The Sebel Launceston

Cataract Gorge & First Basin

A spectacular natural ravine around which historic parks and walking trails have been established, including Cliff Grounds Garden, a beautiful Victorian garden design where nature is enhanced by art.  Including a café with lookout, restaurant and band rotunda.

The Basin Chairlift

Located at Cataract Gorge and operating since 1973, the 308 metre central span is claimed to be the longest single-span chairlift in the world.

Queen Victoria Museum and Gallery

One of regional Australia's finest galleries, housing some of the most extensive collections outside the major capital cities.  The Museum is free unless there is a special exhibition on show.

Inveresk Precinct

The recent conversion of the old Launceston Railway Yards into an Art Gallery and Museum precinct is world class.

Design Centre of Tasmania

Australia's only museum collection of contemporary wood design.  Offers an exquisite range of quality pieces ranging from jewellery to contemporary furniture.

National Automobile Museum

A Collection of motor vehicles from 1900’s -1990’s. Contains over 100 exhibitions which are regularly changed.

Aurora Stadium

The home of Australian Rules football in Tasmania and the Launceston home ground of AFL team Hawthorn.

Tamar River Cruises

Cruises run year-round and depart from and return to Home Point which is a pleasant 5 minute stroll from The Sebel Launceston.

Duck Reach Power Station

Built in 1895, originally this was the first hydro power station in the southern hemisphere, and is now an Interpretation Centre.

Explore the Tamar Valley

Tour Tasmania’s Tamar Valley Wine Region and experience an extensive array of award winning cool climate wines. These range from Sparkling wines through to Riesling, Pinot Gris, Sauvignon Blanc and Chardonnay to our renowned Pinot Noir. Enjoy the diversity of the Tamar Valley wineries from family run producers to state of the art wineries and cellar doors. Each vineyard and cellar door has its own special charm and character.

Bridestowe Lavender Farm

Situated about 40 minutes drive from Launceston, Bridestowe is the largest and oldest Lavender farm in the Southern Hemisphere and exports all over the world. The Lavender Farm, Produce Shop and Cafe are open year-round, with guided tours of the farm operating during December and January.

King Soloman and Marakoopa Caves

Richly packed with lavish colours and ancient formations, tours showcase some of the world’s largest underground caves, streams and rock formations, including the Great Cathedral cave, and a spectacular glow worm display.

Tasmazia

Spend the day discovering the nine mazes and the model village of Lower Crackpot, only a 30 minute drive from Launceston.

Platypus House & Seahorse World

Learn the secrets of the platypus, an astonishing and often elusive egg laying mammal, with guaranteed platypus sightings in the indoor environment. Seahorse World is the first seahorse farm on earth, allowing you to walk through the cave of Seahorses to the aquarium for an interactive glimpse into the underwater world. Located at Beauty Point, a 50 minute drive from Launceston.

Grindelwald Swiss Village

Soak up the Swiss village atmosphere at Grindelwald, a 30 minute drive from Launceston. Featuring Swiss-style chalets and surrounds, as well as a 9-hole golf course and mini-golf course within the village.

Woolmers Estate and Rose Garden

Containing all of the Archer family’s possessions, exactly as they left them, this homestead represents a time capsule of life from 1816 through to 1994.  Located on the banks of the Macquarie River near Longford, about 30 minutes from Launceston, guided tours of the homestead and farm working buildings are available.

Entally House

Opened to the public in 1950, Entally House is proud of its magnificent collection of Regency furniture and fine silverware, located on the Meander Valley Touring Route, a 20 minute drive from Launceston.

Clarendon House

A world-class 1838 Georgian mansion, Clarendon House is located just outside of Deloraine, a 20 minute drive from Launceston.

Franklin House

A Georgian house built in 1838 for Britton Jones, a Launceston brewer and innkeeper, Franklin House is located in the Launceston suburb of Kings Meadows, a 15 minute drive from the city centre.