New Town Travel Guide
Hobart
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
Hobart: Cascades Female Factory Historic Site [official]
Derwent River Historic Harbour Cruise From Hobart
Hobart: 24-Hour Hop-on Hop-off Sightseeing Bus Ticket
Hobart: kunanyi/Mt Wellington Explorer Bus Pass
48-Hour Hobart City Loop Tour and Mt Wellington
Top hotels in New Town
Graham Apartments
Very clean and tidy
Reviewed on 26 Jan 2026
Hobart Tower Motel
The room was clean and quiet. I had a 1 week stay and the room was serviced each business day. The off street parking and laundry facilities were also good. These was an issue with the room in that one night, water began leaking into the bathroom from the suite above. I was given another room without ...
Reviewed on 24 Jan 2026
Maylands Lodge
Amazing breakfast!
Reviewed on 21 Jan 2026
Wrest Point
I liked it a lot
Reviewed on 3 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
Other neighbourhoods around New Town
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.
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 Playhouse Theatre or Parliament House 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 MyState Bank Arena and Royal Hobart Showground.
