Risdon 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 Risdon
Discovery Parks - Hobart
The staff were helpful. Cabin clean. With aircon already on the cabin was cooler than outside = good. Bed comfortable but a bit smaller than we are used to. Facilities in cabin suited our needs.
Reviewed on 18 Feb 2026
Hotel Grand Chancellor Hobart
Third time in this hotel for the past 2 years. Consistent great service from the staff
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
Had a great time. Nice room and view. Great food choices and had fun at the casino.
Reviewed on 26 Apr 2026
ibis Styles Hobart
Very comfortable, happy with everything.
Reviewed on 26 Apr 2026
Doubletree By Hilton Hobart
Great check inn staff, brilliant location and superb buffet breakfast
Reviewed on 26 Apr 2026
Other neighbourhoods around Risdon
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.
New Town
New Town is noteworthy for its shopping, and you can make a stop at top attractions like Tasmanian Hockey Centre and Runnymede.
Glenorchy
Glenorchy is noteworthy for its restaurants, and you can make a stop at top attractions like MyState Bank Arena and Wellington Park.
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.
Austins Ferry
While Austins Ferry isn't home to many top sights, Museum of Old and New Art and MyState Bank Arena are some notable places to visit nearby.
Bellerive
If you're spending some time in Bellerive, Bellerive Quay and Blundstone Arena are top sights worth seeing.
