Launceston Airport 14 min
City Park (4 min) Long-standing park with grassy lawns & gardens, plus a Macaque monkey enclosure & kids' playground. Cataract Gorge Reserve (8 min) Public park with a chair lift, hiking trails & landscaped gardens as well as a cafe & restaurant. Tamar River Cruises (17 min) Design Tasmania (4 min) Design center featuring a museum of contemporary wood design & a gift shop with local crafts. Tasmania Zoo (21 min) Private zoo with more than 100 rare, exotic & native species, including primates & Tasmanian devils. Launceston Tramway Museum (13 min) Tamar Island Wetlands Centre (12 min) Nature preserve with a lagoon featuring a bird observation area, a visitor center & guides. Franklin House (11 min) This 1838 house museum offers English-style gardens & self-guided tours, plus a tearoom & gift shop. National Trust Old Umbrella Shop (6 min) History and shopping Queen Victoria Museum and Art Gallery (14 min) Exhibits on many topics, including Tasmanian history, plus a hands-on science centre & planetarium. James Boag Brewery Experience (9 min) 1881 brewery uses Tasmanian water for its beers, hosts functions & offers guided tours & food. Penny Royal Adventures (5 min) Rugged site with cliff walks, rock climbing, zip-lining, boat rides, panning for gold & ghost tours. Gorge Scenic Chairlift (8 min) Built in 1972, this chairlift travels 457 m. over a massive river basin in a preserved natural area. National Automobile Museum of Tasmania (4 min) Museum with unique, ever-changing exhibits of vintage automobiles & motorcycles, plus memorabilia. Country Club Tasmania (12 min) Casual rooms, suites and villas at an upscale golf resort with dining, a casino, tennis & pools. |