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Ranked #1 of 12 Attractions in Launceston
4.5 of 5 stars 239 reviews

The endless torrent of freshwater tumbling through Launceston's Cataract Gorge is the reason the city was founded 200 years ago.  Today it's the most visited tourist attraction in... more »

Attraction type  Nature/ Wildlife Areas
Distance  0.0 miles from city centre
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Ranked #2 of 12 Attractions in Launceston
4.5 of 5 stars 82 reviews

Launceston City park is bounded by Brisbane and Cimitiere Streets on the eastern edge of the city.  It contains the city's botanic gardens, a museum of radio, a museum of wood... more »

Attraction type  Parks
Distance  0.3 miles from city centre
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Ranked #3 of 12 Attractions in Launceston
4.5 of 5 stars 47 reviews
Attraction type  Valleys
Distance  0.3 miles from city centre
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Ranked #4 of 12 Attractions in Launceston
4 of 5 stars 46 reviews

Boag's Brewery has been brewing beer in Launceston since 1881.  Who is James Boag?  Find out on the regular tours of the brewery conducted daily except Sunday.   Website here. more »

Attraction type  Breweries
Distance  0.2 miles from city centre
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Ranked #5 of 12 Attractions in Launceston
4.5 of 5 stars 16 reviews

Launceston's Queen Victoria Museum and Art Gallery is Australia's largest regional museum and gallery.  It has two sites:- one is the original 1891 art gallery in Wellington... more »

Attraction type  Art Museums; History Museums
Distance  0.2 miles from city centre
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Ranked #6 of 12 Attractions in Launceston
4 of 5 stars 21 reviews
Attraction type  Wineries
Distance  5.9 miles from city centre
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Ranked #7 of 12 Attractions in Launceston
5 of 5 stars 3 reviews
Attraction type  Sports Complexes
Distance  0.7 miles from city centre
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Ranked #8 of 12 Attractions in Launceston
4 of 5 stars 27 reviews
Owner description: Tasmania Zoo is located within 900 acres of private natural bushland, so why not enjoy the peace and quiet while discovering... more » Owner description: Tasmania Zoo is located within 900 acres of private natural bushland, so why not enjoy the peace and quiet while discovering the largest private collection of animal species in Tasmania. Tasmania Zoo is fully accredited with Zoos Victoria to ensure high standards in animal husbandry and exhibit design.There are many native and exotic species of animals to visit at Tasmania Zoo, including crocs, an American Alligator, Tasmanian Devils, Little Blue Penguins, reptiles, kangaroo's, wombats and hundreds of bird species including the endangered Wedge-Tailed Eagle and the only exhibit of the endangered Swift Parrots in Tasmania.Visit Tasmania Zoo during our Feeding and Interpretation times and enjoy watching and learning about the Tasmanian Devils and the Little Blue Penguins. Our Tasmanian Devils are fed daily at 10.30am, 1.00pm and 3.30pm and includes an opportunity to have your photo taken while petting a baby Devil. The Little Blue Penguins are also fed daily at 10.00am and 4.00pm.You’ll have a Devil of a time! « less
Attraction type  Zoos
Distance  8.6 miles from city centre
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Ranked #9 of 12 Attractions in Launceston
4 of 5 stars 13 reviews

The Old Umbrella Shop in George Street, Launceston is one of the last surviving, intact early twentieth century shops in Tasmania. It owes its survival to Launceston's variable... more »

Attraction type  Speciality Shops; Historic Sites
Distance  0.1 miles from city centre
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Ranked #10 of 12 Attractions in Launceston
4.5 of 5 stars 4 reviews
Attraction type  Amusement/ Theme Parks
Distance  0.7 miles from city centre
Ranked #11 of 12 Attractions in Launceston
4.5 of 5 stars 3 reviews
Attraction type  Architectural Buildings; Speciality Museums
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Ranked #12 of 12 Attractions in Launceston
3.5 of 5 stars 7 reviews
Attraction type  Bodies of Water
Distance  0.0 miles from city centre
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