things to do with kids in Launceston
Tasmania's northern city offers one of Australia's most stunning natural gorges, free museums, and easy access to wildlife encounters at Beauty Point.
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nature & animals
Cataract Gorge Reserve
freea natural gorge minutes from the CBD with the world's longest single-span chairlift, a swimming pool, walking trails, and peacocks.
Tamar Island Wetlands
freeboardwalk through wetlands with birdwatching hides. a peaceful and easy walk for all ages.
Platypus House
$$see platypus up close in viewing tanks at Beauty Point — one of the few places in Australia you're guaranteed a sighting.
Seahorse World
$$guided tour of a working seahorse farm at Beauty Point. combo tickets with Platypus House available.
museum & learning
Queen Victoria Museum & Art Gallery
freefree museum split across two sites — Inveresk (railway workshops with a planetarium) and Royal Park (art gallery).
outdoor
City Park
freea Victorian-era park with a Japanese macaque monkey enclosure, playground, conservatory, and John Hart fountain.
Hollybank Treetops Adventure
$$ziplines, treetop walkways, and a segway tour through native forest. there's a junior course for under-10s.
attraction
Penny Royal Adventures
$$rock climbing, cave tours, zipline, and cliff walk on the edge of Cataract Gorge.
free things to do in Launceston
- •Cataract Gorge Reserve — Launceston
- •Queen Victoria Museum & Art Gallery — Inveresk
- •Tamar Island Wetlands — Riverside
- •City Park — Launceston
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