Riverside Travel Guide
Popular places to visit
Tamar Island Wetlands Centre
You can take time to visit Tamar Island Wetlands Centre during your travels to Launceston. Discover the beautiful waterfalls and lively bars in this relaxing area.
Brisbane Street Mall
Launceston’s best shopping is in easy reach at this busy community hub, where intriguing laneways and historic arcades branch off from a central sheltered mall.
Cataract Gorge
Swim in a tranquil basin fed by tumbling mountain-spring waters, fly over the water on a chairlift and stroll around the gardens fringed with stunning native forest.
City Park
Stroll around this charming Victorian-era park to see its pretty flower displays, giant chess set, heritage monuments and monkey enclosure.
Albert Hall Convention Centre
Find out what’s on at this esteemed events centre, housed within an architectural landmark in the heart of the city.
Penny Royal Adventures
Bring your family to Penny Royal Adventures and have a fun-filled day at this theme park in Launceston. Discover the beautiful waterfalls and shops in this walkable area.
Activities
From Launceston: Full-Day Wineglass Bay Explorer Tour
1 Hour Distillery Tour & Tasting in Turner Stillhouse
Cataract Gorge Cruise 1:30 pm
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Other neighbourhoods around Riverside
Trevallyn
Travellers like the historical sites in Trevallyn, and Cataract Gorge Reserve is a top attraction you might want to visit.
Invermay
Travellers like the museums in Invermay, and University of Tasmania Stadium is a top attraction you might want to visit.
Newnham
The restaurants and shopping are a few reasons travellers visit Newnham. Though there aren't many top sights in the neighbourhood, you can visit University of Tasmania Stadium and Queen Victoria Museum & Art Gallery, a few notable attractions nearby.
Launceston CBD
Launceston CBD is known for its enchanting waterfalls, and you can make a stop by City Park and Boags Brewery while in the area.
West Launceston
You'll enjoy the restaurants and parks in West Launceston. You might want to make time for a stop at Cataract Gorge or Cataract Gorge Reserve.
Mowbray
When in Mowbray, you can plan a visit to University of Tasmania Stadium and Queen Victoria Museum & Art Gallery, some noteworthy sights in the nearby area.