| breakfast is available. modest rooms offer free wi-fi, flat-screen tvs and minifridges, as well as safes, and tea and coffeemaking facilities. studios and apartments add kitchenettes and sitting areas. there's also a snug restaurant/bar with exposed-stone walls. parking is complimentary. this laid-back hotel is 3 km from cataract gorge reserve, 2 km from the national automobile museum of tasmania and a 4-minute walk from penny royal adventures. check-in time: 2:00 pmcheck-out time: 10:00 am
Launceston Airport 15 min
National Trust Old Umbrella Shop (12 min)
History and shopping Tasmania Zoo (19 min)
Private zoo with more than 100 rare, exotic & native species, including primates & Tasmanian devils. Tamar Island Wetlands Centre (11 min)
Nature preserve with a lagoon featuring a bird observation area, a visitor center & guides. Cataract Gorge Reserve (7 min)
Public park with a chair lift, hiking trails & landscaped gardens as well as a cafe & restaurant. National Automobile Museum of Tasmania (15 min)
Museum with unique, ever-changing exhibits of vintage automobiles & motorcycles, plus memorabilia. Queen Victoria Museum and Art Gallery (7 min)
Exhibits on many topics, including Tasmanian history, plus a hands-on science centre & planetarium. Penny Royal Adventures (3 min)
Rugged site with cliff walks, rock climbing, zip-lining, boat rides, panning for gold & ghost tours. Launceston Tramway Museum (6 min) Franklin House (12 min)
This 1838 house museum offers English-style gardens & self-guided tours, plus a tearoom & gift shop. Gorge Scenic Chairlift (6 min)
Built in 1972, this chairlift travels 457 m. over a massive river basin in a preserved natural area. Tamar River Cruises (10 min) Design Tasmania (16 min)
Design center featuring a museum of contemporary wood design & a gift shop with local crafts. James Boag Brewery Experience (16 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. City Park (19 min)
Long-standing park with grassy lawns & gardens, plus a Macaque monkey enclosure & kids' playground. | 
