Herdsmans Cove 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.
Wrest Point Casino
Why not roll the dice with a visit to Wrest Point Casino during your visit to Hobart? Visit 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.
Franklin Wharf
You can take time to visit Franklin Wharf during your travels to Tasmanian Waterfront. Visit the shops and top-notch restaurants in this walkable area.
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
Admission to Bonorong Wildlife Sanctuary
Wineglass Bay & Freycinet NP Full Day Tour from Hobart via Richmond Village
Hobart: kunanyi/Mt Wellington Explorer Bus Pass
Hobart: Bruny Island Adventure: Hike, Highlights & Tastes
Top hotels in Herdsmans Cove
Wrest Point
Spacious room Very clean Lovely walk in wardrobe Comfortable bed Staff excellent
Reviewed on 15 Nov 2025
ibis Styles Hobart
There were various issues around the elevator, extension cords, parking etc, but the staff really pushed to make things right.
Reviewed on 14 Nov 2025
Doubletree By Hilton Hobart
Central location. Clean room. Very quiet and comfortable.
Reviewed on 13 Nov 2025
The Tasman, a Luxury Collection Hotel, Hobart
Room was immaculate, very friendly staff and beautiful hotel. The Tasman is in a perfect location within walking distance for all Hobart has to offer.
Reviewed on 15 Nov 2025
Mövenpick Hotel Hobart
Everything was as expected very nice
Reviewed on 8 Nov 2025
Hotel Grand Chancellor Hobart
Clean room,staff, and walking to everything was so close
Reviewed on 15 Nov 2025
Other neighbourhoods around Herdsmans Cove
Glenorchy
Glenorchy is noteworthy for its restaurants, and you can make a stop at top attractions like Royal Hobart Showground and MyState Bank Arena.
Moonah
Bars and museums are just a few things travellers like about Moonah. A stop by Zone Bowling is also recommended if you've got time to explore the area.
New Town
New Town is noteworthy for its shopping, and you can make a stop at top attractions like Tasmanian Hockey Centre and Runnymede.
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.
Richmond
Unique features of Richmond include the historical sites and gardens. Make a stop by Amaze Richmond or Richmond Arms Hotel while you're exploring the area.
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.
