Guidebook for Launceston
Essentials
Open 7am - 11pm.
By July 2018, Woolworths Group will phase out single-use lightweight plastic shopping bags across its entire store network in Australia.
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Woolworths Launceston
40 Wellington StOpen 7am - 11pm.
By July 2018, Woolworths Group will phase out single-use lightweight plastic shopping bags across its entire store network in Australia.
Coles Launceston (Charles St)
198 Charles St6am - 10pm.
Open 24/7, this chain store supplies home goods, apparel, furniture, snacks & more.
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Kmart Launceston
15 Racecourse CresOpen 24/7, this chain store supplies home goods, apparel, furniture, snacks & more.
Food Scene
Amelia Espresso operates from 7am-5pm, Monday to Friday . While they don't do meals, they do have a tasty array of locally sourced delights. From granola bars, to gluten free goodies, handmade chocolates and freshly baked sourdough croissants, doughnuts and danishes.
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Amelia Coffee Co.
56 George StAmelia Espresso operates from 7am-5pm, Monday to Friday . While they don't do meals, they do have a tasty array of locally sourced delights. From granola bars, to gluten free goodies, handmade chocolates and freshly baked sourdough croissants, doughnuts and danishes.
At the Boag’s Centre for Beer Lovers you can take a walk back through time with a brewery tour. There’s also a museum and gift shop. Even if you don’t have time for a tour, drop in for a beer or coffee. There’s also a selection of Tassie wine, Tassie cheese, coffee, light lunch, morning or afternoon tea.
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James Boag Brewery Experience
39 William StAt the Boag’s Centre for Beer Lovers you can take a walk back through time with a brewery tour. There’s also a museum and gift shop. Even if you don’t have time for a tour, drop in for a beer or coffee. There’s also a selection of Tassie wine, Tassie cheese, coffee, light lunch, morning or afternoon tea.
If you’re looking to escape the bigger cafes and find a quaint, charming little oasis then head to Cafe Mondello in Charles street eating precinct. This street is filled with a number of eateries but if its a great breakfast you’re after, there is no better choice than Cafe Mondello.
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Cafe Mondello
242 Charles StIf you’re looking to escape the bigger cafes and find a quaint, charming little oasis then head to Cafe Mondello in Charles street eating precinct. This street is filled with a number of eateries but if its a great breakfast you’re after, there is no better choice than Cafe Mondello.
Always popular amongst the locals there’s hardly a free table to be seen on Saturdays and Sundays. If you try just one breakfast in town, make it Cuccina - you’ll be impressed by the large portions, scrumptious hollandaise sauce and great value for money. Located a short distance from the CBD, this cafe is well worth the walk.
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Cuccina Cafe Restaurant
57 Frederick StAlways popular amongst the locals there’s hardly a free table to be seen on Saturdays and Sundays. If you try just one breakfast in town, make it Cuccina - you’ll be impressed by the large portions, scrumptious hollandaise sauce and great value for money. Located a short distance from the CBD, this cafe is well worth the walk.
Black Cow showcases premium dry aged, free range, grass fed, artificial hormone free Tasmanian beef. Dishes are designed around fresh local produce and served in a warm bistro style atmosphere alongside well-priced Tasmanian wines.
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The Black Cow
70 George StBlack Cow showcases premium dry aged, free range, grass fed, artificial hormone free Tasmanian beef. Dishes are designed around fresh local produce and served in a warm bistro style atmosphere alongside well-priced Tasmanian wines.
Upmarket restaurant in a renovated 1830s flour mill, with an all-day menu focused on Tasmanian produce.
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Stillwater
2 Bridge RdUpmarket restaurant in a renovated 1830s flour mill, with an all-day menu focused on Tasmanian produce.
Shopping
This charming Launceston shop is one of the last surviving retail experiences of the early 1900’s. It was operated by three generations of the Shott family who made and repaired umbrellas, and in later years were renowned for their hand -crafted souvenirs made on the premises from native timbers. Today the shop sells a large range of umbrellas, as well as a variety of National Trust and Tasmanian-made products. Rare old umbrellas and early souvenirs are also on display in original blackwood display cases.
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National Trust Old Umbrella Shop
60 George StThis charming Launceston shop is one of the last surviving retail experiences of the early 1900’s. It was operated by three generations of the Shott family who made and repaired umbrellas, and in later years were renowned for their hand -crafted souvenirs made on the premises from native timbers. Today the shop sells a large range of umbrellas, as well as a variety of National Trust and Tasmanian-made products. Rare old umbrellas and early souvenirs are also on display in original blackwood display cases.
Arts & Culture
Design Tasmania is a not-for-profit organisation that has promoted Tasmanian designers to the world since 1976. Comprising of Tasmanian handcrafted and locally produced items, the collection includes exquisite woodwork, artwork, woollen items, clothing, jewellrey and books for perusing or purchasing.
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Design Tasmania
Tamar StreetDesign Tasmania is a not-for-profit organisation that has promoted Tasmanian designers to the world since 1976. Comprising of Tasmanian handcrafted and locally produced items, the collection includes exquisite woodwork, artwork, woollen items, clothing, jewellrey and books for perusing or purchasing.
Australia's largest regional museum, the Queen Victoria Museum and Art Gallery (QVMAG) has two key sites in Launceston; the Museum at Inveresk (2 Invermay Road) and the Art Gallery at Royal Park (2 Wellington Street). The Museum is where you'll find the QVMAG Tasmanian history and natural science collections and the Art Gallery is where you can experience ten galleries, the Guan-Di Temple and the ArtSparks! Family Art Space.
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Bảo tàng và Hành tinh học Nữ hoàng Victoria
2 Invermay RdAustralia's largest regional museum, the Queen Victoria Museum and Art Gallery (QVMAG) has two key sites in Launceston; the Museum at Inveresk (2 Invermay Road) and the Art Gallery at Royal Park (2 Wellington Street). The Museum is where you'll find the QVMAG Tasmanian history and natural science collections and the Art Gallery is where you can experience ten galleries, the Guan-Di Temple and the ArtSparks! Family Art Space.
The refurbished galleries, featuring both long-term and temporary exhibitions, provide a destination in which to enjoy the richness and diversity of the QVMAG fine art and design collections that are a vibrant part of this city’s heritage and contemporary culture. Volunteer Art Gallery Guides provide free tours every Sunday at 12 noon and 2pm (with the exception of Sundays which have a Gallery Guide's Conversation about Art). Everyone is welcome, and both large and small groups are invited to attend.
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QVMAG Art Gallery
2 Wellington StThe refurbished galleries, featuring both long-term and temporary exhibitions, provide a destination in which to enjoy the richness and diversity of the QVMAG fine art and design collections that are a vibrant part of this city’s heritage and contemporary culture. Volunteer Art Gallery Guides provide free tours every Sunday at 12 noon and 2pm (with the exception of Sundays which have a Gallery Guide's Conversation about Art). Everyone is welcome, and both large and small groups are invited to attend.
Getting Around
Arrival and departure of bus services into Launceston.
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Launceston Transit Centre station
Arrival and departure of bus services into Launceston.
Everything Else
Considered a landmark of Launceston, the Post Office was built between 1886 and 1889 in the decorative Queen Anne architectural style. Completed in 1906, the installation of the clock was finished just in time to celebrate the centenary of the founding of Launceston.
Australia Post - Launceston Post Shop
68-72 Cameron StConsidered a landmark of Launceston, the Post Office was built between 1886 and 1889 in the decorative Queen Anne architectural style. Completed in 1906, the installation of the clock was finished just in time to celebrate the centenary of the founding of Launceston.
Set among old English gardens and stands of 100-year-old oak trees, and overlooking a picturesque lake, winery and a 61-hectare vineyard, the property is a 15-minute drive south of Launceston. Acclaimed as one of Australia’s top 10, the cellar door is housed in the original 1880s homestead. There’s always a log fire burning and great views to take in while you taste a wide range of award-winning cool climate wines. The restaurant matches the best local regional produce with award-winning wines for unique à la carte lunches, sit down dinners, BBQs in the garden and harvest brunches during vintage.
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Josef Chromy Wines
370 Relbia RdSet among old English gardens and stands of 100-year-old oak trees, and overlooking a picturesque lake, winery and a 61-hectare vineyard, the property is a 15-minute drive south of Launceston. Acclaimed as one of Australia’s top 10, the cellar door is housed in the original 1880s homestead. There’s always a log fire burning and great views to take in while you taste a wide range of award-winning cool climate wines. The restaurant matches the best local regional produce with award-winning wines for unique à la carte lunches, sit down dinners, BBQs in the garden and harvest brunches during vintage.
Located under the Great Western Tiers mountain range, the village of Chudleigh is approximately 64km west of Launceston (or just under an hours drive). Not only does The Honey Farm (Melita Honey Farm) have the widest range of honey available in Tasmania, but also a unique range of honeybee related giftware, skincare products for both therapeutic and cosmetic use, and health-boosting Apitherapy products such as Propolis, Royal Jelly, Bee Pollen and Manuka Honey. Tastings and entry to The Honey Farm are free.
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Melita Honey Farm
39 Sorell StLocated under the Great Western Tiers mountain range, the village of Chudleigh is approximately 64km west of Launceston (or just under an hours drive). Not only does The Honey Farm (Melita Honey Farm) have the widest range of honey available in Tasmania, but also a unique range of honeybee related giftware, skincare products for both therapeutic and cosmetic use, and health-boosting Apitherapy products such as Propolis, Royal Jelly, Bee Pollen and Manuka Honey. Tastings and entry to The Honey Farm are free.
The City of Launceston Visitor Information Centre is one of Tasmania's gateway Visitor Centres. Operated by the Launceston City Council since 2003, the newly refurbished Visitor Information Centre, located in Launceston’s iconic GPO building right in the heart of the city, is equipped with a variety of contemporary visitor information tools designed to help make your holiday experience most memorable. Weekdays : 9.00am - 5.00pm, Weekends and Public Holidays: 9.00am - 1.00pm. Good Friday and Christmas Day closed.
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Launceston Visitor Information Centre
68-72 Cameron StThe City of Launceston Visitor Information Centre is one of Tasmania's gateway Visitor Centres. Operated by the Launceston City Council since 2003, the newly refurbished Visitor Information Centre, located in Launceston’s iconic GPO building right in the heart of the city, is equipped with a variety of contemporary visitor information tools designed to help make your holiday experience most memorable. Weekdays : 9.00am - 5.00pm, Weekends and Public Holidays: 9.00am - 1.00pm. Good Friday and Christmas Day closed.
Drinks & Nightlife
Henry's offers lovers of fine produce a great selection of Tasmanian wines, whisky, local brews and an ever evolving tasting menu. Please note, strict dress codes do apply.
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Henry's Bar & Restaurant
61 Cameron StHenry's offers lovers of fine produce a great selection of Tasmanian wines, whisky, local brews and an ever evolving tasting menu. Please note, strict dress codes do apply.
The Ciderhouse is a hole-in-the-wall bar in the heart of Launceston, providing a fun place for regulars and tourists alike to enjoy local ciders, mead, wine, beer, and whisky. Opening hours are Mon-Wed 5pm – Close, Thu-Fri 5pm – Midnight, Sat 4pm – Midnight and Sun 4pm – close.
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Red Brick Road Ciderhouse & Bar
63A Brisbane StThe Ciderhouse is a hole-in-the-wall bar in the heart of Launceston, providing a fun place for regulars and tourists alike to enjoy local ciders, mead, wine, beer, and whisky. Opening hours are Mon-Wed 5pm – Close, Thu-Fri 5pm – Midnight, Sat 4pm – Midnight and Sun 4pm – close.
Bakers Lane blends their imitations of American soul and southern barbecue, a French twist and the freshest Tasmanian produce. Whether you're after something to eat, or some after dinner cocktails, this is the place for you. A boutique bar and restaurant situated in the beating heart of Launceston's CBD, Bakers Lane caters to all types, from affordable lunch options to fine dining. Boasting an intriguing range of liquor, from craft beers, tallies, wine and cocktails, and a casual late night spot to match.
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Bakers Lane
81 York StBakers Lane blends their imitations of American soul and southern barbecue, a French twist and the freshest Tasmanian produce. Whether you're after something to eat, or some after dinner cocktails, this is the place for you. A boutique bar and restaurant situated in the beating heart of Launceston's CBD, Bakers Lane caters to all types, from affordable lunch options to fine dining. Boasting an intriguing range of liquor, from craft beers, tallies, wine and cocktails, and a casual late night spot to match.