Oakdowns Travel Guide
Hobart
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 shops and top-notch restaurants 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.

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.
Things to do

Kempton: Craft Distillery Tour with Gin & Whisky Tasting

Derwent River Historic Harbour Cruise From Hobart

Admission to Bonorong Wildlife Sanctuary

Full-Day Bruny Island Cruises Day Tour from Hobart
Top hotels in Oakdowns

Hotel Grand Chancellor Hobart
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Reviewed on 25 Apr 2026

Mövenpick Hotel Hobart
Hotel was ok. Staff communication was not the very best, especially through the Expedia app. Questions still left unanswered.
Reviewed on 21 Apr 2026

Wrest Point
No through it was very over rated
Reviewed on 23 Apr 2026

ibis Styles Hobart
Great place to stay in Hobart CBD. Close to Salamanca, Frankos and Rektango. Fast service, super staff. Thanks.
Reviewed on 25 Apr 2026

Doubletree By Hilton Hobart
Great clean friendly staff
Reviewed on 24 Apr 2026

The Old Woolstore Apartment Hotel
Great welcome. Roomy facility. Very handy to everything.
Reviewed on 19 Apr 2026
Other neighbourhoods around Oakdowns

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

Seven Mile Beach
You'll enjoy the beaches and restaurants in Seven Mile Beach. You might want to make time for a stop at Seven Mile Beach or Royal Hobart.

Bellerive
If you're spending some time in Bellerive, Bellerive Quay and Blundstone Arena are top sights worth seeing.

Cambridge
Cambridge is known for its ample dining options, and you can make a stop by Coal Valley Vineyard and Grote Reber Museum while in the area.

Battery Point
Ample dining options and captivating waterfront views are well-reviewed features of Battery Point. Make a stop by top sights like Narryna Heritage Museum while you're exploring the area.

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.


