Launceston Airport 16 min
Gorge Scenic Chairlift (10 min) Built in 1972, this chairlift travels 457 m. over a massive river basin in a preserved natural area. Tamar River Cruises (6 min) Tasmania Zoo (23 min) Private zoo with more than 100 rare, exotic & native species, including primates & Tasmanian devils. Country Club Tasmania (14 min) Casual rooms, suites and villas at an upscale golf resort with dining, a casino, tennis & pools. National Trust Old Umbrella Shop (7 min) History and shopping City Park (3 min) Long-standing park with grassy lawns & gardens, plus a Macaque monkey enclosure & kids' playground. Cataract Gorge Reserve (11 min) Public park with a chair lift, hiking trails & landscaped gardens as well as a cafe & restaurant. Franklin House (12 min) This 1838 house museum offers English-style gardens & self-guided tours, plus a tearoom & gift shop. Penny Royal Adventures (6 min) Rugged site with cliff walks, rock climbing, zip-lining, boat rides, panning for gold & ghost tours. National Automobile Museum of Tasmania (4 min) Museum with unique, ever-changing exhibits of vintage automobiles & motorcycles, plus memorabilia. 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 (10 min) 1881 brewery uses Tasmanian water for its beers, hosts functions & offers guided tours & food. Tamar Island Wetlands Centre (15 min) Nature preserve with a lagoon featuring a bird observation area, a visitor center & guides. Design Tasmania (5 min) Design center featuring a museum of contemporary wood design & a gift shop with local crafts. Launceston Tramway Museum (13 min) |