Quality Accommodation

Mercure Hotel Launceston is located in the city centre. Nearby local attractions include the James Boag Brewery, Launceston Seaport, Penny Royal World and Cataract Gorge. Whether you’re exploring the Victorian streetscapes or treating yourself to shopping at the nearby Brisbane Street mall, Mercure Hotel Launceston places you within easy reach of Launceston’s best attractions.

Standard Rooms
• 1 Queen Bed
• 1 Single Bed
Superior Rooms
• 1 Queen Bed

3 Dinners

Your Launceston & Cradle Mountain package also includes two mouth watering 2 course Dinner at Home evenings.
Enjoy an evening of intimate dining in your own room. Room service will deliver a two course dinner of your choice. Relax in the comfort of your room, sip your chilled wine and enjoy!

Enjoy one great dinner at the popular Snappers Restaurant at your hotel. Snappers Restaurant specialises in the best of local Tasmania produce including: Daily
specials, Salt & Pepper Squid, Char Grilled Rannoch Quail, Snapper Fillet, Scotch Fillet, and of course, pan fried Tasmanian Ocean Trout. A mouth watering selection of food and great wines to make for a memorable holiday!

50 Minute Cataract Cruise

Cruise past historical Kings Wharf, Seaport and Launceston’s delightful riverfront precinct. The highlight is then cruising into Launceston’s Cataract Gorge, as we engage the Lady Launceston’s unique silent electric drive. View sheer cliffs from your seat, appreciate unobstructed views on the 1890s style vessel and enjoy the skippers commentary on the history of this fascinating area.

Cradle Mountain National Park (765)

Awaken your senses to the magnificent splendour that is Cradle Mountain... Go deep into the Tasmanian forest and experience the solitary wilderness of waterfalls, glacial lakes, rainforest, wildlife and unsurpassed beauty of this World Heritage listed National Park. Discover many walks throughout the rainforest

catch your breath as you first glimpse the craggy outcrop of majestic Cradle Mountain towering above sparkling Dove Lake plateau.

Tour Highlights include:

Travel through green pastures South West of Launceston
The Mountains of The Great Western Tiers guide you towards Cradle Mountain National Park
Pass quaint and historical towns of Carrick, Hagley and Westbury
Scenic town of Deloraine - hub between Launceston and Devonport
Travel further inland passing Australian Blue Gum and Pine Plantations
Tour Sheffield - the town of murals
Traverse through the dense forest and mountainous terrain
Take a short walk around Dove Lake

Launceston City Tour (761)

Discover the captivating atmosphere of Launceston... Nestled on an ancient ravine in a valley beside the Tamar River and surrounded by mountains, Launceston is Tasmania’s living heritage. A friendly city graced with magnificent Victorian streetscapes and lovingly maintained historic architecture.
Be mesmerized by the drama, romance and sheer natural awe of Cataract Gorge.

Tour Highlights include:
• St John’s Anglican Church
• Princes Square
• Princess Theatre
• Launceston’s Albert Hall
• Tasmania’s James Boag’s Brewery
• York Park - AFL Football Ground
• The Australian Maritime College
• Queen Victoria Museum and Art Gallery
• Penny Royal World
• View the entrance of Cataract Gorge

Additional tours & attractions at discounted prices

Extra tours & attractions only available at these discounted prices if booked in conjunction with your Holiday Special Package. ALL PRICES SHOWN ARE PER PERSON.

Afternoon Discovery Cruise

Price: Adult $103 Child $53

(1st October 2008 to 30th April 2009) Cruise into Cataract Gorge and through Launceston’s riverfront precinct. Head north past Tamar Island, historical buildings; St Matthias Church & Rosevears Pub. Experience the variety of life as we cruise past riverfront communities, vineyards & farms, to historical Rosevears and Windermere districts. The best vantage point to view the Tamar Valley.

Batman Bridge Luncheon Cruise

Price:Adult $62 Child $30

(1st September 2008 to 31st May 2009)
Cruise into the magical Cataract Gorge and through Launceston’s riverfront precinct. Head north past Tamar Island, historical buildings; churches, pubs and signifi cant homesteads. Sample the rich diversity of life as we cruise past quaint riverfront communities, vineyards and farms, to the notable Batman Bridge. Tamar valley is steeped with romance and studded with tales of bushrangers, explorers and gold diggers. Australia’s longest navigable estuarine river, it has many natural coves and protected inlets that provide a sanctuary for thousands of native water birds that can only be seen on the river.

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