Sullivans Cove is the historic heart of Hobart’s waterfront and the original landing place of
European settlement in Tasmania. Today, the area blends heritage buildings, cultural sites,
and modern waterfront attractions.
The cove is a central point for sightseeing, walking, dining, and harbour views. It connects
key attractions such as Salamanca Place, Constitution Dock, and Hobart Waterfront.
- 🏛️ Immerse yourself in 🎨 Tasmanian heritage at the 🏛️ prestigious Dunn Place galleries. 🏛️
- 🚢 Board the 🍷 high-speed ferry to 🎨 MONA for a 🧪 subversive art experience. 🚢
- 📸 Frame the ⚓ perfect nautical shot of the 🚢 classic tall ships and yachts. 📸
- 🛍️ Explore the 🏺 boutique artisan stores 🏺 tucked within the 🧱 historic IXL buildings. 🛍️
- 🍹 Sip on 🥃 award-winning local spirits at a 🍸 sophisticated cove-side distillery bar. 🍹
- 🚶 Stroll 👣 directly from the 🏙️ Hobart CBD to the 🌊 water’s edge. 🚶
- 🚌 Take a 🚌 city-wide bus to the 🛑 Elizabeth Street ⛴️ Pier transport hub. 🚌
- 🚕 Hail a 🚕 professional ride-share for 🏁 instant access to the ⚓ dockside. 🚕
- 🚲 Ride an 🚲 electric shared bike 🚲 along the 🛣️ level waterfront cycle ways. 🚲
- 🚢 Arrive by 🚢 river ferry for a 🏁 grand entrance into the ⚓ historic harbour. 🚢
- 👟 Lace up 👟 supportive footwear for a 👣 day of exploring ⚓ historic quays. 👟
- 📅 Reserve your 🍽️ dining table in 🎫 advance to 🌅 enjoy a sunset vista. 📅
- 🧥 Bring a 🧥 windproof layer as the 🌬️ Derwent River breeze 🌬️ can be fresh. 🧥
- 🌅 Start your 🕒 day at sunrise to 📸 capture the ⚓ still harbor reflections. 🌅
- 📍 Pick up a 🗺️ free walking map 🗺️ from the 🏢 Hobart Information Centre. 📍
- 🕙 10:00 AM – Walk around ⚓ Sullivans Cove and explore the 🧱 historic Hunter Street 🧱 buildings 🏁
- 🕛 12:00 PM – Enjoy a 🦐 decadent lunch at a 🥂 premium waterfront restaurant 🍴 overlooking the 🚢 docks 🍴
- 🕑 02:00 PM – Continue to 🗺️ nearby attractions such as the 🏛️ museum or Salamanca Place 🏁
