Taroona Travel Guide
Hobart
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 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.
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
Derwent River Historic Harbour Cruise From Hobart
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
From Hobart: Richmond Village 4 hour Return Tour (Afternoon)
Top hotels in Taroona
Hotel Grand Chancellor Hobart
"Nice"
Reviewed on 27 May 2026
Doubletree By Hilton Hobart
"Staff were very friendly and helpful!"
Reviewed on 27 May 2026
ibis Styles Hobart
"The room is clean staffs is Super friendly, breakfast is good. The only thing is missing is no hand towel on the room."
Reviewed on 26 May 2026
The Old Woolstore Apartment Hotel
"Great room but very noisy. Was just above service area and adjacent to Macquarie Street…could do with some double glazing."
Reviewed on 25 May 2026
Mövenpick Hotel Hobart
"Great hotel. Extremely quiet in the rooms. Check in was wu I’m & easy."
Reviewed on 24 May 2026
Wrest Point
"Great room, very comfortable bed and cosy. Easy access to the casino and other facilities."
Reviewed on 27 May 2026
Other neighbourhoods around Taroona
Kingston Beach
If you're spending some time in Kingston Beach, Kingston Beach and Boronia Beach are top sights worth seeing.
Kingston
You'll enjoy the restaurants and shopping in Kingston. You might want to make time for a stop at Kingborough Sports Centre or Tas Laser Skirmish.
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.
Blackmans Bay
If you're spending some time in Blackmans Bay, Blackmans Bay Beach and Peter Murrell Nature Reserve 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.
South Hobart
South Hobart is noteworthy for its art galleries, and you can make a stop at top attractions like Cascade Brewery and Cascades Female Factory Historic Site.
