The best cycling routes in Rosny Hill Nature Recreation Area

The Henry Jones Art Hotel occupies a row of historic sandstone warehouses on Hunter Street dating from the early 1800s, the former site of the IXL jam factory. Henry Jones, the son of convict parents, started working at the factory at age 12 and eventually built one of Tasmania’s largest and most successful businesses before the factory closed in 1979. In 2004, architects transformed the buildings into Australia’s first dedicated art hotel, preserving the original sandstone walls, vaulted timber ceilings and factory machinery as part of the design. Over 400 works by Tasmanian artists are displayed throughout, and the IXL Long Bar, with its backdrop of original jam tins lining the walls, is one of the most distinctive spots in Hobart.

Salamanca Square is a sheltered public square built in the mid-1990s in a former quarry behind the historic sandstone warehouses of Salamanca Place, making it something of a hidden corner if you’re discovering it for the first time. The square is filled with cafés, restaurants, bars, galleries, and boutique shops, with a fountain in the centre, making it a popular spot to sit and watch the world go by away from the bustle of the waterfront. It also hosts many of Hobart’s cultural events and performances throughout the year.

The Tasmanian Transport Museum sits along the cycleway in Glenorchy, on a section of the old rail corridor where the museum has operated since 1983. Founded in 1962 after a Hobart tram was donated for preservation, the collection has grown to include steam and diesel locomotives, trams, trolley buses, and railway carriages, including the oldest carriage to have operated in Tasmania, built in the UK in 1869. It’s open on Sundays and public holidays, with train rides to Berriedale and heritage bus rides running on selected Sundays. Reaching the entrance involves crossing the museum’s own rail lines, so it’s worth a bit of care if you’re stopping in.

Sheltered from the open river, Montagu Bay is one of the quieter corners of the Clarence Foreshore Trail. The broad estuary attracts pelicans, cormorants and other waterbirds, while ever-changing views across the Derwent towards Hobart make it a rewarding place to pause before continuing along the waterfront.

Stretching along the shores of the River Derwent, the Clarence Foreshore Trail links picturesque bays, quiet beaches, she-oak forest and waterfront parklands into one of Hobart's best coastal walks. Boardwalks, yacht-filled marinas and historic landmarks keep the scenery changing, while uninterrupted views across the river to kunanyi / Mount Wellington make every section worth slowing down for.

Simmons Park is one of the best places to pause along the Clarence Foreshore Trail. Set on the shores of Lindisfarne Bay, the park combines expansive lawns, mature trees and uninterrupted views across the River Derwent to kunanyi / Mount Wellington. Picnic areas, barbecues and shaded seating make it an ideal spot to take a break before continuing along the waterfront path.

Bellerive Beach is a beautiful stretch of sand with long views across the Derwent. Backed by open lawns and close to Bellerive’s village centre, the beach is an easy place to linger and watch sailboats and ferries moving across the river.

Wentworth Park is a spacious waterfront reserve with open green lawns and views across the River Derwent toward Hobart. There are picnic shelters, barbecues, toilets, and a playground, making it an ideal place to spend time by the water. Its foreshore setting, shaded areas, and easy access to the shoreline make it a popular spot for families and a relaxing break along the trail.