Riverside Travel Guide
Launceston
Popular places to visit
Tamar Island Wetlands Centre
You can take time to visit Tamar Island Wetlands Centre during your travels to Launceston. Discover the beautiful waterfalls and top-notch restaurants in this relaxing area.
Cataract Gorge
Swim in a tranquil basin fed by tumbling mountain-spring waters, fly over the water on a chairlift and stroll around the gardens fringed with stunning native forest.
Brisbane Street Mall
Launceston’s best shopping is in easy reach at this busy community hub, where intriguing laneways and historic arcades branch off from a central sheltered mall.
City Park
Stroll around this charming Victorian-era park to see its pretty flower displays, giant chess set, heritage monuments and monkey enclosure.
Penny Royal Adventures
Bring your family to Penny Royal Adventures and have a fun-filled day at this theme park in Launceston. Discover the beautiful waterfalls and shops in this walkable area.
Royal Park
After visiting Royal Park, make a plan to see the other sights and activities in Launceston. Visit the shops and top-notch restaurants in this walkable area.
Things to do
Cataract Gorge Cruise 11:30 am
Cataract Gorge Cruise 3:30 pm
Guided Kayak Tour on Launceston's scenic waterfront on foot powered Hobie kayaks
BIG 3 Tasmania - Port Arthur, Wineglass Bay, Cradle Mountain
Launceston: Hollybank Forest Treetop Zip Lining with Guide
Top hotels in Riverside
Nightcap at Riverside Hotel
Good staff
Reviewed on 4 May 2026
Leisure Inn Penny Royal Hotel & Apartments
15 minutes walk to Launceston city
Reviewed on 28 Apr 2026
Hotel Grand Chancellor Launceston
Clean room and well positioned
Reviewed on 4 May 2026
Village Family Motor Inn
The toilet is very smelly. The toilet seat it self is unsteady and shaking. I reckon it’s unsteadiness lets the odour out from the septic tank. It is not hygienic. The cupboards for the spoon/fork etc is dusty and this is again hygiene purposes. Staff is helpful though for providing towels. You get ...
Reviewed on 1 May 2026
Mantra Charles Hotel Launceston
I liked this hotel. A little all from the centre of things, but had a view over the town. Good facilities and good everything worked
Reviewed on 30 Apr 2026
Art Hotel on York
Great location, clean, courtyard that you can relax and eat ‘take away’ food!
Reviewed on 27 Apr 2026
Other neighbourhoods around Riverside
Trevallyn
Travellers like the historical sites in Trevallyn, and Cataract Gorge Reserve is a top attraction you might want to visit.
Invermay
Travellers like the museums in Invermay, and University of Tasmania Stadium is a top attraction you might want to visit.
Newnham
The restaurants and shopping are a few reasons travellers visit Newnham. Though there aren't many top sights in the neighbourhood, you can visit Tamar Island Wetlands Centre and University of Tasmania Stadium, a few notable attractions nearby.
Launceston CBD
Launceston CBD is known for its enchanting waterfalls, and you can make a stop by Launceston Aquatic Centre and Boags Brewery while in the area.
West Launceston
You'll enjoy the restaurants and parks in West Launceston. You might want to make time for a stop at Cataract Gorge or Cataract Gorge Reserve.
Mowbray
When in Mowbray, you can plan a visit to University of Tasmania Stadium and Queen Victoria Museum & Art Gallery, some noteworthy sights in the nearby area.
