Tasmania Attractions, Things to Do, See and Visit

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Battery Point

Now surrounded by a leafy park, Battery Point with grand and strategic views of the Derwent River and the Harbour served as a defensive point for Hobart during the 19th Century. There are historical tours available.

Phone
+061 3 6230 8233 for more info.

Riley St.

TAS
7000

Brickendon Historic Farm & Convict Villa

Brickendon House - built by William Archer in 1824 for his family. A rare insight into the world of early Tasmanian settlers. Visit the Historic Farming Village, stay in the quaint cottages or wander the glorious gardens.

Link - Brickendon Historic Farm & Convict Villa

Open Tue - Sun 9.30am - 5.00pm Phone
+061 3 6391 1251

Woolmers Lane

TAS
7301

Constitution Dock

Constitution Dock serves as the finish line for the Sydney to Hobart Yacht Race and the Melbourne to Hobart Race every year. Many of the old Georgian warehouses have been restored with shops and restaurants.

Link - Constitution Dock

Phone
+061 3 6238 2843 for further information.

Davey St.

TAS
7000

Criminal Courts

Built in 1831, and designed by John Lee Archer as the chapel for the prisoners barracks. One of Tasmania’s most historic buildings. There are tours of the execution yard and cell blocks available.

Link - Criminal Courts

Phone
+061 3 6231 0911

Brisbane and Campbell Sts

TAS
7000

Entally House

Built 1819 by Thomas Reiby. His mother had been "transported" to Sydney at the age of 13, where she eventually became a very succesful businesswoman. Also has a green house, chapel, coach house complete with stables.

Link - Entally House

9:00am - 4:00 pm, Mon to April 1st to September 30th, 9:00am - 5:00 pm from 1st Oct to the 31st Mar, Sundays 12 noon - 4.30. Closes Christmas Day, Boxing day and Good Friday. Phone
+061 3 6393 620. 18km south west of Launceston.

TAS
7019

Salamanca Place

Salamanca Place has been a gathering place for mariners for a long time. Now redeveloped, it continues to attract visitors the year round. Every Saturday, with exceptions for Christmas Day and ANZAC Day, there is a market held here. You can also find Parliament House, one of the oldest surviving buildings in Hobart and the Salamanca Arts Centre. A growing collection of galleries, theatres, cafes, craft shops and restaurants have been centered here.

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Phone
+061 3 6238 2843 for more information.

Salamanca Place

TAS
7000

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