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 the kids 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. Check out the shops and top-notch restaurants in this walkable area.
Westwood Hotel Deals
Leisure Inn Penny Royal Hotel & Apartments
Convenient location, pub downstairs was great.
Reviewed on 2026/3/14
Hotel Grand Chancellor Launceston
Clean room, staff was friendly and helpful, they allowed us to store baggage before and after check in/out
Reviewed on 2026/3/17
Art Hotel on York
Free onsite car parking. Hotel in a great location to the CBD and walking distance to restaurants. Court yard rooms the nicest.
Reviewed on 2026/3/17
Pod Inn
Country Club Tasmania
The bed was the best I have ever slept in, great space in the room.
Reviewed on 2026/2/22
Commodore Regent Launceston
Lovely clean, large modern room and bathroom. Opposite City Park which was perfect for us. We will be back.
Reviewed on 2026/3/15
Other neighborhoods 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 popular for its abundant dining options, and if you're looking for more to see and do, you might think about a trip to Country Club Tasmania or Kate Reed Nature Recreation Area.
Summerhill
While Summerhill might not have many sights to explore, venturing just a little farther will lead you to top things to see and do like Silverdome and Cataract Gorge.
Riverside
Restaurants, shopping, and river views are some highlights of Riverside. Make a stop by Tasmania Zoo or Trevallyn Nature Recreation Area while you're exploring.
Trevallyn
Travelers like the historic sites in Trevallyn, and Cataract Gorge Reserve is a top attraction you might want to visit.
