New Town Guidebook
Sightseeing
On a good day you can get to MONA (the Museum of Old and New Art) in Berriedale in 15 minutes. It is an amazing gallery cut into the rock of the little peninsula it is built upon. You can also catch ferry from the docks in town if you want to add to the adventure.
The original land title was created when the government offered settlers all the land they could fence in a day! The peninsula was the smart choice.
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MONA
655 Main RdOn a good day you can get to MONA (the Museum of Old and New Art) in Berriedale in 15 minutes. It is an amazing gallery cut into the rock of the little peninsula it is built upon. You can also catch ferry from the docks in town if you want to add to the adventure.
The original land title was created when the government offered settlers all the land they could fence in a day! The peninsula was the smart choice.
The views from the summit are amazing, but be ready for a drop in temperature and windy weather!
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kunanyi / Gunung Wellington
LOT 1 Pinnacle RdThe views from the summit are amazing, but be ready for a drop in temperature and windy weather!
Richmond is around 25 minutes away and is a lovely little historic town to visit with beautiful old buildings, parks and a fantastic bakery!
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Richmond
Richmond is around 25 minutes away and is a lovely little historic town to visit with beautiful old buildings, parks and a fantastic bakery!
The Tasman Peninsula is beautiful part of Tassie to visit, with the Port Arthur Historic Site, Tasman National Park and many other great places to see. We recommend taking a speed boat tour along the coast, it is stunning and worth every cent.
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Tasman Peninsula
The Tasman Peninsula is beautiful part of Tassie to visit, with the Port Arthur Historic Site, Tasman National Park and many other great places to see. We recommend taking a speed boat tour along the coast, it is stunning and worth every cent.
Bruny Island is one of our favourite places in Tassie, it has beautiful beaches, stunning hiking trails and amazing wildlife. The ferry terminal is in Kettering which is only a 40 minute drive away.
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Bruny Island
Bruny Island is one of our favourite places in Tassie, it has beautiful beaches, stunning hiking trails and amazing wildlife. The ferry terminal is in Kettering which is only a 40 minute drive away.
We love Maria Island. The historic buildings and the amazing wildlife and landscape make this a truly worthwhile journey. The ferry departs from Triabunna which is only an hours drive away.
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Maria Island National Park
We love Maria Island. The historic buildings and the amazing wildlife and landscape make this a truly worthwhile journey. The ferry departs from Triabunna which is only an hours drive away.
If you are willing travel a little further into the heart of Tassie then we recommend heading to Cradle Mountain and Lake St Clair. It is few hours drive away but the drive is beautiful, especially if you take the high road over the central plateau (via the Great Lakes).
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Taman Negara Cradle Mountain-Lake St Clair
If you are willing travel a little further into the heart of Tassie then we recommend heading to Cradle Mountain and Lake St Clair. It is few hours drive away but the drive is beautiful, especially if you take the high road over the central plateau (via the Great Lakes).
In the neighbourhood
Bell St ends in a footpath to the Cornelian Bay park area. It has ovals, a great kids play ground, free BBQs, and the Boathouse Café. From the beach you look out at the row of old boathouses that the bay is famous for. I would not advise swimming there, Sandy Bay Beach is better for that!
The old cemetery on the hill beside the park is also an interesting place for a wander and there's a nice walking track along the river that takes you past the botanical gardens and into the city.
Cornelian Bay
Bell St ends in a footpath to the Cornelian Bay park area. It has ovals, a great kids play ground, free BBQs, and the Boathouse Café. From the beach you look out at the row of old boathouses that the bay is famous for. I would not advise swimming there, Sandy Bay Beach is better for that!
The old cemetery on the hill beside the park is also an interesting place for a wander and there's a nice walking track along the river that takes you past the botanical gardens and into the city.
New Town Plaza is 600m away in Risdon Rd. It has Coles, Kmart, Chemist Warehouse and a bakery. The Maypole Tavern is over the road from the Plaza and the Dan Murphy's is next to that. There is a fish & chip shop and a Pizza Hut there as aswell!
New Town Road
New Town RoadNew Town Plaza is 600m away in Risdon Rd. It has Coles, Kmart, Chemist Warehouse and a bakery. The Maypole Tavern is over the road from the Plaza and the Dan Murphy's is next to that. There is a fish & chip shop and a Pizza Hut there as aswell!
The Royal Tasmanian Botanical Gardens is a beautiful place for a picnic or lunch in the restaurant. The Sub-Antarctic Plant House is one of our favourite attractions in the gardens, well worth a look. It's a 30 minute walk along the foreshore or bike tracks to the gardens.
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Taman Botani Diraja Tasmania
Lower Domain RoadThe Royal Tasmanian Botanical Gardens is a beautiful place for a picnic or lunch in the restaurant. The Sub-Antarctic Plant House is one of our favourite attractions in the gardens, well worth a look. It's a 30 minute walk along the foreshore or bike tracks to the gardens.
Another local destination for those who love parks, ovals, inner city bush-walks or history. The domain is a fantastic spot to see bandicoots and wallabies, especially as the sun gets low in the sky. There is a fantastic play park for kids, with free BBQs. There are several beautiful walks, one of which takes you past the Aquatic Centre and right into Salamanca.
Queens Domain Community Hub
Another local destination for those who love parks, ovals, inner city bush-walks or history. The domain is a fantastic spot to see bandicoots and wallabies, especially as the sun gets low in the sky. There is a fantastic play park for kids, with free BBQs. There are several beautiful walks, one of which takes you past the Aquatic Centre and right into Salamanca.
Food scene
The North Hobart restaurant area is just up New Town Rd/Elizabeth St, it is the main restaurant area in Hobart (there are obviously restaurants spread all over, but the "North Hobart Restaurant Strip" is the place to go if you are struggling to decide on cuisine... There is Indian and Asian, Fish, Pub meals, the list goes on! There is an ice creamery and take away shops as well.
It is a 6 min drive, a 30 min walk or a 10 min scoot away.
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North Hobart
The North Hobart restaurant area is just up New Town Rd/Elizabeth St, it is the main restaurant area in Hobart (there are obviously restaurants spread all over, but the "North Hobart Restaurant Strip" is the place to go if you are struggling to decide on cuisine... There is Indian and Asian, Fish, Pub meals, the list goes on! There is an ice creamery and take away shops as well.
It is a 6 min drive, a 30 min walk or a 10 min scoot away.
This is a great place to have lunch, and is just a short stroll away from the house. Leave some time to take a stroll around the area.
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The Cornelian Bay Boathouse
15 Queens WalkThis is a great place to have lunch, and is just a short stroll away from the house. Leave some time to take a stroll around the area.
As well as being one of our favourite nurseries, full of amazing plants, the Station Nursery has a great little café with delicious food. It's just around the corner.
New Town Station Nursery
As well as being one of our favourite nurseries, full of amazing plants, the Station Nursery has a great little café with delicious food. It's just around the corner.
Entertainment
The State Cinema is a great place to see a movie, you can even drink an alcoholic beverage or have a snack while you watch. They have small cosy cinemas (and an outdoor cinema on the roof in summer, weather permitting!)... some cinemas even have couches!
It is a 6 min drive, a 30 min walk or a 10 min scoot away.
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State Cinema
375 Elizabeth StThe State Cinema is a great place to see a movie, you can even drink an alcoholic beverage or have a snack while you watch. They have small cosy cinemas (and an outdoor cinema on the roof in summer, weather permitting!)... some cinemas even have couches!
It is a 6 min drive, a 30 min walk or a 10 min scoot away.
Built in 1837, the Theatre Royal is one of the oldest theatres in Australia. We recommend that you check out what's on (https://www.theatreroyal.com.au/what-s-on) and head along to so a show!
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Theatre Royal
27-29 Campbell StBuilt in 1837, the Theatre Royal is one of the oldest theatres in Australia. We recommend that you check out what's on (https://www.theatreroyal.com.au/what-s-on) and head along to so a show!
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Busing, scooting and biking
The Bus Route 562 has a stop on Bellevue Parade, parallel to Bell St. Just cross the cycleway and turn left at the nursery.
The Beam Scooters can travel to and from the house, the nearest scooter parking spot is outside Kmart in Risdon Rd.
The cycleway runs to "the docks" area (Salamanca Market, pubs, restaurants and the MONA ferry) and only takes 15-20 minutes on a scooter or a bike.
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Always take a jumper
The weather on our island is very changeable and the kunyanyi throws another level of complexity into our weather patterns here in Hobart. Don't trust a sunny morning, the weather can turn quickly so pack warm clothes for warding off the chill no matter what time of year you are visiting!
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Salamanca Markets
In the heart of Hobart is Salamanca and the area known as "The Docks". There are a loads pubs, cafes and restaurants within walking distance of each other. Ferries also depart for here for MONA and other parts of Derwent Habour.
On a Saturday morning the Salamanca Markets turn the area into a hive of activity and the arty-crafty, food and clothes stalls are amazing!