New Town Travel Guide
Tourist Guide
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.
Activities
Hobart: 24-Hour Hop-on Hop-off Sightseeing Bus Ticket
Hobart: Bruny Island Gourmet Sightseeing Day Tour
Hobart: kunanyi/Mt Wellington Explorer Bus Pass
Hobart: Cascades Female Factory Historic Site [official]
Full-Day Bruny Island Cruises Day Tour from Hobart
Our pick of the best New Town Hotel Deals
Hobart Tower Motel
We have stayed here any times as it is very convenient and close to shops etc. The room is a good size, but tired. The microwave is very low on the floor and hard to use. Would be better on the bench
Reviewed on 6 Dec 2025
Graham Apartments
It was a nice stay.
Reviewed on 26 Nov 2025
Maylands Lodge
This place is a must! The location is 10 minutes out of CBD but such a great experience to have stayed here. They have a central area with games, fire place, and lounging area which we really enjoyed. And rooms are plenty big. Free Netflix too! Breakfast was fantastic. You order from a menu and it ...
Reviewed on 23 Nov 2025
Wrest Point
location excellent
Reviewed on 5 Dec 2025
Hotel Grand Chancellor Hobart
Beautiful location
Reviewed on 30 Nov 2025
ibis Styles Hobart
The staff was lovely, the gym was great and I was able to use the peloton every morning. The elliptical was broken the whole time I was there for eight days, but there was plenty else to do. Hotel location was lovely, and there was the sky bust to take me directly to the hotel from the airport which ...
Reviewed on 6 Dec 2025
Other neighbourhoods around New Town
Moonah
Bars and museums are just a few things travellers like about Moonah. A stop by Zone Bowling is also recommended if you've got time to explore the area.
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.
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.
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 Parliament House or Hobart Town Hall while you're exploring the area.
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.
Glenorchy
Glenorchy is noteworthy for its restaurants, and you can make a stop at top attractions like Royal Hobart Showground and MyState Bank Arena.
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