New Town Travel Guide
Tourist Guide
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.
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.
Royal Tasmanian Botanical Gardens
Walk amidst unusual plants, through inspiring gardens and experience a subantarctic island.
Activities
Derwent River Historic Harbour Cruise From Hobart
Hobart: 24-Hour Hop-on Hop-off Sightseeing Bus Ticket
Full-Day Bruny Island Cruises Day Tour from Hobart
Hobart Sightseeing Cruise including Iron Pot Lighthouse
Our pick of the best New Town Hotel Deals
Graham Apartments
Hobart Tower Motel
"I have stayed at this motel when I visit Hobart for the past 5 years up to a week at a time. Each and every time the accommodation has been exceptional with clean rooms, value for money and excellent staff! I thoroughly recommend this motel. For me it has everything that you need for a comfortable, ..."
Reviewed on 16 May 2026
Maylands Lodge
"Beautiful property, awesome room, very nice breakfast. We will be back."
Reviewed on 10 Apr 2026
Hotel Grand Chancellor Hobart
"Everything is great 😊"
Reviewed on 19 May 2026
ibis Styles Hobart
"This stay was part of a ten day stay in all . The laundry pool sauna were great to have with access 6 am to 10 pm . The staff were excellent. And the room quiet and neat ."
Reviewed on 17 May 2026
Doubletree By Hilton Hobart
"I had a fantastic stay at the Doubletree Hilton Hobart. I had a fantastic stay at the Doubletree Hilton Hobart. The rooms are incredibly spacious, making for a comfortable experience. I arrived a bit early, but to my pleasant surprise, my room was ready, allowing me to check in ahead of time. The ..."
Reviewed on 19 May 2026
Other neighbourhoods around New Town
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.
Queens Domain
You'll enjoy the restaurants and monuments in Queens Domain. You might want to make time for a stop at Government House or Royal Tasmanian Botanical Gardens.
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.
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.
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.
Glenorchy
Glenorchy is noteworthy for its restaurants, and you can make a stop at top attractions like MyState Bank Arena and Wellington Park.
