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Tasmania
Stay in Hobart
Tasmania's capital sits between a mountain and a river. The evening happens at Wrest Point, the tower on the Sandy Bay waterfront.
The city in short
Hobart is the capital of Tasmania and Australia's southernmost capital city. It sits between kunanyi / Mount Wellington and the River Derwent.
The evening precinct is Wrest Point in Sandy Bay, on the river 3 km from the city centre by the venue's own account. One hotel is inside the complex. The other stays are motels and apartments along Sandy Bay Road and in Battery Point, between 7 and 24 minutes away on foot.
Getting there
- Hobart Airport is 18 km from the city. Hire cars, rideshare and taxis wait at the terminal.
- The SkyBus shuttle to the city centre leaves every 30 minutes and makes six downtown stops.
- Bringing a car? The Spirit of Tasmania ferry sails from Geelong to Devonport on the north-west coast.
- Wrest Point says it can be reached by car, by ferry to its own pier or on foot. Sandy Bay Road is a main bus route with regular buses to the city.
Where to stay
Closest to the venue first. Walking times are measured routes, not the hotel's own claim.
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Side by side
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| Stay | Where it sits | Walk | Rooms | Pool | Parking |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Wrest Point Hotel | Same building | On site | Indoor, heated | Free | |
| 429 Apartment & Suites | A walk away | 7 min | Free | ||
| Mayfair Plaza Motel | A walk away | 15 min | Free, undercover | ||
| Bay Hotel Apartments | A walk away | 21 min | 36 | Free | |
| St Ives Apartments | A walk away | 24 min | 43 | Free |
Evening plan
A Sandy Bay evening at Wrest Point
Cocktails since 1973, dinner above the river, live music and a late coffee by the water.
Sources
- Tourism Australia: Guide to Hobart
- Discover Tasmania: How to get to Tasmania
- Wrest Point: Conferences & Exhibitions
- Bay Hotel Apartments: Facilities
- Discover Tasmania: Hobart
- Wrest Point: About Us
- Wrest Point: Dress Code
Pages opened on 13 October 2026. Hours and rules change, so confirm with the venue or hotel before you go.