Risdon Travel Guide

Tourist Guide

Popular places to visit

Salamanca Market

Salamanca Market

4.5/5(1,234 reviews)

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 Market
Salamanca Place showing street scenes and a city

Salamanca Place

4.5/5(1,398 reviews)

Discover Hobart’s artistic and creative energy in this trendy former warehousing district.

Salamanca Place
Constitution Dock featuring a marina, a coastal town and boating

Constitution Dock

4.5/5(1,360 reviews)

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.

Constitution Dock
Wrest Point Casino

Wrest Point Casino

4/5(318 reviews)

Why not roll the dice with a visit to Wrest Point Casino during your visit to Hobart? Visit the casinos and lively bars in this walkable area.

Wrest Point Casino
Franklin Wharf

Franklin Wharf

4.5/5(658 reviews)

You can take time to visit Franklin Wharf during your travels to Hobart. Visit the shops and top-notch restaurants in this walkable area.

Franklin Wharf
Museum of Old and New Art showing modern architecture and interior views

Museum of Old and New Art

4.5/5(734 reviews)

Hobart’s remarkable Museum of Old and New Art has a surprising mix of thought-provoking installation art, modern paintings, sculptures and ancient artefacts.

Museum of Old and New Art

Activities

Hobart: 24-Hour Hop-on Hop-off Sightseeing Bus Ticket

Hobart: 24-Hour Hop-on Hop-off Sightseeing Bus Ticket

NZ$50
per adult
92% of travellers recommend
Hobart: 24-Hour Hop-on Hop-off Sightseeing Bus Ticket
Mt Wellington Ultimate Experience Tour from Hobart

Mt Wellington Ultimate Experience Tour from Hobart

NZ$67
per adult
100% of travellers recommend
Mt Wellington Ultimate Experience Tour from Hobart
Admission to Bonorong Wildlife Sanctuary

Admission to Bonorong Wildlife Sanctuary

NZ$38
per adult
90% of travellers recommend
Admission to Bonorong Wildlife Sanctuary
Hobart Sightseeing Cruise including Iron Pot Lighthouse

Hobart Sightseeing Cruise including Iron Pot Lighthouse

NZ$155
per adult
100% of travellers recommend
Hobart Sightseeing Cruise including Iron Pot Lighthouse
Tasman Island Cruise

Tasman Island Cruises and Port Arthur Historic Site Day Tour from Hobart

NZ$355
per adult
96% of travellers recommend
Tasman Island Cruises and Port Arthur Historic Site Day Tour from Hobart
Visitors sharing the views with a local resident at Wineglass Bay

Wineglass Bay & Freycinet NP Full Day Tour from Hobart via Richmond Village

NZ$165
per adult
100% of travellers recommend
Wineglass Bay & Freycinet NP Full Day Tour from Hobart via Richmond Village
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Our pick of the best Risdon Hotel Deals

Discovery Parks - Hobart
Discovery Parks - Hobart
3.5 out of 5
673 East Derwent Hwy, Risdon, TAS
Fully refundable
The price is NZ$136 per night from 30 Jan to 31 Jan
NZ$136
includes taxes & fees
30 Jan - 31 Jan
Stay at this 3.5-star holiday park in Hobart. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and a business center. Popular attractions Salamanca Market and MyState Bank Arena ...
8.4/10 Very Good! (514 reviews)
"The park is quiet and serene. Common areas are maintained clean and tidy. Lawns and gardens are well maintained. Rooms are compact but clean and fresh."

Reviewed on 13 Jan. 2025

Discovery Parks - Hobart
Hotel Grand Chancellor Hobart
Hotel Grand Chancellor Hobart
4.5 out of 5
1 Davey St, Hobart, TAS
The price is NZ$269 per night from 16 Feb to 17 Feb
NZ$269
includes taxes & fees
16 Feb - 17 Feb
Stay at this 4.5-star luxury hotel in Hobart. Enjoy free WiFi, breakfast (surcharge), and 24-hour room service. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean ...
9.4/10 Exceptional! (1,003 reviews)
"Lovely property. Wonderful service.Very convenient. Many food options."

Reviewed on 21 Jan. 2025

Hotel Grand Chancellor Hobart
ibis Styles Hobart
ibis Styles Hobart
4 out of 5
173 Macquarie Street, Hobart, TAS
Fully refundableReserve now, pay when you stay
The price is NZ$192 per night from 30 Jan to 31 Jan
NZ$192
includes taxes & fees
30 Jan - 31 Jan
Stay at this 4-star business-friendly hotel in Hobart. Enjoy free WiFi, breakfast (surcharge), and a fitness center. Our guests praise the breakfast and the ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (998 reviews)
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Reviewed on 19 Jan. 2025

ibis Styles Hobart
Mövenpick Hotel Hobart
Mövenpick Hotel Hobart
4.5 out of 5
28 ELIZABETH STREET, Hobart, TAS
The price is NZ$226 per night from 2 Feb to 3 Feb
NZ$226
includes taxes & fees
2 Feb - 3 Feb
Stay at this 4.5-star luxury hotel in Hobart. Enjoy free WiFi, breakfast (surcharge), and 24-hour room service. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean ...
9.2/10 Wonderful! (568 reviews)
"Only a 5 minute walk to everything you need. Room was immaculate and staff were very attentive."

Reviewed on 19 Jan. 2025

Mövenpick Hotel Hobart
RACV Hobart Hotel
RACV Hobart Hotel
4 out of 5
154-156 Collins Street, Hobart, TAS
The price is NZ$254 per night from 2 Feb to 3 Feb
NZ$254
includes taxes & fees
2 Feb - 3 Feb
Stay at this 4-star business-friendly hotel in Hobart. Enjoy free WiFi, breakfast (surcharge), and 24-hour room service. Our guests praise the helpful staff ...
9.2/10 Wonderful! (1,002 reviews)
very good hotel
"centrally located. hotel overall is very good. rooms good and breakfast is also ok. bar attached to hotel is great for a drink. close to waterfront and transport"

Reviewed on 20 Jan. 2025

RACV Hobart Hotel
The Tasman, a Luxury Collection Hotel, Hobart
The Tasman, a Luxury Collection Hotel, Hobart
5 out of 5
12 MURRAY STREET, Hobart, TAS
The price is NZ$353 per night from 16 Feb to 17 Feb
NZ$353
includes taxes & fees
16 Feb - 17 Feb
Stay at this 5-star luxury hotel in Hobart. Enjoy free WiFi, breakfast (surcharge), and 24-hour room service. Our guests praise the breakfast and the helpful ...
9.8/10 Exceptional! (202 reviews)
"hotel is part of heritage buildings, and it has been renovated up to highest standard. Do ask the property manager for the size of room that you are booking, it varies in the layout and spaces to avoid the disappointment"

Reviewed on 16 Jan. 2025

The Tasman, a Luxury Collection Hotel, Hobart
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Other neighbourhoods around Risdon

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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.

Lindisfarne
Cadbury Chocolate Factory showing a river or creek, general coastal views and industrial elements

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.

Claremont
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Glenorchy

Glenorchy is noteworthy for its restaurants, and you can make a stop at top attractions like Royal Hobart Showground and MyState Bank Arena.

Glenorchy
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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.

North Hobart
Bellerive featuring a bay or harbour

Bellerive

If you're spending some time in Bellerive, Blundstone Arena and Bellerive Oval are top sights worth seeing.

Bellerive
Salamanca Place which includes street scenes, night scenes and a city

Hobart Central Business District

4.5/5(2,762 area reviews)

The captivating waterfront views and popular shops are just a few highlights of Hobart Central Business District. Make a stop by Parliament House or Franklin Square while you're exploring the area.

Hobart Central Business District

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