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This page gives a brief outline of some attractions available in Hobart and
Tasmania's south. For more information, see the individual location listings.
Battery Point
- Kelly's steps, historic sandstone steps to Salamanca Place
- Arthur's Circle, quaint fishing cottages, National Trust classified
- Secheron, Tasmanian Maritime Museum
- Narranya, Colonial Museum
- St. George's Anglican Church
Bruny Island
- Scenic areas; penguin and muttonbird viewing
- Bligh Museum, includes historic exploration documents
- Aquatic activities - boating, fishing, swimming, surfing
- Horseriding, mountain biking, bushwalking
- Camel tours
Clarence and the eastern shore
- Bellerive Bluff Historic Site, old fort overlooking river
- Bellerive Oval, international cricket and Australian Rules football
- Risdon Cove, original southern settlement
- Baskerville Raceway (Bridgewater), motor racing
- Bonorong Wildlife Park (Brighton)
- Aquatic activities - surfing, swimming, fishing
- Horseriding, golf
- Hobart Airport
Cygnet
- Talune Wildlife Park
- Hartzview Vineyard
- Various berry orchards
- Aquatic activities - boating, swimming, fishing
- Golf, tennis, gemstone fossicking
Dover and Hastings
- Hastings Caves State Reserve, including Newdegate Cave
- Hastings Thermal Swimming Pool, naturally heated from springs
- Ida Bay Railway, scenic train ride
- Hastings Forest Tour
- Cockle Creek, wilderness, southernmost road in Australia
- Aquatic activities - boating, fishing, swimming, yacht cruises
- Golf
Geeveston
- Hartz Mountains National Park
- Forest & Heritage Centre
- Panorama Vineyard
- Daffodil and bulb farm, including unique varieties
- Aquatic activities - fishing, rafting, river cruises
- Golf, tennis, camping
Glenorchy and the northern suburbs
- Tasmanian Transport Museum
- Cadbury Schweppes chocolate factory, largest in Australia
- Alpenrail, large interactive model train display
- Moorilla Estate, vineyard
- Royal Hobart Showgrounds and Elwick Racecourse
- Derwent Entertainment Centre
- Glenorchy Aquatic Leisure Centre
- Bicycle path to Hobart
Hamilton
- Historic buildings, crafts
- Old McDonald's Farm, children's adventure farm
- Meadowbank Vineyard
- Aquatic activities - fishing, water skiing
Hobart city centre
- Capital city of Tasmania, and second oldest city in Australia
- Historic sandstone buildings
- Theatre Royal, oldest theatre in Australia still operating
- Anglesea Barracks, oldest military establishment in use in Australia
- Old criminal courts and penitentiary
- Runnymede, National Trust classified home
- St. David's Cathedral, Franklin Square
- Tasmanian Museum and Art Gallery
- Cat and Fiddle Arcade
- Fine dining area
- Mt. Wellington
Hobart waterfront
- Constitution Dock, finish of Sydney to Hobart Yacht Race
- Gasworks Village, including Whiskey distillery
- Parliament House
Huonville
- Apple and pear orchards
- Apple & Heritage Museum
- Model train display
- Tasman Antique Motor Museum
- Pelverata Falls
- Huon Jet, jet boat and pedal boat rides on Huon River
- Aquatic activities - fishing, boating
- Golf, tennis, horseback riding & tours
Kingborough
- Piersons Point Lookout and marine reserve (Tinderbox)
- Snug Falls State Recreation Area
- Herons Rise and Geebin Vineyards
- Marine Discovery Centre (Woodbridge)
- Aquatic activities - boating, fishing, swimming
Kingston
- Australian Antarctic Division
- Alum Cliffs walk
- Aquatic activities - swimming, boating
- Golf, tennis, squash
Mt. Field National Park
- Russell Falls, Junee Falls, and Marriotts Falls
- Walks to Horseshoe Falls and Lady Barron Falls
- Mount Mawson, skifields
- Native animal habitat
New Norfolk
- Hop growing region
- Newsprint paper mills
- Forest tours of Florentine Valley
- Old Colony Inn, antique dolls houses
- St. Matthew's Anglican Church
- Tulip farm
- Salmon Ponds, trout hatchery and fishing museum
- Devil Jet, jet boat rides on Derwent River
- Aquatic activities - fishing, kayaking, rafting, water skiing, swimming
- Golf, tennis, squash
Richmond
- Genuine Georgian-style village, historic buildings, crafts
- Richmond Bridge, oldest bridge in Australia
- Oldest Roman Catholic Church and postal building in Australia
- Oldest gaol in Tasmania
- Old Hobart Town, model of Hobart in 1820's
- The Maze
Salamanca Place
- Salamanca market, each Saturday
- Historic buildings, galleries
- Kelly's Steps, leading to Battery Point
- St. David's Park
Southern suburbs
- Wrest Point Casino
- University of Tasmania
- Mount Nelson Signal Station
- Truganini Reserve
- Aquatic activities - swimming, yachting
Taroona
- Shot Tower, large free-standing sandstone tower
- Model Tudor Village
- Truganini Reserve
- Aquatic activities - swimming, boating, fishing
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