Guidebook for Sandy Bay
Sightseeing
Sydney-Hobart boats moored in this area at finish of race. Museum opposite, Maritime Museum also opposite.
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100 Collins StSydney-Hobart boats moored in this area at finish of race. Museum opposite, Maritime Museum also opposite.
Climb the stairs to the top of the tower for excellent views up and down the Derwent River. Not for the feint hearted - its a long way up. Finish with a Devonshire tea.
22 locals recommend
Shot Tower
318 Channel HwyClimb the stairs to the top of the tower for excellent views up and down the Derwent River. Not for the feint hearted - its a long way up. Finish with a Devonshire tea.
Even if its hot in Hobart it will be cold at the summit. Take in the magnificent views over Hobart from the summit.
283 locals recommend
Mount Wellington
Even if its hot in Hobart it will be cold at the summit. Take in the magnificent views over Hobart from the summit.
Quaint historical village just out of Hobart. If you are from Australia you will class it historical, if you are from Europe I guess you won't think it too old.
163 locals recommend
Richmond
Quaint historical village just out of Hobart. If you are from Australia you will class it historical, if you are from Europe I guess you won't think it too old.
Relaxing walk through a small park taking you from the city up to South Hobart along the Hobart Rivulet.
Hobart Rivulet
Relaxing walk through a small park taking you from the city up to South Hobart along the Hobart Rivulet.
Queens Domain
Beautiful gardens with a great licensed café.
Not many capital cities can boast at having their very own beach at the doorstep. Good playground facilities for children too.
25 locals recommend
Long Beach
Long Point RoadNot many capital cities can boast at having their very own beach at the doorstep. Good playground facilities for children too.
Arts & Culture
You can no longer come to Hobart without saying you've been to MONA. Museum of Old and New Art. Its out there!!
565 locals recommend
MONA
655 Main RdYou can no longer come to Hobart without saying you've been to MONA. Museum of Old and New Art. Its out there!!
Like a flutter? This is the place to go. Less formal in the slot machine area but more formal in the main gaming area. Can be a fun night.
22 locals recommend
Wrest Point
410 Drysdale AveLike a flutter? This is the place to go. Less formal in the slot machine area but more formal in the main gaming area. Can be a fun night.
Oldest theatre in Australia and held in high esteem by thesbians. Architecture, especially inside, is special. Try and catch a show.
38 locals recommend
Theatre Royal
27-29 Campbell StOldest theatre in Australia and held in high esteem by thesbians. Architecture, especially inside, is special. Try and catch a show.
Local and visiting bands play here. Very popular with locals.
102 locals recommend
Republic Bar & Cafe
299 Elizabeth StLocal and visiting bands play here. Very popular with locals.
Food Scene
Yellow Bernard
109 Collins StReally great coffee.
If you can't make it to Mount Wellington summit, go here instead. On a clear day the views over Hobart are great.
27 locals recommend
The Signal Station
700 Nelson RdIf you can't make it to Mount Wellington summit, go here instead. On a clear day the views over Hobart are great.
This is one of the main eating precincts in Hobart. About a 20 minute walk north up Elizabeth Street out of city.
65 locals recommend
North Hobart
This is one of the main eating precincts in Hobart. About a 20 minute walk north up Elizabeth Street out of city.
Salamanca Square
Salamanca SquareTry this area for some good food or drinking holes.
Drinks & Nightlife
The Telegraph Hotel
19 Morrison StPopular with the uni crowd. This is the place to meet young academics.
Not a better place in Hobart to warm the toes during winter - summer its not too bad either!! Great staff, great atmosphere and pretty good coffee too.
12 locals recommend
Westend Pumphouse
105 Murray StNot a better place in Hobart to warm the toes during winter - summer its not too bad either!! Great staff, great atmosphere and pretty good coffee too.
Entertainment & Activities
Each hour, on the hour, come and watch the cow jump over the moon on the clock in the Cat & Fiddle Arcade. This has been a source of entertainment for countless Hobartians over many generations.
13 locals recommend
Cat and Fiddle Arcade
51 Murray StEach hour, on the hour, come and watch the cow jump over the moon on the clock in the Cat & Fiddle Arcade. This has been a source of entertainment for countless Hobartians over many generations.