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Riverside city, wild gorge on its doorstep, and some of Tasmania's finest food and wine a short drive north. Launceston packs a lot into a small map. Whether you're planning a weekend, a family holiday or a getaway with someone special, RedBalloon has the experiences worth booking in. Cruise the Tamar, sip your way through a cellar door, or take to the skies over the coast. Every one makes a gift they'll remember long after the trip home.
Things to Do in Launceston
Best things to do in Launceston
Launceston sits at the meeting of three rivers in northern Tasmania, a short stroll from wild gorge scenery and framed by vineyards, forest and heritage streets. There's a lot to fit in, and the best way to see it is out doing something.
Glide into the Cataract Gorge on a Lunch Cruise, then follow the river north past Tamar Island and Batman Bridge. Prefer the tree line? The Canopy Zip Lining Adventure sends you soaring up to 50 metres above the forest floor. And for a full day in Tasmania's high country, a Cradle Mountain Guided Tour takes the drive off your hands and gives you one of the state's most photographed places.
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Launceston attractions and outdoor activities
Fresh air comes easy here. Roll through native forest on a Forest Segway Adventure, a gentle 90 minutes that suits all ages. If you're after something with a bit more grip, the Treetop Ropes Course puts two hours of climbing, swinging and balancing between you and the ground.
Launceston food and wine experiences
The Tamar Valley is one of Australia's great cool-climate wine regions, and its cellar doors are barely 20 minutes out of town. Sample the local drop with a Cellar Door Wine Tasting and Two-Course Lunch at a hatted winery just outside the city.
Beer more your thing? The James Boag's Brewery Tour with Tasting for Two goes behind the scenes at one of Launceston's most famous names. Or bring your senses along for a Truffle Hunt and Lunch in Deloraine, tracking black truffles with a trained dog before sitting down to a long lunch.
Not sure which one to pick? A RedBalloon Gift Voucher lets them choose their own moment, and it works across any experience in the range.
Frequently Asked Questions
When is the best time to visit Launceston? Autumn (March to May) is a local favourite, when the Tamar Valley vineyards turn gold and the weather stays crisp but mild. Summer brings the warmest days and longest light, ideal for a Wineglass Bay Full Day Tour from Launceston or time on the water. Winter is quieter and moody, perfect if you'd rather be tasting wine by a fire.
What are the top attractions in Launceston? Cataract Gorge is the headline act, a wild river gorge just minutes from the CBD with walking trails, a chairlift and Victorian gardens. Close behind are the Tamar River and its riverfront precinct, best seen on a Sightseeing Morning or Afternoon Cruise, and Seahorse World at Beauty Point, where a Guided Tour of Seahorse World gets you nose to glass with these tiny creatures.
What are the best day trips from Launceston? The Tamar Valley wine route is the easy win, under half an hour north. Cradle Mountain sits about two hours west for alpine scenery, and the east coast opens up Freycinet and Wineglass Bay. Cellar-door lovers should look at a Sparkling Wine Tasting and Gourmet Vineyard Picnic for Two among the vines.
What are the best outdoor activities in Launceston? Cataract Gorge walks top the list, followed by river cruising, forest touring and canopy climbing. For something completely different, a Light Aircraft Introductory Training Flight puts you in the cockpit with an instructor beside you.
What are the best things to do in Launceston with kids? Families do well with hands-on, easy-going outings. Seahorse World is a hit with little ones, the Tamar cruises are relaxed and scenic, and the gentle pace of touring keeps everyone happy without the long walks.
Where are the best places to eat in Launceston? The city has a strong café and restaurant scene, and the Tamar Valley cellar doors pair local produce with regional wine. Booking a tasting with lunch built in, like a winery tour and long table meal, is the tidiest way to eat and drink well in one go.
What are the best things to do in Launceston at night? Evenings lean towards food and wine. A long dinner in the city, a nightcap at a Tamar Valley cellar door, or a riverfront stroll along the Seaport all make for a relaxed night out.
Nearby Regions in Tasmania
Ticked off Launceston? The rest of Tasmania is waiting. Explore things to do in Hobart, venture west to Cradle Mountain and the West Coast, chase the coastline at Freycinet and the East Coast, or hop across to Bruny Island. See the full range of things to do in Tasmania.