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Championship Golf Course

Sports and Recreation Facilities

Championship Golf Course

Opening Summer 2026/2027 Completion of the Championship Golf Course at Country Club is entering its final phase, and it promises to redefine what golf in Tasmania can be. Designed through an immersive, on the ground process with architect Robin Gibson, the course has been shaped in harmony with its natural contours, mature trees, waterways and sweeping parkland environment. Every bunker, creek line and green complex has been placed with purpose, responding to the land rather than imposing on it. The result is Tasmania's first true parklands championship course. Lush, strategic, beautifully framed and alive with movement. Flowing creeks, stone bridges, sculpted fairways and dramatic greens create a course that rewards smart decision making and invites golfers to think their way from tee to green. It is visually stunning, walkable, and filled with moments that shift with light, wind and season, ensuring no two rounds ever feel the same. Crafted for golfers of every level, from serious competitors to social players and travelling golf enthusiasts, this course blends elite playing conditions with an unforgettable sense of place. It is bold. It is thoughtful. It is unlike anything else in Tasmania, and it is almost ready. Temporary closures: The golf course is temporarily closed and will be reopening in summer 2026/2027. Try the new Range and Mini Golf in the meantime.

Launceston TAS

0.8 km away

The Range — Image credit: Country Club

Sports and Recreation Facilities

The Range at Country Club Tasmania

Country Club Tasmania's all-new driving range and social playground is where golf, tech, and good times come together. Featuring state-of-the-art ball tracking, sleek design and a good-times vibe, The Range is perfect for golf lovers, newbies and fun-seekers alike. Swing big, sip something delicious, and get in the game. It all happens here at The Range. Driving Range Feel the rush as you launch shot after shot at our world-class driving range. With cutting-edge Toptracer tech, spacious bays, and a vibrant atmosphere, it's more than just practice, it's pure entertainment. Mini Golf Step into a mini golf adventure like no other. The mini golf course is packed with twists, turns, and challenges that bring out the competitor in everyone. Perfect for families, dates, or group outings, it's playful, exciting and full of laughs from the first putt to the last. Clubhouse Bar & Restaurant Welcome to The Range Clubhouse, where great games meet even better eats. Whether you're fresh off the driving range or wrapping up a round of mini golf, our bar and restaurant is the perfect place to refuel and relax.

Launceston TAS

0.8 km away

Gorge Scenic Chairlift

Natural Attractions

Gorge Scenic Chairlift

Launceston's Gorge Scenic Chairlift lets you view the magnificent Cataract Gorge from above, located in Northern Tasmania. Take in the spectacular features of Cataract Gorge from this single-span chairlift. View the South Esk River in a serene or turbulent mood after a flood as well as tree rhododendrons and fern glades. It takes about ten minutes to take the ride across Cataract Gorge and First Basin. Top speed is a sedate one metre per second, but usually, the chairlift runs slower than that to afford passengers a longer ride. It is about 457 metres (1462 feet) from station to station, with a central span between two pylons of 308 metres (985 feet), believed to be the longest single span of any chairlift in the world. Since its opening in 1972, the chairlift has established a 100 per cent safety record. Be sure to also wander the grounds below the chairlift, where you can enjoy an outdoor swimming pool, tearooms and the delightful peacocks who inhabit the area. Launceston's Gorge Scenic Chairlift is around a 15-minute walk from Launceston's central business district.

Launceston TAS

4.0 km away

Cataract Gorge Reserve

Natural Attractions

Cataract Gorge Reserve

The Cataract Gorge Reserve on the South Esk River is a unique natural formation just minutes from central Launceston. The Gorge has walking tracks, a swimming pool, the world's longest single-span chairlift, a restaurant, cafe, a suspension bridge and panoramic lookouts with spectacular views. Peacocks and native wildlife add to the experience. On the southern side of the river is First Basin, featuring a swimming pool and an open area surrounded by bushland. This part of the Gorge is popular with locals for picnics and barbecues. On the shady northern side, known as the Cliff Grounds, is a Victorian garden with ferns and exotic plants. Relax on the rolling lawns, take shade under the rotunda and enjoy lunch with a view from the restaurant. There's also a kiosk and tearooms where you can enjoy a cup of tea and scones. Wander across the footbridge that links the two areas or take a chairlift ride across the expansive Gorge. Further upstream is the historic Duck Reach Power Station, now an interpretation centre and well worth the short walk. Spend an hour or spend a day: the Gorge has something for everyone.

Launceston TAS

4.0 km away

Franklin House 1838 — Image credit: National Trust of Australia (Tasmania)

Galleries, Museums and Collections

Franklin House

Built in 1838 by former convict brewer and publican, Britton Jones, in 1842 the house became one of the colony’s leading private schools, run by W. K. Hawkes. The house’s facade boasts an Ionic portico while the back has a charming Tasmanian vernacular flavour. The interiors are furnished to reflect 19th century life in Tasmania. The National Trust in Tasmania was founded in 1960 to preserve and furnish this house, then known as The Hollies. The Tearooms are open during house hours for light meals and refreshments. In the garden, relax under the shade of a 180-year-old oak tree, wander through the flower beds and Victorian kitchen garden and send the children in search of Patrick’s Pails. Patrick Lambert was a 19th century gardener at The Hollies. The Metro Bus services, numbers 40 and 50 from the City to Franklin village, stop outside the House. Nearby and also accessible is St James Church which was built in 1845 and has many associations with the House; Launceston CBD (including Queen Victoria Museum and Art Gallery); Jospeh Chromy Wines; Tamar Valley Wine Route and Tamar River Cruises; Evandale Village and Clarendon.

Launceston TAS

4.3 km away

Trevallyn Nature Recreation Area — Image credit: Tourism Tasmania

Natural Attractions

Trevallyn Dam

Trevallyn Dam is within the Trevallyn Nature Recreation Area on the South Esk River, just outside of Launceston in Tasmania's north and is a great spot for picnics, trail walks and boating on the dam. Visitors to the reserve can walk along the South Esk River gorge, see the Trevallyn Dam wall in flood and experience cable hang-gliding. There's also an open grassy reserve that's home to resident wombats and ducks. Enjoy short walks to lookouts or a longer walk from the gorge past the Trevallyn Power Station. During summer, the water is ideal for swimming and the shores of Lake Trevallyn are used by the Launceston community for water skiing, kayaking and windsurfing. Find a spot in the spacious undercover barbecue area to have lunch. Trevallyn Dam is less than a 10-minute drive from Launceston's CBD.

Launceston TAS

4.6 km away

Aerial look

Amusement and Theme Parks

Penny Royal Adventures

Located right next to the iconic Cataract Gorge, Penny Royal Adventures aimed to re-create 19 century's Van Diemen's Land. It provides a village experience for everyone from history-themed boat rides to ultimate cliff adventures such as cliff jump, zip lines, rock climbing and cliff walk. With its picturesque site and privileged location, Penny Royal Adventures has quickly gained the popularity within its local community and has become a 'must visit ' destination for visitors travelling interstate and internationally. * Free entry for all ages

Launceston TAS

4.6 km away

Trevallyn Dam on spill — Image credit: Hydro Tasmania

Natural Attractions

Trevallyn Dam

Looking for the perfect spot for a family day out? The Trevallyn Dam day-use area has everything you need for a relaxing picnic or a fun gathering with loved ones, and only 10 minutes from Launceston CBD! With views overlooking Trevallyn Dam, you can take in the beauty of this iconic site while learning about Tasmania's rich hydropower history. Families will love the wide-open spaces for kids to explore, and it's dog-friendly too, so your four-legged friends can join the fun. With electric-BBQ facilities and plenty of room to relax (or a game of cricket!), it's an ideal destination for the whole family. Here in Tasmania, our lakes don't just offer stunning scenery; they're also the powerhouse of our renewable energy… hydropower! To keep everyone safe, always check the site's safety signs. For more information on sites and visitor safety, visit the Hydro website.

Launceston TAS

5.0 km away

Exterior of the Art Gallery at Royal Park — Image credit: QVMAG

Galleries, Museums and Collections

Queen Victoria Art Gallery at Royal Park

The Queen Victoria Museum and Art Gallery (QVMAG) is Northern Tasmania's home of art, history, and natural science. The QVMAG collection shares stories of local Aboriginal cultures, colonial history, and modern diversity, alongside extensive history archives and natural science research. Located across two sites, you can experience the QVMAG collection through the 1890's heritage Art Gallery at Royal Park (2 Wellington Street, Launceston) and the Museum at Inveresk (2 Invermay Road, Invermay), set within 1870s-era industrial railway workshops. The Museum at Inveresk is home to natural sciences displays, transport and railway memorabilia, blacksmith workshops, and the iconic Launceston Planetarium. See dinosaurs, trains, animal species (including the Tasmanian thylacine), artefacts from Australia's oldest merchant shipwreck, and BUGS; QVMAG's blockBUGster exhibition providing hands-on education for kids of all ages. Over at the Art Gallery at Royal Park, you'll explore the history and culture of the Tasmanian Aboriginal people through the long-term exhibition First Tasmanians: our story, experience history collections such as the Guan Di Temple, and uncover galleries showcasing contemporary art as well as the QVMAG art collection; which bring the histories, identities and stories of Northern Tasmania into a fresh context. Two sites, free entry. Open daily. Please visit the website for further information.

Launceston TAS

5.1 km away

Shopfront Trevallyn

Shopping and Markets

Shopfront Trevallyn

A great little find. This store sells gifts, homewares, furniture, clothing, jewellery and collectibles from Tasmania and overseas. Loyal supporters of Tasmanian artisans, it stocks an eclectic and everchanging range, encouraging you to explore every nook and cranny for that item that grabs your attention. Shopfront Trevallyn is situated in the lovely Trevallyn Shopping Village and is Trevallyn's only gift and homewares store. It is just a 5-minute drive from Launceston's CBD across the old bridge spanning the stunning Cataract Gorge.

Launceston TAS

5.2 km away

Amble along the South Esk riverbank in Hadspen — Image credit: Jade Austen

Natural Attractions

Hadspen River Reserve

Hadspen is a small village on the South Esk River, 8km southwest of Launceston. Offering a picturesque river reserve with a riverbank walk, recreation ground, skate park and tennis court, the town also has many heritage-listed properties and some others from colonial times. The walk at Hadspen River Reserve winds itself along the South Esk River and is an easy one hour return walk. Dogs are welcome. Pick up an informative map from the Visitor Centre in Deloraine. Open 9 to 5 weekdays and 10 to 2 weekends. Photo: Copyright 2020. Jade Austen. All rights reserved.

Hadspen TAS

5.2 km away

The Spotted Quoll Studio - Launceston

Shopping and Markets

The Spotted Quoll Studio - Launceston

The Spotted Quoll Studio is a Tasmanian business that creates beautiful, ethical wares, featuring original, environmentally inspired designs captured from the natural beauty around us. Produced in an environmentally sustainable manner that evokes thought for the future and the preservation of the wilderness and the fragile species that live within it. To ultimately create meaningful employment in Tasmania in both retail and manufacturing!

Launceston TAS

5.3 km away

Greenoaks Gallery — Image credit: Dan Villiers

Galleries, Museums and Collections

Greenoaks Gallery

Greenoaks Gallery in Launceston has been a unique and much loved neighbourhood business for many years. The gallery presents a diverse range of quality artworks and the opportunity to meet the artist who created them. The Gallery showcases a captivating collection of diverse mediums and subjects, with displays that are in a state of constant evolution. Visitors often express astonishment at the sheer quantity and variety of artworks, frequently surprised to discover that they all originate from a single artist, Dan Villiers. Among the myriad of mediums featured are pastel, oil, acrylic, encaustic, pencil, and charcoal. Here, one can explore Tasmanian landscapes, still life arrangements, portraits, and an array of other themes. Located at the picturesque park at St Georges Square. Locals enjoy strolling and picnicking in the shady green park. Cafes can be found around the park and in neighbouring streets. Just ask the staff at the gallery for directions. Ample parking is available right by the gallery. Getting to Greenoaks Gallery is quick and easy. It is a very short drive up the hill from the Launceston CBD. Or if you prefer a slower approach, take in the sights of Launceston via one of the buses that stop close to the gallery.

East Launceston TAS

5.4 km away

Leoni Duff Galleries — Image credit: Leoni Duff

Galleries, Museums and Collections

Leoni Duff Galleries

Leoni Duff Galleries is a refined fine art gallery in Launceston, Tasmania, dedicated to contemporary realist art by four highly regarded Tasmanian artists. Located in the heart of the city, the gallery offers an immersive cultural experience that blends artistic excellence with historic surroundings. The gallery showcases the luminous watercolours of Rod Gardner, whose delicate handling of light and atmosphere brings landscapes and still lifes to life. Chris Arnol, a classically trained realist artist, presents oil paintings and expressive charcoal works that capture both character and mood through strong draftsmanship. Leoni Duff's own oil and pastel paintings are known for their rich textures and dynamic compositions, conveying emotion and depth through bold yet sensitive mark making. Completing the collection are the vibrant pastel and charcoal works of Jonathan Bowen, celebrated for his broken colour technique and fresh, energetic approach to realism. Leoni Duff Galleries is located on the first floor of one of Launceston's oldest heritage buildings, within the historic Old Brisbane Arcade. The character-filled setting adds to the experience, inviting visitors to slow and engage with both the art and the architecture, overlooking a central streets of Launceston. A visit to Leoni Duff Galleries offers an authentic connection to Tasmania's creative talent and is an ideal experience for art lovers seeking thoughtful, beautifully crafted works in a central Launceston location.

Launceston TAS

5.4 km away

Hawthorn in Launnie

Galleries, Museums and Collections

Hawthorn in Launnie

Celebrate 25 years of Hawthorn Football Club in Launceston through Home Ground: 25 Years of Hawthorn in Launceston, a free exhibition at Launceston Town Hall. Explore a remarkable collection of memorabilia from the Hawthorn archives alongside treasured community items that tell the story of one of the longest-running and most successful partnerships in Australian sport. Discover the moments, memories and people that have shaped Hawthorn's Tasmanian journey and Launceston's football story over the past quarter-century. Visitors will also have the rare opportunity to view Hawthorn's four AFL Premiership Cups won during the club's Tasmanian era. Whether you're a lifelong Hawks supporter, a football enthusiast or simply interested in Launceston's sporting history, Home Ground offers a unique opportunity to celebrate the partnership between Hawthorn Football Club and the Launceston community. Free entry.

Launceston TAS

5.5 km away

dAda mUse Art Gallery — Image credit: dAda mUse

Galleries, Museums and Collections

dAda mUse

dAda mUse is a celebration of surrealism, custodian to Australia's largest collection of Salvador Dali's works on paper. The art gallery consists of two floors, Level 1 and 2, which together displays upwards of 200 rare and/or original pieces for public appreciation at a time; featured exhibitions are rotated seasonally. (Works by other prolific surrealists and inspirations of Dadaism, such as Goya, Durix, or Kujau, may also be present.) dAda mUse occupies the historic '1842 Johnstone and Wilmot' building - one of Launceston's most noteworthy sites of old; great care has been taken to preserve and showcase its heritage features for visitors.

Launceston TAS

5.5 km away

Holy Trinity Anglican Church

Historical Sites and Heritage Locations

Holy Trinity Anglican Church

The Holy Trinity building is one of the architectural gems of Launceston and an integral part of the history, culture and heritage of the city. The first church building on this site was built in 1842 and was designed by the former convict architect, James Blackburn. The present church building was designed by Alexander North and was opened in 1902, replacing the earlier building which had become unsafe. This lovely building is a living part of Launceston's continuing heritage as well as a living, vibrant, Christian community. The building is open 10am to 1pm Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, and Saturday. The best time to enjoy the full glory of the building and the music of the organ is at the 9:30 Sunday morning service. Everyone is most welcome. To find out more about our church, its story, and its ministries, please visit the website.

Launceston TAS

5.6 km away

Hot Stone Massage — Image credit: Peppers Silo hotel

Spas and Retreats

Silo Day Spa

Find sanctuary in Launceston’s newest Day Spa. Reflecting the natural beauty of our precious environment, Silo Day Spa treatments offer a return to your natural state. Experience luxurious treatments to elevate your body to new levels of relaxation and rejuvenation; matched with natural botanical products that are proudly Australian and cruelty free; pure, clean skin care utilising the best of nature through science; and locally made Tasmanian essential oils and balms immerse you in a sensory journey to connect you with your true self. Return to nature at Silo Day Spa.

Launceston TAS

5.7 km away

Main Gallery — Image credit: ART ARK

Galleries, Museums and Collections

ART ARK - Ethical Aboriginal Art

ART ARK HQ, housed on the top floor of an old sawtooth building, shares an impressive collection of Aboriginal Art and educational resources with a clear and transparent focus on ethical trading. Working exclusively with community-run, not-for-profit Aboriginal Art centres, ART ARK shares its passion for Aboriginal Art with visitors.

Launceston TAS

5.7 km away

SANDMANS — Image credit: NAMT

Galleries, Museums and Collections

National Automobile Museum of Tasmania

The now relocated National Automobile Museum of Tasmania in Launceston features one of Australia's most significant motoring collections. Spanning over 100 years of style and technical achievement this impressive collection of traditional and contemporary automobiles is a must-see for all those who appreciate history, design, engineering and style. The museum comes alive with varied theme displays each year as well as constantly changing cars and motorcycles in the main hall. A feature of the new location is the establishment of "The Hall of Muscle" a celebration of the Australian Muscle Car. Along with over one hundred exhibits, the museum features a unique gift shop with a magnificent range of merchandise that will delight people of all ages. Situated across the road from the Silo Hotel and Tasmania's largest children's playground, Riverbend Park, a visit to The National Automobile Museum of Tasmania is an ideal way to spend a leisurely afternoon. Car and motor home parking is available on site. The museum features disability access throughout. Open every day (except Christmas day) 9 am to 5 pm. Opening times during Winter are 10 am to 4 pm.

Launceston TAS

5.7 km away

Children playing in Kids Corner at Harvest Launceston

Shopping and Markets

Harvest Launceston Community Farmers' Market

8.30 am to 12.30 pm, every Saturday, rain hail or shine, they transform the car park at 71 Cimitiere Street into Northern Tasmania's biggest authentic farmers' market. Since 2012, Harvest has established itself as a signature weekly event in the CBD, where the community gathers to shop, share a coffee and feast on a diverse array of local offerings, dictated only by the colour palette of Tasmania's four distinct seasons.

Launceston TAS

5.7 km away

City Park Launceston — Image credit: 2025 Nick H. Visuals, all rights reserved.

Entertainment Venues

City Park

This leafy pocket of the city is wonderful to wander through or spend a while. Enjoy a picnic on the wide spaces of grass drenched in sunshine, or laze beneath a tree with a good book. Be sure to visit the John Hart Conservatory, duck pond and Macaque primate enclosure. There's a playground for the kids and barbeque facilities if you're feeling hungry. Play some chess on the giant board or peruse the collection of mature trees and annual foliage.

Launceston TAS

5.8 km away

Albert Hall, Launceston | Birds-eye-view

Entertainment Venues

Albert Hall, Launceston

The Albert Hall holds a special place in Launceston's story. Since 1891, it has brought people together for performances, exhibitions, conferences, celebrations and community events. Today, four distinctive spaces combine heritage character with contemporary amenities, creating opportunities for events ranging from intimate gatherings to major productions, with each space available individually or in combination to create an event tailored to your vision.

Launceston TAS

5.8 km away

Design Tasmania Gallery

Galleries, Museums and Collections

Design Tasmania

Design Tasmania, one of Australia's leading design organisations, is the centre for design, culture and enterprise in Tasmania. Dedicated to nurturing and championing creative practice in Tasmania since 1976, they encourage creative risk-taking, facilitate new work and collaborate to broaden the national and international audience for Tasmanian design and craft and build the audience for design. Design Tasmania is a destination attraction for tourism in the state's north, welcoming visitors from across Australia and the World, and promoting design and craft through exhibitions and retail. Housing one of Australia's most significant contemporary timber design collections, Design Tasmania's Launceston City Park base is recognised as one of the world's best contemporary buildings.

Launceston TAS

5.9 km away

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