Things To Do and See
The MyState Breath of Fresh Air Film Festival will be held in Launceston’s historic Inveresk railway yards precinct. The conversion of the old railway workshops to become a home for the Queen Victoria Museum and Art Gallery and a campus of the University of Tasmania, has won a number of national design awards. Five screens within easy walking distance will provide a perfect and atmospheric Festival setting.
For general information go to
Websites. Launceston Tamar Valley
Discover Tasmania
Launceston City
The Queen Victoria Museum and Art Gallery
QVMAG, one of Australia’s finest regional museums, will be presenting the famous Corrick Collection of priceless silent movies (supported by the National Film and Sound Archive), an exhibition by Bradley Patrick of portraits of famous directors and stars plus a Digital Futures display of the potential of the national broadband network presented by NBN Co.
Website. The Queen Victoria Museum and Art Gallery
James Boags Brewery
Book a James Boag´s brewery tour, view Boag´s brands, or find out about the history of the world-class Launceston brewery
Website. James Boag’s
The Tamar Valley Wine Route
Features more than 20 vineyards offering wine tasting and sales just a short drive away.
Website. Tamar Valley Wine Route.com.au
MONA
A two hour drive to Hobart takes you to Australia’s most exciting and controversial new museum,
the Museum of Old and New Art (MONA)
Website. MONA
The National Automobile Museum of Tasmania
This collection of cars and motorcycles spans a hundred years of style and technical achievement with its impressive collection of traditional and contemporary marques.
Website NAMT.
Launceston Pro-Ex Cycling 20-27 November
Watch the Opperman Gran Fondo, a timed 160km event and the Launceston International Criterium through the streets of Launceston both on Saturday 26th November
Website. Launceston Pro-Ex Cycling
Launceston Christmas Parade
Join the fun of the y the Apex Launceston Christmas Parade through the streets of Launceston from 11 am Saturday 26th November
Website. Website Christmas Parade
Barnbougle Dunes
Play golf at Barnbougle Dunes Australia’s #1 Public Golf Course and World #7 public access course
Website. Barnbougle Dunes
Tasmanian Wood Design Collection – Design Centre
World class design and unique Tasmanian timbers in the Tasmanian Wood Design Collection – Design Centre, Launceston
Website. Design Centre
Tasmanian Zoo
Tasmania Zoo is the perfect local place to see Tasmanian Devils up close
Website. Tasmanian Zoo
National Trust
Explore Australia’s finest historic homes
Website. National Trust
Launceston Cataract Gorge & First Basin
Launceston’s own piece of wilderness just 15 minutes walk from the city centre.
Website. The Gorge
Seahorse World
Discover the secret life of seahorses at Seahorse World
Website. Seahorse World