| the casual rooms and apartments offer flat-screen tvs, wi-fi (paid) and minifridges, as well as tea and coffeemaking facilities. upgraded quarters add kitchenettes and/or balconies/courtyards. room service is available. there's also an airport shuttle (fee) and a liquor store. amenities include free parking and a relaxed pub/restaurant with a kids' play area and a terrace. check-in time: 2:00 pmcheck-out time: 10:00 am. this laid-back, low-rise hotel on the a7 highway is a minute's walk from a bus stop, 9 km from hiking at cataract gorge and 19 km from launceston airport
Launceston Airport 20 min
Queen Victoria Museum and Art Gallery (12 min)
Exhibits on many topics, including Tasmanian history, plus a hands-on science centre & planetarium. National Trust Old Umbrella Shop (9 min)
History and shopping Gorge Scenic Chairlift (12 min)
Built in 1972, this chairlift travels 457 m. over a massive river basin in a preserved natural area. Country Club Tasmania (18 min)
Casual rooms, suites and villas at an upscale golf resort with dining, a casino, tennis & pools. James Boag Brewery Experience (10 min)
1881 brewery uses Tasmanian water for its beers, hosts functions & offers guided tours & food. Tasmania Zoo (12 min)
Private zoo with more than 100 rare, exotic & native species, including primates & Tasmanian devils. Penny Royal Adventures (8 min)
Rugged site with cliff walks, rock climbing, zip-lining, boat rides, panning for gold & ghost tours. Launceston Tramway Museum (11 min) City Park (10 min)
Long-standing park with grassy lawns & gardens, plus a Macaque monkey enclosure & kids' playground. Franklin House (18 min)
This 1838 house museum offers English-style gardens & self-guided tours, plus a tearoom & gift shop. Tamar Island Wetlands Centre (4 min)
Nature preserve with a lagoon featuring a bird observation area, a visitor center & guides. National Automobile Museum of Tasmania (9 min)
Museum with unique, ever-changing exhibits of vintage automobiles & motorcycles, plus memorabilia. Tamar River Cruises (10 min) Design Tasmania (10 min)
Design center featuring a museum of contemporary wood design & a gift shop with local crafts. Cataract Gorge Reserve (12 min)
Public park with a chair lift, hiking trails & landscaped gardens as well as a cafe & restaurant. | 
