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Battery Point

Hobart, Tasmania, Australia
Ranked #6 of 62 attractions in Hobart
4.5 of 5 stars 98 Reviews
Type: Historic Sites
Traveller Description: Battery Point is named after a battery of guns (long since removed) that were established on the point in 1818 to defend the city against possible... more »
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Melbourne, Australia
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12 reviews 12 reviews
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3 helpful votes 3 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 28 May 2012 NEW

Full of history, this lovely area of Hobart has its beautiful little cottages and great little restaurants for you to visit.

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Ballina, Australia
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16 reviews 16 reviews
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4 of 5 stars Reviewed 22 May 2012

Just a must to see in Hobart, only short walk and interesting small shops with great food, restaurants etc.

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australia
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6 reviews 6 reviews
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 14 May 2012

Love the beautiful old and stately buildings, the quaint pubs and bakeries. A walk around these streets is a Hobart must-do.

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Colorado
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55 reviews 55 reviews
Reviews in 36 cities Reviews in 36 cities
19 helpful votes 19 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 28 April 2012

I really liked the older homes and their landscaping

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Sydney
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18 reviews 18 reviews
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2 helpful votes 2 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 28 April 2012

Amazing suburb to wander around. Lots of lovely old (for Aust) houses, some renovated, some kept historic. Grab a coffee / cold drink and just wander.

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Greenbank Logan QLD
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30 reviews 30 reviews
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1 helpful vote 1 helpful vote
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 27 April 2012

We loved the old houses and the general upkeep and ambiance of the area. A trip down memory lane

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Melbourne, Australia
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52 reviews 52 reviews
Reviews in 21 cities Reviews in 21 cities
23 helpful votes 23 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 26 April 2012

Battery Point is a suburb of Hobart which is immediately adjacent to Salamanca Place. The majority of houses are original houses, and so it is possible to walk around the area and catch a glimpse of old Hobart. It doesn't take long to get a good feel for it. However the size of it is interesting - it is not... More

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Melbourne
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3 reviews 3 reviews
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 24 April 2012

Take a step back in time and see the original Hobart, a sailor's town

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Sydney, Australia
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4 of 5 stars Reviewed 13 April 2012
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Battery Point is one of the oldest suburbs in Hobart and well worth wandering around in. It is not far from the main Salamanca Place area. The Royal Yacht Club of Tasmania is located on the far side of the area. The Shipwrights Arms pub is a favoured watering hole for yachties and home to much Sydney to Hobart memorabilia.

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Melbourne
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42 reviews 42 reviews
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16 helpful votes 16 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 13 April 2012
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There is lots to see as you walk around this historic area. Well worth taking a detour to Battery point, but make sure you walk around and don't drive. That way you will see more.

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