York Park, Launceston

Name: York Park
Address: Invermay Rd, Launceston, Australia

#22 among attractions in Launceston

Arenas and stadiums, Sport, Sport venue

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York Park is a sports ground in the Inveresk and York Park Precinct, Launceston, Australia. Holding 19,500 people - the largest capacity stadium in Tasmania -York Park is known commercially as University of Tasmania Stadium and was formerly known as Aurora Stadium under a previous naming rights agreement signed with Aurora Energy in 2004. Primarily used for Australian rules football, its record attendance of 20,971 was set in June 2006, when Hawthorn Football Club played Richmond Football Club in an Australian Football League match. ()

Alternative names: Opened: 1921 (103 years ago)Area: 8.65 acres (0.0135 mi²)Capacity: 19.5 thous.Coordinates: 41°25'31"S, 147°8'20"E

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Invermay RdLaunceston Australia

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York Park – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: Launceston Aquatic, City Park, Prince's Square, Queen Victoria Museum and Art Gallery.

0.7 miSE
Watersports, Swimming pool, Swimming
Launceston Aquatic, Launceston
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0.6 miSE
Park
City Park, Launceston
15 min walk • Nestled in the heart of Launceston, City Park is an urban oasis that offers a tranquil retreat from the bustling city life. This historic park, established in the 1820s, has become a cherished green space for both locals and tourists visiting this picturesque Tasmanian...
1.1 miS
Park
Prince's Square, Launceston
27 min walk • Nestled in the heart of Launceston, Australia, Prince's Square is a verdant oasis that offers a serene escape from the urban hustle. This tranquil park, characterized by its well-manicured lawns and a collection of mature trees, serves as a communal backyard for locals...
0.9 miS
Museum, History museum
Queen Victoria Museum and Art Gallery, Launceston
23 min walk • Nestled in the heart of Launceston, Australia lies the Queen Victoria Museum and Art Gallery (QVMAG), a cultural beacon that offers a deep dive into Tasmania's rich history and vibrant arts scene. As the largest regional museum in Australia, QVMAG stands as an...
1 miS
Synagogue
Launceston Synagogue, Launceston
26 min walk • Nestled within the historic landscape of Launceston, Tasmania, the Launceston Synagogue stands as a testament to the enduring presence of Jewish culture in Australia. This synagogue, one of the oldest in the country, is a significant religious site that has served the...
1 miS
Church, Gothic Revival architecture, Georgian architecture
St John's Church, Launceston
26 min walk • St John's Church, a historic gem nestled in the heart of Launceston, Australia, is a testament to the city's rich colonial heritage. This Anglican church, consecrated in 1825, is the oldest operating place of worship in the city and holds a special place in the local...
0.8 miS
Church, Gothic Revival architecture
St Andrew's Kirk, Launceston
20 min walk • St Andrew's Kirk, a beacon of faith and history, stands proudly in the heart of Launceston, Australia. This church, an architectural gem, has been serving the community since its consecration in 1831, making it one of the oldest in the city.
0.5 miS
Nightlife, Brewery
Boag's Brewery, Launceston
14 min walk • Boag's Brewery is an Australian brewery company founded in 1883 by James Boag and his son, also named James, in Launceston, Tasmania, Australia. It is now owned by Lion, a Trans-Tasman subsidiary company of Japanese beverage conglomerate, Kirin. All of the company's beers are produced in Launceston.
~180 ftS
Museum
Tasmanian Football Hall of Fame, Launceston
1 min walk • The Tasmanian Football Hall of Fame was established to help recognise outstanding services and overall contribution made to the sport of Australian rules football in Tasmania. Any participant of the sport, including players, umpires, media personalities and coaches, may be inducted.
0.5 miSE
41°25'53"S • 147°8'35"E
National Automobile Museum of Tasmania, Launceston
13 min walk • Museum, Specialty museum
1.1 miSW
41°26'23"S • 147°7'41"E
Tamar Marine Launceston, Tamar River Conservation Area
30 min walk • Bridge

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Which popular attractions are close to York Park?

Nearby attractions include Tasmanian Football Hall of Fame, Launceston (1 min walk), National Automobile Museum of Tasmania, Launceston (13 min walk), Boag's Brewery, Launceston (14 min walk), City Park, Launceston (15 min walk).

How to get to York Park by public transport?

The nearest stations to York Park:

Bus

Cornwall Square Transit Centre (18 min walk)

Train

East Tamar (30 min walk)