Risdon Vale Travel Guide
Tourist Guide
Visit Risdon Vale
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.
Wrest Point Casino
Why not roll the dice with a visit to Wrest Point Casino during your visit to Hobart? Visit the shops and top-notch restaurants in this walkable area.
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
Derwent River Historic Harbour Cruise From Hobart
Hobart: 24-Hour Hop-on Hop-off Sightseeing Bus Ticket
Hobart: Cascades Female Factory Historic Site [official]
Hobart: kunanyi/Mt Wellington Explorer Bus Pass
Our pick of the best Risdon Vale Hotel Deals
Hotel Grand Chancellor Hobart
Good room, neat and clean, spacious and good value for money
Reviewed on 26 Jan 2026
Wrest Point
I enjoyed the clean and comfortable environment, easy access to amenities. I would have appreciated a microwave in the rooms. Rocky was amazingly helpful and friendly.
Reviewed on 1 Feb 2026
ibis Styles Hobart
A good priced hotel, which was within walking distance of all the sights. I would definitely recommend and return if in Hobart
Reviewed on 28 Jan 2026
Mövenpick Hotel Hobart
Good location, the room was very clean and comfortable.
Reviewed on 29 Jan 2026
The Tasman, a Luxury Collection Hotel, Hobart
Staff was so helpful in getting us acquainted with the room. Room had lots of amenities.
Reviewed on 17 Jan 2026
Doubletree By Hilton Hobart
Good service and the staff were helpful especially the kitchen staff, breakfast was excellent
Reviewed on 27 Jan 2026
Other neighbourhoods around Risdon Vale
New Town
New Town is noteworthy for its shopping, and you can make a stop at top attractions like Tasmanian Hockey Centre and Runnymede.
Cambridge
Cambridge is known for its ample dining options, and you can make a stop by Coal Valley Vineyard and Tasmania Golf Club while in the area.
Bellerive
If you're spending some time in Bellerive, Bellerive Quay and Blundstone Arena 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.
Howrah
Howrah is noteworthy for its restaurants, and you can make a stop at top attractions like Glebe Hill Nature Reserve and Howrah Beach.
