in a circular tower overlooking the derwent river, this vibrant casino hotel is 2. 6 km from the bustling salamanca market and 15 km from mount wellington. check-in time: 2:00 pmcheck-out time: 11:00 am. there are 4 bars and 5 restaurants, including one with a revolving dining room. the casino offers a variety of table games and slot machines. room service is available 24/7. upgraded rooms offer river, mountain and/or city views, and posh suites add whirlpool baths. other amenities include an indoor pool, a spa and a gym, plus a golf course and regular live entertainment. the polished rooms come with free wi-fi, flat-screen tvs, and tea and coffeemaking facilities. parking is free Hobart International Airport 25 min
Royal Tasmanian Botanical Gardens (11 min) The 34.6-acre site established in 1818 offers historic plant collections, a visitor centre & a cafe. Cascades Female Factory Historic Site (9 min) Exhibits & dramatised tours on life at a 19th-century workhouse built to reform female convicts. Tasman Bridge (11 min) Sweeping concrete road link across the River Derwent, with 2 lanes of traffic in each direction. Sullivans Cove (8 min) Constitution Dock (8 min) Bustling dock with converted colonial buildings housing galleries, seafood restaurants & shops. St David's Park (6 min) Maritime Museum of Tasmania (8 min) Collection of artifacts & displays on the state's nautical history, including whaling & shipwrecks. Salamanca Market (7 min) Busy Saturday market with vendors for food, produce, art, clothing & Tasmanian timber items. MONA (24 min) Mostly-underground art museum with a playful vibe & a wine bar on the Moorila Winery grounds. Wrest Point (6 min) Polished rooms in a vibrant casino hotel with riverside golfing, a pool and a revolving restaurant. Tasmanian Museum and Art Gallery (8 min) Established museum featuring art, cultural & science exhibitions, along with a courtyard cafe. Farm Gate Market (9 min) Lively Sunday hub of vendors selling area-sourced fare such as seasonal produce & baked goods. Wellington Park (29 min) Mawson's Huts Replica Museum (8 min) Replica of the huts used in Antarctica by Douglas Mawson & his team, plus stories of the expedition. Mount Wellington (26 min) 4,170-foot mountain with trails & a lookout point, plus a dolerite cliff known as the Organ Pipes. |