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 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
Admission to Bonorong Wildlife Sanctuary
Kempton: Craft Distillery Tour with Gin & Whisky Tasting
Hobart: 24-Hour Hop-on Hop-off Sightseeing Bus Ticket
Hobart Sightseeing Cruise including Iron Pot Lighthouse
Full-Day Bruny Island Cruises Day Tour from Hobart
Our pick of the best Risdon Hotel Deals
Discovery Parks - Hobart
"Easy check in rooms were good"
Reviewed on 12 May 2026
Hotel Grand Chancellor Hobart
"Everything is great 😊"
Reviewed on 19 May 2026
ibis Styles Hobart
"What a nice place! The room is definitely on the small side, however it’s very well laid out and the space is used wisely. The lighting by the bed is adjustable in terms of placement and brightness - which I appreciate. The shower is 10/10 with a rainfall and conventional shower head option. Staff ..."
Reviewed on 20 May 2026
Doubletree By Hilton Hobart
"Convenient location. Great"
Reviewed on 21 May 2026
The Old Woolstore Apartment Hotel
"Very clean and exceptionally comfortable beds. Staff extremely friendly and helpful. Great location. Would definitely stay again."
Reviewed on 17 May 2026
Mövenpick Hotel Hobart
"Limited breakfast menu. Room not what’s expected."
Reviewed on 10 May 2026
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.
Glenorchy
Glenorchy is noteworthy for its restaurants, and you can make a stop at top attractions like MyState Bank Arena and Wellington Park.
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.
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.
Austins Ferry
While Austins Ferry isn't home to many top sights, Museum of Old and New Art and MyState Bank Arena are some notable places to visit nearby.
Bellerive
If you're spending some time in Bellerive, Bellerive Quay and Blundstone Arena are top sights worth seeing.
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