Battery Point history walk: Hobart's convict stories
Walk Battery Point's colonial streets and hear the stories the buildings hold
A two-hour guided walk through Battery Point, Hobart's historic neighbourhood, led by a local guide in English or German. You'll explore the convict heritage, colonial architecture and the lives of settlers, craftspeople and merchants who shaped early Hobart, with personalized recommendations for what to see next in the area. Suitable for all ages from 13 and all fitness levels. Wheelchair accessible throughout.
What’s included
- A knowledgeable local guide leading the walk.
- personalized recommendations for other Hobart attractions.
- historical pictures and drawings of Salamanca, Battery Point and early Hobart.
Times
- Every day except Tuesday and Friday 10:00 13:00
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The experience
Your guide meets you in Battery Point and walks you through the neighbourhood's colonial streets, stopping at the architectural landmarks that define it. The tour lasts two hours and moves at a pace that suits all fitness levels: families with teenagers, older travellers and anyone in between have attended. You'll hear the stories of convicts who quarried stone and built Hobart's foundations, the merchants and craftspeople who settled here, and the pubs and characters that once roamed these streets. The guide carries historical pictures and drawings of Salamanca and Battery Point to show you how the neighbourhood looked as it was being built.
Battery Point sits on a peninsula overlooking the Derwent River, and the walk takes in the architectural treasures that line its streets. Your guide offers personalized recommendations for other attractions in Hobart based on what interests you most, so you leave with a sense of what else is worth your time in the city. The neighbourhood is fully wheelchair accessible, and infants or small children can come along in a pram or stroller. Service animals are welcome.
Is this one for you?Choose this if you want a guide to narrate Battery Point's convict and colonial stories as you walk. You'll move through the neighbourhood with a group rather than solo, and get local recommendations woven into the history.
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Top questions
What languages is the tour guided in?
Live guide in English and German.
Can children come?
Yes. Ticket types: Youth (13 to 16 years). Children under 13 can't be included in the booking.
What stories does the guide tell on the Battery Point walk?
The guide focuses on Hobart's convict heritage and the lives of the people who built the city: convicts, free settlers, merchants, craftspeople and clergymen. You'll hear about the stone quarrying, whaling and construction that formed early Hobart, and the pubs and characters that inhabited Battery Point's streets.
How long is the Salamanca walk and what's the pace like?
The walk takes two hours and is designed for all fitness levels. It's not physically demanding, so families, older travellers and anyone without regular hiking experience can join comfortably.
Is the Battery Point walk accessible for wheelchairs and prams?
Yes. All areas and surfaces of Battery Point are wheelchair accessible, and infants or small children can travel in a pram or stroller throughout the walk. Service animals are also welcome.
Will the guide recommend other things to do in Hobart?
Yes. Your guide offers personalized recommendations for other attractions in the city based on your interests, so you can plan the rest of your visit around what appeals to you most.
Battery Point history walk: Hobart's convict stories
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from AU$ 40 per person
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