Southern Tasmania
Travel Guide
Visit Southern Tasmania
Where to stay in Southern Tasmania
Hobart Central Business District
Surrounded by metropolitan Hobart, this historic area boasts cultural institutions like the Tasmanian Museum and Art Gallery. Explore shopping centers such as Centrepoint, and stroll through parks like Franklin Square.
Battery Point
Prestigious suburb featuring extravagant homes, Battery Point boasts the charming Arthur Circus with its cottages. Easily accessible via Hampden Road, it offers a sheltered lifestyle.
Sandy Bay
The abundant dining options and casinos 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.
Sullivan's Cove
A noteworthy feature of Sullivan's Cove is its captivating waterfront views. While you're in town, be sure to stop and check out Constitution Dock and Franklin Wharf.
Howrah
Howrah is noteworthy for its restaurants, and you can make a stop at top attractions like Little Howrah Beach and Howrah Beach.
North Hobart
Indulge in diverse cuisine on Elizabeth Street, catch Australian rules football at North Hobart Oval, or watch independent films at State Cinema. Admire the historic North Hobart Post Office while strolling along the tree-lined street.
Doubletree By Hilton Hobart
Hotel Grand Chancellor Hobart
Mövenpick Hotel Hobart
The Old Woolstore Apartment Hotel
St Ives Apartments
Quest Savoy
Popular places to visit
Salamanca Market
During your visit to Hobart, you can browse for the perfect souvenirs 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? Check out 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.
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.
Things to do
Kempton: Craft Distillery Tour with Gin & Whisky Tasting
Kempton: Craft Distillery Tour with Whisky Tasting & Lunch
Admission to Bonorong Wildlife Sanctuary
- Salamanca Place
- Museum of Old and New Art
- Mount Field National Park
- Port Arthur Historic Site
- Mt. Wellington
- Cascade Brewery
- Theatre Royal
- Bruny Island Ferry - Kettering Ferry Terminal
- Hastings Caves and Thermal Springs
- Maria Island National Park
- Franklin-Gordon Wild Rivers National Park
- Hartz Mountains National Park
- Tasmanian Museum and Art Gallery
- Franklin Square
- Royal Tasmanian Botanical Gardens
