Geilston Bay Travel Guide
Tourist Guide
Visit Geilston Bay
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.
Wrest Point Casino
Why not roll the dice with a visit to Wrest Point Casino during your visit to Hobart? Visit the casinos and lively bars in this walkable area.
Salamanca Place
Discover Hobart’s artistic and creative energy in this trendy former warehousing district.
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.
Activities
Derwent River Historic Harbour Cruise From Hobart
Admission to Bonorong Wildlife Sanctuary
Hobart: 24-Hour Hop-on Hop-off Sightseeing Bus Ticket
Our pick of the best Geilston Bay Hotel Deals
Hotel Grand Chancellor Hobart
Always great rooms and views. Fabulous food and service. Easy to get everywhere
Reviewed on 14 Feb 2026
Wrest Point
Nice view
Reviewed on 15 Feb 2026
Mövenpick Hotel Hobart
Good rooms, clean, friendly staff.
Reviewed on 18 Feb 2026
ibis Styles Hobart
Room was clean and hotel is in a good location. Staff was nice but not very helpful. When asked about Mount Wellington for sunrise, I was told it was a 15 minute drive by two different staff members. It’s more of a 30-40 minute drive to the pinnacle. the hotels $25 on site parking was full and not ...
Reviewed on 11 Feb 2026
Doubletree By Hilton Hobart
Staff friendly and helpful, room clean and hotel convenient to market and wharf.
Reviewed on 14 Feb 2026
Allurity Hotel
The hotel staff were very nice and accommodating.
Reviewed on 7 Feb 2026
Other neighbourhoods around Geilston Bay
New Town
New Town is noteworthy for its shopping, and you can make a stop at top attractions like Tasmanian Hockey Centre and Runnymede.
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.
Moonah
Bars and museums are just a few things travellers like about Moonah. A stop by Zone Bowling is also recommended if you've got time to explore the area.
Bellerive
If you're spending some time in Bellerive, Bellerive Quay and Blundstone Arena are top sights worth seeing.
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.
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.
