Launceston and the North Attractions
Australia's largest regional museum, the Queen Victoria Museum & Art Gallery embraces all aspects of social, scientific & creative life from its two key sites at Inveresk & Royal Park. Housing Tasm...
A large plateau of rocky cliffland that dominates the state's north east, Ben Lomond National Park is Tasmania's predominant skiing destination by winter, and scenically breathtaking hiking destina...
A 15 minute walk from the city centre, Cataract Gorge is one of Launceston's premier tourist destinations. Take a trip on the world's longest single span chairlift before taking to one of the walki...
One of four female factories established in Tasmania, Ross Female Factory was the incarceration house for female convicts from 1847 to 1854. A protected historic site, the buildings of Ross Female ...
Welcome to one of the best guided Tasmanian wine tour in the sensational Launceston Tamar Valley. Your informed wine tour guide and business owner/operator is Marcia Fawdry. Indulge your senses wit...
Bridestowe Estate is a working Lavender Farm that was established over 90 years ago and now has an exciting new fine food product range that is quite unique. Located in North East Tasmania, Bridest...
A bushland reservation where visitors can see fallow deer, kangaroos, wallabies and black swans. Barbecues and a kiosk are on site.
(1827), in Cimitiere St, once the Port Officer's residence, serves refreshments and locally made handcrafts.
Held on the second Saturday in February, attracts rough riders from all over Australia. Competitions are also held for champion shearers and axemen.
is a 5ha reserve with hothouses growing begonias and cyclamens, handsome oaks and elms, and a small children's zoo.
Built in 1895 and 3km from the city on the South Esk River. Picnic facilities which are open daily until 5pm. Near the present power station is the site of one of the world's first hydro-electric p...
A dominant feature in the town, was built by convicts and opened in 1836. Noted for its unique stone carvings and arches, it is one of the oldest bridges in Australia.
Completed in 1836, was originally the headquarters of the 50th Royal Army Ordinance Corps. It now houses the Ross Memorial Library.