WHAT TO DO IN BATTERY POINT

Battery Point is a central suburb, only a 20-minute walk from the Hobart CBD. The historic docks area and tourism mecca of Salamanca Place is where you’ll find the entrance to Kelly’s Steps, which lead up to Battery Point. This narrow, unassuming alleyway is wedged between two Salamanca Arts Centre buildings on Salamanca Place – a very pedestrian-friendly area with plenty of zebra crossings. It’s also a hotspot for Ubers and taxi services.

Salamanca can be accessed via the Derwent Ferry, docking at Brooke Street Pier, or via car, or regularly serviced bus stops on nearby Davey Street – such as stop 3. 

Battery Point can be accessed via car, with plenty of all-day, two-hour and one-hour parks lining the streets. There are two number 5 stops on both sides of Sandy Bay Road. These are the closest stops to Hampden Road and an easy way to access Battery Point. Metro buses frequent these stops on several different routes. Ride-sharing services are readily available in these areas.

Dog guides are welcome on the scenic horse-drawn carriage rides.