Risdon 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
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 Risdon Hotel Deals
Discovery Parks - Hobart
Very nice
Reviewed on 19 Oct 2025
Wrest Point
Spacious room Very clean Lovely walk in wardrobe Comfortable bed Staff excellent
Reviewed on 15 Nov 2025
ibis Styles Hobart
breakfirst very fresh, except scrumbeld eggs are not handmade and no cheese, very nice rooms,
Reviewed on 15 Nov 2025
Doubletree By Hilton Hobart
Central location. Clean room. Very quiet and comfortable.
Reviewed on 13 Nov 2025
The Tasman, a Luxury Collection Hotel, Hobart
Room was immaculate, very friendly staff and beautiful hotel. The Tasman is in a perfect location within walking distance for all Hobart has to offer.
Reviewed on 15 Nov 2025
Mövenpick Hotel Hobart
Everything was as expected very nice
Reviewed on 8 Nov 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 Royal Hobart Showground and MyState Bank Arena.
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, Blundstone Arena and Bellerive Oval are top sights worth seeing.
Risdon Travel Guide
- Salamanca Market
- Salamanca Place
- Wrest Point Casino
- Constitution Dock
- Hobart Cruise Terminal
- Franklin Wharf
- Mt. Wellington
- Museum of Old and New Art
- MyState Bank Arena
- Cascade Brewery
- University of Tasmania
- Mona Ferry Terminal
- Brooke Street Pier
- Bellerive Oval
- Royal Tasmanian Botanical Gardens
- Theatre Royal
- Frogmore Creek
- Blundstone Arena
- Tasmanian Museum and Art Gallery
- Coal Valley Vineyard
- Kingborough Sports Centre
- Richmond Arms Hotel
- Hobart Synagogue
- Lark Distillery
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