Hawks Hot Tips
We know Launnie well, here are some hot tips for things to do before and after the game.
Make game day a fun filled family day out
Drop by Harvest Market to pick up fresh produce and create your own picnic
Relax while the kids take to the adventure playground at Riverbend Park
Tummies full, meander across the road to the National Automobile Museum Tasmania
Release your inner child with SWING in Civic Square
Time for a sweet treat with Le Petit Chou
Visit the QVMAG - Museum at Inveresk
Grab a pre-game bite to eat at Blue Social Eatery
History, art and culture soak
Start your day with breakfast at Tatler Lane by Sweetbrew
Discover the history of Launceston with a walking tour – Launceston by Foot
See the latest exhibitions at the Queen Victoria Art Gallery Royal Park
Take a stroll through the city to Design Tasmania – the centre of design for Tasmania
Grab some lunch at a nearby café – try Inside Café a short walk from Design Tasmania.
Refuelled, head to dAda mUse – a celebration of surrealism and custodian to the largest collection of Salvador Dali’s works on paper.
Next stop a visit to QVMAG Museum at Inveresk
Take a taxi for a quick trip to Seaport Boulevard for a pre-game dinner at one of the many restaurants in this precinct.
Take a breath in nature
Kick start your morning with a walk or jog in Cataract Gorge – right on the edge of the city the Gorge is easy to get to by foot, by car or with the free Tiger Bus .
Catch your breath with a bird’s eye view of stunning Cataract Gorge with a ride on the Gorge Scenic Chairlift.
Time for breakfast! Take the scenic route back and drop by Boatyard for a brekky on the edge of the Kanamaluka/Tamar River
A short drive along the West Tamar you will find the Tamar Island Wetlands Centre and Reserve – a great spot for bird watching! Stroll the boardwalks to discover this unique estuarine wetland ecosystem.
Continue your journey with some wine tastings and lunch in the Tamar Valley Wine Region enjoying the peaceful views across vineyards, before heading back to Launceston for the evening match.
If a little adventure is the order of the day, you will find it at Treetop Adventures Hollybank, with ziplines, segways and a high ropes course. Set amongst a blue gum forest with the Pipers River below it’s the perfect blend of nature and adventure.
Launnie highlights
Add a little something extra to your day with one of these great tour options.
Whether you come to Launnie for the day or decide to make it a staycation, there is something for everyone in this city that packs a punch with history, nature, art, culture and gastronomy.
Check out Launceston Central for more tips on where to eat, shop and what’s happening in and around Launnie.
Staying awhile? Find out what’s nearby in Northern Tasmania, from maritime history, wilderness adventures, world class wineries and much more, it’s easy to create an experience that’s perfect for you.
