Guidebook for Launceston

Josephine
Guidebook for Launceston

Entertainment & Activities

Super close to our place. The spectacular Cataract Gorge cuts right into the city, with accessible walking tracks and Victorian gardens making this a must-visit. Meet the famous resident peacocks, and venture out onto the recently-opened cantilevered viewing platform, which projects 10.5 metres out above the river. Take time to revel in our unique urban wonder.
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Riserva Cataract Gorge
74-90 Basin Rd
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Super close to our place. The spectacular Cataract Gorge cuts right into the city, with accessible walking tracks and Victorian gardens making this a must-visit. Meet the famous resident peacocks, and venture out onto the recently-opened cantilevered viewing platform, which projects 10.5 metres out above the river. Take time to revel in our unique urban wonder.
football AFL
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University of Tasmania Stadium
2 Invermay Rd
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football AFL
The park has a windmill and a watermill which is the main attraction of the park. There is also the Royal Gunpowder mill, a shed made out of bullet castle, a smith house and a workshop for a coachbuilder where the craftsmen are seen at work.
Penny Royal Tramway
The park has a windmill and a watermill which is the main attraction of the park. There is also the Royal Gunpowder mill, a shed made out of bullet castle, a smith house and a workshop for a coachbuilder where the craftsmen are seen at work.
trampoline world !
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Launceston Entertainment Complex
50 Racecourse Cres
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trampoline world !

Sightseeing

A 10 minute drive from my place. Take a stroll along the wheelchair/pram accessible boardwalk to Tamar Island, traversing a wetland reserve. Beautiful short flat walk- 1.5 hour return 4km return. Wetlands centre, water bird viewing and toilets located close to car park. For company you’ll have pelicans, swans, cormorants and numerous other bird species as well as frogs, dragonflies and lizards. The wetlands centre has displays and information. Picnic area, gas barbecue and toilets on the island also.
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Tamar Island Wetlands Centre
West Tamar Highway
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A 10 minute drive from my place. Take a stroll along the wheelchair/pram accessible boardwalk to Tamar Island, traversing a wetland reserve. Beautiful short flat walk- 1.5 hour return 4km return. Wetlands centre, water bird viewing and toilets located close to car park. For company you’ll have pelicans, swans, cormorants and numerous other bird species as well as frogs, dragonflies and lizards. The wetlands centre has displays and information. Picnic area, gas barbecue and toilets on the island also.
small but beautiful ! A short walk from my place.Features beautiful mature trees and shrubs, a display of annual flowers, a Japanese Macaque monkey enclosure, the John Hart Conservatory, a duck pond, senses garden, monuments, chess board, historic Albert Hall, barbeque area and a children's playground.
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City Park
45-55 Tamar St
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small but beautiful ! A short walk from my place.Features beautiful mature trees and shrubs, a display of annual flowers, a Japanese Macaque monkey enclosure, the John Hart Conservatory, a duck pond, senses garden, monuments, chess board, historic Albert Hall, barbeque area and a children's playground.
Next door to the Museum/artschool- close walk.
Inveresk Campus
2 Invermay Rd
Next door to the Museum/artschool- close walk.
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Mole Creek
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Penny Royal Adventures
1 Bridge Rd
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Shopping

FARMERS' MARKET On every Saturday - 8.30-12.30pm a short walk from Wellington Terrace. Brightens a quiet inner city car park and brings the farm gate to you. Meet the farmers, connect with locals and feast your eyes on baskets brimming with Tasmania’s freshest seasonal produce, artificial hormone-free meat, organic dairy, artisan bread and pastries, bright summer berries or blushing autumn apples. Savour a locally roasted coffee and taste your way around our foodie State at this vibrant weekly event before collecting a myriad of premium produce, cool-climate wines, artisan ciders and home-made preserves for the journey home. http://harvestmarket.org.au/about/
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71 Cimitiere Street
FARMERS' MARKET On every Saturday - 8.30-12.30pm a short walk from Wellington Terrace. Brightens a quiet inner city car park and brings the farm gate to you. Meet the farmers, connect with locals and feast your eyes on baskets brimming with Tasmania’s freshest seasonal produce, artificial hormone-free meat, organic dairy, artisan bread and pastries, bright summer berries or blushing autumn apples. Savour a locally roasted coffee and taste your way around our foodie State at this vibrant weekly event before collecting a myriad of premium produce, cool-climate wines, artisan ciders and home-made preserves for the journey home. http://harvestmarket.org.au/about/
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Essential Homebody
25 Quadrant Mall
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Witchery Launceston
90-92 Charles St
Brisbane Street
Brisbane Street
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Myer
108 Brisbane St
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Ecoco
51 Balfour St
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Food Scene

Great food !!! Black Cow showcases premium dry aged, free range, grass fed, artificial hormone free Tasmanian beef. Dishes are designed around fresh local produce and served in a warm bistro style atmosphere alongside well-priced Tasmanian wines with some full-bodied reds thrown in for good measure.
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The Black Cow
70 George St
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Great food !!! Black Cow showcases premium dry aged, free range, grass fed, artificial hormone free Tasmanian beef. Dishes are designed around fresh local produce and served in a warm bistro style atmosphere alongside well-priced Tasmanian wines with some full-bodied reds thrown in for good measure.
Great setting, short walk on the way to the Cataract Gorge. View from the mill overlooking the Tamar river. Cafe day and open evenings too.
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Stillwater
2 Bridge Rd
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Great setting, short walk on the way to the Cataract Gorge. View from the mill overlooking the Tamar river. Cafe day and open evenings too.
Gorgeous setting- short drive from the city. (on the way to the airport). Josef’s personal journey from penniless immigrant to successful food and wine entrepreneur has been an inspiration for many in Tasmania. Beautiful relaxed setting- romantic and suitable for families too. Wine tasting- lunch/meals- coffee & cake ...look it up!
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Vini di Josef Chromy
370 Relbia Rd
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Gorgeous setting- short drive from the city. (on the way to the airport). Josef’s personal journey from penniless immigrant to successful food and wine entrepreneur has been an inspiration for many in Tasmania. Beautiful relaxed setting- romantic and suitable for families too. Wine tasting- lunch/meals- coffee & cake ...look it up!
Cafe/gift shop. Shopping & coffee ! what's not to like? A short walk from the Terrace. Open from 7:30am - 4pm Mon - Fri, 8am - 4pm Saturday.
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Inside Cafe
10-14 Paterson St
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Cafe/gift shop. Shopping & coffee ! what's not to like? A short walk from the Terrace. Open from 7:30am - 4pm Mon - Fri, 8am - 4pm Saturday.
close by. steak!
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Jailhouse Grill
32 Wellington St
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close by. steak!
fine food, remember to book !
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Hallam's Waterfront
13 Park Street
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fine food, remember to book !
Indian
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Pickled Evenings Indian Restaurant
135 George St
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Indian
eat, drink...river- a close walk
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Mud Bar & Restaurant
28 Seaport Blvd
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eat, drink...river- a close walk
Have a wander by the water and a coffee or fish & chips or several choices of restaurants to eat at.
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Seaport Boulevard
Seaport Boulevard
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Have a wander by the water and a coffee or fish & chips or several choices of restaurants to eat at.
Great seafood restaurant
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Hallam's Waterfront
13 Park Street
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Great seafood restaurant
Great asian/chinese restaurant. Lunch/dinner.
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Me Wah Restaurant
39-41 Invermay Rd
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Great asian/chinese restaurant. Lunch/dinner.
cafe & restaurant...lovely!
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Stelo at Pierre's
88 George St
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cafe & restaurant...lovely!
coffee, lunch...dinner
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Elaia Cafe Restaurant
240 Charles St
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coffee, lunch...dinner
Eat in & take away- good food ;)
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Burger Got Soul Launceston
243 Charles St
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Eat in & take away- good food ;)
Thai food- good thai food.
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Buddha Thai
168 Charles St
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Thai food- good thai food.
Thai- eat in & takeaway- yummy.
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Star of Siam
63 Paterson St
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Thai- eat in & takeaway- yummy.
Good food
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Gorge Restaurant
74 Gorge Rd
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Good food
Great food & drink. Works well with a little look around the inveresk UTAS campus/architecture school & museum
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Blue Cafe Bar
2-4 Invermay Road
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Great food & drink. Works well with a little look around the inveresk UTAS campus/architecture school & museum
great coffee !
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Amelia Coffee Co.
56 George St
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great coffee !
old school- tiny hole in the wall...great coffee.
Croplines Coffee Roasters
76 Brisbane St
old school- tiny hole in the wall...great coffee.
great coffee! cafe - nice little joint
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Sweetbrew
74-82 George St
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great coffee! cafe - nice little joint
juices, good vibe- good food. Fresh vegan and other interesting choices there...close walk
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Earthy Eats
19 Kingsway
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juices, good vibe- good food. Fresh vegan and other interesting choices there...close walk
handmade chocolate & coffee
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Cocobean Chocolate
82 George St
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handmade chocolate & coffee
Cold Rock Ice Creamery
124 Charles St
Nice menu & restaurant. Lounge/bar to have a drink too!
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Henry's Bar & Restaurant
61 Cameron St
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Nice menu & restaurant. Lounge/bar to have a drink too!
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Harvest Farmers' Market Car Park
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Chinese food
Wang's Chinese
75 George St
Chinese food
eat in & takeaway Chinese & bubble tea
Chi Chi Café
127 St John St
eat in & takeaway Chinese & bubble tea
Joyce Chinese Cuisine
63 Brisbane St
chinese food
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Bryher
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Drinks & Nightlife

Close by, live music ...good vibe, pub meals. Brilliant beers on tap, open-mic nights (last Wednesday of the month), live music Wednesday to Sunday and ballsy 1970s rock on the stereo. If you're too old to be a hipster, but still feel culturally valid, this is the place for you. Read more: http://www.lonelyplanet.com/australia/tasmania/launceston/entertainment-nightlife/other/royal-oak-hotel#ixzz44kvqpzDb
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The Royal Oak Hotel
14 Brisbane Street
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Close by, live music ...good vibe, pub meals. Brilliant beers on tap, open-mic nights (last Wednesday of the month), live music Wednesday to Sunday and ballsy 1970s rock on the stereo. If you're too old to be a hipster, but still feel culturally valid, this is the place for you. Read more: http://www.lonelyplanet.com/australia/tasmania/launceston/entertainment-nightlife/other/royal-oak-hotel#ixzz44kvqpzDb
If you like beer.... 1.5hr tour or just sit & taste the lovely choices of the very well priced beer. Relax in the beer garden in the lovely Launceston afternoon sun.
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James Boag Brewery Experience
39 William St
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If you like beer.... 1.5hr tour or just sit & taste the lovely choices of the very well priced beer. Relax in the beer garden in the lovely Launceston afternoon sun.
gamble. eat. shows. drink. golf...
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Country Club Tasmania
Country Club Avenue
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gamble. eat. shows. drink. golf...
Modern, simple, casual. Good lunch/dinner & drink options.
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Bakers Lane
81 York St
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Modern, simple, casual. Good lunch/dinner & drink options.
Good vibe- food drinks...a short walk
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Geronimo Aperitivo Bar & Restaurant
186 Charles St
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Good vibe- food drinks...a short walk
craft beers, well groomed beards and good service.
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Saint John Craft Beer Bar
133 St John St
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craft beers, well groomed beards and good service.
bar/restaurant
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Alchemy Bar & Restaurant
90 George St
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bar/restaurant
cider ! close to The royal Oak & princess theatre.
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Red Brick Road Ciderhouse & Bar
63A Brisbane St
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cider ! close to The royal Oak & princess theatre.

Essentials

CLOSE ! I mean really close... open 7am- 11pm
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Woolworths Launceston
40 Wellington St
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CLOSE ! I mean really close... open 7am- 11pm
fresh pasta- take away heat up options.
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The Pasta Merchant
248B Charles St
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fresh pasta- take away heat up options.
Gourmet deli options
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Delicacy
35 Canning St
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Gourmet deli options
On the way to & from the vineyards ... http://www.tamarvalleywineroute.com.au
BWS Riverside Drive
407 West Tamar Highway
On the way to & from the vineyards ... http://www.tamarvalleywineroute.com.au
self service laundromat - dryers
Wash and Wifi
199 Invermay Rd
self service laundromat - dryers
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Meadow Mews Plaza
102-106 Hobart Rd
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Arts & Culture

The QV Museum and Art Gallery are open 10am to 4pm daily. General admission is free. Cafes are open 10am to 4pm daily. See for yourself online... or just cross the road ! www.qvmag.tas.gov.au/qvmag/
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Museo e planetario della regina Vittoria
2 Invermay Rd
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The QV Museum and Art Gallery are open 10am to 4pm daily. General admission is free. Cafes are open 10am to 4pm daily. See for yourself online... or just cross the road ! www.qvmag.tas.gov.au/qvmag/
Art, Design- next door to City Park. http://designtasmania.com.au
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Design Tasmania
Tamar Street
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Art, Design- next door to City Park. http://designtasmania.com.au
Simon Ancher Studio
11 Herbert St