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.
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.
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.
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.
City Park
Stroll around this charming Victorian-era park to see its pretty flower displays, giant chess set, heritage monuments and monkey enclosure.
Cataract Gorge Reserve
Explore the great outdoors at Cataract Gorge Reserve, a lovely green space in Launceston.
Things to do
Cataract Gorge Cruise 11:30 am
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 Guided Segway Tour with Photos
From Launceston: Full-Day Wineglass Bay Explorer Active Tour
Top hotels in Riverside
Nightcap at Riverside Hotel
staff were very helpful and polite. The room was clean and tidy. We have no complaints
Reviewed on 14 Nov, 2025
Hotel Grand Chancellor Launceston
Customer service was excellent from the time we arrived to the time we checked out. Staff at the desk to welcome you and the staff in the restaurant. The food was amazing. Thank you, very much appreciated.
Reviewed on 18 Nov, 2025
Coach House Launceston
Great location, clean and spacious room.
Reviewed on 12 Nov, 2025
Leisure Inn Penny Royal Hotel & Apartments
We were arriving after hours, Leanne gave me clear and helpful instructions to retrieve key from safety deposit box , and have the taxi wait to drive us the further 200 metres to our room. Since it was dark and pouring with rain on arrival, we really appreciated this information and easily found ...
Reviewed on 10 Nov, 2025
Mantra Charles Hotel Launceston
Great hotel with an excellent restaurant
Reviewed on 18 Nov, 2025
Commodore Regent Launceston
No dining facilities
Reviewed on 7 Nov, 2025
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 Boags Brewery and Princess Theatre 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.
