Southern
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Where to stay in Southern
Richmond
Preserved as a vibrant tourist town, present-day Richmond boasts Georgian-style sandstone structures. Must-visit attractions include Richmond Bridge, Richmond Gaol, and Zoodoo Wildlife Park.
Kingston
You'll enjoy the restaurants and shopping in Kingston. You might want to make time for a stop at Kingborough Sports Centre or Denison Street Reserve.
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.
Glenorchy
Glenorchy is noteworthy for its restaurants, and you can make a stop at top attractions like Royal Hobart Showground and MyState Bank Arena.
New Norfolk
New Norfolk is noteworthy for its gardens, and you can make a stop at top attractions like Willow Court Asylum and Rosedown Gardens.
Blackmans Bay
If you're spending some time in Blackmans Bay, Blackmans Bay Beach and Peter Murrell Nature Reserve are top sights worth seeing.
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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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Things to do
Kempton: Craft Distillery Tour with Gin & Whisky Tasting
Admission to Bonorong Wildlife Sanctuary
- Salamanca Place
- Freycinet National Park
- Port Arthur Historic Site
- Mount Field National Park
- Mt. Wellington
- Museum of Old and New Art
- Cascade Brewery
- Hastings Caves and Thermal Springs
- Franklin Square
- Bruny Island Ferry - Kettering Ferry Terminal
- Maria Island National Park
- Theatre Royal
- Tasmanian Museum and Art Gallery
- Bicheno Blowhole
- Hartz Mountains National Park