Southern Travel Guide

Tourist Guide

You would be hard pressed to find a more pleasing and historic interior than that from the main ballroom of Hobart's 1866 Town Hall. It is amazing to think that as well as the Council Chambers (a function it still performs today), it also once held police cells, courthouse, and the foundation State Library of Tasmania. Undergoing many renovations throughout its long life, the interior of the ballroom is set off by the last addition, splendid chandeliers.
You would be hard pressed to find a more pleasing and historic interior than that from the main ballroom of Hobart's 1866 Town Hall. It is amazing to think that as well as the Council Chambers (a function it still performs today), it also once held police cells, courthouse, and the foundation State Library of Tasmania. Undergoing many renovations throughout its long life, the interior of the ballroom is set off by the last addition, splendid chandeliers.
Remote and peaceful up in the trees
Taken in 2004 in Tasmania. This is Bicheno Beach. 'The jewel of the Esast Coast'
Bruny Island in Tasmania, great for a weekend. This is taken from Truganini's lookout looking out over 'the neck', a narrow isthmus joining the two parts of the island. #weekend getaway #hiking

Where to stay in Southern

Five Mile Beach along side Pittwater in Hobart, Tasmania is not your usual beach. More a shallow lagoon that is mostly calm and therefore a great place for reflective photography. The water is so clear, shooting straight down you can clearly see all the wonderful marine life scurrying along the sand. ... wear gumboots if visiting here, they'll stop the crabs from biting your toes.

Seven Mile Beach

You'll enjoy the beaches and restaurants in Seven Mile Beach. You might want to make time for a stop at Seven Mile Beach or Royal Hobart.

Seven Mile Beach
Richmond

Richmond

Unique features of Richmond include the historical sites and gardens. Make a stop by Old Hobart Town Model Village or Richmond Arms Hotel while you're exploring the area.

Richmond
beautiful beach view at dusk in Kingston Beach in Southern Tasmania in winter

Kingston

You'll enjoy the restaurants and shopping in Kingston. You might want to make time for a stop at Kingborough Sports Centre or Denison Street Reserve.

Kingston
View of heritage weatherboard duplex two storey residential

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
Nice beaches close to the city centre are hard to find - most are tiny or don't have much sand to enjoy. Howrah is about a 10-minute drive from Hobart city and you can bring the pooch. You'll get a lovely view of the city, river and Mount Wellington.

Howrah

Howrah is noteworthy for its restaurants, and you can make a stop at top attractions like Howrah Beach and Little Howrah Beach.

Howrah
New Norfolk

New Norfolk

New Norfolk is noteworthy for its gardens, and you can make a stop at top attractions like Willow Court Asylum and Anglican Church of St Matthew.

New Norfolk
Mövenpick Hotel Hobart

Mövenpick Hotel Hobart

4.5 out of 5
28 ELIZABETH STREET Hobart TAS
The price is ₹13,307 per night from 22 Mar to 23 Mar
₹13,307
₹14,637 total
22 Mar - 23 Mar
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this luxury hotel in Hobart. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, breakfast (surcharge) and 24-hour room service. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms ...
9.2/10 Wonderful! (791 reviews)
Excellent hotel, friendly staff, a great experience

Reviewed on 25 Feb 2026

Mövenpick Hotel Hobart
ibis Styles Hobart

ibis Styles Hobart

4 out of 5
173 Macquarie Street Hobart TAS
The price is ₹11,450 per night from 22 Mar to 23 Mar
₹11,450
₹12,595 total
22 Mar - 23 Mar
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this business-friendly hotel in Hobart. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, breakfast (surcharge) and a fitness centre. Our guests praise the breakfast and the pool in ...
9/10 Wonderful! (1,000 reviews)
Spotless room. Comfortable beds. Friendly staff.

Reviewed on 24 Feb 2026

ibis Styles Hobart
Allurity Hotel

Allurity Hotel

3.5 out of 5
96 Bathurst St Hobart TAS
The price is ₹10,375 per night from 9 Mar to 10 Mar
₹10,375
₹11,412 total
9 Mar - 10 Mar
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this hotel in Hobart. Enjoy parking (surcharge), bathrobes and housekeeping. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms in their reviews. ...
7.6/10 Good! (681 reviews)
Staff very good. Mattresses awful. I thought I slept on breadcrumbs.

Reviewed on 18 Feb 2026

Allurity Hotel
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The Old Woolstore Apartment Hotel

The Old Woolstore Apartment Hotel

4.5 out of 5
1 Macquarie St Hobart TAS
Stay at this luxury aparthotel in Hobart. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, breakfast (surcharge) and 24-hour room service. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean ...
9.2/10 Wonderful! (3,347 reviews)
Spacious room, central location to the port and CBD,

Reviewed on 24 Feb 2026

The Old Woolstore Apartment Hotel
St Ives Apartments

St Ives Apartments

4 out of 5
67 St Georges Terrace Battery Point TAS
Stay at this business-friendly aparthotel in Hobart. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and breakfast (surcharge). Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean ...
9.4/10 Exceptional! (1,228 reviews)
The room was spacious, clean. Good comfy bed. The kitchen was well equipped. was able to have my luggage stored until pm after checking out. Couldn’t fault in with a good location and ease to get to CBD. Have booked in again for a 2 night stay next week.

Reviewed on 22 Feb 2026

St Ives Apartments
Bay Hotel Apartments

Bay Hotel Apartments

3 out of 5
123-127 Sandy Bay Road Sandy Bay TAS
Stay at this aparthotel in Hobart. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, breakfast (surcharge) and a local area shuttle (surcharge). Our guests praise the helpful staff in their ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (1,477 reviews)
Beautifully set out rooms. very comfortable & roomy. Friendly staff. Everything we needed to prepare meals. Laundry was very handy. Quiet & peaceful for being in the city area. We will stay again for sure.

Reviewed on 22 Feb 2026

Bay Hotel Apartments
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Popular places to visit

Salamanca Market showing street scenes and markets

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 Market
Salamanca Place which includes street scenes and a city

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.

Salamanca Place
Mt. Wellington featuring general coastal views, a sunset and views

Mt. Wellington

Majestic columns of rock rise to the peak of this often snow-capped mountain, providing a playground for nature lovers, and a stunning backdrop for Hobart.

Mt. Wellington
Constitution Dock featuring boating, a marina and a coastal town

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.

Constitution Dock
Mt. Field National Park

Mount Field National Park

A glorious mix of fern forests, alpine heathlands, pristine waterways and cascading waterfalls, all accessible via pretty pathways, await in this park not far from Hobart.

Mount Field National Park
Museum of Old and New Art showing interior views and modern architecture

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.

Museum of Old and New Art

Cities near Southern

Tasmania showing a coastal town, tranquil scenes and general coastal views

Bicheno

Eaglehawk Neck featuring a sunset, general coastal views and a sandy beach

Eaglehawk Neck

Swansea featuring landscape views, rugged coastline and general coastal views

Swansea

Historic red bridge in capbelltown

Campbell Town

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