some have minifridges, and upgraded quarters add sitting areas. theres no air-conditioning. functional rooms and 2-bedroom apartments come with flat-screen tvs, as well as tea and coffeemaking facilities. check-in time: 2:00 pmcheck-out time: 10:00 am. the hotel provides free parking. this down-to-earth hotel is a 14-minute walk from the queen victoria museum & art gallery and 7 km from country club tasmanias casino and golf course Launceston Airport 12 min
Franklin House (10 min) This 1838 house museum offers English-style gardens & self-guided tours, plus a tearoom & gift shop. Tasmania Zoo (19 min) Private zoo with more than 100 rare, exotic & native species, including primates & Tasmanian devils. James Boag Brewery Experience (4 min) 1881 brewery uses Tasmanian water for its beers, hosts functions & offers guided tours & food. Tamar River Cruises (19 min) Cataract Gorge Reserve (5 min) Public park with a chair lift, hiking trails & landscaped gardens as well as a cafe & restaurant. City Park (5 min) Long-standing park with grassy lawns & gardens, plus a Macaque monkey enclosure & kids' playground. Launceston Tramway Museum (5 min) Country Club Tasmania (10 min) Casual rooms, suites and villas at an upscale golf resort with dining, a casino, tennis & pools. Gorge Scenic Chairlift (5 min) Built in 1972, this chairlift travels 457 m. over a massive river basin in a preserved natural area. Tamar Island Wetlands Centre (11 min) Nature preserve with a lagoon featuring a bird observation area, a visitor center & guides. Design Tasmania (4 min) Design center featuring a museum of contemporary wood design & a gift shop with local crafts. National Automobile Museum of Tasmania (4 min) Museum with unique, ever-changing exhibits of vintage automobiles & motorcycles, plus memorabilia. Queen Victoria Museum and Art Gallery (6 min) Exhibits on many topics, including Tasmanian history, plus a hands-on science centre & planetarium. Prince's Square (9 min) Penny Royal Adventures (13 min) Rugged site with cliff walks, rock climbing, zip-lining, boat rides, panning for gold & ghost tours. |