Southern Tasmania
Travel Guide
Visit Southern Tasmania
Where to stay in Southern Tasmania
Hobart Central Business District
Surrounded by metropolitan Hobart, this historic area boasts cultural institutions like the Tasmanian Museum and Art Gallery. Explore shopping centers such as Centrepoint, and stroll through parks like Franklin Square.
Battery Point
Prestigious suburb featuring extravagant homes, Battery Point boasts the charming Arthur Circus with its cottages. Easily accessible via Hampden Road, it offers a sheltered lifestyle.
Sandy Bay
The abundant dining options and casinos 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.
Howrah
Howrah is noteworthy for its restaurants, and you can make a stop at top attractions like Howrah Beach and Little Howrah Beach.
Sullivan's Cove
A noteworthy feature of Sullivan's Cove is its captivating waterfront views. While you're in town, be sure to stop and check out Constitution Dock and Franklin Wharf.
Richmond
Preserved as a vibrant tourist town, present-day Richmond boasts Georgian-style sandstone structures. Must-visit attractions include Richmond Bridge, Richmond Gaol, and Zoodoo Wildlife Park.
Wrest Point
Great room. Nice views.
Reviewed on 2025/11/17
Hotel Grand Chancellor Hobart
Yes
Reviewed on 2025/11/21
ibis Styles Hobart
Clean modern comfortable room. Nice view also. Restaurant had fabulous food. Very pleased we stayed at Ibis.
Reviewed on 2025/11/18
St Ives Apartments
Clean comfortable accommodation with good easy parking 15min walk to salamanca pkace Hobart. Good value for money.
Reviewed on 2025/11/18
The Old Woolstore Apartment Hotel
Great spot
Reviewed on 2025/11/9
Salamanca Inn
All the staff were friendly and helpful including the room cleaning staff.
Reviewed on 2025/11/11
Popular places to visit
Salamanca Market
During your visit to Tasmanian Waterfront, you can browse for the perfect souvenirs 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? Check out the casinos and lively bars 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.
Franklin Wharf
You can take time to visit Franklin Wharf during your travels to Tasmanian Waterfront. Check out the shops and top-notch restaurants in this walkable area.
Port Arthur Historic Site
Step back into Tasmania’s past as a penal colony and learn about the lives of convicts who were sent to one of the harshest settlements in the British Empire.
