Dowsing Point Travel Guide
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Popular places to visit
Salamanca Market
During your visit to Tasmanian Waterfront, you can search for that perfect souvenir 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.
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.
Cascade Brewery
Step back into the past at the oldest brewery in Australia, a striking Gothic building near Hobart, and try some of the best beers in the country.
Hobart Town Hall
After visiting Hobart Town Hall, make a plan to see the other sights and activities in Tasmanian Waterfront. Visit the shops and top-notch restaurants in this walkable area.
Things to do
Hobart: kunanyi/Mt Wellington Explorer Bus Pass
Admission to Bonorong Wildlife Sanctuary
Hobart: Tahune Airwalk, Hastings Cave, Thermal Springs Tour
Hastings Caves, Tahune Airwalk and the Huon Tasting Trail
Top hotels in Dowsing Point
Wrest Point
My room was upgraded, and I thank to the hotel management. Breakfast was really nice but not the hot coffee or chocolate from the machine. Ideally, it should be freshly made and serve.
Reviewed on 13 Jan 2026
Hotel Grand Chancellor Hobart
Good
Reviewed on 13 Jan 2026
ibis Styles Hobart
Room was cleaned properly. Receptionists were kind. But parking availability was limited.
Reviewed on 13 Jan 2026
Mövenpick Hotel Hobart
The room was very clean, we were upgraded to a harbour view with a nice outlook. The staff were friendly and helpful, the breakfasts and dinner at the hotel restaurant, Tesoro, was excellent. Location was fantastic, near the piers, Salamanca, city, and ferry and bus services.
Reviewed on 12 Jan 2026
The Tasman, a Luxury Collection Hotel, Hobart
The best hotel in Tasmania!
Reviewed on 9 Jan 2026
RACV Hobart Hotel
Yes, the room was clean and bed was comfortable , short walk to basically everything including restaurants , the pier , Salamanca markets & shopping , the staff were ALL friendly and accomodating ( special shout out to Ben , Lawrence & Annish Breakfast was great but the coffee was even better made ...
Reviewed on 11 Jan 2026
Other neighbourhoods around Dowsing Point
Glenorchy
Glenorchy is noteworthy for its restaurants, and you can make a stop at top attractions like MyState Bank Arena and Royal Hobart Showground.
New Town
New Town is noteworthy for its shopping, and you can make a stop at top attractions like Tasmanian Hockey Centre and Runnymede.
North Hobart
North Hobart is known for its abundant dining options, and you can plan a trip to North Hobart Oval and Train Park while you're in town.
Lindisfarne
Unique features of Lindisfarne include the restaurants and gardens. Make a stop by Gordons Hill Nature Recreation Area or Meehan Range Nature Recreation Area while you're exploring the area.
West Hobart
Waterfront views, shopping and restaurants highlight some of the noteworthy features of West Hobart. Make a stop by Rosedown Gardens or Knocklofty Park while you're exploring the neighbourhood.
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 Tasmanian Waterfront.
