Families and kids
Kid friendly dining
Our guide to the best places to dine with your little ones
Tucked away in the Centreway Arcade you’ll find this little café oasis - Yolanda Jean. Away from the bustling main street and mall, this sunny little café is a perfect place to stop for coffee, tea or a meal. They serve café classics such as pancakes, a big breakfast and Caesar salads; as well as some fusion favourites...
Yolanda Jean
11 Centre Way, Launceston
The perfect cafe to visit if your diet restricts you from consuming gluten for any reason, Samuel Pepys is a dedicated gluten free establishment that has been a Launceston favourite for years. Samuel Pepys Cafe works to give gluten intolerant people back the choices other people take for granted when it comes to dining...
Samuel Pepys
108 A3, Launceston
After an ill-fated beer break at the culmination of a 2 day Cradle Mountain hike, the assistant brewer of Morrison Brewery was inspired to start his own brand with a love of nature at its heart. This eventually evolved into Du Cane, a Launceston pub favourite and brewery in one that now produces a range of beers inspired...
DuCane Brewery and Dining Hall
60, 64 Elizabeth Street, Launceston
Banjo’s is a Tasmanian staple for a reason - their consistently high quality and statewide success speaks for itself. The Launceston store offers a full menu of savouries, sweets, and coffees served up in a modern atmosphere perfect for breakfast, lunch or brunch. This store is a great venue for meeting up with friends for...
Banjo's Bakery Cafe
90 Brisbane Street, Launceston
Enjoy a tasty meal at Schnitty Bar, where they serve fresh local food and drinks, and the friendly staff is ready to welcome you. The menu has a lot of options, including various Schnitzels and classic favourites that everyone can enjoy. Whether you like traditional dishes or want to try something new and unique, there's...
Schnitty Bar
14 Yorktown Square, Launceston
Parks and Playgrounds
Our guide to the best parks and playgrounds in the city
From world class playgrounds to monkeys, trains and everything in between, Launceston is home to some unique parks that are guaranteed to keep your family entertained.
Baby on the way?
Find everything you need for you little bundle.
Starting as a small pop-up shop in 2021, Adoreu Baby is now permanently located across from Albert Hall in Launceston. With a huge range of nursery furniture, prams and car seats, you're sure to find everything a growing family could need. They also stock a range of on-trend toys, books and clothing lines that make ideal...
Adoreu Baby
Level 2, 112 Cimitiere Street, Launceston
Trading from the same location for the past 35 years, Babyland has been an essential part of many parenting journeys throughout that time. Babyland is a one-stop-shop for everything baby-related, from prams and strollers to car seats, nursery furniture, and baby clothing. They stock a range of beautiful books and journals...
Babyland
144 Charles Street, Launceston
Possum & Friends is proudly Tasmanian owned and operated and was established in November 2018 with the desire to create a truly boutique shopping environment. They have worked hard to bring brands to Launceston that up until now have been unavailable in any other stores. They have clothing for children newborn to size...
Possum & Friends
101 Saint John Street, Launceston
Hope & Me first opened its doors in September 2009 and in September 2015 moved into the Quadrant Mall, Launceston. Over time they have continued to evolve, and this store features a huge range of beautiful homewares, gifts, baby and lifestyle products with their main focus being Australian and New Zealand made or...
Hope & Me
18A Quadrant Mall, Launceston
Tucked away in the Old Brisbane Arcade is this little gem of a gift shop - Inspire Yourself & Your Home. Established in 2009 by two ladies with a passion for retail, Inspire is dedicated to helping you find inspiration for your life and home. Stocking a wide range of products from women’s clothing and accessories to...
Inspire Yourself & Your Home
70 Brisbane Street, Launceston
With new owners early in 2023 it is well worth popping in and browsing this exquisite shop's offerings regularly as there is something new to discover! Run by a mother and daughter team, this is a beautiful Launceston-based business where you cannot fail to find that special gift for someone and will probably walk out...
Loft on St John
47 Saint John Street, Launceston
