Top 50 things to do and attractions in Launceston

Normal park..good for walk..haven't seen Monkey ;) its huge and can park outside for 2 hours.. for visitors nothing special

I wish I'd had more time to spend here. It was beautiful. I particularly liked the Sensory Garden. I was there between rain showers and it smelt beautiful. City Park is easily within walking distance of the centre of Launceston, we walked here with coffee. The Japanese Macaques are fun to watch. If you want to go somewhere to spend a few minutes this is a good place they will amuse adults and children alike.

The park is quite big. With the exception of the Japanese snow monkeys, there was not a lot to see. Very little plants and flowers, altho it is winter.

Beautiful park and its always great to visit the iconic Monkeys!

Beautiful park in Launceston Heaps of flowers to see (oct-dec) Even monkeys Plenty of room to sit and relax We highly recommend you visit

A very nice park to have morning or evening walks. There are a few structures to see inside the park as well. It's really quite and peaceful.

Beautiful park to explore and relax. Visiting the monkeys are always the highlight of my day.

Great showcase of local artists and Indigenous history. Extensive section dedicated to Indigenous crafts and way of living. Also a Chinese temple on site from the tin mining days. During our visit they featured the hyperreal works by Sam Jinks which were heart wrenching and eerie. Parking can be tricky around the area, but there are some spots across from the gallery.

Really enjoyed our visit to the QVMAG on Sunday morning. Not only did we enjoy the two Exhibitions, but we also found some interesting information regarding a book I purchased many years ago that came from the Kaw Family who ran a Shop in St John's Street, Launceston.

Great art gallery with really good and interesting exhibitions. At the time I was there, they had Sam Jinks and Helen Wright. Highly recommend!

Travelled Especially from Hobart to visit the Michael McWilliams exhibition, it was amazing and unforgettable Also down stairs the Queen Victoria Gallery had another exhibition on Tasmanian Indigenous people it was excellent as well

We recently spent 5 days in Hobart. After seeing that the QVMAG had Michael McWilliams’ collection on display, we made a day trip to Launceston just to see it. Whilst we didn’t have time to see everything, what we did see and experience was excellent and definitely worth the drive. Looking forward to a longer visit next time!

The Queen Victoria Art Gallery in Launceston put together something truly special with Gentle Protagonist: Art of Michael McWilliams, which ran until March 23rd. McWilliams has spent decades creating detailed paintings that tell a story while reflecting on Tasmania’s changing environment. Was breathtaking The exhibition featured a salon-style wall, an eye-catching display packed with his works, showcasing how his intricate paintings build upon one another. Bringing together 100 paintings from private collections across Australia, it was a rare chance to see them all in one place. His work, filled with native wildlife and introduced species, invited people to think about how human activity has shaped nature over time. A lot of effort went into tracking down these scattered pieces and arranging them into a clear journey through 34 years of his art. Each painting had a story, and together they highlighted how McWilliams’ style evolved. For those who couldn’t visit in person, there was an interactive virtual tour, and the good news is that a companion book featuring his work will be available soon. While the exhibition may be over, its impact lingers—whether through its thought-provoking themes or the sheer beauty of McWilliams’ paintings. If you missed it, the upcoming book is a great way to experience his artistry.

A great local art gallery highlighting a diversity of work from artists all around Australia. For me, the standouts were them highlighting local young talents and giving them a platform With no entrance fee and a welcoming environment, I'd encourage everyone to pop in and take an afternoon to embrace what this place has to offer. Donate if you can to support places like this; we need more of them

A cool little spot in Launceston for the car lover. Each car has it own story and description associated to it. There is definitely some special and one of a kind cars in the showroom. There is also a gift shop at the front of the museum which has lots of different memorabilia and car based trinkets. Entry is $20 for an adult. Ample parking at the front of the museum.

Amazing display of historic cars and bikes. Friendly and very knowledgeable staff. Well worth a visit for any pistonhead.

Awesome stop while in Launceston! Beautiful cars on display to view! Gift shop & where you can press your own car coin. Lots of info about the cars on display & beautiful pieces of history!

A tremendous cross-section of motoring history including a 1951 Vincent 'Black Shadow' motorbike; 1960s GT 500 Lotus Ford Cortina; 1956 Lotus 11 sports car; XY and XR GT Falcons, XU1 Torana and several classic Holden Monaros, and much, much more. A car lovers delight!

Great little museum! Cars and music in absolutely stunning condition with interesting information boards about the exhibits. Spotlessly clean and bright. Very informative and enjoyable!

Definitely worth visiting, great collection & variety of cars

Cool museum with great ecclectic collection of cars and motorcycles. Judging by the older reviews and pictures, it seems like the inventory displayed is rotating, so that's excellent! Easy parking, friendly staff, great shop too! And when you're done, cross the street and bring the family over to the kids park or a good coffee.

After visiting for twenty years we were dismayed to find we had incurred an infringement notice. Apparently we had parked in an oversized parking space (a car had just pulled out of it). I suspect we were not the only ones to do this (to see the look of shock on a few other faces). It was particularly busy an there were vehicles moving all around and we honestly did not see a warning notice. So, although we thought we were doing the right thing by paying our dues as usual, we had failed! The fine is over $100 which takes a lot of paying on a pension. I hope this advisement saves someone from suffering the same fate!

One of our favourite places in Australia.

Good place to stop by if you in Launceston

Must Visit! 🍻 Loved this tour! add this to your Tasmanian bucket list immediately. The James Boag Brewery tour in Launceston is 100% worth your time. You get the story of how James Boag went from “beer dreamer” to local legend, plus a walk around the brewery itself. It’s kid-friendly with interactive bits, and at the end, you get to taste 3 fresh beers. Totally recommend. 5 ⭐️. Cheers!

I am unable to provide much insight regarding a guided tour, as I did not participate in one. However, the provided description was quite helpful and sufficient for a self-guided experience. It is a wonderful location with excellent beer, where one can enjoy spending several hours with friends.

Highly recommended the tour. We really enjoyed the fascinating tour of the whole brewing process along with the rich history and pride taken in this amazing facility. Friendly waves from workers as we walked through made us feel welcome. Our tour guide , Jess , was being mentored by Bec and they were both excellent in delivering a positive enjoyable experience. Jess, while new to the tour guide role was completely competent, confident and embraced the task with a smile and good sense of humour and in the tasting session at the completion of the tour she shone with her knowledge and fine sense of taste explaining the intricacies of various Boags beers 🍺 Thank you Jess and Bec , both passionate Boags Ambassadors 😁

Excellent experience touring the Boags Brewery in Launceston. You are shown the workings of the Brewery, the history of Boags Brewery including a wonderful story of heroism from the past, the whole process of their brewing process and of course, a chance to dabble in a paddle of their finest brews.

140 year old brewery with tap room, as well as tours. $45 per adult for the tour. Their main hospitality area is currently under renovation, but there is still a small bar and merchandise store open. Classic range of beers available as a tasting paddle (4 beers for $20). Take home packs or slabs available for purchase. Only food is chip packets, no hot food available. Staff were very welcoming and very knowledgable on the history of the brewery.

We had a great experience on the 3pm James Boag's Brewery Tour yesterday. Our guide, Ashley, was outstanding, she struck the perfect balance between making the tour educational and keeping it fun and engaging. Her knowledge, passion, and sense of humour made the whole experience memorable. Ashley is a real asset to Boag's. The included tasting afterwards was the perfect way to finish. All the beers we tried were great, and we especially loved being able to sample a few that aren’t available anywhere else. Highly recommend this tour to anyone visiting Launceston whether you're a beer lover or just curious, it's well worth it! 🍻

Great experience, guide was so knowledgeable of the history of the brewery and also the city! Great way to get the kids involved with a map to find things around the brewery made it more fun for kids! Definitely a must if you come to Launceston and you enjoy great beer!

A must do if you’re visiting Launceston or just passing through! Great fun for kids and adults alike. There are plenty of exciting activities like rock climbing, cliff walks, cliff jumps, and zip lines. The package deals are reasonably priced compared to other places. You can easily spend a full day here, but even half a day is worth it. Everything is well organised, and the staff are super friendly. Free parking is a bonus. We didn’t get to try the restaurant, but it looked nice. The only downside was that there’s no photo booth or way to get pictures of your activities – that would’ve been a great addition!

"Penny Royal Adventures in Launceston, Tasmania, offers thrilling experiences. Ride the 925m zipline, take a scenic gondola ride, or hike. Enjoy wine tastings and gourmet meals. Explore Rail Track Rides and Tree Top Walk. A must-visit for adventure-seekers and nature lovers."

Great mix of history, food, and fun! Loved the atmosphere and the scenic views definitely worth a visit if you’re in Launceston

A good adventure park, staff are really helpful and accommodating. My mate did a zip line through the mountain and she said it was great!! 😊

Parking was very lacking, and most of the activities you had to pay for. This place is mostly for children in my opinion. However it is really unique. We spent less than 10 minutes there as it was not I threshing for just adults.

We visited on a Sunday and was not crowded. The place is nestled by a stunning waterfall, Penny Royal Adventure offers a mix of excitement and relaxation. Experienced the adrenaline of cliff adventures, the mystery of the dark boat ride, and the challenge of rock climbing. After the fun, unwind at the cozy on-site restaurant The place has their own hotel also. A perfect getaway for all people with all ages. We all enjoyed well

One of the best adventure parks..there are activities for every age group in this place . Friendly staff and easy accessibility makes it a favourite one for families. Our kids enjoyed the zip line, cliff jump & cliff walk (bit scary where the nets are off)..picking up the right activities and packages will help you get best out of it. A cafe, restaurant and bar is situated inside which offers variety of items. A must visit in Launceston if you have kids..they will have a good time..

I enjoyed the Discovery Wine Tour immensely! Terry took great care of us (his fab 5!) and curated a great day visiting 4 of the best Tamar Valley wineries. Finished with new friends and a cellar full of delicious drops. Thanks for a fab time, see you in 2 years for the reunion tour

We had an amazing experience with TVWT, so well organized and Terry's knowledge was amazing with the vineyards, the history of them and Launceston & surrounds. As a local, I learnt so much and we take this for granted. Our friends who experienced it with us absolutely loved it. I would certainly recommend doing a tour with Terry and his team and get to eat great produce and drink amazing wines.

Wow, this was the best wine tour I've been on. Terry picked me up from Grand Chancellor Hotel @ 11.00am. We did 4 wineries, Velo, Marion's, Moores Hill and Hinton Bay. These wouldn't be wineries that you would usually visit, but they were all amazing. The last one, Hinton Bay was by booking only and our hosts were amazing. The tasting was in their dining room, so unique and what an experience. Lunch was at Rosevears Hotel where we had a choice of about 6 dishes and a wine or beer. Terry was a wealth of knowledge about the area and wineries. Don't miss this tour if you like wine and your in the Launceston area.

We had the most amazing day with Tamar Valley Wine Tours! 🍷 From start to finish, everything was seamless — they were so easy to communicate and plan with, and really worked around our group to make the day perfect. The wineries were stunning, the food was beautiful, and the whole experience felt relaxed and well-organised. Our guide was friendly, knowledgeable, and made the day even more enjoyable. Highly recommend to anyone visiting Tasmania — an absolute must-do experience! 👏

The Tamar Valley Wine Tour was definitely the highlight of our Launceston trip. Terry was super friendly and gave great insights into each winery, the grapes, the owners, and the region. We felt really well looked after, and the group size of 10 was perfect. We loved every minute and came away with quite a few bottles - even some sweet wines I never thought I’d enjoy!

Exceptional value for money. Terry is amazing, kind and patient and his knowledge of the local vineyards is great. Velo wines was such a wonderful entry point with yummy wines and the lunch at Rosevears was gourmet. Travelling through the valley - without having to drive - gave me an appreciation of how beautiful this valley is when you're not focused on driving. I highly recommend Terry and his company. You get so much more than what you pay for - he needs to raise his rates!

What an incredible day with Tamar Valley Wine Tours! Our guide, Terry, was truly the guide with the mostest—knowledgeable, engaging, and clearly passionate about creating a memorable experience. Terry took us to some absolutely remarkable vineyards, each with its own unique charm and flavour. His insight into the region and the wines added so much depth to the tour, even for those of us who aren’t wine experts. You could tell he genuinely cares about showcasing the best the Tamar Valley has to offer. Couldn’t recommend Terry and his team enough. Thanks for a fantastic day, Terry—we’ll be talking about this one for a long time!

Absolutely loved this gallery. It won't take you too long but they really have stunning pieces and they display them really well. The shop has beautiful things too (very dangerous!) and staff were adorable on both sides.

Really enjoyed my visit to Design Tasmania today. The craftsmanship in the woodwork is incredible — each piece feels like art with a story. Peaceful space to wander and appreciate local design.

Brilliant place to visit displaying hand crafted furniture and craft items. Has a shop but brace yourself. Quality artisan work cost a bob or two. Right next to the city park as well. Free entry.

Beautiful, wooden pieces!! furniture for my future dream home*** there is a merchant side and a museum side. Museum cost $4-6, but free for local residents. Situated next to City Park, suitable for drop in when visiting Farmer market on Saturday.

Such a great feeling here! Loved the furniture on display and the general vibe. Will definitely be returning when Im in Launceston.

Some interesting wooden pieces on permanent display. With a small retail sales area. When we visited there was a 'cement' exhibit also running. This place is quite different to how I remember it. I'm sure there used to be a much wider range of locally made Tasmanian wood products for sale. Now it seems to be more focused on the exhibition side of thins.

Lots of interesting pieces to look at and even some to buy! Nice spaces that have been tastefully fitted out to show off some wonderful art - the shop also has some amazing Tasmania items to buy!

A beautiful, relaxing cruise was had this afternoon, thanks to Tamar River Cruises and Captain Johno and staff. Lots of interesting facts and stories were told. Lovely afternoon tea supplied. Weather was terrific, even if a little cool, but it didn't detract from a great experience.

I enjoyed the 50 minutes boat cruising in the Tamar river. The Captain 🧑‍✈️ of the boat was keen to impart the history of the town.Along the river, the view was stunning and the rock formations tell the story of the place, will recommend this to everyone who will visit to Launceston.

Such a stunning and informative cruise along the Tamar River. The guide delivers an in depth history of Launceston, some well-known historic figures of Launceston and other natural attractions and features, that will keep you engaged and amazed.

We did the one hour river cruise. Very informative and we saw a lot, learning the history of Launceston. We took our tour on November 11th @ 10:30. The most impressive part, for us, was the playing of the Last Post at 11:00 to honour those who served. Very classy. Would recommend this tour to family.

Highly recommend the afternoon 2.5 hour cruise. A very pleasant way to spend an afternoon but also a great way to see the river and especially the Gorge. All the staff we dealt with made the trip more enjoyable. I would recommend booking and, if you want to sit on the top deck, arriving early. The wine tasting was enjoyable as was the commentary.

Took the river cruise in late March recently. It wasn't full but a good size were on board. Enjoyed the whole experience. It went up Tamar river first before going to the Cataract Gorge. Got a complete view of the gorge from the river first and also from higher when we did the gorge walk later

I had a fantastic experience with Cataract Gorge Cruises on the Tamar River. It was a relaxing way to spend a summer afternoon, and the entire trip was a perfect blend of tranquility and scenic beauty. The atmosphere onboard was lovely, with a calm and peaceful vibe that allowed me to unwind and fully enjoy the surroundings. The river was serene, and the gentle flow of the water added to the sense of relaxation. The views along the way were stunning, with the natural beauty of the Cataract Gorge and the surrounding landscapes making it a memorable journey. The cruise staff were welcoming and attentive, ensuring everyone had a comfortable experience. Their knowledge about the area was impressive, and they shared interesting facts and stories about the history and wildlife of the region, adding an educational element to the trip. Whether you’re a local or a visitor, this cruise is an excellent way to explore the Tamar River .The combination of breathtaking scenery, calm waters, and a laid-back atmosphere makes it an ideal activity, especially on a warm summer day. I highly recommend it for anyone looking to relax and enjoy the beauty of nature.

We had an amazing experience at the Queen Victoria Museum in Inveresk! It’s incredible that such a high-quality museum is totally free to visit. There’s so much to see and do, from fascinating exhibits to hands-on activities that keep both kids and adults entertained for hours. It’s a great place for families to spend the day exploring and learning together. Everything is well presented, and the staff are friendly and welcoming. Definitely a must-visit spot if you’re in Launceston!

Wow, I absolutely loved this place. It’s so simply understated and that’s exactly what makes it special. While it doesn’t have a huge number of objects, the exhibitions that are there are genuinely interesting. It’s the kind of place you might only visit once or twice, but you’ll remember it. What really stood out to me was how they’ve kept the old warehouses and buildings in such a way that it feels like someone could just walk back in and start using them for their original purpose again. It’s incredible so authentic and thoughtful. The Food Bank gardens run by OzHarvest were unlike anything I’ve ever seen. I’m from Brisbane, and honestly, Brisbane could never compete. There’s this quiet brilliance about it all nothing overdone or trying too hard. It just is, and that’s what makes it wonderful. The staff were really friendly. I did struggle a bit to find where to get coffee and food, but that might’ve been on me. I was on holiday and happy to wander around at my own pace. The layout wasn’t but was confusing, I just didn’t put much effort into figuring it out. I was on holidays and peopled out at that point. I’d recommend everyone visit at least once. It might not have the same spark on repeat visits, but it’s absolutely a must-see.

A really great museum will lots of interesting exhibits! Well worth visiting. At the time of my visit, they had an exhibition of David Hamilton's work!

Theres some good stuff, but no real direction or map to guide you.. due to the layout we nearly the main room. Enjoyed the interactive science display outside!

⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Queen Victoria Museum at Inveresk is a captivating and diverse cultural hub. Housed in a beautifully restored 19th‑century railway workshop, it offers engaging exhibits on Tasmanian history, natural science, and industrial heritage. Highlights include impressive dinosaur fossils, interactive displays at the Phenomena Factory, and immersive planetarium shows. The museum is well-organized, thoughtfully curated, and free entry makes it accessible for all. Friendly staff enhance the experience, making it a must-visit for families, history buffs, and curious minds.

My party was looking for something inside to do on a day with questionable weather. This fit our interest in history and it's free. The museum shows different parts of Tasmania's history. More open plan than any museum I've been in before but it really works. It allow the people to flow through. There are outbuildings that are there for exploring too, including a public display space. Immediately outside the double doors is the childrens area. It's interactive science. It looked like a lot of fun to this adult. Included among the exhibits that I really liked were the taxidermy and the Tasmainian Tiger sections. That small section of the Tassie Tiger is so tragic and emotional. The final one I liked is travel in Tasmania over time shoes and walking canes, bikes, a side saddle. Basically the why and how's transportation is the way it is in Tasmania, it's unlike anything I've seen in a single place. The Planetarium did cost $9 per adult but it was definitely worth it. We chose to see We Are Stars, featuring the voice of the ever talented Andy Serkis. The presenter, a volunteer (as they all are), skillfully showed us through what was going to be in the sky when that night. I highly recommend taking the time to go to the Planetarium on a trip here. Parking is paid and on the grounds of UTAS Launceston. But it's free if you visit on a Sunday. The site is largely wheelchair accessible. There are certain outbuildings that will be harder to access, most importantly the rail workshop.

This is my favorite location in Launceston. I have visited this location a few times, some alone and some with others and loved it all the same. I appreciated the history, the local culture and the effort to maintain the location. Appreciate the team or better yet community who manages the location.

What a great market. If I was staying longer or lived here I would frequent this market a lot. The produce looks amazing, and tasted awesome. The market has a great atmosphere also. So central to town and easy to get to. It wasn’t hard to find a carpark either. Would totally recommend.

Great market first time visiting while on holidays in Tasmania, plenty of choices for food, we had a delicious proper pork pie from this guys stand called the grumpy pie guy. While at the markets next to where we bought the pork pie we came across this place that sells organic plant based cacao, hand made chocolate and different types of hot chocolate,the name is Dear Valentine chocolate,they also sell Organic coffee called Tasmanian Organic Coffee they are from Sheffield which also is a lovely town we will be back next time we visit

Lovely market with a good variety of street foods, artisan gins, ciders, meads and wines, exotic spices, honey, local Fromage/cheeses (including vegan cashew cheeses) and plenty of fresh produce and gifts all backed by live music. Definitely a great way to start your Saturday in Launceston. Unfortunately dogs are not allowed.

Authentic farmers market, fabulous selection of fresh produce, breads and pastries, fresh seafood and meats, local cheese and dairy items, Has an ever changing array of hot and cold food and drinks. A must do..every Saturday morning!

Great vibes, good food, no parking. The cauliflower potato leek pie I had from Wanderlust was amazing

Good market to try out small biz products . Lots of interesting eats freshly made and high quality cheeses, truffles , cider and produce. Theres also salsa dancing . Hot foods and sweets available to enjoy and seafood and meats to stock up. Purveyors are very friendly and take time to tell you more about their products. You can feel their passion and sincerity. Not to be missed when you’re in Launceston on a Saturday !

Nice selection of produce from the region at a reasonable price. There’s usually a few vegetable stalls for greens and potatoes. Great place to grab a coffee, breakfast and walk around. I’m a regular.

We had a fantastic time celebrating my husband's birthday, a train lover who loves trains and their history. The museum is beautiful, and all the volunteers are wonderful and very helpful. They helped us immerse ourselves in history and enjoy our visit.

Great little museum. It’s small but hearty. Free entry to the museum and $6.50 per adult tram rides. Note this is run by volunteers and therefore has limited opening days and hours

Free viewing of the museum and very cheap ticket for a tramcar ride around the campus where the museum is located. Great information from volunteer museum staff, collection has been lovingly gathered, restored and put on display.

They're never open and don't update when they will be closed 😕 do not trust their opening times because they're not correct 😒 I've driven from devonport 4 times now to take my little boy here and everytime they have been shut my son is absolutely train and tram mad and its sad that there's not an opportunity for him to learn about our tram history. It's the school holidays and they're closing 45 minutes early.

Very good display with lots of history of the local trams and the network that served the city. Run by friendly passionate volunteers and a very very reasonable price to ride the tram.

A lovely museum you should not miss. Helpful and knowledge staff. You can take a ride on old tram which is no longer in Australia. Must go.

Good experience, passionate volenteer's. Had a good look around. Miseum is free only a few bucks to have a ride on the tram.

Great bit of History. It's such a nice little Boutique theatre heaps of variety. Grab a wine or a beer and watch the show

Lovely old theatre. Mark and Alistair were a wonderful tech crew. Thanks from the Music Of The night team.

I would love to give it 5 stars. The performances are fantastic, the atmosphere is awesome but whoever designed or installed the seating needs a clip around the ears. If you are anything taller than 175cm or weigh more than 95kg you are going have a very uncomfortable 2hrs, or however long the show is. The seating is abysmal.

Fantastic Damien Leith Concert: First time too Princess Theatre which is Beautiful Definitely visiting again.

Good old princess theatre, went to the magic , illusion show was a good night

Awesome place to see a show. Friendly staff and great atmosphere.

An old theatre but excellent staff and great atmosphere

quaint little place to stop over if you’re on the quest to go to every house from the national trust. they sell umbrellas and have a small museum of vintages in the back!

A must-visit in Launceston! The lovely owner shared local stories and even showed us her mini museum at the back. Love her storytelling vibe, and the souvenirs here truly mean something. Highly recommend!

Loved the umbrella shop and splurged on a beautiful cat umbrella. Didnt use it for a long time after purchase..Feb 2021..but really expected it to last a lot longer than it has. I've only used it for "special" occasions, but was so disappointed to find it will no longer open. The mechanism inside has broken. A lot of money for something to use a handful times.

Amazing National Trust Umbrella Museum and shop. There is a great museum room with history of the store, now the ONLY umbrella shop in Australia. The shop has loads of beautiful, quality umbrellas for sale, and other local souvenirs. The store is gorgeous and the staff are very friendly and helpful. 10/10.

What an amazing experience. Dragged my partner in for a look and to feed my umbrella fetish! We both found it really interesting and had the most informative chat with the lovely people in there. They were so sweet and kind. Even walked out with 2 new brolly’s, and he spent so much time and patients with showing me my options.

This place is definitely worth a 10-20 minute visit. The lovely lady’s that work in the shop are a wealth of information and the antique umbrellas and canes are incredibly unique. It’s a throwback to the days of old.

It's not a very day thing to come across a historic shop selling umbrellas & to learn about history of umbrella making. It even has a working vintage cash register. Very friendly lady volunteers.

Wonderful to view and appreciate the intricate architecture of the past. A beautiful building all round!

Good venue easy to access and good atmosphere

The new renovations are fantastic

An old hall that is not suitable for performances from the stage as you can be quite some distance away and it's hard to see the performers/presenters with people sitting infront of you. It is a great venue for expos. Being located next to City Park is a plus. There is free parking a short walk away.

Great venue for training up in the Tamar room. A little dated decor but the catering is excellent!

lovely 🌞

Been here when my son had Singfest, nice Venu. Well done Launceston City Council for such a lovely Venu.

free wifi

Lovely park steeped in history and recognition to Australia’s western heritage.

Such a wholesome family friendly park perched alongside the Tamar River where kids can get in their incidental exercise climbing and exploring all of the fantastic towers, swings and slides. Lovely spot for a picnic. One of the best family parks around period!

Good for the kids. It was a very chilly start - we had to be extra careful of all the black ice on the board walk to breakfast. Coffee + toast = warmth!! But yet, the kids still seemed to enjoy playing in the parkland and all of the rides that it offered.

Amusement for all ages! Kids enjoyed themselves for a long time. Has good parking and facilities. Recommend it for sure! Toilets cleaned regularly, bbq shelter, specific fenced 2-5yr old area a feature. Close by cafe at Silos.

I was impressed with the size of this playground and park with plenty of green area around. It very well maintained infrastructure with several play areas for larger crowds. Also 3-4 BBQ area around with 2 BBQ each and plenty of tables, benches and shade

Was here in late March recently. Walked across from the pier opposite. The park has no garden but seems to be popular with the locals, many families, joggers and dog walkers were about. Had dinner at Rupert and Hound nearby so was able to see both the day and night time views around the pier

Fabulous playground, for all ages and abilities. Beautiful, well kept grounds and gardens.

This is the coolest park! Some of the climbs were pretty challenging, even as an adult - I can't believe they let 8-year-olds do these! Go eat at Rupert and Hound, then exercise it off here.

I passed through here 4 times in 2 days as I was staying at marrilac house in brisbane street in the city centre 2 nights as a driver for my cousin who was in the LGH. I think it was about 1.9 kilometers walk each way. So the 4 times I walked through this park it was a welcome relief to take a few minutes to relax In the park before continuing on my mission. Beautiful park. Saw lots of pigeons, but had no food so I crushed a few acorns after peeling the outer skin. Some of them had a nibble but most weren't that interested. But it did draw them close enough in numbers to eat out of my hand. This fountain is totally so beautiful. The dark grey colours tho really don't do it justice. A sandstone colour would make it stand out & reveal it's beauty way better. I am so glad that the drunk bunch of youths being idiots are no longer hanging around there anymore as many have said here also. & the peace & tranquility of this relaxing space has returned to its beauty once again.

A nice park to escape the hustle and bustle of Launceston CBD or a short walk down from LGH to clear your head from all those medical issues. Sit by the fountain surrounded by Oak Trees.

Beautiful Park in the city with magnificent trees and fountain. Great place to relax and have something to eat. It must to go to, just watch out for the occasional social drinkers. 🍻🍺🥂🍾🍷

The square is one of the city's smaller parks, there are usually only a few people here. It's a great place to capture the serenity of the city. The main attraction is the fountain, and I see why - it's a masterpiece! There's a balance between nature and architecture which is pleasing to the eye. It was a memorable experience.

Beautiful place for a short stroll. The fountain is gorgeous and the garden is very well kept. Worth a visit if you're nearby.

This is a very charming park space, with a beautiful fountain at the centre with ample seating provided to take in the view and relax. It is worth it to have a walk along the branching paths to appreciate the many flowers planted around the park. There are plenty of toilets available for use during business hours. I recommend visiting the park to take a load off, reflect and take your daily dose of O2 from the greenery. There is a tranquil quality to this park that shines above others.

A nice park to relax and sit and listen to a podcast or read a book. A really nice place.

This is a wrought-iron bridge with one span at the mouth of the South Esk River in Launceston. The bridge was constructed in 1864 in Manchester before being transported to Launceston. A second nearly identical span was added in 1904. This bridge section was created in Launceston. The crossing was renamed King's Bridge at that time as well. It is a nice historic structure and approach on foot from the town centre to the Cataract Gorge entry, you cross the bridge to begin the track into the gorge. Worth a brief stop for a picture or two.

Great spot to go for a walk and take in the water and valley. Limited parking so park down the road when you see a spot!

Only zig zag track was open the cataract gorge walk was closed due to falling rocks.

beautiful … i enjoyed the walk of Cataract Gotge from here and return. it was an easy walk as mentioned at the start.

Beautiful place with unbelievable what the other side. Next to Cataract Gorge make it a perfect view.

Pedestrian bridge which connects 2 tracks around the gorge. Classic but good looking design.

Nice bridge. Can’t blame

I’ve going here for a while now and the food is no doubt good. However, found this bread clip in my samosa kebab. I called to let them know because it wasn’t the first time I found plastic in their food. I tried to make him understand very nicely and in return what I got was insincere apology. Very disappointed with food and his behaviour.

If only I could give zero stars for the experience with the food and the aftermath. WRITING THIS REVIEW WHILE WAITING IN THE ER. I usually don't get kebab, but because of a friend's recommendation, I decided to go to this place to try their kebab wrap. I ordered the Samosa with the LOT. While I was eating the wrap, I noticed that there was a piece of a Stainless Steel Scourer in a bite I took and could only get half of it out and a small piece of the Scourer got stuck in my throat. I am in the ER now waiting for nearly 4 hours to have x-rays and see a doctor. Their negligence has cost me my time, money, and loss of pay as I am a casual employee, I will not even get paid for being sick. A $15, kebab, and their terrible food safety has cost me over $300. I hope this doesn't happen to anyone else. Hope you fix this issue. I would not recommend this place to anyone.

Meat is cold not fresh straight away after just getting it out in front of the shop it’s just a shame to sell something like this ( bought 2 HSPs)

I don’t know how this operates but food is discussing I can’t even take a bite chicken is raw paid for extra meat got nothing and extra sour cream just looks like a rubbish box. Chips is raw can’t even eat 2 Hsp 50$ btw

Visited this shop last night and ordered a regular mix HSP with 4 saucesThe container was about 60% full, barely any sauce, what’s worse is the ¢50 charge was 2 extra sauces but not enough quantity of the sauce…what a joke. The quality of the meat was poor. The food was edible but only just… save your money go elsewhere if possible. The 2 stars is only because it was open late and no other options available. Won’t be returning.

THE FELLAS WERE NICE ENOUGH, THE FOOD OK......ITS THE VAN. ITS A DRAB, DIRTY WHITE COLOUR AND NEED A HUGE FACELIFT. A WASH, SOME TAKE AWAY FOOD STENCILS AND PAINT. TAKE A LOOK AT YOUR NEIGHBOUR, THEYRE ON THE RIGHT TRACK AND MIGHT GIVE YOU SOME TIPS. WHAT ADVERTISING THERE IS, IS A LACKLUSTER EFFORT ON A4. THERES NO SIGNAGE ALONG SIDE THE ENTRANCE TO ADVERTISE THAT YOU EXIST. NOW FOR TOURIST AND NON LOCAL FOLK, THEY WOULD JUST DRIVE RIGHT ON BY, OR BY THE TIME THY SPOT IT, HAVE PAST THE ENTRY POINT ON A ONE WAY HIGHWAY.....AND THEYRE NOT COMING BACK. THERE ARE NO BINS PROVIDED EITHER., FOR THOSE OF US WITHOUT A VEHICLE AND ARE WALKING AND WANT TO EAT THEIR FOOD IN THAT SPOT.

Superb food, friendly staff , The best taste and peri peri zinger burger 👍.

Incredible day exploring the beautiful Tamar Valley. Jeremy was a wonderful host - generous with his kindness & knowledge. The wineries were fantastic - Winterbrook was a stand out along with Loira Vines with a scrumptious lunch! Thank you so much!

Excellent day spent in tue vineyards with Jeremy. He is calm and very knowledgeable about wines as well as Tasmania. We visited: - Velo Wines - Holm Oak (check their tennis rackets!) - Small Wonder (lovely cheese and meats platter) - finished at Swinging Gates (Doug was am amazing host, he is passionate and likes to experiment with wines - I have my first white Amarone). They also have some nice domes that you can rent and sleep with the grapes.

Jeremy was a fantastic guide and took us to some amazing wineries. He went out of his way to show us some additional spots that meant a lot to my family which was greatly appreciated. Lunch was delicious and we couldn’t recommend this tour highly enough

Look, TBH you only have 2 companies in Launceston that do small group wine tours. So this company has no competition to motivate them to evolve. Tamar Valley wine is amazing!!! This company did not impress to say the least. Your host, a 70 y/o white collar man, loved to talk about things he was interested in, really lacked the ability to engage with diversity. The tour stated “4 wineries”, which, on the last 15 wine tours I’ve done around Australia, NZ and US… it is the understanding your “tasting at 4 wineries. However on arrival at the third winery we were having g lunch at Small Wonder Wines, on assumption we would be doing a tasting and then choosing a glass with lunch, we were met with attitude and distain from the worker. We explained we would be happy to pay. Again, pure attitude. One of the group went out to ask the diver if he could please explain. To which he came inside and gaslit us! Talking down to us like we were children saying “oh we never said there would be a tasting here, and the last venue we go to has big pours”. And then comments were made about lack of time, but when asked, ok, when do we need to be gone by, there was no direct answer. After that discussion with tone, he then suggested we do it with lunch… but with an attitude of “stop being difficult”. The group were embarrassed and said nothing more. We also hurried our lunch thinking we were time sensitive. I had messaged with the booking and again with confirmation I required GF at lunch and it was acknowledged. My platter came out with bread all over it. Now this was awkward- as we were already on the back foot. I was met with a snarl and eye roll “we were never told” The same platter came out with breadcrumbs all over it.. and GF crackers placed instead. I didn’t complain, I was already so embarrassed. And sure enough, I got very ill. The bus was tense after that, with one of the gentlemen’s volunteering to sit up the front with the host, as the women felt uncomfortable. At the last venue, we were again gaslit , when asked what time we needed to leave. No answer, he was asked directly 3 times with no direct answer. So some of the members of the group snuck out and went to the gin distillery next door for a tasting. That was the most enjoyable part! Ahahaha. There was no music played at all! No laughter. It was uncomfortable. Improvements: - state you only taste at 3 wineries. - Don’t gaslight or talk down to customers like they are children. - Talk more about the history of Launceston, colonisation, indigenous community? - Talk less at your customers. Instead Ask your clients about themselves, do some icebreakers. This experience is about them, not you. - Play some music! Let people enjoy the fact they are having a few drinks and laughs!

We had a great time with Jeremy. He has excellent wine industry knowledge and is a thoughtful tour guide. We visited 5 wineries and had a really nice grazing platters at winery number 3 and 5. Definitely recommend if you’re in Launceston or looking for a new destination.

This tour was amazing! Steph took us around to all the wineries, giving us in the in-depth background along the way. She even sat with us at some of the tastings to give us more information. All the wineries, plus lunch, we went to were were fabulous and we loved the wines - bought many bottles!! We loved the extra touch of the cheese board Steph provided at our last winery. Would highly recommended to all!

Fabulous wine and food Tour. From woe to go we had professional and friendly service from Steph and Jeremy. The van was clean and comfortable and Jeremy was an excellent and very informative driver and host for the whole day. We visited 4 different small wineries (Velo, Winter Brook, Loira Vines and Swinging Gate) and at each one we had knowledgeable and passionate owners conducting the tastings. The variety of wines was well chosen with an amazing lunch at Loira Vines. Thanks Steph and Jeremy.

Efficient and got the job done (lease dispute).

Ross is what Tasmania needs as a leader as we develop to the new economy.

Please dont come door knocking on a Sunday afternoon telling me what concerns you have for the election next year. What a load of $hit!

Very professional & easy to talk to . Highly recommended legal service.

Awesome work by Ross again.

Geoff was knowledgeable guide and very entertaining. Was a highlight of our trip to Launceston and great way to learn about the histroy of the city. Would definitely recommend.

We had a really informative historical walking tour of Launceston with Geoff. He had a wealth of fascinating local knowledge. Highly recommend!

The Eye Fillet is so nice and tender! Oysters are fresh but a bit small on the day of our visit. Jasper was a great help in offering suggestions on what to try. Wanted to try more stuff on the menu, but our small appetite made it impossible. Immediately made a booking for dinner the next day when we were settling our bill 😝

Went to the Black Cow Bistro while we were in Launceston for our babymoon. We picked this restaurant based on the high ratings as we were looking for a location for a celebratory meal. The steak was nice, reasonably cooked, but unfortunately a little bit tougher than I would expect for an eye fillet. We have visited a number of mid-range and high end steak restaurants and competitively unfortunately, the Black Cow didn't stack up against our favourites. The mushrooms and beans for the side dishes were quite nice, but the best side was definitely the potato galette that came with he steak. The bread was delicious, but of course you can't really go wrong there. It did take a while for the meals to come out, which wasn't that surprising given how busy the restaurant was. Service was fantastic, and this is primarily why I'm giving a 4 star rating instead of a 3.

Amazing place for dinner! We ordered the eye fillet and scotch fillet – both steaks were cooked perfectly and so flavourful 😋🤤. Overall, a fantastic dinner, highly recommend a visit! 👍

Best steak ever! Tender, fresh, cooked to perfection! The kingfish was fresh and the sides of greens were super delicious! Must try steak! We got the porterhouse and it was chef kiss! The roasted garlic demi glaze was okay but really the real hero was that steak!

Honestly the best steak i had in tassy so far perfect medium steak with char taste definitely have referred my friends that are coming to tas and will be stopping here when i come back !

What a terrific experience. Delicious entrees including oyster kilpatricks, scallops, kingfish, steak tartare and octopus... All sublime. Mains comprising eye fillet, porterhouse and slow cooked rump were all devoured heartily. Each were cooked to requested style and on point. But overall the deserts were heavenly and well worth leaving room for including yuzu lemon tart and frozen caramel slice. Thoroughly enjoyed.

We visited the Black Cow Bistro on our first night visiting Launceston, and we couldn't have had a better experience or better tasting food. The quality of the meat was excellent, with little to no force needing to be used when cutting a piece - it was that juicy and tender. We shared with our waitress that we were celebrating our anniversary, and when our dessert came out, they included a small candle of celebration, which was a genuine and human touch. The dessert was simple yet hit the spot perfectly! I would highly recommend visiting here for a special occasion, or if you would like to indulge in some high-quality service and food.

Always a great experience here! The vibe is relaxed and welcoming, and the staff are super friendly, prompt, and really know the menu well. They checked in at all the right times, and the drink recommendation was absolutely perfect. I’ve been a few times now and have never been disappointed. Highly recommend if you love great food, good cocktails, and a happy, laid-back atmosphere!

Dinner at this place was a little different. A bit of improvement from the floor staff would go a long way — having to wait and look around just to ask for a napkin was slightly frustrating. That said, the gentleman who served us was kind and thorough when explaining the menu. The cocktails and oysters were absolutely delicious! 🍸🦪

My partner and I had such an amazing experience! Food was to die for, The best oysters and scallops I have ever had! I would come back to mudbar if I could get those scallops again & for Pete’s service it was some of the best service we have ever had.

Mudbar is a popular venue for events so we made sure to book well in advance when planning our friend’s birthday. The team leader met us when we arrived and set everything out for us, which was very welcoming. However, when it came to ordering our entrees, one team member seemed very unhappy to serve us that we were there or she went through some personal difficulties ,honestly made all of us uncomfortable. We were even contemplating whether it might make sense to just leave, but we did not want to spoil what was intended to be a memorable celebratory occasion. Fortunately, we had another team member who took over our table, she was great and showed good professionalism, even helping us out with photos. The food was really very good—a big thank you to the chef! The group loved all dishes we ordered, and the birthday dessert with the special message was a nice touch and we really appreciated that.

Mudbar makes for a great place for Lunch; right on the water with a scenic outlook and a really laidback vibe. Service was friendly and attentive, adding to the experience. Most of the food was excellent, though the noodle dish missed the mark with vinegar overpowering the other flavours. Aside from that, a strong showing and definitely worth a visit.

Amazingly good food. We both love cooking and it was refreshing tasting so many flavours and textures. The chef is a genius combining food with sauces. I had crispy soft shell crab and my hubby had 2 starters : scallops and pork belly which were both amazing. The crab had delicious crispy texture and tom yum aioli and salad was interesting mix of fine leaves shredded and well dressed with asian style flavours. I had the duck as mains and the black sauce was hard to analyse but flavour was really lovely. Waiter explained it had a cheese Gochuchang mixed into it and black beans. The desert was a perfect end to a great meal....

Excellent drinks, food and atmosphere. Edit: the chilli cocktails quite nice, but a bit overwhelming on the amount of spiciness. That's coming from someone that likes spicy food. The taste was so nice though. The mango one tasted amazing all around.

The salt and pepper squid tasted fresh and it was appropriately seasoned with the special salad dressing. The amount was more than I expected. The stuffed cob was good too, the cheese went well with garlic butter on bread. For main, we were frightened that we might ruin the eye fillet on stone, but we found out that any way you do it, the meat tastes just fine! It tastes nice both when rare and done. We were recommended by the staff to cut open the meat for better control of the heat. Do order a dessert to wrap up the meal here. The amount was generous, we had the caramel popcorn banana ice cream on stone. It was really nice and fulfilling. I was noticed by email that $30 no show fee applies if I skip the reservation. So Pay attention to that if you are going to book.

We had the most amazing dinner at Cataract on Paterson! I’m not normally one to write reviews but I had to share just how amazing the service and atmosphere was. The staff went above and beyond to make us comfortable, especially our host Alex who was so lovely and made our night extra special. The food is exceptional and we will definitely be back next time we’re in town!

I had an absolutely amazing experience at Cataract on Patterson! From the moment I walked in, the staff made me feel welcome and comfortable. A special shout-out to Gabrielle, who was an absolute sweetheart. She was the one attending to us and made the whole process smooth and stress-free. Her kindness, professionalism, and warm demeanor truly stood out. Highly recommend this place to anyone needing cataract care — they go above and beyond!

My experience in Cataract on Paterson was incredible. First, the oysters were the most fat and juicy ones I had ever eaten. The lemon is also very sour and I didn’t know that until I squeezed too much🫠🫠🫠. The steak was very nice as it was cooked perfectly medium rare, with a tender and juicy inside with a crispy outside. Yet the medium well one was slightly negative as it was a little bit chewy and wasn’t as nice. The linguini is also recommended as it has aa little sour taste topped with juicy prawns. Just a perfect match. The waiter was very nice and kept refilling the water without us asking her. What a great start to my trip.(I went here on 29th July 2025, so the prices might change a little bit)

Our experience was incredible, Patrick providing our table service and went above and beyond. Impeccable service. An extra special personal touch added with our dessert coming out with Happy Anniversary. We were very satisfied with our dining experience. Thank you.

Cataract on Paterson exceeded our expectations! Each meal was presented with flair and the flavours did not disappoint. Our waitress, Keelia, made our experience with her guidance on choosing one of the many delectable desserts which wowed us ( and the diners at nearby tables) Highly recommended!

This is a great restaurant in Launceston. A wide variety of menu options to cater for just about anything. We had the seafood platter for two which was excellent and would highly recommend. The platter also comes with a serve of seafood chowder which was very good. Our waitress was Alex who was kind, efficient and attentive. All the dishes coming from the kitchen looked great, especially the meat dishes. Nice atmosphere here too. Will definitely be back when next in Launceston. Highly recommend this place.

Food was very nicely presented, all looked amazing! Taste-wise though bit of a miss, nothing outstanding except the anchovy crostini which was unique! The king prawn ravioli was also very chewy which was weird, otherwise it would've been great. Nice atmosphere, friendly staff and good portion sizes.

Solid quality pan-Mediterranean food. Good varieties of vegetarian dishes and side dishes. The broad beans falafel is especially excellent. Lobster pasta is excellent, although is a little short on actual lobster, delicious sauce though. Wine list by the bottle is extensive, more limited by the glass but a good range. Has outdoor tables that are dog friendly.

Went with my wife to celebrate her BD, had a lovely dinner here. The menu reads well, and the idea of many entrees with one main and sides was great. We decided to try a set menu and chose Signature main to share with 5 small plates for the table. It was one of the best restaurant experiences we had in Tasmania, the best restaurant in Launceston so far. The place itself is very cosy and the service was great, we served 5 small plates at reasonable intervals helped to keep the table from looking crowded. Although the Charred Stanley octopus was a little bit overcooked, the Beef Carpaccio (raw) and the Kingfish Crudo (sashimi) were out of this world, totally well prepared and delicious. The Empanada had stuffed well with braised beef, and the Local crab & corn ravioli was puffed up soft and fully cooked. Our main was Lamb Rump, cooked exactly as ordered (medium) served with eggplant as a side, which was so flavoursome. Overall, although the food was a little bit pricey for the portion, the taste was perfect, we were extremely impressed with our meals. We will definitely be returning.

We really enjoyed our dining experience here, although found it was too much food and on the expensive side. The decor inside is nice and it's a pretty chilled ambience. The food was all tasty. We went for the second menu option with a selection of small plates and a standard main to share. It was nice. Would recommend a visit.

My taste buds are still salivating over this experience. It was heaven on a plate, such amazing options all cooked to perfection. From the meat to the veggies, and of course the dessert. I was just loving every mouth full. Definitely grab a good bottle of wine to enhance the experience. Lovely staff too, Nicole was the best! Can’t wait to be back again!!

Overall this restaurant has so much potential, but a cumulating list of execution errors results in a disappointing dining experience. Food The menu reads really well, and the idea of many entrees with one main and sides is great. What we received was average at best. Octopus was so over cooked we were chewing for minutes on each bite. Empanadas were alright but the onion jam was incredibly acidic. The kingfish sashimi was enjoyable, probably needs more dressing to bring the dish together. The sourdough flatbread was solid. I’d suggest having oil and balsamic or butter as a side to this. Corn ravioli was unusual but enjoyable. For main we had lobster pasta. It was as if the chef did t taste the dish before sending it out. Completely bland. No seasoning whatsoever. The sides of zucchini was average and the mixed leaves did the job. The portion sizes were overall massive. Way too much food. I’d have preferred half as much with an increase in quality of execution. There was about 400g of pasta and about 40g of lobster and 4 cherry tomatoes. Way too much pasta and not enough of everything else including sauce. For what the price was I certainly felt ripped off. Drinks I absolutely love you can get cocktails in half serves. Allows you to try your way through a few on the menu. I had intended on trying 6 half size drinks. In the end I only had 3 and the main reason was the staff lacked attentiveness. At every other restaurant I go to, when the drink is empty they take the glass and ask what to have next. I had an empty glass twice for more than 15 minutes and none of the staff noticed. Was certainly a dampener on the experience. Overall Get the chefs to taste the food and season accordingly. Adjust the portion sizes down. Make staff reasonably attentive. This place will be the best restaurant in town. It’s so so close but missed the mark in so many ways.

STEER CLEAR OF THIS PLACE. Would’ve wanted to give rating of 0/5. I actually got more and more angry as our dinner progressed and as each plate got served. The amount charged for the quality and serving size of food is incredulous, abysmally small, an absolute RORT. Not even Sydney eastern suburbs would be that unreasonable.... AND, all of the dishes we ordered were actually not that nice - not executed well, not quality ingredients, weird flavour combinations or too salty. I really don’t get the rave ratings about this place! As we weren’t too hungry We ordered the $50 pp menu for a table of 3 of us that comes with 5 small plates to share plus a dessert each... so if you count dessert as $15 per plate, it works out to be $25 PER PLATE OF FOOD WE GOT. You can judge for yourself ...Look at my photos of the portion size we got on each of the 5 plates (and the plating was snack food style, not something you should pay $25 for): - 3 croquettes (ie 1 croquette each), - 3 dumplings (ie 1 dumpling each); - a beef tartare (2 small mouthfuls each) - 3 ravioli (1 each) - 3 tiny tiger prawns - the size of an index finger (1 prawn each). I can honestly say, this is my first restaurant where I was ordering takeaway from a Thai place around the corner, even before all the mains were served as we knew we wouldn’t even be half full by the time we finished.

We stopped here for brunch our first choice was booked and busy. Aren’t we glad we did service 5* and a beautiful vibe too. What a lovely space all 4 of our group ordered something different all equally happy and empty plates. Green Shakshuka eggs delicious

A delicious twist on the classic Shakshuka! The creamy green sauce is fresh and flavourful, perfectly paired with poached eggs and toasted bread. Light, wholesome, and beautifully presented — a must-try for brunch lovers. 🥚🌿🥖 The Omelette of the Day was light, fluffy, and full of fresh seasonal flavours. Made with free-range eggs, it tasted wholesome and perfectly cooked. A simple yet satisfying breakfast option — fresh, filling, and beautifully presented. 🍳✨ Best waffles ever! Beautifully presented with perfect smoothness, balance, and flavour — hands down the best in terms of decoration, texture, and taste. Absolutely irresistible! 🧇✨

We are from Melbourne, so have pretty high expectations. We were not disappointed! This is Melbourne level brunch in Launceston! Both the food and the coffee were absolutely exceptional. I highly recommend the Green Shakshuka! I would definitely come back again.

Amazing food, piccolo was great, as was the batch brew. Nice vibes, clean, 100% recommend to anyone wanting a good coffee or a bite to eat. Not too loud, and no cars whizzing past because it's tucked away

Such a cosy and vibrant spot! The coffee was amazing, food fresh and flavorful, and the atmosphere had that perfect Launceston charm. Great place to relax, chat, or just enjoy a good brew.

I only had a takeaway coffee here but I could say service was very good and so was coffee. The restaurant looked really nice and inviting. Unfortunately we didn't get time to dine in this trip but will come here for a meal in the next trip.

Great cafe and bar. All of our food was delicious, great coffee. The prana chai / brewed chai was wonderful. Staff were lovely and served us promptly.

You walk in, and it's like stepping into a cozy cabin, but with better lighting and a fully stocked bar. All that wood gives it a warm, inviting vibe. Plenty of space to soak up some rays and watch the world go by. And the ginger beer? Fantastic. Seriously, it had that perfect balance of spicy and sweet. I could've sat there all day, sipping ginger beer and pretending I was on vacation. The service was solid, the atmosphere was chill, and the whole experience was just… pleasant. If you're looking for a place to relax, enjoy a good drink, and bask in the sunshine, Kings Bridge Bar & Restaurant is a solid choice.

Food was amazing Atmosphere was dead… I went on a Thursday night. I’d like to come back on a night where there’s some entertainment. There wasn’t even music playing, just ABC on the TV with subtitles. My tip… go when there’s some entertainment.

Best steak in town. Selections of beers, wine and cuisines in the menu. Cozy design! Love to come back again…

Food was quite disappointing. It was edible but the pasta was bland and really over cooked, like it came out of a can. They also had a surcharge because it was a normal Sunday so they lost another star for that.

Hubby had the Steak and said it was the Best steak he had ever had! Melted in the mouth. Prawn tacos also highly recommend, soooo good. Wow, the service, the meals and the facilities are fantastic!!!!!! Can’t wait to go again!

Nice bar and restaurant in Launceston. When you enter, there is first the bar and you walk through to the restaurant. We only had dinner at the restaurant. The food was amazing and portion sizing was generous. The prices were fair, perhaps leaking towards the cheaper side. Service was friendly. My only complaint is that service was a little slow for both ordering and receiving food, considering the restaurant didn't seem overly busy. However it was a public holiday so potentially they were just had low staff levels.

If your staff hasn't been trained how to treat customers, do something about it. Loved your food, but the young blonde eyelash lady has a superior, nasty attitude. My friends won't be back . I was really disappointed in her behaviour and delayed service as well as my $20 drink....the most basic looking cocktail ever. Will give you another go,but also like to have a chat to the manager. Your food and atmosphere is great. We all really like it.

This restaurant was recommend to me. And it was a good experience. The staff were great. They did allow for menu changes which was great. For my Burrito bowl I was a little disappointed in the corn chips as they are slivers as illustrated in the photo. They didn’t taste that great in my opinion. Overall though our meals were great.

Our dinner at The Prickly Cactus was without a doubt the best meal we had on our recent trip to launceston. We started with the catcus bread (basically a tortilla pizza) and it was amazing, I wanted to order another one right away. My husband had the beef burrito for his main which he said was really good. I ordered the chicken chimichanga and it's quite possibly the best one that I've ever had. If we are ever back in Launceston we will without a doubt be going there again!

Loved it, quality Mexican food for the whole family, including 2 young kids who don't like spicy food. So good.

We absolutely love mexican and have it regularly. Like many others, we based our attendance on the initial reviews. It's a nice looking place and the decor has the mexican theme, but if I'm going out to experience Mexican, wouldn't it be nice to hear some Mexican style music in the background. Unfortunately hip hop or rap, whatever it was, not pleasant. The waitress was pleasant and quick with the order. We ordered nachos with a view to perhaps add to the order when we finished that. Nachos had those round corn chips and the ratio of cheese was all wrong. The bottom third of the meal was just corn chips. Taco Bills do a great salsa. This was not. Even , El Paso from the supermarket is superior to what was served. It was more sauce than a salsa. I don't like giving rubbish reviews, so my only advice (particularly re nachos) is source a better salsa, go with a bit more cheese and finally, download a mexican music album. It'll be worth it.

Had a chicken burrito with rice and salad. And we shared a cream cheese cob. I have been here years ago and it's was fantastic. But NOT today, It was so tasteless and filled with more rice and hardly any chicken. So very disappointing, . My hubby had a beef burrito and the same thing hardly any beef and filled with tasteless rice we had drink each. The salad consisted of a few lettuce leaves, 1 slice of cucumber 1 strip of capsicum and a bit of red cabbage $88 what a waste of money it would of been better if we had stayed home and had a sandwich. The waitress was lovely tho. WE WONT BE BACK!

Great service, but the food was just low-key not good.

Crowded. We ended up in a back space that was not particularly warm. However the food was worth it. I had something called the Chilli Con Cactus. This was a take on Chilli Con Carne, with some beautifully sauteed vegetables and chillis mixed with chicken and a moderate amount of spicey hot sauce. I had been worried that they might swamp the vegetables and chicken with the sauce, but they didn't, so their flavours still came through. My wife had a fish and prawn on avocado with some sort of white sauce. Also yum. For drinks we had a Red Flamingo Margarita. Beautiful. Well worth visiting.

I’m not sure if knives and forks are standard here or they just see me as a middle aged white guy. Even the green tea came in a mug with a handle. The food was ok. Not sure if I’ll come back as there’s other Asian restaurants about that should have chop sticks and nicer cups for green tea.

My wife and I ordered the fish and ginger with shallots, and Chinese cabbage and vermicelli, and rice. The food portions that came were too small for two normal sized adults, and we were still hungry. The fish dish was tasty, however apart from the small serve, there was also too little sauce that came with the meal, meaning there was not enough flavour, and when you mix it with the rice it is too dry. They skimped on the sauce. Good restaurants know the right balance of sauce for the dish. The cabbage dish was even smaller in portion than the fish, even though it was also a main meal, and there was too little cabbage. The end result was we paid $67 for a skimpy meal. We felt ripped off. There was no value for your money. The waitress asked us how was our meal. We said that the servings were too small. She didn't have the decency to reply and ignored us and walked off. That was rude. When we paid, we told them about our experience. They said that the servings are their regular servings. We won't be regular customers though. Poor value for money, and they don't care much for the customer experience. Why would you return.

Good and tasted food in the town, nice restaurant and staff. 👍👍👍

My family of 4 and I came to have an early dinner arriving at 5:25 thinking we’d have a quick dinner and go home, we ordered our drinks and our meals (we got the dynasty banquet) our drinks and our soup came out not long after however think we waited nearly 30-45 minutes after our soup for our entrees, the soup was abit bland needed salt, the entrees were ok I wasn’t very impressed it was just kinda ok, then I think we waited 25-30 more minutes for our mains, the sweet and sour pork along with the fried rice was probably my favourite, everything else I wasn’t too impressed by, the Mongolian lamb was the spiciest one I’ve ever had, the calamari was extremely spicy and left a hot feeling on my lips until I left, the food wasn’t very good overall, I then kept trying to get the attention of the server and she looked at me multiple times and walked away then when she did come over she was rude and I had asked for Take-Away containers and our deep fried ice cream, when we got the deep fried ice cream it was the worst I’ve ever had the crumbing was something I’ve never had before, there wasn’t any sauce on top it just wasn’t very impressive. There were 2 other servers who were lovely and kind.

Has been A favourite Chinese restaurant... Owners and menu has changed... so its now a little different to what we liked.... the staff ( 1x waitess) was working her butt off and did well to wait about 9 tables herself.

Fancy Chinese restaurant with excellent service. All the food we ordered was delicious. We will definitely return. The only thing is that the price is slightly high for the size they offered.

We went here last night. Arrived at 5.45PM the restaurant was not very busy. Ordered soups and mains, got the soups. Then a lot of tables came in and the kitchen served them all their entrees and forgot about our mains. At one point a waitress rushed over to our table and said nothing! Just stood there. I said to her, ‘did you forget to place our mains order? We are still waiting for our mains’ but she didn’t say a word to us, she just ran away. A complete lack of communication at this point, we were left guessing what’s happened?? We were catching a flight and decided to not wait for our mains and got up to pay for our soups. We had been there for 1 hour at that point. We were greeted at the front of the restaurant with our mains. I explained that we didn’t have much time and thought they had forgotten about our meals. We were told that they were very busy and I could come out into the kitchen to see how busy they are! We declined the invite to see the kitchen, and decided to stay and eat the mains. Our food was bland, lifeless and oily. Wow, could not believe how tasteless the meals where, extremely disappointing! One of the most disappointing meals I’ve ever had. I can’t recommend this restaurant on service or food. If something has gone wrong with placing an order, at least have a proper conversation with your customers to let them make an informed decision, don’t just run upto the table, say nothing and run away, and expect them to understand what’s going on. Our total was $98…we regret going here.

Ordered 2 white coffees, the morning bun, and the chocolate walnut croissant. Slightly pricey bakes at 8-9AUD per item. Coffees were the best we had in launceston. Morning bun is effectively a cinnamon bun, but I thought it lacked a bit of flavour even though the texture was nice. Was also a bit of too much of the same thing. Chocolate walnut croissant is better! More moist and easier to down. Tastier too. Came on a weekday morning at about 9am, did not have to wait for a table.

We've had coffee and pastries there on the 2 days we were in Launceston. Coffee were great and the pastries were amazing. Special shoutout to the spanakopita and the hot pie. They are serious about their pastries and it shows in the quality they delivered. Staff were very accommodating as well and babycino are free to keep those kids happy!

Delicious pastries and coffee! We stopped here for breakfast and enjoyed everything we had. The staff were very friendly and efficient. Make sure you try the “morning bun” (pictured) if you go. So simple but so delicious, I think it would be up there with one of my favourite pastries ever!! I wish we were in Launceston for more than one night so that I could eat one again 🤤 haven’t stopped thinking about it since!!

Delicious food, perfect for breakfast or a snack and the Walnut croissant was particularly good. Really nice coffee and staff were helpful and responsive. Not very expensive, clean café and clean bathrooms.

4 stars overall as stock is a bit hit and miss. The food, if in stock is incredible and a great place for coffee and lunch! But depending how busy they are the actual options as to what is available is all over the place. Get in early so you’re not disappointed like me

not only is the flat white very good, their cheese toastie is VERY good: like top 3 i’ve ever had. its crunchy, cheese is tasty, and it even looks really good when it hits your table. the place also looks really nice. there’s even a 2nd floor!! definitely come here with a friend and try their cheese toastie (basically their ham and cheese toastie minus the ham)

This is a popular café in Launceston that most people would probably stop by if they’re in town. It has two levels of seating and the prices are pretty standard for a café. I went around 9 AM and it was quite busy, but there’s short-term parking available. The taste was nothing mind-blowing, just okay, but the atmosphere was really nice.

They target tourists as they cannot appear before a judge and contest the fines, no one answers the phone either. Shitty behaviour. We parked an hour in a zone that allowed free parking for 1 hour (1P) and got a 40AUD fine 35min after already. Absolute BS, very dissapointed in this place.. We were doing the tasting trail and happy to support local businesses, this will now have to be taken out of that budget.

Wow just wow, love how it's been over 12 months for changes to be done ( apparently it's not there fault) and they stick us with a massive bill, no compassion. Gotta be the worse council in Australia.

Trading time is mostly not accurate and no free parking. Everywhere you go you have to pay for parking😅

Nothing special...

Christine from rates department is rude

looks good

So many businesses impacted by the lack of action on the ’mud’. From a tourist perspective, it's a disgrace.....just fix it！

Horrible. Just horrible to call this "art" is a shame to any of the oldschool european artist's they would be turning in their graves. If they saw his stuff. Also his a tazzzie what do you expect? You want the best art go to europe or melbourne at very least. You want horrible quality paintings of cows and sheep than go ahead. But please dont call it art.

Thankyou Dan for your attention to detail and patience & creativity in response to my unusual request. Your sketch has captured the very essence of my dog. I also love your other work. Cant wait to come back and take another look.

Beautiful variety of art in different genres, mediums, materials and styles. Was a beautiful collection of pieces with realistic and abstract options. Something for everyone and great talent.

Good variety and very lovely art. Enjoyed talking to the artist who is very knowledgeable and helpful.

fantastic location, clean and safe. Only downside is need to be aware of the time, usually its very busy even just to do quick laps. Unannounced bookings by different school and squads left regular members with less choice to do laps.

Change rooms, bathrooms, walkways and eating area are filthy and in a state of disrepair. Pools are lovely though. It would be an amazing place if a decent cleaning regime was in place. This is an ongoing concern for the 6 months my child has been attending.

Disappointing. Really the only place to swim laps and quite expensive to just get in and do so. Pool is filthy inside and out and the women's changing rooms is just sad. Rust on the lights and the showers look like they have been there since the place opened. Charging $3.40 for a locker is disgusting since there is no where to keep your belongings safe. Most days there aren’t enough lanes available for people to swim safely. Needs a massive upgrade and a membership program for people who swim for fitness so it’s not so expensive.

I generally like the pool, but someone tried to steal from my backpack while it was left unattended at one of the tables (I left it closed, came back to it open). Nothing was stolen because my valuables were in a smaller pocket. But I told the receptionist about this in case they could warn the other pool goers that a thief was about, or check the security footage and discreetly ask the individual to leave. However, I was told that they know about thieves, it’s a common problem, and they only send security footage to the police if something actually gets stolen. The receptionist’s attitude was rather rude and dismissive, as if I was the problem, and that I was making her life harder by trying to help others not have their valuables stolen. I’m honestly surprised that, if the pool knows this is a common problem, they don’t have warning signs up or strictly advise patrons use the lockers.

Theirs some really good things, like all different size pools, the spa is gorgeous, and the staff at the Cafe especially the gentleman I cannot complain about in the slightest!! However changerooms need an upgrade, needs to be a deeper pool or even just two lanes for free swim that aren't just for laps, for adults who just want to enjoy themselves but can't do laps. There was so much sand in the spa which has me confused. Take the good with the bad !!

Pool is in such a good spot and very kid-friendly. Spa there to enjoy some relaxation and there is lots of parking. In winter the outdoors is shut, however, inside is enough to suffice. The lifeguards take their jobs very seriously and make certain no one hurts themselves.

All around a very good experience only downside is there was a price of💩 in the pool😃😐🫢😰😭

Shame they made the toddler area smaller in lieu of the laser tag, but twice now I’ve came and gone and the inflatable bouncy castle was completely deflated. Theres just not enough to keep the kids entertained in the new spot. Also they were playing Promiscuous as soon as I walked in, bit weird for a kids place, I reccomend Kids Paradise, cheaper and a large space.

Awesome place for the kids. Staff are super friendly.

Do yourself a favour and take your children elsewhere. Extremely Inappropriate music was being played. High prices for indoor playground crap. As well as no food allowed in you must buy it. Way too expensive for what it is as well as unfriendly staff.

Misleading..... When going in there and purchasing tickets, we got a center pass and airtime regular 'session' for our two kids, with no explanation of exactly what a session was, considering the price we were paying $41 dollars, when paying for the tickets, no conditions were explained. After paying, getting in, changing shoes and socks (yes, you have to buy the grip socks) it was about 8 minutes then the kids played, after a time 30 minutes, we were told to stop and the session was over, we were surprised but figured the staff manning the airtime were going to lunch or the morning session finished. No, the 30 minute session ended.... We then took our daughter to the playground, after about 10 or 15 minutes, we were told her time was up, getting fed up now, we asked for clarification and was told we could pay 'extra' to keep playing, when asked for the receipt, it clearly says 1 hour on the center pass and no time for the airtime, very misleading.

We travelled from the NW coast, but not impressed with the pricing at all, they charge different to what is listed online (so dont trust that if your visiting). Maybe they earn commission🤔 I just paid $27.50 for my 4 year old to play for 1 hour. $49.30 in total for 2 kids (inc socks). No explanation when booking in for why the exhorbanant price! I went back and asked after reviewing the prices online (where it should of cost $35.50, which is still rediculous) the lady told me that the price she charged for my 4 year old is not listed online, so therefore made up 🤔. It appears they charge just charge whatever they want. Utter disgraceful. **in response to your reply. Your response is incorrect, i was not explained anything. And yes, your prices on the website are clear. But no explanation on the amount charged was explained. I did approach staff to question it 5 minutes after arriving, and she told me the price she charged me isnt listed on the internet. I also wrote the review whilst sitting in Airtime right after i questioned your staff member. Also, your information is incorrect, i presume you are confusing me with another patron as i was not rude to anyone, or did i ask for a refund or discount. So please get your facts straight, it is a very unprofessional response from your business. *****to your most recent response. I could sue for defamation. Considering the lady i spoke with about the price thought i had a little girl, i can guarantee, you think i am someone else. And i can see there are other recent reviews about the cost of your venue. Considering you are the "owner" you are extremely unprofessional in your very public responses. I did not swear at any member of your team, nor did i ask for a discount, refund or whatever else the patron you are referring to did. That was not me. Maybe a more professional response would be sufficient and pull you out of the hole you are digging Lex"fun" into.

Obviously the price for what you get is not balanced - sooo many reviews about it 🙄 Your employee actually told us to our faces that NOT ALL prices are listed or explained on your website.... Also noticing the amount of "mistaken identities" . I do question how 12 year olds can work with children 🤷‍♀️ Definitely not very professional attitudes at your business. After the experience my friend had yesterday I am not surprised tho - could be sooo much better! This will be interesting 🤣

Good for the younger kids but there's really not much for kids say 8+. The trampoline area is small and crowded. The inflatables looked great but another cost to use them. The toddler looked really great too, nice big play area, ball pit etc but again, another cost to enter that. Better arcade than the local bowling alley and definitely better ticket to prize ratio!

Best cheeseburger I've had in Launceston, and the chips were to die for. Assuming they've been par boiled and fried twice. Absolutely delicious. Will be back for the cheeseburger. The drinks are very expensive, but you sign up to that by coming in, so no marks lost for that. Fantastic decor and vibe.

Saint John Craft Beer Bar is an excellent spot for anyone who loves great food and drinks. The burger was juicy, well-seasoned, and cooked perfectly — one of the best I’ve had in a while. The beer selection is impressive, with a wide range of local and craft options to suit every taste. The relaxed atmosphere and friendly staff make it a great place to unwind and enjoy good company. A must-visit for burger and beer lovers alike.

ADDIT: Came back here during peak time to try the menu and further explore the drinks. Unfortunately, we couldn't do this - wait time in the kitchen was over an hour and drink service slowed right down too. While I recognise places get busy, I thought this was a bit much. The location is very large and I think this adds in part to the problem; too big to serve everyone in it. The beers are still too tier, they just need to work on capacity a bit and working with higher numbers ---------------- Walking by exploring the town and this place caught my attention quick. Coming in and the vibe is the first thing you feel - multiple rooms with a bit of a dive bar feel, however, more elevated The alcohol options are endless and need to be further explored What we did have though tasted great and was served by passionate staff When I come back here for a feed I'm sure this place will fall into my must-visits, but for now it's a must from a drinks-and-chill perspective.

Have you ever had those days where work has been busy, you get home and all you want to do is have a beer, a burger, maybe a quick catch up with your mates over a nice beer and meal. Today was one of those days and I couldn’t fault Saint John Craft Beer Bar. Being a Thursday night it wasn’t that busy. 1st time here the bar tender was good and suggesting a couple pale ales I might like. For food, the special was a quail burger, so that immediately got my attention. It was delicious! And served with some crispy fries perfectly seasoned with salt. You can get sauce apparently, but I like mine naturalé.

We had lunch here today. The bartender was helpful & delightful, however the female kitchen hand was unpleasant. There were four of us & we ordered a charcuterie board & cheese platter. She bought 3 napkins, 2 knives & forks & no plates. I asked for these items for 4 and she was hostile and did not she meet the request. A young male subsequently came & I renewed the request. He bought the additional items without delay and with a smile. The female obviously has a problem with patrons.

What an amazing place for a dinner or a quick bite in Launceston. We went there for food on our only night in Launceston, this place has a short menu but extremely well executed. We decide to get just some bites, like chips and the special of the day, a layered potato with ham and cheese. That was a very good surprise. Great texture and flavour with an amazing sauce. Later on we had the tacos, that are a main thing on their Menu. We had the fish, lamb and pork tacos. The only one that wasn't amazing was the pork. The rest was very good. They have a very goof variety of beers and wine to try. Highly recommend.

Great craft beers. Cheese burger tasted how a cheese burger should taste - nice bit of grease but great flavour. All sauces made in house (other than tomato). We got hot chilli, it was excellent on the chips. Lovely service.

My partner and I both had a relaxation couples massage and wow it was great. Amazing atmosphere, both ladies very professional, thorough with our massages and made us feel very comfortable 😊 very knowledgeable and give myself solid advice on why I get lower back pain and how to correct it to prevent it becoming worse in the future... probably one of the best massages we have ever had so thank you 😊 🙏 we will be back and recommend to anyone who is Launceston in need of a massage.

Had an amazing three hours with Vivienne. She's has so much knowledge and is very good at what she does, wish I had someone like her where I live. So grateful I made an appointment with her while we were visiting Tassie.

I have never been to a day spa, so was abit anxious. No need to worry as from the moment I arrived I was treated like a VIP. Angela was my assigned spa therapist and her care and attention were second to none. She was so experienced in her massage techniques. Her soothing words and manner were outstanding. I left there absolutely relaxed and happy 😊

I had booked my partner and I in for a couples package and chose all the components of it that I wanted. The staff were so lovely, the whole space is absolutely stunning and so well thought out. The massage, Indian head treatment were to die for!! We both walked out so relaxed and wish we could do it everyday. Do yourself a favour and book in. It was the perfect start to our first kid free holiday. Thank you cinergee!!

I had a pinched nerve in my lower back, which was incredibly painful, and I decided to have a remedial massage at Cinergee. This was the first time I'd had one - and was the best thing I could have done! Ange Smith was my therapist, and the effect was astounding! She was extremely professional, and was very thorough. She worked on all the tight muscles, released blockages and got fluids flowing again. Ange has many years' experience and is very knowledgeable - and was happy to share advice, exercises, dietary information etc, for which I was truly grateful. She also passed on extra information that I requested, which I found really helpful. I am now pain-free which, after having had back pain for so long, is an amazing feeling. I will continue to follow her advice. I highly recommend Ange if you want thorough treatment - she has certainly helped me immensely. I am sure their other therapists are also very professional - I'm just relating my experience. I found all the staff at Cinergee really friendly and helpful, and will definitely be going back for regular tune-ups.

We had an amazing morning celebrating a hens party, it was wonderful that the six of us could enjoy the spa and sauna and then one of Cinergees most amazing treatments. We loved the space where we could relax, drink tea and even give ourselves a card reading.

I was gifted a massage from a beautiful friend...and this was utterly heavenly!! I have experienced a number of local businesses that offer massage...Cinergee wins hands down!! The room was perfectly warm. The bed was heated, my masseur was a musician of muscle. If I had to pick on fault, it was that there was someone next door cleaning up which was a little distracting...but that only lasted 15mins. Other than that. Every person I encountered upon arrival to leaving was lovely!! I have already teed up my next visit and will be treating another friend of mine to this amazing experience!!

First time on a hot air balloon and it was def an unforgettable adventure. John and Clare were so nice and easy going. They made sure we had a wonderful experience. From the min we met to the sec we said farewell, the whole journey was smooth and fun. We got to see them blow up the blow and assemble the whole thing. It was fascinating to see them put everything together. Once we were up in the air, the scenery changed instantly and it was so stunning and breathtaking. We happened to be inside clouds as well, which was really something and plenty awesome. The landing to me was probably the most interesting part of the whole experience. We ended up landing on our backs, literally. The basket tilted and fell on one side 😂, which was not scary at all but only fun. We were secretly hoping that’s how we would land. Wish granted. We also got experience putting the balloon away, so be ready to get your hands dirty. As we purchased the $450 pp pack, we got to enjoy a meal afterwards, which we both loved too. Thanks again to John and Clare for your hospitality and great experience. It was truly a once in a lifetime experience. And we enjoyed every second of it. All the best to you for your future journey.

Flight organized at the last minute, during our trip to Tasmania. A beautiful organization and exemplary professionalism. Perfect piloting and of great precision, for piloting, it's absolutely true, for precision, let's say that the wind decides and John adapts with a master’s hand 😂. Beautiful breathtaking landscapes. Merci à Claire et John.

John and Claire were fantastic hosts and made for a wonderful hot air balloon experience!! The views and serenity were amazing, what a great way to start the day. Thanks to you both 😁

John & Claire and there Team were amazing. Such a magical experience to have.. Would be happy to do it again. The Views & The breakfast after was just perfect to end our Trip.

What an awesome experience we had today with John and Clare! Very professional and warm, we felt right at home with them both. With over 20 years experience we felt safe and had a seamless and wonderful flight. My wife and I enjoyed this wonderful experience and it was such a fantastic way to spend our 1st year anniversary. Also enjoyed the complementary buffet breakfast which was Devine. Can't recommend these guys enough.

An outstanding experience, by the team at Hot Air Balloon Tasmania! From booking to the flight it was seamless and the breakfast after was superb! Superb location for flying with the backdrop of the great western tiers! 👏

Absolutely breathtaking experience! Our first time ballooning & could not rate it more highly from John's expertise & friendly banter to the amazing sunrise views over the Tasmanian countryside topped off by a beautiful breakfast at the end of your trip. A must do on your next trip to the area!

Nice grassy sloped park. Great place for a picnic, and has clean toilets. The playground has been modernised and would suit age four to ten. Dogs allowed on leash, and there are poo bags provided. There is a half court basketball court in good condition. The park has fabulous views to the east....right out over Launceston city.

Recently updated playground for the kids, swings, basketball court, plenty of grass to run around, toilets etc. And a great view of Launceston!

Love the bushy Trevallyn reserve! with walking tracks and dog friendly. The tracks can be challenging or take them slowly and take in the beauty. There are bbq and toilet facilities available (take some loo roll). Beautiful spot to escape the city blues 😁

Lovely park with multiple uses. Visit the Lake Trevallyn dam, have a picnic, take your dogs for a walk, bring your horse for a ride, try the cable hang glider, join the archery club, walk the trails along the river to Duck Reach or the First Basin, check out the views of hills and the South Esk River from the lookouts, swim in the lake or bring your boat for a sail or paddle.

Trevallyn reserve offers walks views and activities on land that has goegraphical, historical and cultural significance for pre and post European settlement. The flora and fauna and features of this place can be explored through tours provided by members of the local Aboriginal community, or by accessing the myriad of walking or mountain biking tracks available. In the warmer months there are great swimming opportunities in grounds that have ample play equipment for kids and amenities for all.

It is the most important and peaceful bush place to explore and it's right on the edge of Launceston, a very special area

Brilliant area for dogs excerise.there are BBQ places up there.most of the area is gates locked on sun down.huge area there are toilets not close to anything but they are not clean just typical bush toilets.

We had a terrific afternoon tootling around the gorge on the kayaks. We had not used these type of kayaks before and my teenage sons loved them. It was a terrific way to enjoy the gorge and the river. Aaron was an excellent guide - letting everyone interact and have fun. Thank you! Great experience and great value!

Iran, my guide for the day was very friendly. We kayak together for more than an hour from where we started to Cataract Gorge Reserve and back. The scenery was amazing. It's definitely worth the money and time spent.

This experience was absolutely amazing. We were a little nervous about taking our 3 and 5-year-olds. However, they outdid us. They had the best time ever! Arran was incredible and made our lives a thousand times easier by assisting us with our eldest daughter, so we could focus on our youngest. Next time we are back in Launceston we will be booking another kayak adventure. Thank you Arran!

Had a wonderful morning with guide Aaron. A beautiful crisp winter’s morning. A fabulously relaxing trip and stunning views of the gorge from the river. Defo recommend

My friend and I had a great time kayaking with Aran in the Seaport of Launceston. It's foot paddle kayak so you not only use the strength of your legs but also keep relatively dry. It was a beautiful day and Aran was gracious with our lateness. We had an enjoyable time and the weather was lovely. It's definitely worth doing when you are in Launceston.

Great little explore of the canyon and the river. The pedal kayaks are super easy and quite fast. Four stars because we prefer our things a bit more challenging, but otherwise highly recommended.

Here's a 5-star review for the Launceston Kayak Tour: **Absolutely brilliant experience!** ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Just completed the kayak tour down Cataract Gorge and it was fantastic. What a lovely perspective to see this stunning area from the water - you really get a different appreciation for the gorge's beauty when you're paddling through it rather than viewing from the walking tracks above. Aran was an absolute delight to deal with throughout. Professional, friendly, and made sure everyone felt comfortable and safe on the water. Highly recommend this tour to anyone visiting Launceston. It's a unique way to see one of Tasmania's most beautiful spots.

Although not all the stalls promised attended, it was a beautiful day of sharing with the community and family. A special outing. My son enjoying a delicious seafood paella from our Argentinian friends Malvinas paellas.

Eating outdoors with kids is just so much easier, relaxing even. Nice grassy bank to sprawl on, hot pretzels with hazelnuts and gooey chocolate, some quality people watching too.

Just some Crusader Knights eating icecream between bouts. Great evening, early dining for kiddos available, lovely spot in the Japanese Gardens. Open air cinema to followup dinner.

Nice food good taste good service from staff (Bheem). Tried veg Ramyen.

Great variety of food. Needed more seating though.

Amazing variety of food and it was great to see such a big turn out on a chilly day to support the event! The food choices were sensational, one of the best ones I've been to

An amazing array of cultures and foods. Be ready to wait in line for your food but its worth every second. There are regular stalls and others that come every so often, it is worth the free entry and best done multiple times so you get to experience the best of the travelling food trucks and stalls.

Price is what you pay, value is what you get. Very disappointing accommodation, way too pricey for the level of service and quality provided. Maintenance needed pretty much everywhere - unstable and unscrewed chairs, dirty/yellowish quilt, some light bulbs not working, old fridge freezing the food and so on. Weird tobacco smell when we checked in. Only doorcode and WiFi work well. Location is great though.

Very clean and spacious apartments. Really enjoyed my stay. Private too with easy parking being a converted house. My only real criticism is it gets freezing inside of a night, the heater even on highest setting is way too small for the apartment, so bring extra bedding or a sleeping bag.

CBD Apartments Launceston. I don’t normally write bad reviews, but when some place boasts 4.5/5 and it doesn’t come close, I had to warn others. We stayed in a one bedroom apartment. The advertising both written and photographic overstates what is provided. The only positive was the hot water. There was no coffee table just a big empty space. No alarm clock or iPod dock. The check-in email mentioned a compendium with maps, etc, there was none. There was a remote and manual for a stand alone heater for the bedroom, no heater though which means it was freezing at night. They highlighted soundproof windows but you could hear a mouse fart in the room next door. The front door also rattled in the wind, we had to shove cardboard in it to stop it. You are only sent info on the car park on check in. Our hire car would not fit without risking damage. The worst part was hygiene. There were dirty cups in the cupboard, and dirt on the desk. The washing machine smelt strongly of mould and saving the worst for last which was the sofa bed. The photos speak for themselves. We had to buy a cover just to sit down. The stains were revolting. We tried to contact management the day after check in. The phone is rarely answered and does not accept messages. The email address provided returns a bounce back as it is full. Even the virtual messaging doesn’t work so you couldn’t cancel or request a refund.

Little over priced, spare mattress was pretty rancid and rough in all honestly. One of the bins weren’t empty, no dishwashing liquid provided and the tv stopped working halfway through, even though the remote was functioning fine. Convenient location; close to the city, yet quiet. The overall look of the apartment was really nice, and the condition was great, however a bit too pricy for what we were given. Try harder next time XOXO

I’ve stayed at CBD Apartments Launceston a couple of days per month for the last 18 months and I do so for good reason. It’s a great location, competitively priced, offers car accommodation, is neat, tidy and warm, Bek & Alex make booking easy and you can indulge in Netflix and that’s all you should want from short stay accommodation. On a couple of occasions I’ve had to cancel at what I consider late notice and fully expected a financial penalty but Bek couldn’t have been more gracious.

Great central location. Elegant decor. Beautiful bathroom. Everything you need for short or medium term stay. Really fabulous.

Nice and close to everything. Older building, nicely renovated appartment. Not any views but does the trick. Easy to book and easy to find. Couple of 100m to main street and city park.

A great way to see some inspiring arts and performance - get tickets to shows early because they sell out fast

Too close to my house. Go away. All I can hear is Bass.

great fun for kids and good music

Great welcome, look forward to next arts festival

Just get in amongst it.

Fantastic festival ... Next one Sept 2026

Beautiful festival, always a joy

Food was delicious but be prepared for some wait, as service is likely intended to slow you down from any busy life and take time to enjoy the experience and surroundings. No a-la-carte options available - you have to get the set menu. My partner and I got 2x 2-set courses ($85) but split combinations to be able to sample an entree and a dessert across. Here's what we ordered: Barbecued Scottsdale pork jowl - extremely well balanced, equal parts meat and fat, which was rendered well. Dry aged pinnacle sirloin - decent, with really good leek. Though a proper steak at a steakhouse would be better. Braised cressy lamb shoulder - tender, flavourful, but slightly salty. Lots of lentils and fennel was tasty Cheese platter - simple, but best of the dishes in my opinion. Please get this over any of the dessert options (even though I've never tried). We opted for the Brie, and accompanying items were absolutely fabulous. And the manuka honey to tie your cheese stacker together - O.M.G Josef chromy pinot noir - medium bodied, light-medium taste depth Josef chromy Riesling - nice and dry, as described. But I wonder if I may have preferred the sweeter pepik Riesling. Would I come back here for the food alone? Maybe, mostly due to price concerns. Would I bring a date here to impress? Absolutely. Dined on a weekday morning in August without reservation and queue.

I had my birthday lunch at Josef Chromy. From beginning to the end our experience was exemplary. We had the gorgeous Timmy (Tim Tam) looking after us. She made us feel so comfortable and was incredibly attentive and effervescent. The food and wine was divine. Highly recommended on every level. Ps: the Martini special was to die for.

Why......???? I don't understand all the great reveiws for this restaurant. I'm new to the area, and, after reading such great reviews, and seeing some very nice photos, l was really looking forward to an excellent experience. But l was sadly disappointed. The venue, the view, the staff, were all fine, and the food quality was ok. But, with all the huge overheads that are involved in running such a place, why skimp on the size of the servings? The cost of vegetables would be the least expensive part of the meal, so why only put a teaspoonful of lentils and a spoonful of cauliflower puree (and some salad) with the main on a plate? Surely it would be just a fraction of the overall costs to be a little more generous? We came away from our lunch today feeling unsatisfied, and arrived home for a cheese platter and our own dessert to finish off our meal. In future, l was thinking to bring our family and guests here for a great dining experience, but l will now be looking elsewhere, sorry to say.