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

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