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Launceston Tasmania: Riverfront Heritage & Cataract Gorge Wonders

Experience the historic elegance of Launceston, one of Australia’s oldest cities. Marvel at the dramatic cliffs of Cataract Gorge, just minutes from the city center, or indulge in the Tamar Valley’s world-class vineyards. With its well-preserved Victorian architecture, thriving food scene, and scenic river cruises, this northern Tasmanian gem offers a sophisticated yet adventurous getaway for every traveler.

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Attractions in Launceston

Cradle Mountain
Cradle Mountain
4.8(1102)
Bay of Fires
Bay of Fires
4.9(649)
Tamar Valley
Tamar Valley
4.9(860)
Cataract Gorge Reserve
Cataract Gorge Reserve
4.9(629)
Grindelwald Swiss Village
Grindelwald Swiss Village
4.0(1)
Convict Trail
Convict Trail
4.5(37)
Launceston City Park
Launceston City Park
4.9(179)
Clarendon House
Clarendon House
Franklin House
Franklin House
Seahorse World
Seahorse World
Launceston Planetarium
Launceston Planetarium
Woolmers Estate
Woolmers Estate
Brickendon
Brickendon
Leven Canyon
Leven Canyon
Gunns Plains Caves
Gunns Plains Caves
Home Hill Devonport
Home Hill Devonport
George Town Watch House
George Town Watch House
Ben Lomond National Park
Ben Lomond National Park
Evandale
Evandale
Queen Victoria Museum & Art Gallery (QVMAG)
Queen Victoria Museum & Art Gallery (QVMAG)
Tamar Valley Wine Tour with Lunch
Tamar Valley Wine Tour with Lunch
4.9(841)
Cradle Mountain Day Tour from Launceston Including Lunch
Cradle Mountain Day Tour from Launceston Including Lunch
4.7(360)
Cradle Mountain National Park Day Tour from Launceston
Cradle Mountain National Park Day Tour from Launceston
4.6(80)
Batman Bridge 4 Hour Luncheon Cruise including sailing into the Cataract Gorge
Batman Bridge 4 Hour Luncheon Cruise including sailing into the Cataract Gorge
4.7(109)
2.50 hour Afternoon Discovery Cruise including Cataract Gorge departing at 3 pm
2.50 hour Afternoon Discovery Cruise including Cataract Gorge departing at 3 pm
4.6(17)
BIG 3 Tasmania - Launceston to Hobart - 3 Day Active Adventure
BIG 3 Tasmania - Launceston to Hobart - 3 Day Active Adventure
4.6(27)
Launceston to Hobart via Wineglass Bay - Active Tour
Launceston to Hobart via Wineglass Bay - Active Tour
4.4(13)
Cataract Gorge Cruise 11:30 am
Cataract Gorge Cruise 11:30 am
4.6(133)
Launceston: Cradle Mountain Adventure - Active Day Tour
Launceston: Cradle Mountain Adventure - Active Day Tour
4.7(89)
A Day in Wineglass Bay - Launceston to Hobart
A Day in Wineglass Bay - Launceston to Hobart
4.7(3)
Launceston: Freycinet & Wineglass Bay Explorer Day Trip
Launceston: Freycinet & Wineglass Bay Explorer Day Trip
4.5(37)
Guided Kayak Tour on Launceston's scenic waterfront on foot powered Hobie kayaks
Guided Kayak Tour on Launceston's scenic waterfront on foot powered Hobie kayaks
4.9(63)
Cataract Gorge Cruise 1:30 pm
Cataract Gorge Cruise 1:30 pm
4.6(23)
Cataract Gorge Cruise 10:30 am
Cataract Gorge Cruise 10:30 am
4.6(38)
Cataract Gorge Cruise 3:30 pm
Cataract Gorge Cruise 3:30 pm
4.4(24)
Cataract Gorge Cruise 4:30 pm
Cataract Gorge Cruise 4:30 pm
4.4(8)
Launceston: Hollybank Treetops Adventures - Segway Tour
Launceston: Hollybank Treetops Adventures - Segway Tour
4.9(62)
Launceston Hollybank Tree Ropes Experience
Launceston Hollybank Tree Ropes Experience
5.0(2)
Transfer from Launceston to Cradle Mountain
Transfer from Launceston to Cradle Mountain
5.0(43)
Bridestowe Lavender Farm Tour including Lunch
Bridestowe Lavender Farm Tour including Lunch
5.0(2)

Activities in Launceston

Showing top 10 of 37 available activities.
Tamar Valley Wine Tour with Lunch
Tamar Valley Wine Tour with Lunch
4.9(857)
Price: from $131.76
Cradle Mountain Day Tour from Launceston Including Lunch
Cradle Mountain Day Tour from Launceston Including Lunch
4.7(369)
Price: from $136.66
Cradle Mountain National Park Day Tour from Launceston
Cradle Mountain National Park Day Tour from Launceston
4.6(85)
Price: from $136.66
Batman Bridge 4 Hour Luncheon Cruise including sailing into the Cataract Gorge
Batman Bridge 4 Hour Luncheon Cruise including sailing into the Cataract Gorge
4.7(113)
Price: from $125.45
Launceston: Cradle Mountain Adventure - Active Day Tour
Launceston: Cradle Mountain Adventure - Active Day Tour
4.7(89)
Price: from $122.64
2.50 hour Afternoon Discovery Cruise including Cataract Gorge departing at 3 pm
2.50 hour Afternoon Discovery Cruise including Cataract Gorge departing at 3 pm
4.7(20)
Price: from $90.41
Cataract Gorge Cruise 11:30 am
Cataract Gorge Cruise 11:30 am
4.6(134)
Price: from $31.54
Cataract Gorge Cruise 3:30 pm
Cataract Gorge Cruise 3:30 pm
4.4(24)
Price: from $31.54
Cataract Gorge Cruise 10:30 am
Cataract Gorge Cruise 10:30 am
4.6(38)
Price: from $31.54
Guided Kayak Tour on Launceston's scenic waterfront on foot powered Hobie kayaks
Guided Kayak Tour on Launceston's scenic waterfront on foot powered Hobie kayaks
4.9(67)
Price: from $49.06

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