Title: St Leonards Travel Guide: Best of St Leonards, Launceston Travel 2026 | Expedia.co.uk [Hotels in St Leonards](https://expedia.co.uk/St-Leonards-Launceston-Hotels.0-n6354311-0.Travel-Guide-Filter-Hotels)[Flights to Launceston](https://expedia.co.uk/Cheap-Flights-To-Launceston.d553248635003664474.Travel-Guide-Flights)[Things to do in Launceston](https://expedia.co.uk/Things-To-Do-In-Launceston.d553248635003664474.Travel-Guide-Activities)[St Leonards Car Hire](https://expedia.co.uk/Compare-Cheap-Car-Hire-In-St-Leonards.d6354311.Car-Hire-Guide)[St Leonards Holidays](https://expedia.co.uk/St-Leonards.d6354311.Holidays-City-Breaks) # St Leonards Travel Guide ## Launceston ## Visit St Leonards Things to do Hotels Where to stay [Launceston travel guide](https://expedia.co.uk/Launceston.dx553248635003664474) --- ### Popular places to visit ![Brisbane Street Mall](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6190730/e3038775-740b-4eab-b9c9-e3c741988016.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### 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. [](https://expedia.co.uk/Brisbane-Street-Mall-Launceston-CBD.d6190730.Attraction) ![Cataract Gorge](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6125277/eb7fdd6d-925c-490f-be28-111640e3deeb.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### 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. [](https://expedia.co.uk/Cataract-Gorge-West-Launceston.d6125277.Attraction) ![Royal Park showing a bay or harbor](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6125281/488bbdf5-59ee-4d2a-96eb-3aaf5e843278.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### 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. [](https://expedia.co.uk/Royal-Park-Launceston-CBD.d6125281.Attraction) ![City Park](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6125279/2103c41e-f7ea-42c7-9010-8c96dfafc3bc.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### City Park Stroll around this charming Victorian-era park to see its pretty flower displays, giant chess set, heritage monuments and monkey enclosure. [](https://expedia.co.uk/City-Park-Launceston-CBD.d6125279.Attraction) ![Awesome rock climbing and adventure park in the heart of Launceston #lifeatexpedia](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/553248635003664474/6fda21e1-e4d6-4d89-a900-dcc43381b893.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### 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. [](https://expedia.co.uk/Penny-Royal-Adventures-Launceston-CBD.d6125287.Attraction) ![Photo taken in 2004 in Tasmania. Launceston Cataract Gorge is a natural gorge formed by the South Esk River and is part of Launceston Tasmania.](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/553248635003664474/5af73fb0-9d10-45d6-b918-5751aa2b3f56.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### Cataract Gorge Reserve Explore the great outdoors at Cataract Gorge Reserve, a lovely green space in Launceston. [](https://expedia.co.uk/Cataract-Gorge-Reserve-Launceston.d624513245612552192.Attraction) ### Things to do ![Cataract Gorge Cruise 11:30 am](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/681101/3a23e1d6-1a03-4633-9e02-4fd3f9eb3f96.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### Cataract Gorge Cruise 11:30 am £22 per adult **100%** of travellers recommend [](https://expedia.co.uk/things-to-do/cataract-gorge-cruise-1130-am.a681101.activity-details) ![Foot powered Hobie kayaks](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/44940606/fe4150e9-0c5f-4ef5-85e1-278b40b7b9c4.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### Guided Kayak Tour on Launceston's scenic waterfront on foot powered Hobie kayaks £35 per adult [](https://expedia.co.uk/things-to-do/guided-kayak-tour-on-launcestons-scenic-waterfront-on-foot-powered-hobie-kayaks.a44940606.activity-details) ![Cataract Gorge Cruise 1:30 pm](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/681113/d3e53d01-049b-4320-afb1-75256f1a9095.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### Cataract Gorge Cruise 1:30 pm £22 per adult **100%** of travellers recommend [](https://expedia.co.uk/things-to-do/cataract-gorge-cruise-130-pm.a681113.activity-details) ![Wineglass Bay lookout ](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/45271460/74a581e6-3fbc-4829-94ed-188df6744e0a.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### BIG 3 Tasmania - Port Arthur, Wineglass Bay, Cradle Mountain £276 per adult [](https://expedia.co.uk/things-to-do/big-3-tasmania-port-arthur.a45271460.activity-details) ![Tamar Valley Wine Tour with Lunch ](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/1011166/a492a133-6bc1-4b2c-a93f-2abd23bda6c3.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### Tamar Valley Wine Tour with Lunch £87 per adult **100%** of travellers recommend [](https://expedia.co.uk/things-to-do/tamar-valley-wine-tour-with-lunch.a1011166.activity-details) ![From Launceston: Full-Day Wineglass Bay Explorer Active Tour](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/5092873/fbc8f37b-f0b0-4378-a59e-68e96a1717b0.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### From Launceston: Full-Day Wineglass Bay Explorer Active Tour £87 per adult **100%** of travellers recommend [](https://expedia.co.uk/things-to-do/from-launceston-full-day-wineglass-bay-explorer-active-tour.a5092873.activity-details) [See all activities in Launceston](https://expedia.co.uk/Things-To-Do-In-Launceston.d553248635003664474.Travel-Guide-Activities) --- ## Top hotels in St Leonards ![Comfortable 3 Bedroom Home with all the facilities to accommodate 6 people.](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/25000000/24280000/24275400/24275365/a65eca63_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150) ### Comfortable 3 Bedroom Home with all the facilities to accommodate 6 people. St Leonards TAS Stay at this holiday home in Launceston. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, a garden and laundry facilities. Popular attractions Saint Leonards Recreational Reserve and Carr ... 9.2/10 Wonderful! (16 reviews) Good Fairly basic house in suburban street. Mostly ok although internet drops out quite often. Comfortable but could have been a bit cleaner. Big problem with water pipes, very very loud noise when using , drowns out tv and anyone talking, not good. Reviewed on 18 Jan 2024 [Get rates](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=28%2F01%2F2026&endDate=29%2F01%2F2026&selected=24275365&PinnedHotelID=24275365&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=6354311) [](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=28%2F01%2F2026&endDate=29%2F01%2F2026&selected=24275365&PinnedHotelID=24275365&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=6354311) ![Hotel Grand Chancellor Launceston](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/1000000/190000/185000/184965/ddbeeeda_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150) ### Hotel Grand Chancellor Launceston 29 Cameron Street Launceston TAS £76 28 Jan - 29 Jan includes taxes & fees Stay at this luxury hotel in Launceston. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, breakfast (surcharge) and 24-hour room service. Our guests praise the breakfast and the helpful staff ... 8.8/10 Excellent! (1,004 reviews) Good sized room and efficient check-in. We stayed a night and did not eat there but it seemed a good “chain” sort of hotel - well run, clean and modern. Reviewed on 8 Jan 2026 [](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=28%2F01%2F2026&endDate=29%2F01%2F2026&selected=184965&PinnedHotelID=184965&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=6354311) ![Leisure Inn Penny Royal Hotel & Apartments](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/1000000/1000000/997700/997613/d5e58d98_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150) ### Leisure Inn Penny Royal Hotel & Apartments 147 Paterson Street Launceston TAS £77 26 Jan - 27 Jan includes taxes & fees Stay at this hotel in Launceston. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and breakfast (surcharge). Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms in their ... 8.4/10 Very Good! (1,009 reviews) Clean room. Reviewed on 11 Jan 2026 [](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=26%2F01%2F2026&endDate=27%2F01%2F2026&selected=997613&PinnedHotelID=997613&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=6354311) ![Coach House Launceston](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/1000000/20000/11100/11080/a45b5266_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150) ### Coach House Launceston 10 York Street Launceston TAS £94 27 Jan - 28 Jan includes taxes & fees Stay at this hotel in Launceston. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and daily housekeeping. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms in their reviews. ... 7.8/10 Good! (1,001 reviews) No issues with after hours check-in and the staff was super friendly when I called to request the late check-in. Very clean room, Nespresso coffee machine with complimentary pods, tea, instant coffee, and everything you really need for short stay. Off-site parking available as well. Reviewed on 13 Jan 2026 [](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=27%2F01%2F2026&endDate=28%2F01%2F2026&selected=11080&PinnedHotelID=11080&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=6354311) ![Commodore Regent Launceston](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/1000000/520000/519200/519153/e3fa424f_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150) ### Commodore Regent Launceston 13 Brisbane Street Launceston TAS £72 12 Feb - 13 Feb includes taxes & fees Stay at this motel in Launceston. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and room service. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms in their reviews. ... 8/10 Very Good! (998 reviews) Nice place Reviewed on 24 Dec 2025 [](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=12%2F02%2F2026&endDate=13%2F02%2F2026&selected=519153&PinnedHotelID=519153&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=6354311) ![Mantra Charles Hotel Launceston](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/4000000/3790000/3789500/3789462/aaadad3f_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150) ### Mantra Charles Hotel Launceston 287 Charles Street Launceston TAS Fully refundableReserve now, pay when you stay £74 2 Feb - 3 Feb includes taxes & fees Stay at this business-friendly hotel in Launceston. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and breakfast (surcharge). Our guests praise the helpful staff in their reviews. ... 9/10 Wonderful! (1,002 reviews) Clean room, convenience Reviewed on 12 Jan 2026 [](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=02%2F02%2F2026&endDate=03%2F02%2F2026&selected=3789462&PinnedHotelID=3789462&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=6354311) [See all 400 properties in St Leonards](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?rfrrid=TG.LP.Hotels.DestinationExperience&startDate=15%2F01%2F2026&endDate=16%2F01%2F2026®ionId=6354311) Lowest nightly price found within the past 24 hours based on a 1 night stay for 2 adults. Prices and availability subject to change. 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[](https://expedia.co.uk/Launceston-Norwood.dx553248634373821182) ![Default Image](https://images.trvl-media.com/media/content/expus/graphics/deals/TE_Clouds_card_r1.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=350&h=192&q=medium) ### Kings Meadows Travellers like the shopping in Kings Meadows, and Centro Meadow Mews Shopping Centre is a top attraction you might want to visit. [](https://expedia.co.uk/Launceston-Kings-Meadows.dx6353968) ![Default Image](https://images.trvl-media.com/media/content/expus/graphics/deals/TE_Clouds_card_r1.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=350&h=192&q=medium) ### 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. [](https://expedia.co.uk/Launceston-Newstead.dx553248634373821188) ![Default Image](https://images.trvl-media.com/media/content/expus/graphics/deals/TE_Clouds_card_r1.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=350&h=192&q=medium) ### 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 Quadrant Mall. [](https://expedia.co.uk/Launceston-South-Launceston.dx6144090) ![Default Image](https://images.trvl-media.com/media/content/expus/graphics/deals/TE_Clouds_card_r1.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=350&h=192&q=medium) ### Youngtown Travellers enjoy Youngtown for its restaurants and wineries. Consider checking out Franklin House while you're in the area. [](https://expedia.co.uk/Launceston-Youngtown.dx6129361) ![Default Image](https://images.trvl-media.com/media/content/expus/graphics/deals/TE_Clouds_card_r1.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=350&h=192&q=medium) ### East Launceston Restaurants and gardens are notable features of East Launceston. You might consider stopping by Launceston Aquatic Centre while you're exploring the neighbourhood. [](https://expedia.co.uk/Launceston-East-Launceston.dx553248634373840855) --- --- - [Stays](?pwaLob=wizard-hotel-pwa-v2) - [Packages](?pwaLob=wizard-package-pwa) - [Flights](?pwaLob=wizard-flight-pwa) - [Things to do](?pwaLob=wizard-lx-pwa) - [Cruises](?pwaLob=wizard-cruise-pwa) - [Cars](?pwaLob=wizard-car-pwa) # St Leonards Travel Guide ![](https://a.travel-assets.com/mad-service/footer/bnaBanners/BEX_Footer.jpg) ## Go further with the Expedia app Save on select hotels when you book in the app. Our app deals help you to save on trips so you can travel more and manage it all on the go. 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