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 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. Visit the shops and top-notch restaurants in this walkable area.
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
Hobart: kunanyi/Mt Wellington Explorer Bus Pass
Derwent River Historic Harbour Cruise From Hobart
Mt Wellington Ultimate Experience Tour from Hobart
Hobart Sightseeing Cruise including Iron Pot Lighthouse
Our pick of the best New Town Hotel Deals
Graham Apartments
It was a nice stay.
Reviewed on 26 Nov 2025
Hobart Tower Motel
Had a room in the original building this time. Large and comfortable, and the best shower of any hotel I've stayed in in Hobart.
Reviewed on 28 Dec 2025
Maylands Lodge
The Maylands Lodge hosted an incredible experience with some of the best service we experienced across Tassie, lovely rooms as posted in the photos, and a wonderful breakfast included the following morning. Would highly recommend as a stop for anyone travelling Tasmania or as a base to explore ...
Reviewed on 22 Dec 2025
Wrest Point
Water Edge nice view
Reviewed on 24 Dec 2025
Hotel Grand Chancellor Hobart
Great spot spotless
Reviewed on 29 Dec 2025
ibis Styles Hobart
Overall hotel is good.
Reviewed on 26 Dec 2025
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.
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 Royal Hobart Showground.
South Hobart
South Hobart is noteworthy for its art galleries, and you can make a stop at top attractions like Cascade Brewery and Cascades Female Factory Historic Site.
