Oakdowns 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 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.
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 Sightseeing Cruise including Iron Pot Lighthouse
Full-Day Bruny Island Cruises Day Tour from Hobart
Top hotels in Oakdowns
Hotel Grand Chancellor Hobart
"Great quality hotel in a stunning location"
Reviewed on 22 May 2026
ibis Styles Hobart
"What a nice place! The room is definitely on the small side, however it’s very well laid out and the space is used wisely. The lighting by the bed is adjustable in terms of placement and brightness - which I appreciate. The shower is 10/10 with a rainfall and conventional shower head option. Staff ..."
Reviewed on 20 May 2026
Doubletree By Hilton Hobart
"Convenient location. Great"
Reviewed on 21 May 2026
The Old Woolstore Apartment Hotel
"I travel frequently (ways 4-5 star properties) and this has got to be hands down the cleanest hotel room I've stayed in. The staff were friendly and helpful. The room is absolutely spotless."
Reviewed on 23 May 2026
Mövenpick Hotel Hobart
"Limited breakfast menu. Room not what’s expected."
Reviewed on 10 May 2026
Wrest Point
"We were fortunate to get a free upgraded room, it was lovely, very modern and quiet. The bed was very comfortable and the bathroom was clean, modern with great water pressure."
Reviewed on 22 May 2026
Other neighbourhoods around Oakdowns
Howrah
Howrah is noteworthy for its restaurants, and you can make a stop at top attractions like Little Howrah Beach and Howrah Beach.
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.
Bellerive
If you're spending some time in Bellerive, Bellerive Quay and Blundstone Arena are top sights worth seeing.
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.
Lindisfarne
Unique features of Lindisfarne include the restaurants and gardens. Make a stop by Gordons Hill Nature Recreation Area or Meehan Range Nature Recreation Area 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.
