Title: Visit Newnham: Best of Newnham, Launceston Travel 2026 | Expedia Tourism - Expedia.ca [Hotels in Newnham](https://expedia.ca/Newnham-Launceston-Hotels.0-n6139815-0.Travel-Guide-Filter-Hotels)[Things to do in Launceston](https://expedia.ca/Things-To-Do-In-Launceston.d553248635003664474.Travel-Guide-Activities)[Newnham Car Rentals](https://expedia.ca/Car-Rentals-In-Newnham.d6139815.Car-Rental-Guide)[Newnham Vacations](https://expedia.ca/Newnham.d6139815.Destination-Travel-Guides) # Newnham ## Launceston ## Visit Newnham Things to do Hotels Where to stay [Launceston travel guide](https://expedia.ca/Launceston.dx553248635003664474) --- ### Popular places to visit ![Cataract Gorge](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6125277/eb7fdd6d-925c-490f-be28-111640e3deeb.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### Cataract Gorge 4.5/5(9 reviews) 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. [](https://expedia.ca/Cataract-Gorge-West-Launceston.d6125277.Vacation-Attraction) ![Brisbane Street Mall](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6190730/e3038775-740b-4eab-b9c9-e3c741988016.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### Brisbane Street Mall 3/5(2 reviews) 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. [](https://expedia.ca/Brisbane-Street-Mall-Launceston-CBD.d6190730.Vacation-Attraction) ![Awesome rock climbing and adventure park in the heart of Launceston #lifeatexpedia](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/553248635003664474/6fda21e1-e4d6-4d89-a900-dcc43381b893.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### 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. [](https://expedia.ca/Penny-Royal-Adventures-Launceston-CBD.d6125287.Vacation-Attraction) ![City Park](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6125279/2103c41e-f7ea-42c7-9010-8c96dfafc3bc.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### City Park 4.5/5(12 reviews) Stroll around this charming Victorian-era park to see its pretty flower displays, giant chess set, heritage monuments and monkey enclosure. [](https://expedia.ca/City-Park-Launceston-CBD.d6125279.Vacation-Attraction) ![Boags Brewery which includes signage and street scenes](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6125291/05e6aa7b-991e-4657-b2cf-374b502b046e.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### Boags Brewery 5/5(1 review) 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. [](https://expedia.ca/Boags-Brewery-Launceston-CBD.d6125291.Vacation-Attraction) ![Royal Park showing a bay or harbor](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6125281/488bbdf5-59ee-4d2a-96eb-3aaf5e843278.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### 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. [](https://expedia.ca/Royal-Park-Launceston-CBD.d6125281.Vacation-Attraction) ### Things to do ![Cataract Gorge Cruise 11:30 am](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/681101/3a23e1d6-1a03-4633-9e02-4fd3f9eb3f96.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### Cataract Gorge Cruise 11:30 am CA $44 per adult **100%** of travellers recommend [](https://expedia.ca/things-to-do/cataract-gorge-cruise-1130-am.a681101.activity-details) ![Foot powered Hobie kayaks](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/44940606/fe4150e9-0c5f-4ef5-85e1-278b40b7b9c4.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### Guided Kayak Tour on Launceston's scenic waterfront on foot powered Hobie kayaks CA $68 per adult [](https://expedia.ca/things-to-do/guided-kayak-tour-on-launcestons-scenic-waterfront-on-foot-powered-hobie-kayaks.a44940606.activity-details) ![From Launceston: Full-Day Wineglass Bay Explorer Active Tour](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/5092873/fbc8f37b-f0b0-4378-a59e-68e96a1717b0.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### From Launceston: Full-Day Wineglass Bay Explorer Active Tour CA $169 per adult **100%** of travellers recommend [](https://expedia.ca/things-to-do/from-launceston-full-day-wineglass-bay-explorer-active-tour.a5092873.activity-details) [See all activities in Launceston](https://expedia.ca/Things-To-Do-In-Launceston.d553248635003664474.Travel-Guide-Activities) --- ## Newnham Hotel Deals ![Leisure Inn Penny Royal Hotel & Apartments](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/1000000/1000000/997700/997613/d5e58d98_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150) ### Leisure Inn Penny Royal Hotel & Apartments 147 Paterson Street Launceston TAS CA $122 CA $134 total Apr 19 - Apr 20 includes taxes & fees Stay at this hotel in Launceston. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and breakfast (surcharge). Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms in our reviews. ... 8.4/10 Very Good! (1,003 reviews) Room was clean and spacious the property itself is outdated and if you are not staying on the ground floors there is no lift so you have to lug your suitcases upstairs, the on site food outlets were shut. It’s in a good central position Reviewed on Mar 21, 2026 [](https://expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?startDate=19%2F04%2F2026&endDate=20%2F04%2F2026&selected=997613&PinnedHotelID=997613&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=6139815) ![Hotel Grand Chancellor Launceston](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/1000000/190000/185000/184965/08dc7236_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150) ### Hotel Grand Chancellor Launceston 29 Cameron Street Launceston TAS CA $124 CA $137 total Apr 19 - Apr 20 includes taxes & fees Book a stay at this luxury hotel in Launceston. Enjoy free WiFi, breakfast (surcharge), and 24-hour room service. Our guests praise the breakfast and the helpful ... 8.8/10 Excellent! (1,000 reviews) Food Luke warm and average quality thought it would be better Reviewed on Mar 24, 2026 [](https://expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?startDate=19%2F04%2F2026&endDate=20%2F04%2F2026&selected=184965&PinnedHotelID=184965&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=6139815) ![Art Hotel on York](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/1000000/50000/43500/43412/b0d9b6b9_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150) ### Art Hotel on York 270 York Street Launceston TAS CA $137 CA $151 total Apr 1 - Apr 2 includes taxes & fees Book a stay at this historic hotel in Launceston. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and daily housekeeping. Our guests praise the helpful staff in our reviews. ... 9/10 Wonderful! (1,002 reviews) We arrived late but had trouble booking in. Lovely heritage building, clean and interesting. Reviewed on Mar 23, 2026 [](https://expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?startDate=01%2F04%2F2026&endDate=02%2F04%2F2026&selected=43412&PinnedHotelID=43412&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=6139815) ![Pod Inn](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/31000000/30330000/30324600/30324585/c462bf50_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150) ### Pod Inn 17-19 Wellington St Launceston TAS CA $73 CA $81 total Apr 1 - Apr 2 includes taxes & fees Stay at this capsule hotel in Launceston. Enjoy free WiFi, parking (surcharge), and daily housekeeping. Popular attractions Queen Victoria Museum and Brisbane ... 8.4/10 Very Good! (194 reviews) Excellent location. It's near everything. Reviewed on Mar 23, 2026 [](https://expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?startDate=01%2F04%2F2026&endDate=02%2F04%2F2026&selected=30324585&PinnedHotelID=30324585&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=6139815) ![Country Club Tasmania](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/1000000/520000/519200/519154/1ea19541_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150) ### Country Club Tasmania Country Club Avenue Prospect Vale TAS CA $131 CA $144 total Mar 29 - Mar 30 includes taxes & fees Book a stay at this luxury hotel in Launceston. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and 2 restaurants. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms in ... 9/10 Wonderful! (1,001 reviews) Clean roo.. air conditioning worked well Reviewed on Mar 23, 2026 [](https://expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?startDate=29%2F03%2F2026&endDate=30%2F03%2F2026&selected=519154&PinnedHotelID=519154&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=6139815) ![Quality Hotel Colonial Launceston](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/1000000/530000/522100/522098/8e65af38_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150) ### Quality Hotel Colonial Launceston 31 Elizabeth Street Launceston TAS CA $149 CA $164 total Apr 6 - Apr 7 includes taxes & fees Book a stay at this luxury hotel in Launceston. Enjoy free parking, 2 restaurants, and breakfast (surcharge). Our guests praise the helpful staff in our reviews. ... 8.4/10 Very Good! (1,001 reviews) Not really like pictures-was disappointed overall. Would stay at adjoining george hotel that is at same place Reviewed on Mar 18, 2026 [](https://expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?startDate=06%2F04%2F2026&endDate=07%2F04%2F2026&selected=522098&PinnedHotelID=522098&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=6139815) [See all 396 properties in Newnham](https://expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?rfrrid=TG.LP.Hotels.DestinationExperience&startDate=25%2F03%2F2026&endDate=26%2F03%2F2026®ionId=6139815) Lowest nightly price found within the past 24 hours based on a 1 night stay for 2 adults. Prices and availability subject to change. Additional terms may apply. ## Check Newnham hotel availability [Tonight ](https://expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?rfrrid=TG.LP.CheckPrices.DestinationExperience&adults=2&openPlayBack=true®ionId=6139815&startDate=2026-03-24&endDate=2026-03-25)[Mar 24 - Mar 25](https://expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?rfrrid=TG.LP.CheckPrices.DestinationExperience&adults=2&openPlayBack=true®ionId=6139815&startDate=2026-03-24&endDate=2026-03-25) [Tomorrow night ](https://expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?rfrrid=TG.LP.CheckPrices.DestinationExperience&adults=2&openPlayBack=true®ionId=6139815&startDate=2026-03-25&endDate=2026-03-26)[Mar 25 - Mar 26](https://expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?rfrrid=TG.LP.CheckPrices.DestinationExperience&adults=2&openPlayBack=true®ionId=6139815&startDate=2026-03-25&endDate=2026-03-26) [This weekend ](https://expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?rfrrid=TG.LP.CheckPrices.DestinationExperience&adults=2&openPlayBack=true®ionId=6139815&startDate=27%2F03%2F2026&endDate=29%2F03%2F2026)[Mar 27 - Mar 29](https://expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?rfrrid=TG.LP.CheckPrices.DestinationExperience&adults=2&openPlayBack=true®ionId=6139815&startDate=27%2F03%2F2026&endDate=29%2F03%2F2026) [Next weekend ](https://expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?rfrrid=TG.LP.CheckPrices.DestinationExperience&adults=2&openPlayBack=true®ionId=6139815&startDate=03%2F04%2F2026&endDate=05%2F04%2F2026)[Apr 3 - Apr 5](https://expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?rfrrid=TG.LP.CheckPrices.DestinationExperience&adults=2&openPlayBack=true®ionId=6139815&startDate=03%2F04%2F2026&endDate=05%2F04%2F2026) --- ### Other neighbourhoods around Newnham ![Default Image](https://images.trvl-media.com/media/content/expus/graphics/deals/TE_Clouds_card_r1.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=350&h=192&q=medium) ### Mowbray While there might not be top attractions in Mowbray, you can explore the larger area and discover places like University of Tasmania Stadium and Queen Victoria Museum & Art Gallery. [](https://expedia.ca/Launceston-Mowbray.dx6339437) ![Only a 10 minute drive north of Launceston, the perfect way to start your morning is with a leisurely 3km return walk through the wetlands to Tamar Island. Get there early enough and you’ll have the walk all to yourself. A boardwalk extends over swamps and crosses the river to two islets and then Tamar Island,](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6156128/b815aa0f-1764-4c1d-9d2f-aa045e2ed9e1.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=350&h=192&q=medium) ### Riverside Restaurants, shopping, and river views are some highlights of Riverside. Make a stop by Tamar Island Wetlands Centre or Tasmania Zoo while you're exploring. [](https://expedia.ca/Launceston-Riverside.dx6156128) ![Launceston Tramway Museum](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6190724/7548f026-4c15-47fc-98a6-355b22fc3471.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=350&h=192&q=medium) ### Invermay Travelers like the museums in Invermay, and University of Tasmania Stadium is a top attraction you might want to visit. [](https://expedia.ca/Launceston-Invermay.dx6190709) ![Trevallyn which includes landscape views, a river or creek and a city](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6360562/f2c255e3-cd3d-4425-9cb5-85efa149ca00.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=350&h=192&q=medium) ### Trevallyn Travelers like the historic sites in Trevallyn, and Cataract Gorge Reserve is a top attraction you might want to visit. [](https://expedia.ca/Launceston-Trevallyn.dx6360562) ![Launceston CBD showing heritage elements as well as a couple](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/553248633975961892/7da01669-4486-4afe-a28b-29fdd2d0bf90.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=350&h=192&q=medium) ### Launceston CBD 4.5/5(19 area reviews) Launceston CBD is known for its enchanting waterfalls, and you can make a stop by Launceston Aquatic Centre and Boags Brewery while in the area. [](https://expedia.ca/Launceston-Launceston-CBD.dx553248633975961892) ![Still day in the Tamar Valley - it was late afternoon when I got this shot ](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6133286/fea80896-ddeb-432b-a506-825923aa1daf.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=350&h=192&q=medium) ### Legana Wineries and shopping are just a few things travelers like about Legana. A stop by Velo Winery is also recommended if you've got time to explore the area. 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