Risdon Travel Guide
Tourist Guide
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 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.
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
Mt Wellington Ultimate Experience Tour from Hobart
Hobart: 24-Hour Hop-on Hop-off Sightseeing Bus Ticket
Full-Day Waterfalls, Wilderness & Wildlife Hobart Tour
Hobart: Shore Excursion, Sights Wildlife Sanctuary and Lunch
Our pick of the best Risdon Hotel Deals
Discovery Parks - Hobart
Reviewed on 10 Aug. 2025
Hotel Grand Chancellor Hobart
Reviewed on 12 Aug. 2025
Doubletree By Hilton Hobart
Reviewed on 8 Aug. 2025
Mövenpick Hotel Hobart
Reviewed on 14 Aug. 2025
Wrest Point
Reviewed on 13 Aug. 2025
Crowne Plaza Hobart by IHG
Reviewed on 31 Jul. 2025
Other neighbourhoods around Risdon
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.
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.
New Town
New Town is noteworthy for its shopping, and you can make a stop at top attractions like Tasmanian Hockey Centre and Runnymede.
Glenorchy
Glenorchy is noteworthy for its restaurants, and you can make a stop at top attractions like MyState Bank Arena and Royal Hobart Showground.
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.
Bellerive
If you're spending some time in Bellerive, Bellerive Quay and Blundstone Arena are top sights worth seeing.
- 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