Sightseeing in Launceston

Launceston is the second largest city in Tasmania. It is popular tourist destination for the Australians and for those who visit the country for it offers variety of Sightseeing places. Apart from places with natural beauty, Launceston is also famous for having important relics of Tasmanian history in the form of Museums, Shops and others.

Some of the Sightseeing Places in Launceston have been listed below-

Cataract Gorge Reserve

Cataract Gorge Reserve is located only a kilometer from the main city but its wilderness never fails to amaze those who witness it. Among the many attractions in the Reserve, the First Basin is quite popular. Fringed by verdant bushland, the Basin is also used as a swimming pool. The flora and the fauna in the Gorge make it a major attraction.

Penny Royal World

This is a replica of the famous Penny Royal Windmill, which was built in 1840. Penny Royal World functions as quite a popular tourist destination. The site features a 16.5 metre windmill, a fort, a gunpowder mill, a paddlesteamer and a cannon foundry.

Launceston City Park

Launceston City Park is Heritage Park which has a monkey island, duck pond, Albert Hall Convention, City Park Radio and Design Centre of Tasmania. Apart from these mentioned features, Launceston City Park also few rare plants.

National Automobile Museum of Tasmania

National Automobile Museum of Tasmania is a must visit for all car lovers. The Museum has an enviable collection which seeks to trace the history of Automobiles in Australia. Most of the exhibits are brought on loan by the Museum.

Waverley Woolen Mills

Established in 1874, Waverley Woolen Mill is the oldest in Australia. The Mill organizes tours for the visitors through the old mill. Also present is a small museum containing memorabilia of the Mills' past.

Tamar Valley

Located less than half an hour by car from Launceston, Tamar Valley is made scenic by the lush wine orchard. Visitors can follow the special Wine Route which along some breathtaking sceneries to view.

The Old Umbrella Shop

Looking elegant in Tasmanian blackwood, this once umbrella shop has now been taken under the wings of National Trust and now serves as an important heritage site.

Aquarius Roman Baths

Aquarius Roman Baths is inspired by the ancient Roman Baths and offers special spa facilities as well as beauty solutions. There are special massage treatments which have been known to cure body aches.

Franklin House and Franklin Village

Another of the historic houses in Launceston, Franklin House was built by the convicts in 1838. Now under the care of National Trust, the House has some interesting exhibits.

The Queen Victoria Museum & Art Gallery

The Museum is popular among the tourists; it contains impressive pieces of Tasmanian history which go back to both the Aboriginal and convict days.

J. Boag & Son Brewery, Launceston

One of the most famous of the beer brands in Australia, J. Boag & Son Brewery is now open to the public. The brewery organizes tour of the century old brewery, which also has some interesting photographs for exhibition.

Ben Lomond National Park

Ben Lomond National Park occupies an area of 165 sq. km and covers the mountain Ben Lomand which is the second highest mountain in Tasmania. Skiing in the valleys of the Park during winter time is highly favoured.