West Launceston Travel Guide

Name: Leisure Inn Penny Royal Hotel & Apartments
Price range: £71
Rating: 8.4

Launceston

A coastal town with a river, dense greenery, and distant mountains.

A river winding through a forested valley with a house on the right bank.

A bridge over a river with surrounding greenery and buildings in the background.

A house on a hillside with a river in the foreground.

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Launceston travel guide

Stay near popular West Launceston attractions

Cataract Gorge

9.6/10 (2,320 reviews)

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.

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Things to do

Cataract Gorge Cruise 11:30 am

£23

per adult

92% of travellers recommend

Guided Kayak Tour on Launceston's scenic waterfront on foot powered Hobie kayaks

£37

per adult

Cataract Gorge Cruise 1:30 pm

£23

per adult

80% of travellers recommend

Launceston: Hollybank Forest Treetop Zip Lining with Guide

£76

per adult

BIG 3 Tasmania - Port Arthur, Wineglass Bay, Cradle Mountain

£290

per adult

Picture 16 for Activity From Launceston: Full-Day Wineglass Bay Explorer Active Tour

Launceston: Wineglass Bay Adventure guided day trip

£91

per adult

100% of travellers recommend

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Top hotels in West Launceston

Thrower Cottage: Gateway to the Cataract Gorge

West Launceston Tasmania

Stay at this holiday home in Launceston. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, laundry facilities and patios. Popular attractions Penny Royal Adventures and Cataract Gorge are located ...

9.6/10 Exceptional! (4 reviews)

"We stayed with a group. Clean, comfortable beds, everything was there. Max was very attentive and welcoming to us.We would stay there again."

Reviewed on 25 Aug 2025

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Cosy home with spectacular views

West Launceston TAS

Stay at this family-friendly holiday home in Launceston. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, a garden and laundry facilities. Popular attractions Cataract Gorge and Cataract Gorge ...

9.6/10 Exceptional! (31 reviews)

"Could do with a new toaster but otherwise well equipped."

Reviewed on 13 May 2026

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Welcome to Belvoir, West Launceston

West Launceston TAS

£432

14 Aug - 15 Aug

includes taxes & fees

Stay at this holiday home in Launceston. Enjoy a garden, laundry facilities and in-room fireplaces. Popular attractions Cataract Gorge and Penny Royal Adventures ...

Hotel Grand Chancellor Launceston

29 Cameron Street Launceston TAS

£67

23 Aug - 24 Aug

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 ...

Mantra Charles Hotel Launceston

287 Charles Street Launceston TAS

£80

14 Aug - 15 Aug

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. ...

Leisure Inn Penny Royal Hotel & Apartments

147 Paterson Street Launceston TAS

£71

2 Aug - 3 Aug

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! (1,005 reviews)

"Easy check in . Character filled accommodation. Comfortable stay . Located right next to Cataract Gorge entrance. Kitchen well appointed. We enjoyed our one night stay"

Reviewed on 26 Jul 2026

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Where to stay in West Launceston

Find the best West Launceston areas for the activities you enjoy most. Learn more about West Launceston

A large brick church with a tall spire and arched windows.

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.

A classical building with columns and a sign that says "Art Gallery".

Invermay

Travellers like the museums in Invermay, and University of Tasmania Stadium is a top attraction you might want to visit.

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A river winding through a rocky gorge with dense forest on the hillsides.

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 Brisbane Street Mall or Princess Theatre.

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A coastal town with a marina, surrounded by mountains and hills.

Riverside

Restaurants, shopping and river views highlight some of the noteworthy features of Riverside. Make a stop by Tamar Island Wetlands Centre or Tasmania Zoo while you're exploring the neighbourhood.