Hobart

Travel Guide

Sandy Bay
Hobart which includes a marina
Hobart showing signage and heritage elements
Mt. Wellington which includes views, a sunset and general coastal views
Hobart featuring food

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Where to stay in Hobart

Salamanca Place showing night scenes, street scenes and a city

Hobart Central Business District

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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.

Hobart Central Business District
Battery Point showing a house and street scenes

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.

Battery Point
Sandy Bay

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.

Sandy Bay
Nice beaches close to the city centre are hard to find - most are tiny or don't have much sand to enjoy. Howrah is about a 10-minute drive from Hobart city and you can bring the pooch. 
You'll get a lovely view of the city, river and Mount Wellington.

Howrah

Howrah is noteworthy for its restaurants, and you can make a stop at top attractions like Howrah Beach and Little Howrah Beach.

Howrah
Tasmanian Museum and Art Gallery showing interior views and art as well as an individual male

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.

Sullivan's Cove
Richmond

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.

Richmond

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