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Launceston is compact and walkable, but its districts have clear identities. The CBD and Seaport cover most visitor needs, East Launceston has the grandest homes, and the Tamar Valley north of the city is where the wine region begins. This is one part of the full Launceston travel guide.
Best Neighborhoods in Launceston: The City Centre
CBD (Charles Street and Brisbane Street)
Charles Street is the food strip, with Stillwater restaurant, wine bars and cafes, while Brisbane Street and the Quadrant Mall hold the shops. This area suits first-time visitors and food-focused travellers who want everything on foot. Hotels average $150-280 a night; see the where to stay in Launceston guide for specific picks.
East Launceston
Tree-lined streets of Victorian and Federation homes climb south of the CBD above the gorge. It is quieter and residential, about a 10-minute walk to town. It suits couples and families wanting space, mostly in B&Bs and guesthouses from $140-220 a night. It also sits beside the things to do in Launceston list’s Cataract Gorge.
Best Neighborhoods in Launceston: The Waterfront
Seaport
Seaport is the restaurant and hotel precinct at the marina where the North and South Esk rivers meet, home to Peppers Seaport and the Mudbar restaurant. It suits travellers who want waterfront dining and marina views, with hotels from $180-320 a night.
Invermay and Inveresk
Across the river from the CBD, Invermay and Inveresk hold the University of Tasmania’s Inveresk campus, QVMAG Inveresk and the Peppers Silo hotel. It is an industrial heritage strip turned creative precinct. It suits museum-goers and budget travellers, with rooms from $120-250. Read the best time to visit page to time your stay around the events and festivals calendar.
Best Neighborhoods in Launceston: The Suburbs and Tamar Valley
Prospect Vale and Riverside
Leafy suburbs 10 minutes southwest of the CBD where Country Club Tasmania sits with its golf course, casino and resort restaurants. It suits families and golfers with a car, with resort rooms from about $180 a night.
Tamar Valley
The wine region runs north for 60 km through the Swiss-style village of Grindelwald to the Bass Strait coast. It suits wine tourists and self-drive visitors, with stays from vineyard cottages around $150 up to resort complexes. Check the Launceston weather by month page for the valley’s seasonal weather, and the travel tips and FAQ page for transport before you go.
