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.
Howrah
Howrah is noteworthy for its restaurants, and you can make a stop at top attractions like Howrah Beach and Little Howrah Beach.
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.
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.
Wrest Point
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Reviewed on Dec 16, 2025
Hotel Grand Chancellor Hobart
About as nice a view as you can have, overlooking the historic Hobart Harbor.
Reviewed on Dec 15, 2025
ibis Styles Hobart
Loved our stay! The guy on reception who checked me in was so lovely and friendly. The room was new and modern and so quiet!
Reviewed on Dec 20, 2025
St Ives Apartments
Spotless.
Reviewed on Dec 15, 2025
The Old Woolstore Apartment Hotel
Rooms were spacious
Reviewed on Dec 17, 2025
Bay Hotel Apartments
We enjoyed our stay here. Only thing is last person between 4 of us always had cold showers as not enough hot water
Reviewed on Dec 4, 2025
Popular places to visit
Salamanca Market
During your visit to Tasmanian Waterfront, 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.
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.
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.
Mt. Wellington
Majestic columns of rock rise to the peak of this often snow-capped mountain, providing a playground for nature lovers, and a stunning backdrop for Hobart.
Things to do
Admission to Bonorong Wildlife Sanctuary
Gin Distillery Tasting House In New Norfolk, Tasmania
Kempton: Craft Distillery Tour with Whisky Tasting & Lunch
Kempton: Craft Distillery Tour with Gin & Whisky Tasting
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- Salamanca Place
- Port Arthur Historic Site
- Mt. Wellington
- Mount Field National Park
- Museum of Old and New Art
- Bruny Island Ferry - Kettering Ferry Terminal
- Cascade Brewery
- Hastings Caves and Thermal Springs
- Maria Island National Park
- Franklin-Gordon Wild Rivers National Park
- Royal Tasmanian Botanical Gardens
- Hartz Mountains National Park
- Tasmanian Museum and Art Gallery
