Tamar Valley Travel Guide
Tourist Guide





Visit Tamar Valley

Leisure Inn Penny Royal Hotel & Apartments
A bit disappointing for a heritage property, it definitely needs refurbishing and the room we stayed in had a large beam that was cracked and rotten that need immediate attention. the bed was made but the sheet was sideways so the mattress protector was exposed and our feet were on it, which as realised ...
Reviewed on 14 Apr 2026

Hotel Grand Chancellor Launceston
The food at the breakfast was burnt and disgusting
Reviewed on 15 Apr 2026

Village Family Motor Inn
I was just doing a night before heading south but all was adequate for that. If I was staying longer I would have liked a little more room comfort for a prolonged stay.
Reviewed on 9 Apr 2026

Country Club Villas

Launceston Central Apartment Hotel
Convenient location
Reviewed on 15 Mar 2026

Change Overnight
The room we stayed in was not as per the listing description for the property, nor did it match the pictures on the listing. Very dark hallways, felt unsafe. Fire doors in hallway were propped open the whole time. Noisy. Shower curtain was a foot too short and only went part way around the shower ...
Reviewed on 28 Mar 2026
Popular places to visit

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.

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.

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.

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.

Queen Victoria Museum
Wander through a preserved railway workshop, play with hands-on science exhibits and travel through the cosmos at this modern museum.
Things to do

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

Launceston: Hollybank Forest Guided Segway Tour with Photos


