Launceston Airport 15 min
James Boag Brewery Experience (5 min) 1881 brewery uses Tasmanian water for its beers, hosts functions & offers guided tours & food. Country Club Tasmania (13 min) Casual rooms, suites and villas at an upscale golf resort with dining, a casino, tennis & pools. Design Tasmania (12 min) Design center featuring a museum of contemporary wood design & a gift shop with local crafts. City Park (10 min) Long-standing park with grassy lawns & gardens, plus a Macaque monkey enclosure & kids' playground. Franklin House (11 min) This 1838 house museum offers English-style gardens & self-guided tours, plus a tearoom & gift shop. Tamar Island Wetlands Centre (15 min) Nature preserve with a lagoon featuring a bird observation area, a visitor center & guides. Queen Victoria Museum and Art Gallery (7 min) Exhibits on many topics, including Tasmanian history, plus a hands-on science centre & planetarium. Tamar River Cruises (8 min) National Trust Old Umbrella Shop (5 min) History and shopping Launceston Tramway Museum (6 min) Gorge Scenic Chairlift (9 min) Built in 1972, this chairlift travels 457 m. over a massive river basin in a preserved natural area. Tasmania Zoo (23 min) Private zoo with more than 100 rare, exotic & native species, including primates & Tasmanian devils. National Automobile Museum of Tasmania (7 min) Museum with unique, ever-changing exhibits of vintage automobiles & motorcycles, plus memorabilia. Penny Royal Adventures (8 min) Rugged site with cliff walks, rock climbing, zip-lining, boat rides, panning for gold & ghost tours. Cataract Gorge Reserve (10 min) Public park with a chair lift, hiking trails & landscaped gardens as well as a cafe & restaurant. |