Your visit starts here
Welcome to the Visitor Information Centre
Whether you're visiting Launceston for the first time, rediscovering your own backyard or planning your next Tasmanian adventure, the Launceston Visitor Information Centre is here to help.
Come in and say hey.
You’ll find us inside Launceston Town Hall, right in the heart of the city.
Whether you’ve got a full week to explore or just a few hours to fill, our local team can help you make the most of your time in Launceston and beyond.
Drop in for personalised recommendations, itinerary ideas, maps and guides, information about what’s on, and help finding and booking tours, attractions and accommodation.
Tell us what you’re interested in, how much time you have and how you’re travelling, and we’ll help point you in the right direction.
Our team can help with:
- Personalised recommendations on things to see and do.
- Local and statewide itinerary planning.
- Tour, attraction and accommodation bookings.
- Information about upcoming events and seasonal experiences.
- Local maps, guides and regional visitor information.
- Recommendations for dining, attractions, family activities and accessible experiences.
- Planning your travels throughout Northern Tasmania and beyond.
When
Weekdays 9 am–5 pm, weekends 10 am–2 pm
A little piece of Launnie
Our Visitor Information Centre is home to a curated retail collection celebrating Launnie, its stories and local creativity.
Browse our merchandise range, featuring everything from clothing and accessories to everyday essentials and gifts designed to celebrate our city.
You’ll also find locally connected products and special collaborations, including beautiful woollen products from Waverley Woollen Mills, part of Launceston’s manufacturing story.
Whether you’re visiting for the first time or proudly call Launnie home, there’s something for everyone.
Discover the stories behind our city.
The Visitor Information Centre at Town Hall is also a place to discover some of the stories that have shaped Launceston.
Our exhibition and display space brings different parts of the city’s history, identity, events and contemporary culture into the visitor experience, giving visitors and locals another opportunity to connect with Launnie.
Drop in to explore what’s currently on display, then chat with our team about where those stories might take you next.
Current Exhibition: Home Ground: 25 Years of Hawthorn in Launceston
Discover the story of Hawthorn's longstanding connection with Launceston through Home Ground, a special exhibition celebrating 25 years of the partnership.
Find your kind of Launnie.
Everyone experiences a city differently, and our Launnie Guides are designed to help you discover the things that interest you most.
Whether you're passionate about food, fascinated by architecture, travelling with kids, exploring our green spaces or searching for something a little different, there's a guide to help you uncover more of Launceston.
Pick up a Launnie Map and our collection of themed guides from the Visitor Information Centre, or explore them online before you arrive.
They're designed to help you wander, discover and experience Launceston at your own pace.
The city According to KIDS
The city According to ARCHITECTURE ADDICTS
A UNESCO CITY OF GASTRONOMY
THE CITY ACCORDING TO DOG LOVERS
THE CITY OF GREEN SPACES & WILD PLACES
LAUNNIE UNCOVERED
THE CITY ACCORDING TO CYCLISTS
THE CITY ACCORDING TO STUDENTS
THE CITY ACCORDING TO ARTS & CULTURE FOLK
THE CITY ACCORDING TO WATERWAY WANDERERS
LAUNNIE FOR ALL ABILITIES
Launnie is a perfectly sized city for kids. A leafy kingdom brimming with adventure.
Need a little more inspiration?
Come and discover more.
Come and see us at Launceston Town Hall.
Our team can help you build on the guides with personalised recommendations.
Whether you're looking for local recommendations, planning the next part of your journey or simply want to explore a little more of Launnie, our team is here to help.
We acknowledge Tasmanian Aboriginal People as traditional custodians of this land, we pay respect to Elders past and present, as they hold the memories, traditions, culture and hope for generations to come. We recognise and value Aboriginal histories, knowledge and lived experiences and commit to being culturally inclusive and respectful in our working relationships with Aboriginal People.
Launceston Visitor Information Centre
Town Hall, 18-28 St John Street,
Launceston TAS 7250.
Phone: 1800 651 827
Mon to Fri:9am - 5pm
Sat & Sun:10am - 2pm
Public Holidays:10am - 2pm