REST AND RECREATION LAUNCESTON

Tasmania Zoo is situated on 900 acres of private old growth native bushland and home to the largest collection of native and exotic animals in Tasmania. We have over 50 species of birds, wombats, echidna's, kangaroos, quolls, reptiles, monkeys and more.
And don't forget our famous Tasmanian Devils!
Watch the Tassie Devils feed at 10:30 am, 1 pm and 3:30 pm followed by a devil pat of one of our younger devils.

Looking for an adventurous, fun, and totally exhilarating way to see the sights around Come on, climb aboard... Launceston and Northern Tasmania?
Call Charter Wheels, for a Trike or Harley tour and we will bring a whole new dimension to your site-seeing experiences here in Tasmania.
Personalised tours from one hour joy rides right up to a full day tour and meal package.
Charter rides available for private tours, special occasions, promotional, school and community events and other functions.

At Country Club Tasmania you can enjoy the fun and action of the latest gaming machines in the Watergarden gaming area – and try your luck on the popular table games including blackjack, roulette and more in our boutique casino.

Country Club Tasmania has two gaming areas that cater to everybody from the holidaymaker who just wants a fun casual flutter to Australia’s best players.

The main casino holds all of our table games and a selection of gaming machines. If you’re a first-time player, please don’t hesitate to ask one of our friendly croupiers or gaming attendants – they’ll be pleased to show you how to play.

To make the most of the fun of playing in our casino, join the Federal Rewards Club, which has one of the most comprehensive player reward programs in Australia.

The Tamar Island Wetlands is a unique urban wetlands reserve ten minutes drive from Launceston. An outstanding Interpretation Centre offers visitors the opportunity to learn about the great value of the wetlands. The Tamar Island Wetlands are managed by the Tasmanian Parks and Wildlife Service, with important assistance from Wildcare volunteers. The Interpretation Centre and the boardwalk to the island have easy wheelchair access and both the Centre and the island have disabled toilet facilities. A short (0.5kilometre) walk from the Interpretation Centre takes the visitor to a bird hide with seating from where you can observe a number of different wetland birds on the lagoon and enjoy a restful break. The Tamar Island Wetlands Centre offers a range of activities for both adults and children. Volunteers can provide a range of talks and activities covering topics such as wetlands ecology, macro-invertebrates and the pest fish species Gambusia. Over the summer holiday period, a Discovery Ranger program operates daily for children and the young at heart. Opening times for the Reserve are dawn to dusk every day of the year, and the Interpretation Centre is open from 9am - 5pm October 1st - March 31st and from 10am-4pm April 1st - September 30th

Richardsons Harley-Davidson Museum and Café showcases motorcycle memorabilia dating back to 1940 in Westbury, Tasmania. Simon Hrycyszyn (Richardson) is the driving force behind the museum and Tasmania's oldest Harley-Davidson dealership. The museum contains interesting treasure including a 1900s pedal bike with a plate that reads 'A.G. Flannery-Harley-Gallion Co,' an extremely rare piece. Wander through the museum and enjoy stepping back in time with a 1940 ex Army Indian Scout and two J-model Harley-Davidsons. Donations from enthusiasts have assisted in the expansion of the museum. Learn about the history of the property, as Simon began in a workshop beneath his father's house repairing motorcycles, before moving to a simple tin shed and later constructing the two-story building it is today. The building itself is worth a look, made primarily from recycled materials. The pre-owned parts section is built from Harley-Davidson bike crates, the flooring from telegraph poles and structural beams from wharf pylons. While you are in Westbury, wander through the quaint village, established in the 1820s as a garrison town. Visit the White House Museum, Westbury Maze and Pearn's world famous Steam World. Westbury is an easy 20-minute drive from Launceston (35 kilometres/22 miles).

Kids Paradise, situated in Riverside, Launceston, is Tasmania's largest indoor family and children's playground. Refurbished and expanded in 2007 the centre is a favourite destination for families. Children can enjoy the pirate playground with slides and ball pits. There are interactive rooms that capture the imagination of younger children: Paris' Deli, Rachelle's Parlour and Lachie's Travels. There is a huge outdoor slide connecting the top floor with the bottom floor. The bottom floor is geared more towards the older children with inflatable play and sports activities being played on a regular basis. Fitted in between the top two floors is The Hub which has been designed for all the tech-savvy - with an Xbox 360, Nintendo Wii, and Guitar Hero. You can visit kids paradise which is open every day; lunch is served daily in Seals cafe and dinner Friday and Saturday. The licensed cafe caters for children and has great value family meal deals. Enjoy a glass of wine, good food and relax whilst the kids go wild. Riverside is a few minutes' drive from Launceston's city centre.

The National Automobile Museum of Tasmania in Launceston features one of Australia's most significant motoring collections. Spanning over one hundred years of style and technical achievement this impressive collection of traditional and contemporary automobiles is a must see for all those who appreciate history, design, engineering and style. The museum comes alive with four sensational theme displays each year as well as constantly changing exhibits in the main hall and a mezzanine floor packed with motorcycles. Along with over one hundred exhibits the museum features a unique gift shop with a magnificent range of merchandise that will delight people of all ages. Situated just one block from the city centre opposite Launceston's beautiful City Park, a visit to The National Automobile Museum of Tasmania is an ideal way to spend a leisurely afternoon. Open every day (except Christmas day) 9am to 5pm. Opening times during winter are 10am to 4pm.

Entally house is a lovely old house located in Tasmania's north at Hadspen. Entally Estate is named after a suburb of Calcutta, India, and built in 1819 for Thomas Reibey. While he lived there he was reputed to have the most extensive library in the colony. The house contains a magnificent collection of Regency furniture and fine silver. It is surrounded by superb gardens and grounds, in which there are a greenhouse, a chapel, a coach house and stables. It seems that Reibey preferred long-lasting substance to short-term style: an article in an 1883 newspaper described the house as more designed for comfort than as a model for the exposition of any particular canons of architecture. While you are in the region, be sure to visit the historic towns of Westbury and Longford or head into the city of Launceston. Here, you will find Cataract Gorge, a beautiful urban reserve as well as leafy parks and street-side cafes. You can also take a drive down the Tamar Valley Wine Route where you can sample some of Tasmania's finest cool climate wines. Entally House is about 15-minutes' drive (13 kilometres/8 miles) from Launceston.