Westwood
Launceston
Popular places to visit
Cataract Gorge
Swim in a tranquil basin fed by tumbling mountain-spring waters, fly over the water on a chairlift and stroll around the gardens fringed with stunning native forest.
Brisbane Street Mall
Launceston’s best shopping is in easy reach at this busy community hub, where intriguing laneways and historic arcades branch off from a central sheltered mall.
Penny Royal Adventures
Bring your family to Penny Royal Adventures and have a fun-filled day at this theme park in Launceston. Discover the beautiful waterfalls and shops in this walkable area.
City Park
Stroll around this charming Victorian-era park to see its pretty flower displays, giant chess set, heritage monuments and monkey enclosure.
Boags Brewery
See the inner workings of a historic Tasmanian brewery on a tour of the home of James Boag’s beer, complete with tastings and a visit to a traditional-style pub.
Royal Park
After visiting Royal Park, make a plan to see the other sights and activities in Launceston. Visit the shops and top-notch restaurants in this walkable area.
Things to do
Cataract Gorge Cruise 11:30 am
Guided Kayak Tour on Launceston's scenic waterfront on foot powered Hobie kayaks
Cataract Gorge Cruise 1:30 pm
From Launceston: Full-Day Wineglass Bay Explorer Active Tour
Launceston: Hollybank Forest Treetop Zip Lining with Guide
Launceston: Hollybank Forest Guided Segway Tour with Photos
Top hotels in Westwood
Leisure Inn Penny Royal Hotel & Apartments
Convenient location, pub downstairs was great.
Reviewed on 14 Mar 2026
Hotel Grand Chancellor Launceston
Comfortable, old-style hotel in downtown Launceston with welcoming staff and clean, spacious rooms. The Avis desk in the foyer is convenient if you are picking-up a hire car from the city rather than the airport. The hotel was quite busy with a largish tour group the night of our stay. Space in the ...
Reviewed on 16 Mar 2026
Art Hotel on York
Small but clean room lovely decor
Reviewed on 13 Mar 2026
Pod Inn
Country Club Tasmania
The bed was the best I have ever slept in, great space in the room.
Reviewed on 22 Feb 2026
Commodore Regent Launceston
Lovely clean, large modern room and bathroom. Opposite City Park which was perfect for us. We will be back.
Reviewed on 15 Mar 2026
Other neighbourhoods around Westwood
Hadspen
Visitors to Hadspen enjoy its restaurants, and if you want to do some exploring, Entally Estate is worth a stop.
Carrick
You'll enjoy the gardens and art galleries in Carrick. You might want to make time for a stop at Tasmanian Copper & Metal Art Gallery or Quercus Park.
Prospect Vale
Prospect Vale is known for its abundant dining options, and you can plan a trip to Country Club Tasmania and Kate Reed Nature Recreation Area while you're in town.
Summerhill
Summerhill might not have many top sights, but Silverdome and Cataract Gorge are two attractions nearby that you can check out.
Riverside
Restaurants, shopping and river views highlight some of the noteworthy features of Riverside. Make a stop by Tasmania Zoo or Trevallyn Nature Recreation Area while you're exploring the neighbourhood.
Trevallyn
Travellers like the historical sites in Trevallyn, and Cataract Gorge Reserve is a top attraction you might want to visit.
