Best Landmarks & Things to Do in Launceston

Looking for the best landmarks in Launceston? This page catalogues 6 attractions in Launceston, Tasmania, ranked by genuine visitor data rather than editorial guesswork — the landmarks travellers rate highest rise to the top.

The highest-rated landmarks in Launceston are led by City Park (4.6/5 from 3,778 reviews), Gorge Scenic Chairlift (4.6/5 from 1,842 reviews) and Penny Royal Adventures (4.4/5 from 1,792 reviews). Princes Square and Launceston City Walk round out the top five. These rankings are calculated from review counts and average ratings, which means the order reflects where visitors actually go and what they genuinely recommend — not paid placement or promotional copy.

The Launceston catalogue spans 3 categories, with parks and gardens, attractions, historic sites featuring most prominently. This mix shapes how you might structure a visit: category pages let you compare Launceston's attractions against similar landmarks across Tasmania and the rest of Australia, so if you enjoy one of the city's parks and gardens, you can instantly find more like it.

Beyond the famous names, Launceston holds some under-visited standouts. Launceston City Walk (4.4/5 from 12 reviews) and Launceston Historic Walks (4.6/5 from 9 reviews) all earn strong ratings from a smaller pool of reviewers — the kind of places locals rate highly but most itineraries skip. If you have already covered the top five, these are where the city's quieter rewards hide.

Most visitors combine Launceston with other Tasmania stops. Hobart, West Launceston and Port Arthur each have their own catalogued landmark lists on this site, and the state ranking shows where Launceston's best attractions sit against the whole of Tasmania. Internal links on every landmark page connect the region together for easy planning.

To plan a visit, open any landmark below for its address, directions, rating, ranking and FAQs. Launceston's entries are updated periodically from visitor data, and each page links onward to related landmarks — so whether you have an hour or a long weekend in Launceston, the catalogue scales to fit.