Star of Siam

Launceston


Launceston’s best Thai joint does generous, value-for-money Thai staples, as well as at least 10 more adventurous chef’s specials that you won’t find anywhere else.


Lonely Planet's must-see attractions

Nearby Launceston attractions

1. Henty House

0.06 MILES

Built in 1983 this ziggurat-shaped brutalist building was the subject of a heated conservation battle in 2012. Should it be heritage listed or demolished?…

2. Macquarie House

0.11 MILES

This 1830 warehouse is one of the city's oldest buildings. Plans have been approved by Launceston city council to restore it and house an innovation hub…

3. Town Hall

0.11 MILES

Erected in 1864 and featuring soaring neoclassical columns. 'Progress with Prudence' says the coat of arms – duck inside to the council offices on…

4. Queen Victoria Art Gallery

0.16 MILES

Colonial paintings, including works by John Glover, are the pride of the collection at this art gallery in a meticulously restored 19th-century building…

5. Holyman House

0.21 MILES

Built in 1936, this building is a fine example of interwar architecture. Four levels of art deco detailing surround sundry private offices. The future…

6. Launceston Synagogue

0.24 MILES

Built 1844 in unusual Egyptian revival style, Launceston's synagogue is the second-oldest in Australia (…though Ramses II would be unimpressed by its…

7. Royal Park

0.26 MILES

A rambling riverside park, perfect for a bike ride or a stroll.

8. Prince's Square

0.3 MILES

Prince's Sq once hosted military drills, public hangings and rowdy political meetings. These days, it's a lovely place to relax. There's a bronze fountain…