Architecture and design

This charming Launceston shop is one of the last surviving retail experiences of the early 1900’s. It was operated by three generations of the Shott family who made and repaired umbrellas, and in later years were renowned for their hand-crafted souvenirs made on the premises from native timbers. Today the shop sells a...

Stay at The Cornwall Hotel in Launceston and you will be in the centre of town and the centre of history. The Cornwall Hotel is only 5 minutes from City Park, 10 minutes from Cataract Gorge and close to the city’s major shopping precinct. Completely refurbished in 2019, The Cornwall of today is a modern hotel that honours...

They provide a range of services across community education and emergency response, including: Bush and urban fire fighting, Fire investigation, Fire prevention and risk mitigation - including fuel reduction, Road crash rescue in urban areas, Hazardous materials incident response, Alarm monitoring, Community education on...

Home to Launcestons thriving performing arts scene. This beautiful building is filled with so much rich history a crucial part of Launcestons community. The Princess Theatre sees hundreds of diverse performances throughout the year, find out more on the Theatre North website to see what's on right now.

Open the door to a unique Tasmania Experience – The Florance Hotel, Launceston. Where style meets charm, with understated elegance and magnificent City Park views. Steeped in history and Victorian character The Florance has been thoughtfully restored through considered design, whilst paying tribute to our historic past....

Established in 1987 at Waverley, the National Automobile Museum of Tasmania initially thrived until 1995. Subsequently, a not-for-profit foundation emerged, dedicated to relocating the museum to its former site on Cimitiere Street in 1996, where it flourished for 23 years. It is now situated on Lindsay Street in Invermay,...

If there is one thing that generations of Tasmanians have savoured for decades, it’s the quality of the sweets they have bought from Gourlay's. This Tasmanian icon has been manufacturing its own sweets right here in Launceston since 1896, and they still use the same equipment and sweet-making techniques today. Located in...

Arguably one of Launceston's best parks, City Park is loved by locals for its variety of spaces and attractions. Dotted throughout with large English trees and flower beds, manicured lawns and many level and easy access pathways, attractions include a giant chess set, rotunda, the John Hart Conservatory and barbecue area....

Providing high quality flour products to bakeries, supermarkets and the public around Tasmania. The Mill Store is open from 8:00am to 4:30pm Monday to Friday and provides an outlet for the public to purchase and enjoy our full range of Tas Taste and Four Roses products. With all of products professionally milled on site...

We are so lucky to have The Cataract Gorge Reserve so close to our beautiful city. This 65 million year old gorge is shaded by bushland on both sides, and houses the world's longest single span chairlift. The natural history of the gorge, along the South Esk River, stretches back tens of millions of years. And as a...

The Irish was established in 1835 at a time when Melbourne town was still in its infancy. Emancipated convict Josiah Pitcher decided to share his passion for wine and ale with Launceston, and named his establishment The Hibernia Hotel, after the Latin name for the island of Ireland and the vessel on which he was...