| the unassuming rooms come with flat-screen tvs and free wi-fi, as well as minifridges, toasters, and tea and coffeemaking facilities. there's stair access only. in launceston city centre, this informal 19th-century hotel is a 4-minute walk from the queen victoria museum and art gallery, and 9 km from country club casino. room service is available. amenities include a laid-back bar/restaurant offering international dishes (including wood-fired pizzas), outdoor seating and live music at weekends, plus a 24-hour exercise room and a business centre. check-in time: 2:00 pmcheck-out time: 10:00 am. some sleep up to 4 people
Launceston Airport 14 min
Queen Victoria Museum and Art Gallery (9 min)
Exhibits on many topics, including Tasmanian history, plus a hands-on science centre & planetarium. City Park (6 min)
Long-standing park with grassy lawns & gardens, plus a Macaque monkey enclosure & kids' playground. National Trust Old Umbrella Shop (5 min)
History and shopping James Boag Brewery Experience (9 min)
1881 brewery uses Tasmanian water for its beers, hosts functions & offers guided tours & food. Tamar River Cruises (10 min) Cataract Gorge Reserve (7 min)
Public park with a chair lift, hiking trails & landscaped gardens as well as a cafe & restaurant. Tamar Island Wetlands Centre (12 min)
Nature preserve with a lagoon featuring a bird observation area, a visitor center & guides. Tasmania Zoo (20 min)
Private zoo with more than 100 rare, exotic & native species, including primates & Tasmanian devils. Franklin House (12 min)
This 1838 house museum offers English-style gardens & self-guided tours, plus a tearoom & gift shop. Launceston Tramway Museum (8 min) Penny Royal Adventures (12 min)
Rugged site with cliff walks, rock climbing, zip-lining, boat rides, panning for gold & ghost tours. National Automobile Museum of Tasmania (16 min)
Museum with unique, ever-changing exhibits of vintage automobiles & motorcycles, plus memorabilia. Gorge Scenic Chairlift (7 min)
Built in 1972, this chairlift travels 457 m. over a massive river basin in a preserved natural area. Country Club Tasmania (12 min)
Casual rooms, suites and villas at an upscale golf resort with dining, a casino, tennis & pools. Design Tasmania (8 min)
Design center featuring a museum of contemporary wood design & a gift shop with local crafts. | 
