Fern Tree Travel Guide
Hobart
Popular places to visit
Salamanca Market
During your visit to Tasmanian Waterfront, 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
Spend a day in this area where sandstone warehouses are now home to gourmet restaurants, trendy bars, galleries and a busy Saturday market.
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.
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.
Franklin Wharf
You can take time to visit Franklin Wharf during your travels to Tasmanian Waterfront. 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.
Top hotels in Fern Tree
Wrest Point
Yes, loved our stay!
Reviewed on 15 Dec 2025
Hotel Grand Chancellor Hobart
About as nice a view as you can have, overlooking the historic Hobart Harbor.
Reviewed on 15 Dec 2025
ibis Styles Hobart
Pool/sauna/gym work for me.
Reviewed on 15 Dec 2025
The Tasman, a Luxury Collection Hotel, Hobart
Overall, the Tasman is a beautiful hotel. It is well-located with easy walkability to restaurants/shopping. However, as someone who is a loyal Marriott user, I was a bit disappointed with my overall experience - not only did it seem disorganized - ex. multiple charges were not posted to my account ...
Reviewed on 12 Dec 2025
Doubletree By Hilton Hobart
Could have been lower price for rooms per night, overall was clean and staff where friendly, would of been great if they had more alcoholic beverage options but is a good safe well mannered hotel 🙂
Reviewed on 14 Dec 2025
Mövenpick Hotel Hobart
The hotel is convenient to the pier and there are quite a few options for meals around the vicinity.
Reviewed on 9 Dec 2025
Other neighbourhoods around Fern Tree
Kingston
You'll enjoy the restaurants and shopping in Kingston. You might want to make time for a stop at Kingborough Sports Centre or Tas Laser Skirmish.
South Hobart
South Hobart is noteworthy for its art galleries, and you can make a stop at top attractions like Cascade Brewery and Cascades Female Factory Historic Site.
Sandy Bay
The ample dining options and casino gaming are top of the list for many visitors to Sandy Bay. A stop by Wrest Point Casino or Long Beach might round out your trip.
West Hobart
Waterfront views, shopping and restaurants highlight some of the noteworthy features of West Hobart. Make a stop by Rosedown Gardens or Knocklofty Park while you're exploring the neighbourhood.
Kingston Beach
If you're spending some time in Kingston Beach, Kingston Beach and Boronia Beach are top sights worth seeing.
Battery Point
Ample dining options and captivating waterfront views are well-reviewed features of Battery Point. Make a stop by top sights like Narryna Heritage Museum while you're exploring the area.
Fern Tree Travel Guide
- Salamanca Market
- Salamanca Place
- Constitution Dock
- Mt. Wellington
- Franklin Wharf
- Bruny Island Ferry - Kettering Ferry Terminal
- Cascade Brewery
- MyState Bank Arena
- Bellerive Oval
- Royal Tasmanian Botanical Gardens
- Tasmanian Museum and Art Gallery
- Frogmore Creek
- Theatre Royal
- Oyster Cove Marina
- Richmond Bridge
- Bruny Island Ferry - Roberts Point Ferry Terminal
- Coal Valley Vineyard
- Lark Distillery
