Herdsmans Cove Travel Guide
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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 casinos and lively bars 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.
Things to do
Admission to Bonorong Wildlife Sanctuary
Hobart: Cascades Female Factory Historic Site [official]
Derwent River Historic Harbour Cruise From Hobart
Hobart: 24-Hour Hop-on Hop-off Sightseeing Bus Ticket
Russell Falls with Mt Field National Park and Salmon Ponds
Top hotels in Herdsmans Cove
Hotel Grand Chancellor Hobart
The foyer and outside of the hotel is very nice. The rooms are very basic and the shower is marginal.
Reviewed on 15 Mar 2026
Wrest Point
Excellent experience & can’t wait to stay there again.
Reviewed on 16 Mar 2026
Mövenpick Hotel Hobart
Staff are very busy so expect wait in line to check in, ask a question, get in to breakfast. Also breakfast items were not restocked quickly enough. No bowls and no one to ask, no cups for juice(did get restocked), pastries slow in putting out more. Juice wasn’t cold. Great position, close to everything, ...
Reviewed on 10 Mar 2026
ibis Styles Hobart
Staff were so friendly and obliging, really keen to help with storing luggage and resolving a car park query. Made everything so much easier. Room v comfortable and clean, we really enjoyed our stay.
Reviewed on 16 Mar 2026
Allurity Hotel
The room discription was a little misleading. I didn't realize a twin room had a queen size bed plus 2 singles which resulted in a very tight room. That was the only downside, everything else was fine.
Reviewed on 14 Mar 2026
The Old Woolstore Apartment Hotel
Could not book restaurant as it was book out
Reviewed on 13 Mar 2026
Other neighbourhoods around Herdsmans Cove
Austins Ferry
While Austins Ferry isn't home to many top sights, Claremont House and Museum of Old and New Art are some notable places to visit nearby.
Glenorchy
Glenorchy is noteworthy for its restaurants, and you can make a stop at top attractions like MyState Bank Arena and Tasmanian Transport Museum.
New Town
New Town is noteworthy for its shopping, and you can make a stop at top attractions like Tasmanian Hockey Centre and Runnymede.
Richmond
Unique features of Richmond include the historical sites and gardens. Make a stop by Old Post Office or Richmond Arms Hotel while you're exploring 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.
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 Domain Tennis Centre.
