Guidebook for Blackmans Bay
Arts & Culture
Excellent displays, recently refurbished, free entry
220 locals recommend
Tasmanian Museum and Art Gallery
Dunn PlaceExcellent displays, recently refurbished, free entry
Unique collection of art (although beware because some is offensive to some patrons), Rave reviews, Architecture, Free for Tasmanians
565 locals recommend
MONA
655 Main RdUnique collection of art (although beware because some is offensive to some patrons), Rave reviews, Architecture, Free for Tasmanians
Excellent displays, Great overview of who arrived here, how and when
28 locals recommend
Maritime Museum of Tasmania
16 Argyle StExcellent displays, Great overview of who arrived here, how and when
Sightseeing
Shot Tower Historic Site
318 Channel HwyGreat for local history, Good view from top of tower,
So many old boats as well as new ones. Wander around the docks. Read the information boards about the history of Hobart. Fascinating! (Good waterfront spots to eat out here as well)
13 locals recommend
Franklin Wharf
Franklin WharfSo many old boats as well as new ones. Wander around the docks. Read the information boards about the history of Hobart. Fascinating! (Good waterfront spots to eat out here as well)
Our magnificent Tasman Bridge is best seen either from lookout points along Montagu Bay or Lindisfarne, or from the Queens Domain Cenotaph, often called the Regatta Grounds.
Tasman Bridge
Tasman HighwayOur magnificent Tasman Bridge is best seen either from lookout points along Montagu Bay or Lindisfarne, or from the Queens Domain Cenotaph, often called the Regatta Grounds.
Great views across the river and the Tasman Bridge. Good parking. Walk around the large grassy spaces of the Regatta Grounds.
Cenotaph Avenue
Cenotaph AvenueGreat views across the river and the Tasman Bridge. Good parking. Walk around the large grassy spaces of the Regatta Grounds.
Check out Tasmania's convict history. You will need a full day to do this justice, but very worthwhile! (The tickets permit entry for two consecutive days.) Entry fee gives you a guided walking tour and a harbour cruise. Allow at least 1.5 hours to drive there. http://portarthur.org.au/
70 locals recommend
Port Arthur Historic Site Bus Interchange station
Check out Tasmania's convict history. You will need a full day to do this justice, but very worthwhile! (The tickets permit entry for two consecutive days.) Entry fee gives you a guided walking tour and a harbour cruise. Allow at least 1.5 hours to drive there. http://portarthur.org.au/
Parks & Nature
Short walk out our gate at the rear of property. A myriad of walking tracks - map boards at major entries. Walk around the lake, the fire tracks, the nature trails.
Peter Murrell State Reserve
Short walk out our gate at the rear of property. A myriad of walking tracks - map boards at major entries. Walk around the lake, the fire tracks, the nature trails.
It is very close! Much quieter than Kingston Beach. Good parking. Children's playground, picnic table, toilets and barbecues in the centre of the strip. Large shelter with picnic tables at the northern end. Walking track begins at the southern end of beach.
13 locals recommend
Blackmans Bay Beach
It is very close! Much quieter than Kingston Beach. Good parking. Children's playground, picnic table, toilets and barbecues in the centre of the strip. Large shelter with picnic tables at the northern end. Walking track begins at the southern end of beach.
Lovely expanse of beach, great to walk any time of year. Can see Mount Wellington (including snow when weather permits) from the beach. Children's playground, toilets. On bus route.
45 locals recommend
Kingston Beach
Lovely expanse of beach, great to walk any time of year. Can see Mount Wellington (including snow when weather permits) from the beach. Children's playground, toilets. On bus route.
Great view across the Channel to Bruny Island. Part of the original defense setup, to protect Hobart Town from the French!
Tinderbox Marine Reserve
48 Fergusson AveGreat view across the Channel to Bruny Island. Part of the original defense setup, to protect Hobart Town from the French!
Such beautiful gardens. A new vista around every corner. Picnic spots. Barbecues. Cafe. Well worth a visit. Free entry.
140 locals recommend
Royal Tasmanian Botanical Gardens
Lower Domain RoadSuch beautiful gardens. A new vista around every corner. Picnic spots. Barbecues. Cafe. Well worth a visit. Free entry.
A must-see destination when you visit Hobart. Free entry. Take warm clothes - it is always freezing! It can snow any time of year, so you just never know your luck. Magnificent views of Hobart and surrounds. Walking tracks and nature trails. During winter with heavy snowfalls, the road is sometimes closed to traffic at certain points, so check before you go. http://www.hobartcity.com.au/Recreation/kunanyi_Mount_Wellington/Pinnacle_Road_Status
283 locals recommend
Mount Wellington
A must-see destination when you visit Hobart. Free entry. Take warm clothes - it is always freezing! It can snow any time of year, so you just never know your luck. Magnificent views of Hobart and surrounds. Walking tracks and nature trails. During winter with heavy snowfalls, the road is sometimes closed to traffic at certain points, so check before you go. http://www.hobartcity.com.au/Recreation/kunanyi_Mount_Wellington/Pinnacle_Road_Status
Food Scene
The North Hobart strip has every eating possibility covered: Cafes, Italian, Indian, Asian and more. State Cinema just up the road as well!
Elizabeth Street
Elizabeth StreetThe North Hobart strip has every eating possibility covered: Cafes, Italian, Indian, Asian and more. State Cinema just up the road as well!
Some great restaurants and cafes in this little corner of Hobart, and around the wharves and docks.
46 locals recommend
Salamanca Place
Salamanca PlaceSome great restaurants and cafes in this little corner of Hobart, and around the wharves and docks.
This is the local meeting place for a good daytime meal, as well as into the evening. Walk the beach then have a cuppa! (or and ice cream or a pizza). Indoor and outdoor seating. Stunning view across the river.
27 locals recommend
The Beach Restaurant
14 Ocean EsplanadeThis is the local meeting place for a good daytime meal, as well as into the evening. Walk the beach then have a cuppa! (or and ice cream or a pizza). Indoor and outdoor seating. Stunning view across the river.
Shopping
Every Saturday morning this place is packed! Go early to avoid the crowds. Most food stalls and local produce is sold down the lower end. As you get closer to Davey St there is a greater variety of local goods and quality items for sale. Parking is always a premium, but if you drive around you can generally find something not too far away. Buskers!
402 locals recommend
Salamanca Market
Salamanca PlaceEvery Saturday morning this place is packed! Go early to avoid the crowds. Most food stalls and local produce is sold down the lower end. As you get closer to Davey St there is a greater variety of local goods and quality items for sale. Parking is always a premium, but if you drive around you can generally find something not too far away. Buskers!
Local produce sold here - if you are going down through Margate this is the place to get your fruit and vegetables.
17 locals recommend
Meredith's Orchard
1830 Channel HwyLocal produce sold here - if you are going down through Margate this is the place to get your fruit and vegetables.
Essentials
Cellarbrations is the Bottle Shop - but there is so much more. Supermarket, Bakery, Fish and Chips, Chinese restaurant, Pharmacy, Newsagents, Hairdresser, Doctor. It is where we go to get groceries, newspaper, and send our mail. 10 minutes to walk down out the back gate. 2 minute drive.
Cellarbrations
5 Opal DrCellarbrations is the Bottle Shop - but there is so much more. Supermarket, Bakery, Fish and Chips, Chinese restaurant, Pharmacy, Newsagents, Hairdresser, Doctor. It is where we go to get groceries, newspaper, and send our mail. 10 minutes to walk down out the back gate. 2 minute drive.
There are two Woollies in Kingston. This one in Channel Court is the newest. It is underground and has free undercover parking, along with Big W, Priceline, ServiceTas, Post Office, Newsagent, clothing shops, cafes and restaurants.
Woolworths Channel Court
29 Channel HwyThere are two Woollies in Kingston. This one in Channel Court is the newest. It is underground and has free undercover parking, along with Big W, Priceline, ServiceTas, Post Office, Newsagent, clothing shops, cafes and restaurants.
This is the older of the two Woollies stores in Kingston, in Kingston Town Shopping Centre. Lots of outdoor parking. The Woolworths Petrol station is here as well.
10 locals recommend
Woolworths Kingston
39 Maranoa RdThis is the older of the two Woollies stores in Kingston, in Kingston Town Shopping Centre. Lots of outdoor parking. The Woolworths Petrol station is here as well.
Situated in Kingston Plaza. There is always enough parking, but you have to manoeuvre carefully. Also a bakery, fresh vegies, optometrist etc.
7 locals recommend
Coles Kingston
Channel HighwaySituated in Kingston Plaza. There is always enough parking, but you have to manoeuvre carefully. Also a bakery, fresh vegies, optometrist etc.
Bubbles Jetwash
15 Westside CirThis is a car wash, with a self-laundry service behind it.
Fresh fruit and veggies. Local produce. Cheaper than supermarkets. Park above Big W and Woolworths on the top level for easy access. Free parking.
56 locals recommend
Salamanca Fresh
41 Salamanca PlFresh fruit and veggies. Local produce. Cheaper than supermarkets. Park above Big W and Woolworths on the top level for easy access. Free parking.
Entertainment & Activities
Closest Village Cinema. You can park in the parking facility next door. Or further up Collins St (away from the CBD) for free parking after 6pm.
17 locals recommend
Village Cinemas
181 Collins StClosest Village Cinema. You can park in the parking facility next door. Or further up Collins St (away from the CBD) for free parking after 6pm.
A complex of many small theatrettes. Nice cafe/restaurant/bookshop in the front. Can take your glass of wine into some sessions.
230 locals recommend
State Cinema
375 Elizabeth StA complex of many small theatrettes. Nice cafe/restaurant/bookshop in the front. Can take your glass of wine into some sessions.
Kids' Playground! Corner of Burwood Drive and Sandstone Grove - only recently built. Well-fenced. Great equipment. You can get there by walking out the back gate, turning left and going along to the top end of Burwood Drive. It is two blocks along on the right.
Burwood Drive
Burwood DriveKids' Playground! Corner of Burwood Drive and Sandstone Grove - only recently built. Well-fenced. Great equipment. You can get there by walking out the back gate, turning left and going along to the top end of Burwood Drive. It is two blocks along on the right.