Risdon Travel Guide
Tourist Guide
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.
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.
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.
Activities
Mt Wellington Ultimate Experience Tour from Hobart
Admission to Bonorong Wildlife Sanctuary
Hobart: 24-Hour Hop-on Hop-off Sightseeing Bus Ticket
Hobart: kunanyi/Mt Wellington Explorer Bus Pass
Hobart Sightseeing Cruise including Iron Pot Lighthouse
Russell Falls with Mt Field National Park and Salmon Ponds
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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.
Claremont
You'll enjoy the restaurants and museums in Claremont. You might want to make time for a stop at Claremont House or Mount Faulkner Conservation Area.
Glenorchy
Glenorchy is noteworthy for its restaurants, and you can make a stop at top attractions like Royal Hobart Showground and MyState Bank Arena.
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.
Bellerive
If you're spending some time in Bellerive, Bellerive Quay and Blundstone Arena are top sights worth seeing.
West Hobart
Waterfront views, shopping and restaurants highlight some of the noteworthy features of West Hobart. Make a stop by Caldew Park or Rosedown Gardens while you're exploring the neighbourhood.
- Salamanca Market
- Salamanca Place
- Wrest Point Casino
- Hobart Cruise Terminal
- Constitution Dock
- Franklin Wharf
- Mt. Wellington
- Museum of Old and New Art
- University of Tasmania
- Mona Ferry Terminal
- Cascade Brewery
- Tasmanian Museum and Art Gallery
- Franklin Square
- MyState Bank Arena
- Blundstone Arena
- Brooke Street Pier
- Theatre Royal
- Royal Tasmanian Botanical Gardens
- Frogmore Creek
- Kingborough Sports Centre
- Coal Valley Vineyard
- Mount Nelson Lookout
- Bellerive Oval
- Richmond Arms Hotel