Guidebook for Launceston
Food Scene
Sharing the same culinary pedigree as the acclaimed Stillwater is Black Cow Bistro, Launceston’s fine dining ode to the finest Tasmanian steak. A relaxed, warm and smartly attired bistro housed – quite appropriately – in an Art Deco butcher’s shop, Black Cow sources the best dry aged, grass fed, free range and hormone free steak from around the state. Bookings are recommended.
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The Black Cow
70 George StSharing the same culinary pedigree as the acclaimed Stillwater is Black Cow Bistro, Launceston’s fine dining ode to the finest Tasmanian steak. A relaxed, warm and smartly attired bistro housed – quite appropriately – in an Art Deco butcher’s shop, Black Cow sources the best dry aged, grass fed, free range and hormone free steak from around the state. Bookings are recommended.
Always popular amongst the locals there’s hardly a free table to be seen on Saturdays and Sundays. If you try just one breakfast in town, make it Cuccina - you’ll be impressed by the large portions, scrumptious hollandaise sauce and great value for money. Located a short distance from the CBD, this cafe is well worth the walk.
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Cuccina Cafe Restaurant
57 Frederick StAlways popular amongst the locals there’s hardly a free table to be seen on Saturdays and Sundays. If you try just one breakfast in town, make it Cuccina - you’ll be impressed by the large portions, scrumptious hollandaise sauce and great value for money. Located a short distance from the CBD, this cafe is well worth the walk.
If you’re looking to escape the bigger cafes and find a quaint, charming little oasis then head to Cafe Mondello in Charles street eating precinct. This street is filled with a number of eateries but if its a great breakfast you’re after, there is no better choice than Cafe Mondello.
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Cafe Mondello
242 Charles StIf you’re looking to escape the bigger cafes and find a quaint, charming little oasis then head to Cafe Mondello in Charles street eating precinct. This street is filled with a number of eateries but if its a great breakfast you’re after, there is no better choice than Cafe Mondello.
Amelia Espresso operates from 7am-5pm, Monday to Friday . While they don't do meals, they do have a tasty array of locally sourced delights. From granola bars, to gluten free goodies, handmade chocolates and freshly baked sourdough croissants, doughnuts and danishes.
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Amelia Coffee Co.
56 George StAmelia Espresso operates from 7am-5pm, Monday to Friday . While they don't do meals, they do have a tasty array of locally sourced delights. From granola bars, to gluten free goodies, handmade chocolates and freshly baked sourdough croissants, doughnuts and danishes.
Stillwater is one of Tasmania's most awarded restaurants, set in a beautifully restored 1830s flour mill beside the picturesque Tamar River in Launceston. The food is exceptional, and has a strong focus on fresh Tasmanian produce.
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Stillwater
2 Bridge RdStillwater is one of Tasmania's most awarded restaurants, set in a beautifully restored 1830s flour mill beside the picturesque Tamar River in Launceston. The food is exceptional, and has a strong focus on fresh Tasmanian produce.
Drinks & Nightlife
Saint John Craft Beer Bar features up to 14 taps with the best of international, Australian and Tasmanian craft beer. As well as a fantastic range of bottled beer (170+), craft ciders, wines and top-shelf spirits. BYO food for lunch with plenty of options nearby for excellent meals, & good nosh knocked out of the food van out the back from 5.00pm
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Saint John Craft Beer Bar
133 St John StSaint John Craft Beer Bar features up to 14 taps with the best of international, Australian and Tasmanian craft beer. As well as a fantastic range of bottled beer (170+), craft ciders, wines and top-shelf spirits. BYO food for lunch with plenty of options nearby for excellent meals, & good nosh knocked out of the food van out the back from 5.00pm
Bakers Lane blends their imitations of American soul and southern barbecue, a French twist and the freshest Tasmanian produce. Whether you're after something to eat, or some after dinner cocktails, this is the place for you. A boutique bar and restaurant situated in the beating heart of Launceston's CBD, Bakers Lane caters to all types, from affordable lunch options to fine dining. Boasting an intriguing range of liquor, from craft beers, tallies, wine and cocktails, and a casual late night spot to match.
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Bakers Lane
81 York StBakers Lane blends their imitations of American soul and southern barbecue, a French twist and the freshest Tasmanian produce. Whether you're after something to eat, or some after dinner cocktails, this is the place for you. A boutique bar and restaurant situated in the beating heart of Launceston's CBD, Bakers Lane caters to all types, from affordable lunch options to fine dining. Boasting an intriguing range of liquor, from craft beers, tallies, wine and cocktails, and a casual late night spot to match.
Henry's offers lovers of fine produce a great selection of Tasmanian wines, whisky, local brews and an ever evolving tasting menu. Please note, strict dress codes do apply.
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Henry's Bar & Restaurant
61 Cameron StHenry's offers lovers of fine produce a great selection of Tasmanian wines, whisky, local brews and an ever evolving tasting menu. Please note, strict dress codes do apply.
Sightseeing
41 South is an Eco-certified salmon and ginseng farm that, as well as using a wetland as a natural biological filter, implements sustainable growing practices with no impact on the environment. 41 South grows its salmon to natural growing conditions to ensure the highest quality of its hand crafted produce. A small licensed café is on site where you can enjoy a variety of light lunches including salmon sandwiches, salmon platters and salmon burgers. Optional self guided tours are available to see the working salmon and ginseng farm. Open from Nov–Mar, 9 am to 5pm 7 days a week and Apr–Oct 9 am to 4pm 7 days a week.
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41 South Tasmania (Salmon-Ginseng Farm)
41 South is an Eco-certified salmon and ginseng farm that, as well as using a wetland as a natural biological filter, implements sustainable growing practices with no impact on the environment. 41 South grows its salmon to natural growing conditions to ensure the highest quality of its hand crafted produce. A small licensed café is on site where you can enjoy a variety of light lunches including salmon sandwiches, salmon platters and salmon burgers. Optional self guided tours are available to see the working salmon and ginseng farm. Open from Nov–Mar, 9 am to 5pm 7 days a week and Apr–Oct 9 am to 4pm 7 days a week.
Set among old English gardens and stands of 100-year-old oak trees, and overlooking a picturesque lake, winery and a 61-hectare vineyard, the property is a 15-minute drive south of Launceston. Acclaimed as one of Australia’s top 10, the cellar door is housed in the original 1880s homestead. There’s always a log fire burning and great views to take in while you taste a wide range of award-winning cool climate wines. The restaurant matches the best local regional produce with award-winning wines for unique à la carte lunches, sit down dinners, BBQs in the garden and harvest brunches during vintage.
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Josef Chromy Wines
370 Relbia RdSet among old English gardens and stands of 100-year-old oak trees, and overlooking a picturesque lake, winery and a 61-hectare vineyard, the property is a 15-minute drive south of Launceston. Acclaimed as one of Australia’s top 10, the cellar door is housed in the original 1880s homestead. There’s always a log fire burning and great views to take in while you taste a wide range of award-winning cool climate wines. The restaurant matches the best local regional produce with award-winning wines for unique à la carte lunches, sit down dinners, BBQs in the garden and harvest brunches during vintage.
Considered a landmark of Launceston, the Post Office was built between 1886 and 1889 in the decorative Queen Anne architectural style. Completed in 1906, the installation of the clock was finished just in time to celebrate the centenary of the founding of Launceston. Here, you'll also find the Visitor Information Centre, open weekdays from 9am-5pm and weekends and public holidays from 9am-1pm.
Australia Post - Launceston Post Shop
68-72 Cameron StConsidered a landmark of Launceston, the Post Office was built between 1886 and 1889 in the decorative Queen Anne architectural style. Completed in 1906, the installation of the clock was finished just in time to celebrate the centenary of the founding of Launceston. Here, you'll also find the Visitor Information Centre, open weekdays from 9am-5pm and weekends and public holidays from 9am-1pm.
Parks & Nature
City Park is located in the heart of Launceston. This beautiful parkland features mature trees and shrubs, a display of annual flowers, a Japanese Macaque monkey enclosure, the John Hart Conservatory, a duck pond, senses garden, monuments, chess board, historic Albert Hall, a BBQ area and children's playground.
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City Park
45-55 Tamar StCity Park is located in the heart of Launceston. This beautiful parkland features mature trees and shrubs, a display of annual flowers, a Japanese Macaque monkey enclosure, the John Hart Conservatory, a duck pond, senses garden, monuments, chess board, historic Albert Hall, a BBQ area and children's playground.
Here you'll find walking and hiking trails, the world's longest single span chairlift, a swimming pool, restaurant, kiosk, cafe peacocks and wildlife, beautiful gardens, suspension bridge, Interpretation Centre and panoramic lookouts with spectacular views.
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Cataract Gorge Reserve
74-90 Basin RdHere you'll find walking and hiking trails, the world's longest single span chairlift, a swimming pool, restaurant, kiosk, cafe peacocks and wildlife, beautiful gardens, suspension bridge, Interpretation Centre and panoramic lookouts with spectacular views.
Summer or winter, the climate never changes inside the Mole Creek Caves, so it’s a perfect place to visit year round. Temperature is 9 degrees, so dress warmly and wear comfortable walking shoes. You can choose from three different Mole Creek Caves tours, each lasting 45 minutes. You will see amazing creatures, such as the Tasmanian Cave Spider, that have evolved and adapted to living and surviving in this incredible place without light, many unique to Mole Creek Caves and not found anywhere else in the world. Enjoy the wonderful scenery and learn all about this fascinating and uniquely fragile world – an experience the whole family will enjoy. Tours are conducted every day of the year.
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Mole Creek Caves
330 Mayberry RdSummer or winter, the climate never changes inside the Mole Creek Caves, so it’s a perfect place to visit year round. Temperature is 9 degrees, so dress warmly and wear comfortable walking shoes. You can choose from three different Mole Creek Caves tours, each lasting 45 minutes. You will see amazing creatures, such as the Tasmanian Cave Spider, that have evolved and adapted to living and surviving in this incredible place without light, many unique to Mole Creek Caves and not found anywhere else in the world. Enjoy the wonderful scenery and learn all about this fascinating and uniquely fragile world – an experience the whole family will enjoy. Tours are conducted every day of the year.
Arts & Culture
The refurbished galleries, featuring both long-term and temporary exhibitions, provide a destination in which to enjoy the richness and diversity of the QVMAG fine art and design collections that are a vibrant part of this city’s heritage and contemporary culture. Volunteer Art Gallery Guides provide free tours every Sunday at 12 noon and 2pm (with the exception of Sundays which have a Gallery Guide's Conversation about Art). Everyone is welcome, and both large and small groups are invited to attend.
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QVMAG Art Gallery
2 Wellington StThe refurbished galleries, featuring both long-term and temporary exhibitions, provide a destination in which to enjoy the richness and diversity of the QVMAG fine art and design collections that are a vibrant part of this city’s heritage and contemporary culture. Volunteer Art Gallery Guides provide free tours every Sunday at 12 noon and 2pm (with the exception of Sundays which have a Gallery Guide's Conversation about Art). Everyone is welcome, and both large and small groups are invited to attend.
Australia's largest regional museum, the Queen Victoria Museum and Art Gallery (QVMAG) has two key sites in Launceston; the Museum at Inveresk (2 Invermay Road) and the Art Gallery at Royal Park (2 Wellington Street). The Museum is where you'll find the QVMAG Tasmanian history and natural science collections and the Art Gallery is where you can experience ten galleries, the Guan-Di Temple and the ArtSparks! Family Art Space.
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Muzeum a planetárium královny Viktorie
2 Invermay RdAustralia's largest regional museum, the Queen Victoria Museum and Art Gallery (QVMAG) has two key sites in Launceston; the Museum at Inveresk (2 Invermay Road) and the Art Gallery at Royal Park (2 Wellington Street). The Museum is where you'll find the QVMAG Tasmanian history and natural science collections and the Art Gallery is where you can experience ten galleries, the Guan-Di Temple and the ArtSparks! Family Art Space.
Design Tasmania is a not-for-profit organisation that has promoted Tasmanian designers to the world since 1976. Comprising of Tasmanian handcrafted and locally produced items, the collection includes exquisite woodwork, artwork, woollen items, clothing, jewellrey and books for perusing or purchasing.
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Design Tasmania
Tamar StreetDesign Tasmania is a not-for-profit organisation that has promoted Tasmanian designers to the world since 1976. Comprising of Tasmanian handcrafted and locally produced items, the collection includes exquisite woodwork, artwork, woollen items, clothing, jewellrey and books for perusing or purchasing.
Shopping
This charming Launceston shop is one of the last surviving retail experiences of the early 1900’s. It was operated by three generations of the Shott family who made and repaired umbrellas, and in later years were renowned for their hand -crafted souvenirs made on the premises from native timbers. Today the shop sells a large range of umbrellas, as well as a variety of National Trust and Tasmanian-made products. Rare old umbrellas and early souvenirs are also on display in original blackwood display cases.
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National Trust Old Umbrella Shop
60 George StThis charming Launceston shop is one of the last surviving retail experiences of the early 1900’s. It was operated by three generations of the Shott family who made and repaired umbrellas, and in later years were renowned for their hand -crafted souvenirs made on the premises from native timbers. Today the shop sells a large range of umbrellas, as well as a variety of National Trust and Tasmanian-made products. Rare old umbrellas and early souvenirs are also on display in original blackwood display cases.
Open 24/7, this chain store supplies home goods, apparel, furniture, snacks & more.
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Kmart Launceston
15 Racecourse CresOpen 24/7, this chain store supplies home goods, apparel, furniture, snacks & more.
Essentials
Coles Launceston (Charles St)
198 Charles StOpening hours 6am - 10pm.
Woolworths Launceston
40 Wellington StOpening hours 6am - 11pm.