Southern Tasmania Travel Guide
Tourist Guide
Visit Southern Tasmania
Where to stay in Southern Tasmania
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 Parliament House or Hobart Town Hall while you're exploring the area.
Battery Point
Ample dining options and captivating waterfront views are well-reviewed features of Battery Point. Make a stop by top sights like Narryna Heritage Museum while you're exploring the area.
Sandy Bay
The ample dining options and casino gaming are top of the list for many visitors to Sandy Bay. A stop by Wrest Point Casino or Long Beach might round out your trip.
Howrah
Howrah is noteworthy for its restaurants, and you can make a stop at top attractions like Little Howrah Beach and Howrah Beach.
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 Hobart.
Richmond
Unique features of Richmond include the historical sites and gardens. Make a stop by Old Hobart Town Model Village or Old Post Office while you're exploring the area.
Wrest Point
The rooms were very clean, with good facilities. We had dinner at the Chinese restaurant, and both the food and the service were excellent. The café had very good service as well, and the casino was very clean. Overall, great service.
Reviewed on 6 Nov 2025
Doubletree By Hilton Hobart
Excellent service and very kindly
Reviewed on 3 Nov 2025
Vibe Hotel Hobart
Good location, good amenities, check in/out simple however, room service lacked attention to detail - we did not get replacements of dishes or bin lining.
Reviewed on 7 Nov 2025
St Ives Apartments
Great location, clean, comfortable room. Good value. Will be back.
Reviewed on 4 Nov 2025
The Old Woolstore Apartment Hotel
Rooms were clean. Amenities were good. Check in was great.
Reviewed on 4 Nov 2025
Salamanca Wharf Hotel
Small hotel Very quiet had parking straight across road,Very nice staff reception only office hours but didn’t bother us , would definitely like to stay longer next time
Reviewed on 3 Nov 2025
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 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.
Mount Field National Park
A glorious mix of fern forests, alpine heathlands, pristine waterways and cascading waterfalls, all accessible via pretty pathways, await in this park not far from Hobart.
Activities
Admission to Bonorong Wildlife Sanctuary
Kempton: Craft Distillery Tour with Whisky Tasting & Lunch
Gin Distillery Tasting House In New Norfolk, Tasmania
Kempton: Craft Distillery Tour with Gin & Whisky Tasting
- Salamanca Market
- Salamanca Place
- Wrest Point Casino
- Constitution Dock
- Hobart Cruise Terminal
- Museum of Old and New Art
- Mount Field National Park
- Port Arthur Historic Site
- Mt. Wellington
- Franklin Wharf
- Brooke Street Pier
- University of Tasmania
- Cascade Brewery
- Russell Falls
- Theatre Royal
- Bruny Island Ferry - Kettering Ferry Terminal
- Hastings Caves and Thermal Springs
- MyState Bank Arena
- Maria Island National Park
- Franklin-Gordon Wild Rivers National Park
- Mona Ferry Terminal
- Tasmanian Museum and Art Gallery
- Frogmore Creek
- Blundstone Arena
- Kingborough Sports Centre
- Maria Island Ferry
- Franklin Square
- Tahune Airwalk
- Royal Tasmanian Botanical Gardens
