Oakdowns Travel Guide
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Popular places to visit
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.
Salamanca Market
During your visit to Hobart, 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.
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.
Royal Tasmanian Botanical Gardens
See rare and ancient plants, edible landscapes and exotic specimens at one of Australia's oldest public gardens.
Things to do
Admission to Bonorong Wildlife Sanctuary
Derwent River Historic Harbour Cruise From Hobart
Kempton: Craft Distillery Tour with Gin & Whisky Tasting
Hobart: 24-Hour Hop-on Hop-off Sightseeing Bus Ticket
Hobart: Cascades Female Factory Historic Site [official]
From Hobart: Mt Wellington Pinnacle 2 Hour Small Group Tour
Top hotels in Oakdowns
ibis Styles Hobart
"top class facility, its the only place I stay when in Hobart for business"
Reviewed on 24 Jun 2026
Doubletree By Hilton Hobart
"Lovely room and breakfast!"
Reviewed on 23 Jun 2026
Wrest Point
"Last minute accommodation needed - this was perfect and surprisingly affordable for 2 rooms. Staff were fabulous. Rooms were comfortable, quiet and very clean. Next time I’ll stay longer than 14 hours!!"
Reviewed on 22 Jun 2026
Hotel Grand Chancellor Hobart
"Elite ♥️"
Reviewed on 23 Jun 2026
Mövenpick Hotel Hobart
"Centrally located. Spacious clean room and friendly staff"
Reviewed on 23 Jun 2026
St Ives Apartments
"Have stayed several times and will stay again."
Reviewed on 24 Jun 2026
Where to stay in Oakdowns
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 The Cat & Fiddle Arcade or Hobart Town Hall while you're exploring the area.
Battery Point
Ample dining options and captivating waterfront views are well-reviewed features of Battery Point. Make a stop by top sights like Narryna Heritage Museum 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 Hobart.
Sandy Bay
The ample dining options and casino gaming are top of the list for many visitors to Sandy Bay. A stop by Wrest Point Casino or Long Beach might round out your trip.
Seven Mile Beach
You'll enjoy the beaches and restaurants in Seven Mile Beach. You might want to make time for a stop at Seven Mile Beach or Royal Hobart.
