Entally Estate – is located approximately 20 minutes away from Launceston on the highway to Devenport . The estate is one of the oldest estates in Australia, and was founded in 1819 by Thomas Reibey II. The property is also host to the oldest cricket ground in Australia. The house is presented today as a colonial gentlemen’s residence with museum furniture reflective of the period. Around the house are buildings with interpretive panels depicting life in between 1819 to 1910. Over 7000 pinot grapevines have been planted a few years ago and are now producing sparkling and pinot noir wine. Entally estate is open 7 days a week from 10am till 4pm.

 City Park – the historic park is directly opposite the hotel and is a beautiful and tranquil place in which to relax and explore.  

      Marvel at the beautiful gardens and the John Hart Conservatory. The popular Macaque monkeys live in the monkey enclosure and there is a playground, rides and barbeques for your use. The Grand Albert Hall Convention Centre and design centre are within the grounds of the park.

 City Park also plays host to the annual Festivale, a three day celebration of Tasmanian fine gourmet food and wine held each February. Family entertainment is provided by both local and interstate artists.

  Roman Baths – the only facility of its kind in Launceston, is the ultimate in luxury and relaxation. Stress is inevitable in today’s society and your health is paramount to longevity – join the growing list of satisfied guests to visit the Roman Baths to recharge the batteries and to energise and revitalize. Slip into the soothing waters of the baths and allow any stress and tension to melt away. Enjoy your choice of massage from relaxing to therapeutic, have your skin cleansed, exfoliated or rejuvenated according to your skins requirements and just take time to relax. At the Roman Baths, their experienced staff will take care of your wellbeing.

 Design Centre Tasmania – design centre Tasmania is home to the Tasmanian wood collection. The collection is a showcase of contempary design and demonstrates the skill and flair of the states finest crafts people. Temporary exhibition in the galleries complement the permanent instillations. The design centre also offers quality design pieces, from jewellery to contemporary furniture. The centre is open every day.

   Aurora Stadium- just minutes away from the hotel is Aurora Stadium, the world class sporting and entertainment venue located in the Inveresk Precinct and the Tasmanian home of the Hawthorn AFL football club

   National Automobile Museum – on the other side of the city park, the national Automobile Museum has a fine collection of motor vehicles and motorcycles, covering 100 years of automotive history from the 1900 to the 1990’s. The museum contains over 100 exhibits along with regularly changing feature displays.

    Queen Victoria Museum and Art Gallery at Inveresk -A short walk from the Motel is the Queen Victoria Museum and Art Gallery at Inveresk, located in the former Launceston Railway Workshops. The Museum has established a magnificent Art Gallery to showcase its renowned fine art, decorative art and craft collections, from colonial to contemporary. Homage is paid to the original purpose of the site with displays outlining the history of the state's railways and recreations of the workshops and the Blacksmith Shop, an intact relic of the state's industrial past.

 Boag's Centre for Beer Lovers -Launceston is home to the J Boag & Son Brewery.

 Brewery Tours operate weekdays between 9:00am and 2:00pm, with duration of approximately 1.5 hours and the tour includes a tasting session. In the historic Tamar Hotel, opposite the brewery, you'll learn the history of the proud brewery. The Centre features a museum and is the start and finish point for the brewery tour.

  Other Attractions

      River Cruises -can take you into the spectacular Cataract Gorge or down river past historic homes, wetlands, wildlife, and vineyards. You can take a fifty minute Cataract cruise or a longer luncheon, afternoon or dinner trip down the Tamar River .

     The Cataract Gorge -is just a stone's throw from the city centre and offers delightful walks through well-established exotic gardens, hikes through bush land and historic locations such as the Duck Reach power station, the first hydroelectricity scheme in Tasmania.

     The Tamar Valley - is Tasmania 's premier wine growing region and the Wine Route has been developed to showcase the regions premium wines. The Motel is a great base for exploring the region and what it has to offer.