Brighton Travel Guide
Tourist Guide
Popular places to visit
Bonorong Wildlife Sanctuary
Enjoy an outing to Bonorong Wildlife Sanctuary during your stay in Hobart. While you're in the area, stroll along the riverfront.
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
Discover Hobart’s artistic and creative energy in this trendy former warehousing district.
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.
Activities
Admission to Bonorong Wildlife Sanctuary
Hobart: Waterfalls, Wilderness & Wildlife - Active Day Tour
From Hobart: Gordon Dam and Lake Pedder Wilderness Day Tour
Our pick of the best Brighton Hotel Deals
Brighton Hotel Motel
Hotel Grand Chancellor Hobart
The best characteristic is it's location, which is superb. The underground carpark can be very full at times,and no reservations are accepted, which means you may not have a carpark which can be a major issue.
Reviewed on 12 May 2026
ibis Styles Hobart
As always the Ibis hotels are mostly understated, clean efficient and good value.
Reviewed on 14 May 2026
Doubletree By Hilton Hobart
Nice rooms and facilities
Reviewed on 10 May 2026
Mövenpick Hotel Hobart
Limited breakfast menu. Room not what’s expected.
Reviewed on 10 May 2026
The Old Woolstore Apartment Hotel
Great location, service and facilities at a reasonable price. Room are very clean but decor a bit dated.
Reviewed on 13 May 2026
Other neighbourhoods around Brighton
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.
Richmond
Unique features of Richmond include the historical sites and gardens. Make a stop by Old Hobart Town Model Village or Old Post Office while you're exploring the area.
Glenorchy
Glenorchy is noteworthy for its restaurants, and you can make a stop at top attractions like MyState Bank Arena and Wellington Park.
New Town
New Town is noteworthy for its shopping, and you can make a stop at top attractions like Tasmanian Hockey Centre and Runnymede.
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 Norfolk
New Norfolk is noteworthy for its gardens, and you can make a stop at top attractions like Willow Court Asylum and Rosedown Gardens.
