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Kingston Beach Golf Course - tricky 12th fairway — Image credit: Lois Ryan

Sports and Recreation Facilities

Kingston Beach Golf Club

The best spot for a round of golf if you're visiting Hobart! Kingston Beach Golf Club is a stunning 18-hole championship golf course with spectacular beach and river views and is home to many species of native wildlife and trees. Almost all on the flat (with the quirky Inclinator to help out on the only uphill), the course suits all levels of players and welcomes visitors. Their friendly Pro Shop staff will help you book a game and take care of your club rental needs and buggy hire. A range of clothing, clubs and accessories is for sale at good prices. A forgiving practice range and balls are also available. A casual restaurant and bar caters to members, visitors, and special events.

Kingston TAS

0.9 km away

Adult karts — Image credit: Hyperdrive Kart Racing

Amusement and Theme Parks

Hyperdrive Kart Racing

Hyperdrive Kart Racing is a state-of-the-art, solar-powered, electric go-kart centre, with a modern 80's twist. There are karts for any age, from Adult karts, Junior Karts, Duo Karts, and super-fast Shifter Karts for those that qualify. Hyperdrive offers not only the most exciting go-karting experience in Australia, with a combined indoor-outdoor track of over 550m, and a bridge that shoots out of a wall, but also offers the most sustainable experience, with 100% electric karts, charged mostly with their large solar panel system located on their warehouse roof. Safety is assured with the most modern and safe barrier system in the world, along with remote slow down, or shutoff of karts if ever required. Hyperdrive is located 15-minute drive from Hobart with Mount Wellington and the beautiful hills of Kingston and Sandfly as the backdrop to their outdoor section. There is also a café, private rooms for parties, and free classic 80's arcade machines to further enhance the experience. Hyperdrive is an experience like no other and one that all tourists and Tasmanians can enjoy and be proud of.

Kingston TAS

1.3 km away

Burnie’s private hot-stone sauna by Sweaty Penguins.

Spas and Retreats

Sweaty Penguins Private Sauna Experience

Sweaty Penguins offers a premium, private hot-stone sauna experience across six Tasmanian locations, Burnie, Penguin, Turners Beach, Kingston, Sandy Bay and Hobart , with Launceston opening soon. Each sauna is custom built to deliver a high-end, luxury experience, designed with balanced heat, soft steam and an intimate, calming atmosphere. Every space is thoughtfully crafted using premium materials, traditional hot-stone heating and our premium sauna heater for even heat and gentle löyly. Sessions are completely private and self-check-in, allowing visitors to slow down, breathe and reset without interruption. Whether you're seeking recovery, relaxation or a quiet moment away, Sweaty Penguins provides an elevated wellness experience that feels uniquely Tasmanian warm, quiet and beautifully considered.

Kingston Beach TAS

1.6 km away

Zest East West

Spas and Retreats

Zest East West

Zest East West is a Hobart specialist clinic in Massage and Oriental Therapies, located in Blackmans Bay, Southern Tasmania. Our peaceful retreat is located a short 5 minute walk from Blackmans Bay Beach, a 15-minute drive from Hobart CBD. Combining traditional Eastern with refined Western techniques for profound results. Sessions are individually tailored multi-modality treatments unique to Zest: Remedial & Relaxation, Shiatsu, Thai, Traditional Chinese Medicine, Advanced Cupping Therapy & Moxa, Advanced Integrated Energy Medicine, Specialist Herbal Formulas & Oils. Come and experience why people trust us.

Blackmans Bay TAS

2.8 km away

Hobart Venue Grand Courses

Amusement and Theme Parks

TreeClimb Hobart

TreeClimb Hobart is a family-friendly aerial adventure park set among the tall trees of The Lea Centre in Kingston, just minutes from Hobart. Offering a unique way to connect with nature, the experience features a series of high ropes courses, ziplines, and suspended obstacles designed to challenge all ages and abilities. Guests can climb, swing and zip through the forest canopy across multiple courses ranging from beginner levels for young adventurers to more demanding routes for thrill-seekers. Highlights include long ziplines and an exhilarating Tarzan swing, delivering both excitement and a sense of achievement. With a strong focus on safety, participants are equipped with harnesses and guided by trained staff, ensuring a fun and secure outdoor experience. Ideal for families, groups and visitors seeking an active adventure, TreeClimb Hobart combines physical challenge, fresh air and unforgettable views of Tasmania's natural environment.

Kingston TAS

3.2 km away

Olde Time Portraits — Image credit: Olde Time Portraits

Amusement and Theme Parks

Olde Time Portraits

Olde Time Portraits is a fun experience for the whole family. Dress in costume themes to create a unique portrait in colour or old-fashioned Sepia. Over 200 costumes which fit over your own clothes, in multi sizes to suit the whole family, dress as the residents of Old Hobart Town in colonial Victorian gowns and top hats and tails, gangsters, saloon girls, wild west, bush rangers, convicts. The studio relocated from Richmond to Blackmans Bay Beach which is only a 12 min drive south of Hobart. Listed by the Spirit of Tasmania in 2022 as one of the top five family experiences in Tasmania that everyone will love.

Blackmans Bay TAS

3.7 km away

Elsewhere Sauna — Image credit: Elsewhere Sauna

Spas and Retreats

Elsewhere Sauna

Elsewhere Sauna is a mobile healing space designed to experience the properties and elemental atmosphere within the wood-fired sauna, alongside the cool respite of partnering with local water bodies in the region of nipaluna/Hobart. Friday, Saturday, Sunday sauna bookings are open between the locations of Taroona Beach just south of Hobart and in the south, past Cygnet - with Drip Beach as their resident body of salt water. They offer hour-long sauna capped at 5 people per session, guests may purchase a singular spot and welcome a mix of fellow guests or book all five spots if you wish for a private experience. They'll feed the fire and provide herbal tea and body scrub. Please prepare your body as hydrated and bring water to keep yourself fluid, a robe, a towel, a towel for sitting on, and your good body! This is an open invitation to you and those you hold dear. They thank the people who have kept these traditions alive.

Hobart TAS

4.2 km away

early summer Inverawe — Image credit: Inverawe Native Gardens

Parks and Gardens

Inverawe Native Gardens

Inverawe Native Gardens is located at Margate and at 9.5 hectare is the largest landscaped native Australian garden in Tasmania. It overlooks North-West Bay, with views down to North Bruny Island and back to Kunanyi/Mt Wellington. The garden is an experience, showcasing Australian plants in a landscaped setting. Inverawe features thousands of trees and colourful shrubs. There is always something in bloom. Kilometres of formed paths and many seats take advantage of the views. Visitors are met and introduced to the garden, given a coloured map and are free to wander. The Tea Terrace offers tea, coffee, and light refreshments. 110 bird species have been seen at Inverawe, including all 12 of Tasmania’s endemics. Poetry, whimsy, and explanatory signs enhance the experience. French explorers and early botanists were in the area, 220 years ago. Some of the plant species they named are in the collection. Inverawe Native Gardens is 15 minutes south of Hobart, on the Channel Highway. It is located next to the Margate Train. There is ample parking. Guided tours can be arranged.

Margate TAS

5.7 km away

Mt Nelson and Truganini Reserve

Natural Attractions

Mt Nelson and Truganini Reserve

Originally the site of one of a chain of signal stations that linked Hobart Town with Port Arthur, Mount Nelson is now the location for a restaurant, picnic area and lookout and is only a ten-minute drive south of Hobart. Here you'll find sweeping views of Hobart and Storm Bay from the quaint little signal station - the next best views of Hobart and the surrounding waterways after Mt Wellington. The Truganini Reserve extends on from the signal station and protects an area of native bushland on the south-east side of Mount Nelson. Look for wildflowers dotted throughout the bush and listen for the song of native birds, including the endangered swift parrot.

Hobart TAS

6.1 km away

Street view — Image credit: Bob Burford

Galleries, Museums and Collections

Channel Museum

The Channel Museum showcases the history and heritage of D'Entrecasteaux Channel area of Southern Tasmania. Over 24 individual displays depict the exploration, settlement, industries and social life of the region. Located at Margate, just 20 kilometers south of Hobart, the Channel Museum is an award winning must see stop on your travels around Southern Tasmania's region and has excellent visitor ratings on Trip Advisor and Google. The Channel Museum caters for locals, individual tourists and tour groups, cruise ship groups, school groups and special interest groups. There are ample on-site parking spaces and easy access for elderly and disabled visitors. Companion card accepted. The facility comprises a modern, purpose-built museum and library / reading room that explores all aspects of the history and heritage of the D'Entrecasteaux Channel area. There is also an outstanding collection of cameras and photographic equipment. The gallery showcases the work of local artists and organisations, in-house special occasion displays and traveling exhibitions. The gallery display changes monthly and the displayed artwork is often for sale. The Museum has a small gift shop selling local handcrafts and books of local interest. The cafe serves delicious snacks, meals, and drinks made on-site from local ingredients where possible. It serves great coffee.

Margate TAS

7.1 km away

Timber-lined sauna with views across a Tasmanian waterside landscape. — Image credit: Eliza Beer Photography

Spas and Retreats

Harnon Sauna

Harnon Sauna is a wood-fired mobile sauna experience located on Hobart's iconic waterfront at Long Beach, Sandy Bay. Inspired by centuries-old northern sauna traditions and shaped by Tasmania's wild coastline, Harnon invites visitors to move through cycles of heat, cold, rest and connection. Guests can enjoy the warmth of a handcrafted timber sauna before cooling off with a cold shower or a dip in the ocean just steps away. Built by a local Tasmanian family using reclaimed materials and local timbers, the sauna offers a welcoming and authentic experience for both first-time visitors and seasoned sauna enthusiasts. Guided, social and private sessions are available, with a focus on wellbeing, community and spending time in nature. Harnon provides a distinctly Tasmanian way to experience sauna culture, where the elements become part of the ritual.

Hobart TAS

7.8 km away

John Elliott Classics Museum

Galleries, Museums and Collections

John Elliott Classics Museum

A boutique antiquities museum housing examples of the art and culture of the major ancient Mediterranean civilisations. It was established in 1955 by John Elliott, Professor of Classics, to create a teaching and research collection which was also accessible to the public. From Egypt come the assorted amulets, scarabs and ushabti figures found in most ancient Egyptian tombs. A limestone false tomb door, through which the deceased's spirit could pass, is a highlight. Much of the Greek collection comprises pottery which traces stylistic developments in Greek art, from early static, geometric decoration to the fluid, elegant figures of the Classical era. Beautiful yet functional, they speak equally of mythical tales, religious reverence, and wild party nights. Whether it's a centurion's sword, floor mosaics, jewellery and cosmetic items, or bronze surgical implements, the Roman artefacts give many insights into daily life in the Roman world. Once unearthed by archaeologists, they now await discovery by you. The extensive range of Greek and Roman coins, often miniature works of art, reveal much about political realities and ambitions by their use as propaganda tools - proof that political spin and manipulation has a long history. Closed during Summer

Hobart TAS

7.9 km away

Brewery as seen from the Brewery Bar Gardens — Image credit: Cascade Brewery Bar

Historical Sites and Heritage Locations

Cascade Brewery

Established in 1824, Cascade Brewery Co. proudly holds a revered place in Australia's Brewing History. From humble beginnings as a sawmilling operation in the foothills of Mount Wellington, Cascade is now the country's oldest operating brewery. From the classic Tasmanian range of Draught "Red" (Bitter) and "Blue" (Lager) to the class-leading Pale Ale and Stout and ever-popular Cascade Premium Light, Cascade remains at the forefront of Australian brewing after almost 200 years of honing its craft.

Hobart TAS

8.8 km away

Cascades Female Factory Entrance — Image credit: PAHSMA

Historical Sites and Heritage Locations

Cascades Female Factory Historic Site

Beneath the shadow of Mount Wellington, the UNESCO World Heritage-listed Cascades Female Factory is the best place to connect with some of the lesser-known stories of Australia's female convicts. It is located in South Hobart, only a short distance from the Hobart waterfront. The Cascades Female Factory was a self-contained, purpose-built institution intended to reform female convicts, where the inmates did laundry and needlework services, offsetting some of the Colony's penal costs. Thousands of women and children were imprisoned here, and many never left. The Convict Women's Tour is a comprehensive guided tour of the Site. It lasts approximately 45 minutes. The first tour starts at 10 am. The new Notorious Strumpets and Dangerous Girls is an emotional journey through the stories of seven remarkable convict women who faced life's hardships with resilience. Allow approximately 60 minutes. Every day at 11:30am and 1:00pm.

Hobart TAS

9.0 km away

Kuuma Sauna Pontoon Boat, Southern Tasmania — Image credit: © Kuuma Nature 2025

Spas and Retreats

Kuuma - Nature Sauna

Kuuma Nature Sauna, Australia's first sauna boat, is located just 20 minutes south of Hobart at Margate Marina. Offering the ultimate blend of adventure and relaxation, Kuuma invites guests to step aboard and discover the ritual of heat and cold on the calm waters of North West Bay. Each sauna cruise begins with the gentle warmth of a traditional wood-fired sauna before an invigorating plunge into the clear Tasmanian waters, leaving body and mind refreshed. The floating sauna is thoughtfully designed for comfort and connection. Sessions are limited to eight guests, creating an intimate atmosphere whether joining a communal session or booking all seats privately. Alongside the sauna, guests can enjoy change facilities, a seating area with fire-pit, a rooftop terrace and music system. For those seeking more time, extended three-hour charters allow space to fully savour the rhythm of soak, steam and swim while taking in uninterrupted views of Tasmania's wilderness. Situated at the gateway to the Huon Valley and Bruny Island, Kuuma pairs beautifully with a day of exploring food, wine and wild landscapes. Operating with care for the natural environment and community, Kuuma offers an experience unlike anywhere else. Those seeking to restore and reconnect are warmly invited to embark on a sauna cruise and discover Kuuma for themselves.

Barretta TAS

9.0 km away

Semaphore Cottage, Battery Point — Image credit: Maritime Museum Tasmania

Landmarks and Buildings

Semaphore Cottage

For the first time in decades, Semaphore Cottage is open to the public on a regular basis. Recognised as the oldest surviving building in Battery Point, Semaphore Cottage was originally built as the guardhouse for the Mulgrave Battery, Hobart's first defensive fortification. Over time, it evolved into the central headquarters for the semaphore telegraph system, which extended from Hobart to Port Arthur. This system, one of the most advanced of its time, could transmit messages across a 54-kilometre chain of stations within minutes. The cottage's historical significance was acknowledged in the 1930s when the Shiplovers' Society of Tasmania led a successful campaign to save it from demolition. Today, the cottage is cared for by Maritime Museum Tasmania. Step inside and explore its remarkable story and its role in Hobart's maritime past. Come and discover a hidden part of Hobart's maritime heritage. With thanks to the Hobart City Council for their generous support in making these public openings possible.

Hobart TAS

9.6 km away

Narryna facade — Image credit: Scott Carlin

Galleries, Museums and Collections

Narryna House and Garden

Narryna was built by merchant, Captain Andrew Haig in 1835-40. Haig had previously built Salamanca Place's earliest warehouses. Located at the gateway to Battery Point, Narryna's architecture, interiors, collection and heritage garden provide a rich experience of early colonial life in Tasmania. Ask about our group booking rate and special events.

Hobart TAS

9.6 km away

Image credit: Platos

Shopping and Markets

Plato's. Wonder. Create. Discover

Tucked into the heart of Salamanca Square in Battery Point, Plato's is one of Hobart's most loved gift and toy shops — and a must-visit for anyone exploring Tasmania's iconic waterfront precinct. Browse a carefully curated range of gifts, souvenirs and homewares with a distinctly Australian focus, from wildlife-themed plush toys and local artist prints to puzzles, games and science kits that celebrate the natural world. Whether you're searching for the perfect Tasmanian memento, a meaningful gift for someone back home, or something to keep curious minds entertained on the journey, Plato's has something for everyone — from newborns to grandparents. Open seven days, just steps from the Salamanca Market and Hobart's famous waterfront.

Hobart TAS

9.8 km away

Red-capped plover, Robbins island — Image credit: Rob Blakers

Galleries, Museums and Collections

Wild Island Gallery

Wild Island – fine art and gifts from natural Tasmania. Wild Island celebrates the nature of Tasmania through art, fine design, beautiful gifts, cultural events and workshops. Wild Island seeks to awaken and enliven our intrinsic connection with nature – to engage and inspire. At Wild Island, in the heart of Hobart's Salamanca Place, you'll find: The Wild Island gallery, that hosts regular exhibitions of two-dimensional and mixed media artworks, Tasmanian sustainable wood design, textiles, ceramics, jewellery, photography and more. The gallery features an extensive collection of the iconic work of Peter Dombrovskis, pre-eminent in Tasmanian wilderness photography. The Wild Island shop, which offers a diverse selection of high quality, ethically produced, nature-based gifts from Tasmania, including clothing, lifestyle items, books, toys, educational materials, art-cards and prints. Wild Island workshops, seminars and film nights, covering such topics as print and jewellery making, photography, art, environment and wildlife care. The mission of Wild Island is to celebrate natural Tasmania and its magnificent wild places through art, workshops and events. Wild Island has a vision of Tasmania as, in the words of the famous photographer Olegas Truchanas "a shining beacon in a dull, uniform and largely artificial world." Wild Island is part of the COLLECT Art Purchase Scheme that offers Australian residents interest-free loans to purchase artworks by contemporary Tasmanian artists.

Hobart TAS

9.9 km away

Norman and Dann Store Front — Image credit: Harrison James Media

Shopping and Markets

Norman and Dann

Norman and Dann in Salamanca Place, Hobart, offers an elegant collection of premium chocolates, artisanal homewares and distinctive Tasmanian treasures, creating a refined shopping experience for those who appreciate craftsmanship and authenticity. From handcrafted chocolates to bean to bar chocolate crafted from cacao sourced through partnerships that support Pacific Island growers, every product has been thoughtfully selected for its quality, provenance and story. Every visit is designed to feel personal and memorable. Guests are welcomed into a space where exceptional service, carefully curated collections and genuine storytelling transform shopping into an experience. Bespoke homewares from independent makers sit alongside unique Tasmanian artisan products, while premium chocolates celebrate traditional craftsmanship and locally inspired flavours. Each piece reflects the passion of its maker, ensuring no two discoveries feel quite the same and every purchase becomes a meaningful keepsake. Located in the heart of the historic Salamanca precinct, Norman and Dann is perfectly positioned to complement a day exploring Hobart's waterfront, galleries, markets and heritage streets. The central location is easily explored on foot, making it an ideal stop for visitors seeking authentic Tasmanian experiences. A commitment to supporting local artisans and sustainable cacao-growing communities adds purpose to every purchase, creating connections that extend well beyond the island. Discover a destination where every product tells a story and every guest is invited to become part of it.

Hobart TAS

9.9 km away

FIND Collective — Image credit: FIND

Galleries, Museums and Collections

FIND Contemporary Jewellery Collective

Right in the centre of the beautiful Salamanca Arts Centre, FIND is a retail Gallery in which twelve Tasmanian silver and goldsmiths offer handmade contemporary jewellery. Inspired by Tasmania's unique land, sea, flora and fauna, FIND's designer/makers use a variety of precious and semi-precious gems, metals and other natural materials such as Tasmania's renowned native timbers to make their unique pieces. FIND Collective is a long-established business which the artists staff themselves. They are very up to speed with local information as well as knowledge of the science and art of making beautiful jewellery. As well as the shop in the Salamanca Arts Centre, they also have a comprehensive Facebook page, Instagram site and website with an online shop, and are happy to take orders over the phone.

Hobart TAS

9.9 km away

Handmark Gallery

Galleries, Museums and Collections

Handmark Gallery

Handmark is all about handmade, the family of Tasmanian artists Handmark represents and the knowledgeable, friendly staff. Step inside Handmark and discover a gallery that has celebrated an extraordinary range of Tasmanian creatives since 1980. The much-loved gallery exhibits paintings, ceramics, glass, jewellery, wood and textiles, sculpture, works on paper and more. Across decades, Handmark Gallery has exported pieces to collectors and clients all over the world. Director and passionate Tasmanian, Allanah Dopson is recognised globally for her knowledge of Tasmanian artists, many of whom have gone on to be represented in national and international galleries as well as government and private collections. Allanah continues to curate the ever-changing works of new and established artists and craftspeople through solo and group exhibitions held throughout the year. You'll find Handmark Gallery housed in the historic sandstone walls of the Salamanca Arts Center.

Hobart TAS

9.9 km away

Salamanca Arts Centre: Peacock Theatre — Image credit: Tourism Tasmania & Adrian Cook

Galleries, Museums and Collections

Salamanca Arts Centre

Salamanca Arts Centre is a vibrant arts community located at Hobart's Salamanca Place, close to Hobart's waterfront and a short walk from the city's central business district. Salamanca Arts Centre includes artist studios, galleries, venues, retail outlets, arts organisations and public spaces, housed in the historic sandstone warehouses of Salamanca Place. You can wander through alcoves lined with galleries and shops and join the locals for live music in The Courtyard each Friday evening. The Founders Room is a dedicated live music venue with music every week. Upstairs at the Long Gallery, you can see contemporary Tasmanian, national & international visual arts and design exhibitions. The Sidespace Gallery is a subsidised exhibition space for professional artists to show their work. Kelly's Garden hosts our outdoor exhibitions and offers a space for reflection and The Peacock Theatre offers contemporary theatre, film, music and performance year-round. Along Salamanca Place sits our newest multi-modal contemporary space, SOCIAL which hosts exhibitions, workshops and artist talks and presentations.

Hobart TAS

9.9 km away

Over 300 stalls every Saturday — Image credit: City of Hobart

Shopping and Markets

Salamanca Market

Salamanca Market showcases over 300 stallholders every Saturday and is an experience not to be missed. It’s the best place to find Tasmanian-designed and handmade products, as well as discover the heart of a creative island. You will meet local artisans, designers, collectors and producers and discover the story behind the makers that make a visit to Salamanca Market so special. With so much to see, give yourself plenty of time to browse, enjoy the buskers and musicians and soak up the atmosphere. There is delicious market food to enjoy and plenty of tastings and hot coffee to be found as you stroll around. You will find a huge selection of products to explore, including local gins, whisky and wines, preserves and cheeses, organic skincare, Tasmanian timber and ceramics, woollen products and handmade jewellery, clothing and homewares. Salamanca Market is the most visited tourist attraction in Tasmania and is open every Saturday from 8.30 am to 3 pm. The market is centrally located at historic Salamanca Place, nestled against historic Georgian sandstone warehouses. It is home to galleries, restaurants and cafes and is only a short stroll to the city centre. Salamanca Market is proudly owned and operated by the City of Hobart.

Hobart TAS

9.9 km away

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