Dowsing Point Travel Guide
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Popular places to visit
Salamanca Market
During your visit to Hobart, 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.
Franklin Wharf
You can take time to visit Franklin Wharf during your travels to Hobart. Visit the shops and top-notch restaurants in this walkable area.
Activities
Admission to Bonorong Wildlife Sanctuary
Wineglass Bay & Freycinet NP Full Day Tour from Hobart via Richmond Village
Hobart: kunanyi/Mt Wellington Explorer Bus Pass
Derwent River Historic Harbour Cruise From Hobart
Our pick of the best Dowsing Point Hotel Deals
Hotel Grand Chancellor Hobart
Great location. Rooms clean. Standard hotel. Gym is adequate. Loved having a sauna and pool. Perfect for a one night stay before heading home.
Reviewed on 20 Oct 2025
Wrest Point
Great clean rooms, perfect harbour views, staff are great.
Reviewed on 28 Oct 2025
Doubletree By Hilton Hobart
All was lovely..thanks for everything
Reviewed on 27 Oct 2025
Vibe Hotel Hobart
Great place to stay. Very quiet, comfortable and central.
Reviewed on 25 Oct 2025
Mövenpick Hotel Hobart
We always enjoy our stay with Movenpick. Very comfortable room and quiet. The breakfast is of high quality and the choice is amazing. The chocolate hour is a must. Highly recommend Movenpick.
Reviewed on 29 Oct 2025
The Tasman, a Luxury Collection Hotel, Hobart
Incredible location and great hotel!
Reviewed on 30 Oct 2025
Other neighbourhoods around Dowsing Point
Glenorchy
Glenorchy is noteworthy for its restaurants, and you can make a stop at top attractions like MyState Bank Arena and Royal Hobart Showground.
New Town
New Town is noteworthy for its shopping, and you can make a stop at top attractions like Tasmanian Hockey Centre and Runnymede.
North Hobart
North Hobart is known for its abundant dining options, and you can plan a trip to North Hobart Oval and Train Park while you're in town.
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.
Queens Domain
You'll enjoy the restaurants and monuments in Queens Domain. You might want to make time for a stop at Royal Tasmanian Botanical Gardens or Subantarctic Plant House.
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.
Dowsing Point Travel Guide
- Salamanca Market
- Salamanca Place
- Wrest Point Casino
- Constitution Dock
- Hobart Cruise Terminal
- Museum of Old and New Art
- Mt. Wellington
- Franklin Wharf
- Brooke Street Pier
- University of Tasmania
- Cascade Brewery
- Theatre Royal
- MyState Bank Arena
- Mona Ferry Terminal
- Tasmanian Museum and Art Gallery
- Frogmore Creek
- Blundstone Arena
- Kingborough Sports Centre
- Franklin Square
- Royal Tasmanian Botanical Gardens
- Coal Valley Vineyard
- Zoodoo Zoo
- Richmond Arms Hotel
- Bellerive Oval
