Risdon Travel Guide
Popular places to visit
Salamanca Place
Discover Hobart’s artistic and creative energy in this trendy former warehousing district.
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.
Wrest Point Casino
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.
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.
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.
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.
Activities
Wineglass Bay & Freycinet NP Full Day Tour from Hobart via Richmond Village
Bonorong Wildlife Sanctuary Feeding Frenzy Tour
Bonorong Wildlife Sanctuary Night Tour
Tasman Island Cruises and Port Arthur Historic Site Day Tour from Hobart
From Hobart: Full-Day Wine, Cider, Beer, and Whiskey Tour
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Other neighbourhoods around Risdon
Lindisfarne
Unique features of Lindisfarne include the restaurants and gardens. Make a stop by Meehan Range Nature Recreation Area or Gordons Hill 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 MyState Bank Arena and Royal Hobart Showground.
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 Rosedown Gardens or Caldew Park while you're exploring the neighbourhood.
- Salamanca Place
- Salamanca Market
- Hobart Cruise Terminal
- Wrest Point Casino
- Constitution Dock
- Museum of Old and New Art
- Mt. Wellington
- Franklin Wharf
- Mona Ferry Terminal
- Royal Tasmanian Botanical Gardens
- University of Tasmania
- Tasmanian Museum and Art Gallery
- Cascade Brewery
- MyState Bank Arena
- Theatre Royal
- Blundstone Arena
- Brooke Street Pier
- Franklin Square
- Zoodoo Zoo
- Frogmore Creek
- Coal Valley Vineyard
- Richmond Arms Hotel