Carrick Travel Guide
Tourist Guide
Popular places to visit
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.
Royal Park
After visiting Royal Park, make a plan to see the other sights and activities in Launceston. Visit the shops and top-notch restaurants in this walkable area.
Cataract Gorge Reserve
Explore the great outdoors at Cataract Gorge Reserve, a lovely green space in Launceston.
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
Cataract Gorge Cruise 11:30 am
Guided Kayak Tour on Launceston's scenic waterfront on foot powered Hobie kayaks
Cataract Gorge Cruise 1:30 pm
From Launceston: Full-Day Wineglass Bay Explorer Active Tour
Tamar Valley Wine Tour with Lunch
BIG 3 Tasmania - Port Arthur, Wineglass Bay, Cradle Mountain
Our pick of the best Carrick Hotel Deals
Hotel Grand Chancellor Launceston
Our room had a good design with bathroom adjoined by a wardrobe area with a luggage rack big enough for two suitcases. Large, comfortable bed, sitting chairs & desk. Loved the rainfall showerhead. Window view of street and church across the road. Could walk to many pubs & restaurants. Parking is ...
Reviewed on 9 Nov 2025
Coach House Launceston
The staff was lovely and helpful, clean and comfortable room, steep driveway with limited parking, but well maintained, and centrally located within walking distance to many bars, pubs, restaurants, and directly opposite the aquatic center. This place, the Coach House, was a home-away-from-home and ...
Reviewed on 8 Nov 2025
Leisure Inn Penny Royal Hotel & Apartments
Great room, friendly staff, awesome location. Would definitely book again
Reviewed on 4 Nov 2025
Mantra Charles Hotel Launceston
Nice place to stay
Reviewed on 11 Nov 2025
Commodore Regent Launceston
No dining facilities
Reviewed on 7 Nov 2025
Best Western Plus Launceston
Always good
Reviewed on 27 Oct 2025
Other neighbourhoods around Carrick
Hadspen
Visitors to Hadspen enjoy its restaurants, and if you want to do some exploring, Entally Estate is worth a stop.
Blackstone Heights
Travellers enjoy Blackstone Heights for its restaurants and shopping. Consider checking out Trevallyn Nature Recreation Area while you're in the area.
Prospect Vale
Prospect Vale is known for its abundant dining options, and you can plan a trip to Country Club Tasmania and Kate Reed Nature Recreation Area while you're in town.
Summerhill
Summerhill might not have many top sights, but Silverdome and Cataract Gorge are two attractions nearby that you can check out.
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.
Trevallyn
Travellers like the historical sites in Trevallyn, and Cataract Gorge Reserve is a top attraction you might want to visit.
