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Explore Battery Point: Tasmania's Historic Gem

  • Battery Point. Heritage Horse Drawn Carriages. Image Credit: Tanya Challice Photography

Battery Point, in nipaluna/Hobart, offers an enchanting blend of history and modern allure.

Initially established in the early 1800s as a coastal defence, this area evolved from housing colonial whalers and dockworkers to becoming a vibrant Hobart suburb, preserving its unique heritage. Today, Battery Point welcomes visitors with charming cafes, distinctive boutiques, and contemporary art galleries, making it a must-visit destination for tourists exploring Tasmania.

Discovering Battery Point on Foot

To truly grasp the essence of Battery Point, take a leisurely stroll through its historic streets and lanes. Marvel at the vintage details adorning cottages, adorned with picket fences draped in roses, evoking a sense of its rich heritage. Commence your walking adventure at Kelly Steps in Salamanca, originally constructed by whaling captain James Kelly, providing access from the wharf to Battery Point where dockworkers resided. Wander along Kelly Street and its vicinity, letting your imagination transport you back to the early 1800s when these buildings housed merchants and dockworkers.

Admire Architectural Marvels

Marvel at the architectural wonders along Hampden Road, such as Narryna. This Georgian home from the 1830s, now a museum, showcases a rich collection of fine art, decorative pieces, and social history, offering a glimpse into Battery Point life in the 1800s.

At the end of Hampden Road lies the iconic Arthur Circus, surrounded by cottages once inhabited by garrison officers. Take a moment to appreciate the architecture and reflect on the bygone era. Nearby, discover Lenna, once the residence of Alexander McGregor, now transformed into one of Hobart’s premier boutique hotels.

Battery Point. Image Credit: Tourism Tasmania & Paul Sinclair
Battery Point. Image Credit: Tourism Tasmania & Paul Sinclair
Arthur Circus, Battery Point. Image Credit: Dale Baldwin
Arthur Circus, Battery Point. Image Credit: Dale Baldwin
Kelly’s Steps. Image Credit: Alastair Bett
Kelly’s Steps. Image Credit: Alastair Bett
Kelly's Steps. Image Credit: Darren Wright
Kelly's Steps. Image Credit: Darren Wright
Kelly's Steps. Image Credit: Darren Wright
Kelly's Steps. Image Credit: Darren Wright

Indulge in Local Flavors

Explore Hampden Road, Battery Point’s main street, to experience village life at its finest. Numerous cafes, bakeries, and boutiques line this street, inviting you to savour Tasmanian flavours. Stop by Jackman and McRoss, a local bakery, for delectable baked goods and freshly brewed coffee. Alternatively, treat yourself to a pot of almond milk chai and vegan delights at Pollen Tea Room. For a delightful dinner, consider the renowned Da Angelo’s Pizza.

Peruse Unique Boutiques

Within the charming sandstone buildings along Hampden Road, discover an array of boutique stores offering eclectic goods, antiques, and distinctive giftware. Take your time to peruse these stores, engage with the locals, and immerse yourself in their stories about Battery Point’s captivating history.

Jackman & McRoss Bakery. Image Credit: Tourism Tasmania & Gabi Mocatta
Jackman & McRoss Bakery. Image Credit: Tourism Tasmania & Gabi Mocatta
Battery Point Distillery. Image Credit: Liam Neal
Battery Point Distillery. Image Credit: Liam Neal

For a taste of local life, drop by Shipwrights Arms, affectionately known as ‘Shippies,’ a popular pub serving refreshing ales since 1846. For a more contemporary experience, visit The Den or Society in Salamanca, which offers an extensive selection of Tasmania’s finest spirits and wines.

Art enthusiasts will revel in Battery Point’s thriving art scene. Visit Colville Gallery on Colville Street and follow the Battery Point Sculpture Trail, showcasing stories from the area’s maritime past to its modern era. Explore the Salamanca Arts Centre, housing local artists, galleries, and performances, or stop by the Handmark Gallery on Salamanca Place for unique gifts or art pieces to cherish.

Cycling along Hampden Road, Battery Point. Image Credit: Tourism Tasmania & Rob Burnett
Cycling along Hampden Road, Battery Point. Image Credit: Tourism Tasmania & Rob Burnett

Battery Point encapsulates Tasmania’s history while embracing modernity, inviting visitors to immerse themselves in its heritage, flavors, art, and local charm. Exploring this captivating suburb on foot offers a glimpse into its rich past and vibrant present, ensuring an unforgettable experience for every traveler.

Mariners Cottages. Image Credit: Tourism Tasmania & Kathryn Leahy
Mariners Cottages. Image Credit: Tourism Tasmania & Kathryn Leahy
Heritage Horse Drawn Carriages. Image Credit: Tanya Challice Photography
Heritage Horse Drawn Carriages. Image Credit: Tanya Challice Photography
An historic home in Arthur Circus, Battery Point. Image Credit: Tourism Tasmania & Rob Burnett
An historic home in Arthur Circus, Battery Point. Image Credit: Tourism Tasmania & Rob Burnett
Heritage Horse Drawn Carriages. Image Credit: Tanya Challice Photography
Heritage Horse Drawn Carriages. Image Credit: Tanya Challice Photography
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We acknowledge the Tasmanian Aboriginal people and their enduring custodianship of lutruwita / Tasmania. We honour 40,000 years of uninterrupted care, protection and belonging to these islands, before the invasion and colonisation of European settlement. As a destination that welcomes visitors to these lands, we acknowledge our responsibility to represent to our visitors, Tasmania’s deep and complex history, fully, respectfully and truthfully.

We acknowledge the Aboriginal people who continue to care for this country today. We pay our respects to their elders, past and present. We honour their stories, songs, art, and culture, and their aspirations for the future of their people and these lands. We respectfully ask that tourism be a part of that future.

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