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- Group size
- Up to 15
- Language
- English
About this tour
Uncover the creative heart of Launceston on the Beyond the Gallery walking tour. This engaging experience takes you through four distinctive galleries and creative spaces, revealing the stories behind the art that shapes the city. With a relaxed pace covering two kilometers over approximately two hours, this tour invites both locals and visitors to explore the hidden gems of Launceston's vibrant art scene. Your knowledgeable guide will share insights into the artists, public art, and cultural connections, leaving you with a deeper appreciation of the city’s creative identity.
- Duration: Approximately 2 hours, covering 2 kilometers with a small group
- Visit four galleries and creative spaces, with varying exhibitions
- Suitable for all, no prior art knowledge required
Accessibility, as stated by the supplier
- Wheelchair accessible
- Wheelchair-accessible surfaces
- Wheelchair-accessible transport
- Stroller accessible
Meeting point: Please meet your guide outside the Art Gallery in the gardens. Please note: QVMAG has two locations in Launceston. We meet at the Art Gallery on Wellington Street, NOT the QVMAG Museum at Inveresk. Please double-check your destination before setting off. The nearest accessible public toilet to the meeting point is about 190 m away in a straight line, from the National Public Toilet Map.
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Itinerary
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- 1
Begin your tour at the QVMAG Art Gallery, where your guide will introduce you to Launceston’s artistic story and some of the works and exhibitions on display. Spend time exploring the gallery with your guide before heading out on foot to discover how art and creativity extend beyond the gallery walls and into the city.(20 min)
- 2
Step inside one of Launceston’s most distinctive art experiences, housed within a historic 1840s building. Your guide will introduce the story of the building and dAda mUse before giving you time to explore its collection, including works on paper by Salvador Dalí and other artists connected to Surrealism.(20 min)
- 3
Finish the tour at Design Tasmania, one of Australia’s leading centres for contemporary craft and design. Explore the gallery with an introduction from your guide and discover work by Tasmanian and Australian designers and makers, with a particular focus on craftsmanship, materials and the connection between design and place.(20 min)
Know before you go
- Service animals allowed
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Included
- Local stories about Launceston’s artists, makers and creative community
- Launceston street art and public artworks discovered along the walking route
- A fourth changing gallery or creative-space visit, selected according to current exhibitions
- Guided visits to three featured Launceston galleries and creative spaces
- Architecture and design stories, exploring how the historic buildings bring art to the streets
Not included
- Meals
Cancellation
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Nearest accessible public toilet to Please meet your guide outside the Art Gallery in the gardens. Please note: QVMAG has two locations in Launceston. We meet at the Art Gallery on Wellington Street, NOT the QVMAG Museum at Inveresk. Please double-check your destination before setting off.
The nearest accessible public toilet to Please meet your guide outside the Art Gallery in the gardens. Please note: QVMAG has two locations in Launceston. We meet at the Art Gallery on Wellington Street, NOT the QVMAG Museum at Inveresk. Please double-check your destination before setting off. is Royal Park, Launceston, about 190 m away.
Royal Park · about 190 m away in a straight line
Park Street, Launceston, TAS (park or reserve)
Open: 24 hours
Source: the National Public Toilet Map, data as at 1 September 2026. Distances are straight-line, not the walking route, and facilities can change — check before you rely on one. Facility record
Location & contact
- Area
- Launceston, Tasmania
- Meeting point
- Please meet your guide outside the Art Gallery in the gardens. Please note: QVMAG has two locations in Launceston. We meet at the Art Gallery on Wellington Street, NOT the QVMAG Museum at Inveresk. Please double-check your destination before setting off
- Contact
- The tour operator’s own details aren’t published. Questions about access or your booking go through Viator, which handles the booking and passes your request to the operator.
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