Risdon
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 casinos and lively bars 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.
Franklin Wharf
You can take time to visit Franklin Wharf during your travels to Tasmanian Waterfront. Visit the shops and top-notch restaurants in this walkable area.
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.
Things to do
Admission to Bonorong Wildlife Sanctuary
Hobart: 24-Hour Hop-on Hop-off Sightseeing Bus Ticket
Hobart: kunanyi/Mt Wellington Explorer Bus Pass
Derwent River Historic Harbour Cruise From Hobart
Top hotels in Risdon
Discovery Parks - Hobart
Very nice
Reviewed on 19 Oct 2025
Wrest Point
clean comfortable room walk in shower good location and excellent restaurant free parking
Reviewed on 14 Nov 2025
ibis Styles Hobart
I enjoyed walking the lap pool.
Reviewed on 10 Nov 2025
Doubletree By Hilton Hobart
Central location. Clean room. Very quiet and comfortable.
Reviewed on 13 Nov 2025
The Tasman, a Luxury Collection Hotel, Hobart
Room was immaculate, very friendly staff and beautiful hotel. The Tasman is in a perfect location within walking distance for all Hobart has to offer.
Reviewed on 15 Nov 2025
Mövenpick Hotel Hobart
Everything was as expected very nice
Reviewed on 8 Nov 2025
Other neighbourhoods around Risdon
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.
New Town
New Town is noteworthy for its shopping, and you can make a stop at top attractions like Tasmanian Hockey Centre and Runnymede.
Glenorchy
Glenorchy is noteworthy for its restaurants, and you can make a stop at top attractions like Royal Hobart Showground and MyState Bank Arena.
Queens Domain
You'll enjoy the restaurants and monuments in Queens Domain. You might want to make time for a stop at Subantarctic Plant House or Royal Tasmanian Botanical Gardens.
North Hobart
North Hobart is known for its abundant dining options, and you can plan a trip to North Hobart Oval and Train Park while you're in town.
Bellerive
If you're spending some time in Bellerive, Blundstone Arena and Bellerive Oval are top sights worth seeing.
