Southern Tasmania Travel Guide
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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 Franklin Square or Hobart Town Hall while you're exploring the area.
Battery Point
The ample dining options and captivating waterfront views are top of the list for many visitors to Battery Point. A stop by Narryna Heritage Museum or St. George's Anglican Church might round out your trip.
Sandy Bay
The ample dining options and casino gaming are top of the list for many visitors to Sandy Bay. A stop by Wrest Point Casino or Long Beach might round out your trip.
Richmond
Unique features of Richmond include the historical sites and gardens. Make a stop by Old Hobart Town Model Village or Richmond Arms Hotel 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.
Kingston
You'll enjoy the restaurants and shopping in Kingston. You might want to make time for a stop at Kingborough Sports Centre or Tas Laser Skirmish.
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Popular places to visit
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.
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.
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.
Mount Field National Park
A glorious mix of fern forests, alpine heathlands, pristine waterways and cascading waterfalls, all accessible via pretty pathways, await in this park not far from Hobart.
Port Arthur Historic Site
Step back into Tasmania’s past as a penal colony and learn about the lives of convicts who were sent to one of the harshest settlements in the British Empire.
Activities
Kempton: Craft Distillery Tour with Gin & Whisky Tasting
Kempton: Craft Distillery Tour with Whisky Tasting & Lunch
Bonorong Wildlife Sanctuary Night Tour
Admission to Bonorong Wildlife Sanctuary
- Salamanca Place
- Salamanca Market
- Wrest Point Casino
- Constitution Dock
- Mount Field National Park
- Franklin Wharf
- Port Arthur Historic Site
- Mt. Wellington
- Museum of Old and New Art
- Royal Hobart Hospital
- Mona Ferry Terminal
- Russell Falls
- Royal Tasmanian Botanical Gardens
- University of Tasmania
- Bruny Island Ferry - Kettering Ferry Terminal
- MyState Bank Arena
- Cascade Brewery
- Maria Island National Park
- Hastings Caves and Thermal Springs
- Seven Mile Beach
- Tasmanian Museum and Art Gallery
- Franklin Square
- Franklin-Gordon Wild Rivers National Park
- Blundstone Arena
- Tasman National Park
- Zoodoo Zoo
- Brooke Street Pier
- Theatre Royal
- Maria Island Ferry
- Richmond Bridge