villas

Country Club Villas

4 out of 5
Casino Rise Prospect Vale TAS
Stay at this golf aparthotel in Launceston. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and 2 restaurants. Our guests praise the helpful staff in their reviews. Popular attractions ...
9.2/10 Wonderful! (1,906 reviews)
The room was clean, but the single bedroom unit we stayed in had no views except for the fences and the rooms of the neighbouring property. The carpet is old and the faucets requires maintenance.

Reviewed on 21 Feb 2026

Country Club Villas
Change Overnight

Change Overnight

3.5 out of 5
25 York St Launceston TAS
Stay at this apartment in Launceston. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, parking (surcharge) and dry cleaning or laundry services. Popular attractions Princess Theatre and Quadrant ...
Change Overnight
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Popular places to visit

Cataract Gorge

Cataract Gorge

5/5(18 reviews)

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.

Cataract Gorge
Cradle Mountain

Cradle Mountain

5/5(10 reviews)

Explore the great outdoors at Cradle Mountain and enjoy the mountain views during your trip to Cradle Mountain. Visit the spas and top-notch restaurants in this relaxing area.

Cradle Mountain
Brisbane Street Mall

Brisbane Street Mall

4/5(5 reviews)

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.

Brisbane Street Mall
Awesome rock climbing and adventure park in the heart of Launceston #lifeatexpedia

Penny Royal Adventures

4/5(1 review)

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.

Penny Royal Adventures
City Park

City Park

4/5(11 reviews)

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.

City Park
Sunrise over Ben Lomond

Ben Lomond National Park

Explore the great outdoors at Ben Lomond National Park, a lovely green space in Ben Lomond. Make some time to visit the shops while you're in the area.

Ben Lomond National Park

Cities near Northern Tasmania

Burnie which includes a garden and forest scenes as well as a family

Burnie

Tasmania showing a coastal town, tranquil scenes and general coastal views

Bicheno

Adobe

Smithton

Ulverstone which includes farmland as well as an individual male

Ulverstone