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Battery Point

Hobart, Tasmania

History

Hobart's old maritime quarter, a short walk from the docks, is a tangle of narrow lanes lined with colonial cottages and sandstone houses. Arthur Circus, a ring of small cottages around a village green, is the best-known corner.

Nearest town
Hobart, Tasmania
Category
History & culture
GPS
-42.8893, 147.3290

Hours, fees and access change. Confirm with the operator or park before you go.

Good to know

Best time to go

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The most pleasant months are usually November–March. Still fine, with some compromises, in April–May and October. (Estimate from long-term temperature averages, terrain and pass seasons)

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FAQs

Where is Battery Point?

Battery Point is in Hobart, Tasmania, at GPS -42.8893, 147.3290.

What is there to see near Battery Point?

Places worth a stop nearby: Salamanca Place and Market (0 km), Henry Jones Art Hotel (1 km), Constitution Dock (1 km) and Cascade Brewery (2 km).

When is the best time to visit Battery Point?

The most pleasant months are usually November–March. Still fine, with some compromises, in April–May and October. (Estimate from long-term temperature averages, terrain and pass seasons)