Southern Tasmania Travel Guide
Tourist Guide
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Where to stay in Southern Tasmania
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 Parliament House while you're exploring 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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Hotel Grand Chancellor Hobart
"Very good location - close to good museums and restaurants, bars and takeaway food."
Reviewed on 25 May 2026
Doubletree By Hilton Hobart
"Great new hotel"
Reviewed on 25 May 2026
ibis Styles Hobart
"Right next to the airport bus stop which was very handy."
Reviewed on 26 May 2026
The Old Woolstore Apartment Hotel
"Great room but very noisy. Was just above service area and adjacent to Macquarie Street…could do with some double glazing."
Reviewed on 25 May 2026
St Ives Apartments
"Great location and walkable to salamanca markets and harbour and sandy bay shops. Room was large and comfy and coukd buy a continental breaky which was good. On sjte parkibg"
Reviewed on 25 May 2026
Bay Hotel Apartments
"Good: Quick check-in, friendly Staff, Spacious room, Electric Blankets, Delicious Continental Breakfast, All Foxtel Channels, Entry by Security Tag, Hot Shower. Bad: Air-con was set at 30C - room was Cold, Parking on the property was difficult"
Reviewed on 23 May 2026
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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.
Mt. Wellington
Majestic columns of rock rise to the peak of this often snow-capped mountain, providing a playground for nature lovers, and a stunning backdrop for Hobart.
Mount Field National Park
A glorious mix of fern forests, alpine heathlands, pristine waterways and cascading waterfalls, all accessible via pretty pathways, await in this park not far from Hobart.
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.
Things to do
Admission to Bonorong Wildlife Sanctuary
Kempton: Craft Distillery Tour with Gin & Whisky Tasting
Hobart: Waterfalls, Wilderness & Wildlife - Active Day Tour
Coal River Valley Wine Tour
