Summary
Welcome to this charming 1-bedroom self-contained apartment. Nestled in the suburb of Riverside, you'll enjoy easy access to numerous amenities and recreational areas.
Inside you'll discover a plethora of amenities and special touches. Whip up meals in the well-appointed kitchen, unwind in the cosy living area, enjoy a movie night on the smart TV and indulge in a restful sleep in the queen bed.
For added convenience, off-street parking is provided, along with your own bathroom and laundry.
Space
Arrive at your delightful apartment and enjoy the convenience of off-street parking. While the parking area is shared with the apartment above, rest assured that you'll have your own private unit to enjoy.
Step inside to discover a refreshing and homely space. The kitchen, living and dining areas are all seamlessly combined into one, creating a neat and compact layout.
The kitchen, living, and dining areas seamlessly blend into one another, creating a neat and compact layout. The living area offers a cosy escape with a comfy couch, a desk for traveling professionals and a smart TV to enjoy.
In the kitchen and dining space, you'll find plenty of modern appliances, cookware and essentials right at your fingertips. A lovely little 3-seater dining table invites you to sit and enjoy your meals.
Branching off from this space is the laundry, complete with a washing machine, dryer, iron and washing essentials for your convenience.
Further up the hallway, you'll find the bathroom and bedroom. The bathroom features a walk-in shower, toilet and vanity with ample storage space. The bedroom features a comfortable queen bed, bedside lighting and hanging space for your belongings.
Guest Access
Guests have access to their self-contained apartment at any time via a coded door lock.
The Neighborhood
Riverside is a unique and peaceful suburb, sitting on the hillside west of Launceston. A self-contained suburb, Riverside offers a large shopping complex including a well-equipped Woolworths, gift shop, a pharmacy, a bakery and more. Nearby you will find the Tailrace Centre, Kids Paradise and a recreation area located alongside the Tamar River.
Riverside is the gateway to the Tamar wine region. Some places to note include Swinging Gate, Velo wines, Moores Hill Estate, Tamar Ridge, Stoney Rise, Rosevears and the ever-so-popular Timbre restaurant.
There are several walking tracks found within Riverside and its surrounds including the Tamar Island Wetlands nature reserve, the Notley Fern Gorge and the Tailrace Park. Within these tracks you’ll be treated to a variety of different landscapes and tracks, an abundance of native flora and flora species and historical landmarks. Enjoy some of the most beautiful urban wilderness, right on your doorstep. Such tracks include the North Esk Riverside walk, Notley Fern Gorge and the Tamar Island Wetlands nature preserve.
The Tasmanian Zoo is located in Riverside, which exhibits over 100 different rare, native and exotic species of animals. Watch the Tasmanian Devil at feeding time, interact with a wombat, hold a slippery snake or play with the active meerkats!
Only 10 minutes from the city, it’s an easy drive to town. Launceston City has a wonderful variety of shops, cafes, eateries and bars, as well as the City Park which is known for its beautiful oak tree gardens, playground for the children, a plant-filled conservatory and cheeky snow monkeys.
Whilst in the CBD, make sure to visit the Cataract Gorge. A spectacular natural formation where you can enjoy long and short walks, fresh water swimming basins, the world's longest single-span chairlift and vibrant peacocks! An additional, unique way to experience this attraction is via the Tamar Cruise vessel, which cruises through the waters that carve between the rocky formations.
Getting Around
To get the most out of your stay, to be able to explore all that Launceston and its surrounds have to offer, a car is recommended. Additionally, there are many alternative options listed below:
METRO BUS SERVICE: Metro bus service provides transportation throughout Launceston and its surrounding suburbs each day. To access timetables, routes, and prices, please visit the Metro Tasmania Website.
FREE TIGER BUS: The bus travels around the city. There are bus stops located nearby outside Princes Square Park and the Launceston General Hospital. It is easy to spot – painted with the black and brown stripes of a Tasmanian Tiger! For timetables and routes, please see the Metro Tasmania Website (Free Tiger Bus).
INTERCITY BUS SERVICE: Tasmania has you covered with a variety of intercity bus services to make your city-to-city travels a breeze. If you're in the North West region, which includes Burnie, Wynyard, Devonport, and more take a peek at the 'MerseyLink' bus service website for their timetables. If you're heading to or from Launceston and the southern spots like Hobart, make sure to swing by the 'Kinetic' website. Please note that 'Kinetic' has you covered for some routes to and from Devonport as well.
ELECTRIC SCOOTERS: You will find purple electric scooters scattered around Launceston. To access these, please download the App ‘Beam’. Please wear the helmet provided and be safe!
BIKE RENTAL: Roll Cycles at 145 Wellington St, Launceston offer bike rentals with options to suit most riders. Whether you are taking a leisurely stroll around town or taking on our world-famous mountain bike trails, Roll Cycles have you covered.
UBER: Uber is a popular form of transport used by many locals and tourists. To use, simply download the ‘Uber’ app on your phone and book a ride to your destination.
TAXI: Local taxi service can be found on the internet.
AIRPORT SHUTTLE: The airport shuttle service can be found on the internet.
Notes
Your accommodation is located underneath the main house. Please note that you will be sharing the driveway with guests in the house above; however, your apartment is private and entirely yours to enjoy.
Please note there are exterior cameras placed on the outside of the house/property. This video footage is not shared and is recorded for security purposes only.
For further details and house rules, please refer to our house policies.
