Hobart's highlights on foot

Planning a trip to Hobart? A stay at RACV Hobart Hotel places you in prime position, minutes from Hobart’s favourite landmarks and thriving food scene. There's also undercover parking and electric vehicle charging, a big bonus in a location as central as this. The hotel's modern interior feels warm and welcoming, and perfectly complements the building’s original sandstone walls. You can choose between a spacious king or twin room, interconnecting family room equipped with a kitchenette and separate lounge, deluxe apartment overlooking the Derwent River, or panoramic views of the city if you want to splash out and only the penthouse will do. If you lead an active lifestyle, the well-equipped gym has a range of equipment including rowing and cycling machines, dumbbells and exercise balls. Once you’ve worked up an appetite, Charcoal restaurant puts on a beautiful breakfast and is also open for dinner, showcasing local wines, seasonal Tasmanian produce, and quality seafood. For bar vibes, make a beeline for Cascade on Collins, a Cascade brewery in years gone by, now a hot spot for drinks, casual bites, and a great atmosphere.

Experience a cosmopolitan Georgian setting

In less than ten minutes, you’ll be in heritage-listed St David’s Park. A peaceful pocket in the heart of the city, and an unassuming point of interest in Tasmania’s rich past. The park formerly served as Hobart colony’s first cemetery, and original headstones remain. Stroll down to the character-filled Salamanca Place, a long row of restored 1830s sandstone Georgian warehouses. Wander through arcades lined with galleries and shops, grab a bite at lively pubs and restaurants, and discover the bustling Salamanca Market on Saturday, with an array of arts, crafts, and delectable treats. For quality entertainment, see what’s on at Salamanca Arts Centre, where you can join the locals for live music or see cutting edge visual art and theatre.

Explore the vibrant waterfront

Proceed along Franklin Wharf and enjoy the picturesque waterfront en route to Constitution Dock, a hub for fishing boats, sailing yachts, motor cruisers and commercial vessels. The area’s two piers, Brooke Street and Elizabeth Street Pier, are made for peak holiday promenading, with waterfront cafes, restaurants and bars. Be sure to treat yourself to ice cream at Van Diemens Land Creamery, freshly shucked oysters from waterfront bar Pearl & Co, and fish and chips from Flippers Fish Punt, a small fishing boat parked along the dock. For lovers of live jazz, the harbourside IXL Long Bar at Henry Jones Art Hotel is the perfect place to begin or end your evening. Five minutes from Constitution Dock, the Tasmanian Museum and Art Gallery’s permanent and temporary exhibits are captivating for all ages. The museum regularly hosts fascinating exhibits on Tasmania’s convict history, the history of Hobart, Tasmania’s Aboriginal history, and Tasmania’s animals including the extinct Tasmanian Tiger. Admission is free, which means you can drop in and stay for as long or as little as you like.

Uncover Hobart’s colonial heritage

Trace your steps back to Salamanca Place and turn right onto Kelly street into the tightly held enclave of Battery Point, Hobart’s oldest suburb. The restored heritage buildings, narrow streets, laneways, and old seafarers cottages are as charming as it gets. Continue walking until you reach Hampden road, Battery Point’s main street. Alongside the quaint cafes and eateries, it's worth visiting the Narryna Heritage Museum, the country's oldest folk museum, housing an excellent collection of colonial furniture and artifacts displayed in their natural setting.