Margate Travel Guide
Hobart
Popular places to visit
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.
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.
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.
Royal Tasmanian Botanical Gardens
See rare and ancient plants, edible landscapes and exotic specimens at one of Australia's oldest public gardens.
Things to do
Hobart: 24-Hour Hop-on Hop-off Sightseeing Bus Ticket
Derwent River Historic Harbour Cruise From Hobart
Full-Day Bruny Island Cruises Day Tour from Hobart
Bruny Island Essential Explorer with Lighthouse Day Tour
Hobart: Port Arthur, Richmond & Tasman Peninsula Active Tour
Top hotels in Margate
Villa Howden
"Outstanding property and environment, but unfortunately understaffed with poor communication. Could have been the best stay of our trip but spoiled by amazing lack of information. It felt like a cynical exercise in capitalism."
Reviewed on 2 Mar 2026
Doubletree By Hilton Hobart
"Very well maintained place with extremely helpful and responsive staff. Pool , gym and sauna well all fantastic! Perfect stay!"
Reviewed on 31 May 2026
ibis Styles Hobart
"Twin bedded room was spacious enough for 2. Very basic toiletries. No toothbrush, cotton, slippers etc. Staff was friendly and helpful. Conveniently located. Nice cafes nearby."
Reviewed on 1 Jun 2026
Wrest Point
"Excellent overall experience"
Reviewed on 1 Jun 2026
Hotel Grand Chancellor Hobart
"Centrally located, excellent view"
Reviewed on 1 Jun 2026
The Tasman, a Luxury Collection Hotel, Hobart
Other neighbourhoods around Margate
Blackmans Bay
If you're spending some time in Blackmans Bay, Blackmans Bay Beach and Peter Murrell Nature Reserve are top sights worth seeing.
Kingston
You'll enjoy the restaurants and shopping in Kingston. You might want to make time for a stop at Kingborough Sports Centre or Tas Laser Skirmish.
Kingston Beach
If you're spending some time in Kingston Beach, Kingston Beach and Boronia Beach are top sights worth seeing.
Sandy Bay
The ample dining options and casino gaming 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.
South Hobart
South Hobart is noteworthy for its art galleries, and you can make a stop at top attractions like Cascade Brewery and Cascades Female Factory Historic Site.
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.
