Cataract Gorge

Cataract Gorge is a unique natural formation within a two-minute drive of central Launceston - a rare natural phenomenon in any city. In 15 minutes you can walk from the city centre along the banks of the Tamar River into The Gorge.

Parks and Gardens

Explore the Century-old Park in the city which include the Albert Hall, the Conservatory, Senses Garden, Duck Pond and Monkey Island where you’ll find a troop of Japanese Macaque monkeys

Museums

The Queen Victoria Museum and Art Gallery showcases notable collection of colonial paintings to contemporary crafts. For automobile aficionados, the National Automobile Museum of Tasmania displays one of Australia’s collections of Vintage, Veteran, British and European sports classics both in automobiles and motorcycles.
Visit: www.discoverlaunceston.com.au

Brewery Tours

Launceston is the home of the world’s best brewery, J. Boag & Son Brewery . Daily tours conducted daily features free taste, merchandise shop and museum.
Visit: www.boags.com.au

Tamar Cruises

Cruise’s Launceston’s beautiful Tamar Valley and breathtaking Cataract Gorge through Tamar Cruises.
Visit: www.tamarrivercruises.com.au

Tamar Valley

Take a drive along Tamar Valley where you’ll find wine Routes, Strawberry Farm, Lavender Farm or visit Beauty Point’s Inspection wharf, home of the must-see Platypus House and Seahorse World.
Other attactions are Brady’s and Westhead Look-outs and Low Head Pilot Station
For more info on Tamar Valley Touring Route,
Visit:www.tamarvalley.com.au

Major Events

AFL Football in Tasmania
AFL matches are held at the Aurora Stadium in York Park. For schedules,
Visit:www.aurorastadium.com

Targa Tasmania
Targa Tasmania is an exciting International Classic motor sport event . A tarmac rally with competitive stages on closed roads for the best touring, sports and GT cars in the world.
Visit:www.targa.org.au

Agfest
Agfest is Tasmania’s most well-attended event with over 750 exhibitors displaying a huge range of goods, services and fine local foods, including Tasmanian crafts stands.
Visit: www.agfest.com.au