Attractions in and around Hobart

Hobart is an ideal base for touring Southern Tasmania!

Many of Hobart's attractions are within an easy walk from Blue Hills Hobart Motel. Others are within an easy drive and touring services cater for those who do not wish to drive.

The vibrant Salamanca markets (left) takes place every Saturday and is our number one tourism attraction.
The market is an easy 5 minute walk from where you are staying at Blue Hills Hobart Motel. The market is open on Saturdays from 9.00am to 3.00pm.
The 1830’s sandstone warehouses are home to galleries, studios, restaurants, shops and cafes.
 

We can also make a booking for you to visit two of Hobart's cultural icons - the Cascade Brewery (right); Australia's oldest brewery and the Cadburys Chocolate Factory at Claremont.
The most famous facade in Hobart is that of the Cascade Brewery, standing alone with Mount Wellington looming behind it.
The brewery established by Peter Degraves in 1824, is the oldest in Australia, and still produces premium beers from Tasmanian hops and barley and pure water from further up Mount Wellington.
 

The Cadbury chocolate factory is located at Claremont a northern suburb of Hobart (approximately 20 minutes drive from Hobart). Taste chocolate samples as you follow the guided tour of the famous chocolate making factory – established in 1921. Chocolate sales are not permitted unless participating in a factory tour. Bookings are essential. You can ring Cadburys Australia-wide toll free booking phone number 1800 627 367, or arrange a harbour cruise/tour of the factory. Tours start with a video presentation before setting off on the 1.5 kilometre guided tour.

The Hobart Docks Area, tranquil until New Year, is normally full of fishing boats and pleasure craft.

New Years Day on the Hobart waterfront, crowds flock to see the competitors in the Sydney to Hobart Yacht Race arrive and berth in the harbour.
 

Hobart's' Royal Botanic Gardens are within easy walking distance. The Royal Tasmanian Botanical Gardens were established in 1818 and covers 13.5 hectares. The Gardens feature the nation's widest collection of temperate plants and exotic trees.
 

The South East

The south-east region of Tasmania is rich in agricultural pursuits, forests, rivers, wilderness and the landscape is busy with the many activities such natural abundance produces. You can visit the areas below:

The beautiful Huon Valley; winding rivers, vineyards and great views As you travel deeper within the Huon Valley you can visit areas of unparalleled natural beauty within the Hartz National Park and also experience the tourism attraction; Tahune Forest AirWalk - a walk among the treetops.
This major tourist attraction, developed by Forestry Tasmania, is in the Tahune Forest Reserve; a leisurely and enjoyable 70 minute drive south of Hobart.
 

Then there is historic town Richmond - site of Australia's oldest bridge and oldest Roman Catholic church.
 

or the former penal colony of Port Arthur!

And when you return from a hectic day touring the sights put your feet up and relax in our comfortable rooms which include everything you need. Enjoy an easy walk to an hotel or restaurant for a meal or watch a movie on our free cable TV service.