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From Hobart/Adventure Bay: Bruny Island Wilderness Cruise
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Bruny Island Food, Sightseeing, Guided Lighthouse Tour & Lunch
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Full Day Private Shore Tour in Hobart from Hobart Cruise Port
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Hobart City Flight Including Mt Wellington and Derwent River
What to do in Southern Tasmania
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
Spend a day in this area where sandstone warehouses are now home to gourmet restaurants, trendy bars, galleries and a busy Saturday market.
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.
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.
Port Arthur Historic Site
Step back into Tasmania’s past as a penal colony and learn about the lives of convicts who were sent to one of the harshest settlements in the British Empire.
Mt. Wellington
Majestic columns of rock rise to the peak of this often snow-capped mountain, providing a playground for nature lovers, and a stunning backdrop for Hobart.
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.
Areas of 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 The Cat & Fiddle Arcade or Parliament House while you're exploring the area.
Battery Point
The ample dining options and captivating waterfront views are top of the list for many visitors to Battery Point. A stop by St. George's Anglican Church or Narryna Heritage Museum might round out your trip.
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.
Richmond
Unique features of Richmond include the historical sites and gardens. Make a stop by Richmond Arms Hotel or St John's Church 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 Hobart.
Kingston
You'll enjoy the restaurants and shopping in Kingston. You might want to make time for a stop at Kingborough Sports Centre or Denison Street Reserve.
