Riverside Travel Guide
Launceston
Visit Riverside
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 walkable 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.
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.
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.
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.
Top hotels in Riverside
Nightcap at Riverside Hotel
"The staff are all most helpful and friendly. The wine selection is good. Always nice to stay there."
Reviewed on 23 May 2026
Hotel Grand Chancellor Launceston
"Good"
Reviewed on 9 Jun 2026
Mantra Charles Hotel Launceston
"clean and well positioned, breakfast was excellent"
Reviewed on 8 Jun 2026
Leisure Inn Penny Royal Hotel & Apartments
"The Inn is wonderfully located, the room was spacious, warm and comfortable, and staff were all very friendly."
Reviewed on 7 Jun 2026
Village Family Motor Inn
"Property was as expected. Very good location; quiet and bit closer to Down Town"
Reviewed on 31 May 2026
Peppers Silo Launceston
"Great rooms. Very clean and comfortable. The restaurants and seating areas are fantastic. Coffee was great."
Reviewed on 21 May 2026
Where to stay in Riverside
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.
Invermay
Travellers like the museums in Invermay, and University of Tasmania Stadium is a top attraction you might want to visit.
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.
Newstead
While Newstead may not have many sights to explore, venturing just a little farther will lead you to top things to see and do like Princess Theatre and Brisbane Street Mall.
South Launceston
If you're spending time in South Launceston, you might enjoy its restaurants and spas. If you've got time to venture a little farther, you can make a stop by Centro Meadow Mews Shopping Centre or Brisbane Street Mall.
