3 Days Launceston Itinerary: Best Places to Visit in Launceston

Day 1 | Morning

Seahorse World

Opening Hours: Open from 9:30am-4:30pm

Ticket Price: 22 AUD

Recommended Length of Stay: 1-2 Hours

Location: 200 Flinders Street | Shed 1A Inspection Head Wharf Flinders Street Beauty Point Tasmania 7270, Beauty Point, Tasmania 7270, Australia

Seahorse World has a well-equipped seahorse farm that has bred countless seahorses. During the tour, tourists can see the complete process of seahorse growth and feeding activities, and can also get close contact with seahorses, starfish, hermit crabs and other marine life in the touch pool. In addition to seahorses, Seahorse World also showcases other interesting aquatic creatures from the northern seas, such as the Tasmanian giant crab, Australia's unique seagrass leaf sea dragon, small local sharks and larger cuttlefish, octopus and other interesting Aquatic creatures.

Day 1 | Afternoon

After finishing the tour at Seahorse World, you can head to Tasmania Zoo, the most worth visiting place around the corner.

Tasmania Zoo

Opening Hours: Open from 10:00am-4:00pm

Ticket Price: 29.5 AUD

Recommended Length of Stay: 2-3 Hours

Location: 1166 Ecclestone Rd, Riverside TAS 7250, Australia

Tasmania Zoo is located 18 kilometers west of Launceston. Don't worry too much about the zoo keeping chickens, sheep, cattle, dogs and other livestock. After all, there are also Tasmanian devils (tasmanian devils), penguins, and many birds. In addition, the zoo has barbecue facilities, a children's playground with swings and other rides, a gift shop, and a café.

Day 1 | Evening

After visiting the glorious Tasmania Zoo, Nightcap at Riverside Hotel nearby is the best place to stay.

Nightcap at Riverside Hotel

Just a 10-minute drive from Launceston city centre, Riverside Hotel features an onsite bar and bistro. Guests can relax with a beer or wine on the sun terrace, and kids can enjoy an indoor playground.Riverside Hotel Launceston is within a 20-minute drive of Tasmania Zoo and Launceston Airport. It is a 1-hour drive from the Spirit of Tasmania Ferry Terminal at Devonport.All rooms feature a flat-screen TV. They have a refrigerator, an electric kettle and a private bathroom.The bistro is open daily for lunch and dinner, serving pasta, steaks and salads.

Day 2 | Morning

Cataract Gorge Reserve

Opening Hours: Open on Wed-Sat,5:00pm-9:00pm

Ticket Price: Free

Recommended Length of Stay: 2-3 Hours

Location: 74-90 Basin Rd, West Launceston TAS 7250, Australia

The canyon is located 1 km southwest of Launceston, and Cadenet is only 1 km away from Longster. Cadenet is only 1 km away from Longster, and the SouthEsk River (SouthEskRiver) flows in the valley. If you are lucky, you may see wild animals in the canyon. From Kings Bridge, the hiking trail leads to First Basin, which has a swimming pool that impresses most visitors, picnic grounds, a restaurant stocked with peacocks and a trail to a lookout. There are also suspension bridges and cable cars over the first basin. Continue on the trail to Second Basin and DuckReach old power station. There are also cable cars and restaurants in the canyon.

Day 2 | Afternoon

After finishing the tour at Cataract Gorge Reserve, you can head to Beaconsfield Mine & Heritage Centre, the most worth visiting place around the corner.

Beaconsfield Mine & Heritage Centre

Opening Hours: Open from 10:00am-4:00pm

Ticket Price: 12 AUD

Recommended Length of Stay: 1-2 Hours

Location: West St, Beaconsfield TAS 7270, Australia

Beaconsfield was once a gold mining town on the Tamar River. Gold has been mined here since 1847, and it was officially closed in June 2012. Now it has become a museum of ruins. You can go down to the mine and explore the history of the gold mine excavation.

Day 2 | Evening

Don’t forget to book Peppers Silo Launceston in advance, because all the tourists head to Beaconsfield Mine & Heritage Centre love staying at it.

Peppers Silo Launceston

Peppers Silo Launceston features air-conditioned rooms in Invermay. Featuring a 24-hour front desk, this property also provides guests with a restaurant. Rooms come with a TV with satellite channels.At the hotel, each room comes with a wardrobe. Every room has a private bathroom with a shower and certain rooms are equipped with a balcony.A à la carte breakfast is available every morning at Peppers Silo. Launceston is 800 metres from the accommodation, while Deloraine is 41 km away. Launceston Airport is 14 km from the property.

Day 3 | Morning

Platypus House

Opening Hours: Open on Sun,8:30am-1:30pm;Open on Mon-Sat,8:00am-8:30pm

Ticket Price: 23 AUD

Recommended Length of Stay: 1-2 Hours

Location: 200 Flinders St, Beauty Point TAS 7270, Australia

At the Platypus Center you can watch platypus and echidnas up close and watch the breeders feed them. The Interpretation Centre displays information and specimens about platypus and echidna. Next to it is the Theater, which broadcasts short films (English broadcasts) about platypus research projects.

Day 3 | Afternoon

After finishing the tour at Platypus House, you can head to Bridestowe Lavender Estate, the most worth visiting place around the corner.

Bridestowe Lavender Estate

Opening Hours: Open on Tue-Sun,10:00am-4:00pm;Open on Mon,9:00am-4:00pm

Recommended Length of Stay: 2-3 Hours

Location: 296 Gillespies Rd, Nabowla TAS 7260, Australia

The Bridestowe Lavender Estate lavender farm in northern Tasmania, the heart-shaped island state in the south of Australia, is the largest lavender farm in the southern hemisphere. Launceston is about a 45-minute drive away. From December to January of the following year, when the lavender blooms more beautifully, the lavender fields all over the mountains are not as romantic as Provence, Ili, or Hokkaido. The lavender here is not only to see, but also to eat, the cafe offers delicious dishes inspired by lavender, you can try lavender ice cream and lavender brownies, lavender flower honey, handmade jams and jellies, etc., all can be brought to friends and family Friends have a taste.

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