Ridgeway 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 Ridgeway
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
The Old Woolstore Apartment Hotel
Great welcome. Roomy facility. Very handy to everything.
Reviewed on 19 Apr 2026
Other neighbourhoods around Ridgeway
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.
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.
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.
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.
Hobart Central Business District
The captivating waterfront views and popular shops are just a few highlights of Hobart Central Business District. Make a stop by Playhouse Theatre or Hobart Town Hall while you're exploring the area.
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.
