Geilston Bay Travel Guide
Tourist Guide
Visit Geilston Bay
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.
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.
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.
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.
Cascade Brewery
Step back into the past at the oldest brewery in Australia, a striking Gothic building near Hobart, and try some of the best beers in the country.
Activities
Hobart: 24-Hour Hop-on Hop-off Sightseeing Bus Ticket
Derwent River Historic Harbour Cruise From Hobart
Full-Day Bruny Island Cruises Day Tour from Hobart
Hobart: Cascades Female Factory Historic Site [official]
Our pick of the best Geilston Bay Hotel Deals
Hotel Grand Chancellor Hobart
CLEAN
Reviewed on 2 Apr 2026
Wrest Point
Business trip . Easy to park and space to work in motel room
Reviewed on 29 Mar 2026
Mövenpick Hotel Hobart
Yes breakfast was of good quality.
Reviewed on 28 Mar 2026
ibis Styles Hobart
Breakfast was great with plenty of choices
Reviewed on 29 Mar 2026
Doubletree By Hilton Hobart
AC was too warm at night. Staff were excellent.
Reviewed on 24 Mar 2026
Allurity Hotel
Room was as pictured in the add just starting to get a little tiered looking. Only 2 elevators working but that didn’t seem to affect our movement. I don’t mind a soft bed but if you don’t then you might struggle, the beds were VERY soft. Parking was steep at $29 for the night. Overall, worth the ...
Reviewed on 2 Apr 2026
Other neighbourhoods around Geilston Bay
Queens Domain
You'll enjoy the restaurants and monuments in Queens Domain. You might want to make time for a stop at Royal Tasmanian Botanical Gardens or Subantarctic Plant House.
Bellerive
If you're spending some time in Bellerive, Blundstone Arena and Bellerive Oval are top sights worth seeing.
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.
Sullivan's Cove
Sullivan's Cove is known for its captivating waterfront views, and with sights like Constitution Dock and Franklin Wharf, you won't get bored spending a day wandering around this part of Tasmanian Waterfront.
Hobart Central Business District
The captivating waterfront views and popular shops are just a few highlights of Hobart Central Business District. Make a stop by Playhouse Theatre or Parliament House while you're exploring the area.
West Hobart
Waterfront views, shopping and restaurants highlight some of the noteworthy features of West Hobart. Make a stop by Knocklofty Park or Rosedown Gardens while you're exploring the neighbourhood.
