Hotels near Constitution Dock

Exploring Constitution Dock

This waterfront is filled with colonial buildings converted into galleries, and food stalls where you can enjoy fresh seafood. Through a stroll in this waterfront you can admire the Georgian sandstone warehouses lining the dock that were built in the 1830s. These buildings were once used to store wool, grain and whale oil but are now converted into businesses, galleries and restaurants. You can even take a historical tour through the grounds where you can learn all about the history of the harbour.

Accommodations near Constitution Dock

There is a range of options for all the travelers. The most popular hotel in Hobart is the Maylands Lodge, which has been booked 5 times from our Hotels.com verified guests. Our guests also highly recommended StudioAt10 in Hobart as it has been reserved 5 times.

Sightseeing near Constitution Dock

- 146 ArtSpace

This non-profit gallery 146 ArtSpace showcases contemporary exhibitions by Tasmanian artists working across the spectrum of visual arts, craft, design and new media. Housed in the historic old Bridges Brothers Building, the gallery presents an annual program of exhibitions that are diverse, stimulating and sometimes surprising. It's a great chance to get to know the work of local artists and support their craft.

- Franklin Square

This oak-lined public square is the perfect place to unwind, do some people-watching and soak up the atmosphere of Hobart. You can even bring a picnic and enjoy it under the shade of an oak tree. In the middle of the square is a statue of Sir John Franklin, the famed Arctic explorer and former governor of Tasmania after whom the square is named.

Transportation near Constitution Dock

You can fly in to Hobart International Airport, based 15 kilometres from the city centre. The airport serves mostly domestic services to and from top Australian cities like Sydney, Melbourne, and Brisbane. If flying internationally, catch a connecting flight from any of these to Hobart, Melbourne being the shortest at a 1 hour 15 minute flight. Once here, getting around via rental car is convenient, but the centre can get very busy - particularly on weekends. Alternatively, Hobart has an extensive and affordable public bus system.