You don’t need to travel far from Bay View Villas to find great spots for adventures, shopping, dining or relaxation – here are a few examples of where you can go!
Tasmania Day Tours
Australia’s island state and home to a rugged mix of dramatic scenery and attractions. Explore the history of Port Arthur, walk amongst ancient forests, visit the Cradle Mountain national park, explore the city of Hobart and MONA art gallery or head up to the peak of Mt Wellington to enjoy expansive views.
Historic Battery Point
Battery Point is Hobart’s most historic suburb, retaining the character of a Cornish fishing village of the last century. The area has several tearooms and restaurants, fine antique shops and plenty of pubs. Many of the homes in Battery Point are classified by the National Trust, which conducts walking tours of the area on Saturday mornings.
North Hobart’s restaurant strip
North Hobart is known as the restaurant strip, with eateries including pubs, taverns, restaurants and cafes. This busy area also features art galleries, small fashion boutiques, and Tasmania’s oldest operating movie house.
Salamanca Place
Salamanca Place, renowned for the famous Salamanca Market is home of fine Tasmanian arts and craft.
Located amongst beautiful heritage listed buildings and tree lined streets, the area is home to restaurants, specialist food shops, bars and niche shopping. At night enjoy the attractive river view whilst dining and relaxing.
Royal Tasmanian Botanical Gardens
The sheltered, landscaped grounds of the Royal Tasmanian Botanical Gardens hold historic plant collections and a large number of significant trees, many dating from the nineteenth century.
It also has an increasing number of important conservation collections of Tasmanian plants and the world’s only Subantarctic Plant House.