New Town Travel Guide
Tourist Guide
Popular places to visit
Salamanca Market
During your visit to Hobart, you can search for that perfect souvenir at Salamanca Market. Discover the fascinating museums in this walkable area or seek out the local tours.
Salamanca Place
Spend a day in this area where sandstone warehouses are now home to gourmet restaurants, trendy bars, galleries and a busy Saturday market.
Wrest Point Casino
Why not roll the dice with a visit to Wrest Point Casino during your visit to Hobart? Visit the casinos and lively bars in this walkable area.
Constitution Dock
History seeps from the stones on Hobart’s waterfront, where colonial buildings are now galleries and where you can eat fresh seafood and watch a famous yacht race.
Museum of Old and New Art
Hobart’s remarkable Museum of Old and New Art has a surprising mix of thought-provoking installation art, modern paintings, sculptures and ancient artefacts.
Franklin Wharf
You can take time to visit Franklin Wharf during your travels to Hobart. Visit the shops and top-notch restaurants in this walkable area.
Activities
Mt Wellington Ultimate Experience Tour from Hobart
Hobart: Port Arthur, Richmond & Tasman Peninsula Active Tour
Hobart: 24-Hour Hop-on Hop-off Sightseeing Bus Ticket
From Hobart: Bruny Island Nature & Produce Adventure Tour
Tasmanian Devils and Richmond Afternoon Tour
Our pick of the best New Town Hotel Deals
Hobart Tower Motel
Reviewed on 17 Aug. 2025
Maylands Lodge
Reviewed on 4 Jul. 2025
Graham Apartments
Reviewed on 13 Aug. 2025
Hotel Grand Chancellor Hobart
Reviewed on 16 Aug. 2025
Doubletree By Hilton Hobart
Reviewed on 19 Aug. 2025
Mövenpick Hotel Hobart
Reviewed on 19 Aug. 2025
Other neighbourhoods around New Town
Moonah
Bars and museums are just a few things travellers like about Moonah. A stop by Zone Bowling is also recommended if you've got time to explore the area.
North Hobart
North Hobart is known for its abundant dining options, and you can plan a trip to North Hobart Oval and Train Park while you're in town.
West Hobart
Waterfront views, shopping and restaurants highlight some of the noteworthy features of West Hobart. Make a stop by Rosedown Gardens or Knocklofty Park while you're exploring the neighbourhood.
Hobart Central Business District
The captivating waterfront views and popular shops are just a few highlights of Hobart Central Business District. Make a stop by Parliament House or Hobart Town Hall while you're exploring the area.
Sullivan's Cove
Sullivan's Cove is known for its captivating waterfront views, and with sights like Constitution Dock and Franklin Wharf, you won't get bored spending a day wandering around this part of Hobart.
Glenorchy
Glenorchy is noteworthy for its restaurants, and you can make a stop at top attractions like MyState Bank Arena and Royal Hobart Showground.
- Places of interest
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- More holiday ideas
- Tasmanian Hockey Centre
- Runnymede
- Salamanca Market
- Salamanca Place
- Wrest Point Casino
- Constitution Dock
- Hobart Cruise Terminal
- Museum of Old and New Art
- Mt. Wellington
- Franklin Wharf
- Brooke Street Pier
- University of Tasmania
- Royal Hobart Hospital
- Cascade Brewery
- Theatre Royal
- Bruny Island Ferry - Kettering Ferry Terminal
- MyState Bank Arena
- Mona Ferry Terminal
- Seven Mile Beach
- Tasmanian Museum and Art Gallery
- Frogmore Creek
- Blundstone Arena
- Kingborough Sports Centre
- Franklin Square
- Royal Tasmanian Botanical Gardens
- Hobart Town Hall
- Hobart Function and Conference Centre
- Richmond Bridge
- Coal Valley Vineyard
- Zoodoo Zoo
- Richmond Arms Hotel
- Long Beach