Start your walking tour of Sullivan’s Cove at Parliament House and Gardens, from where it’s a short walk north to Brooke Street Pier. Sightseeing boat cruises set out from here along the Derwent River and ferries cruise north to the MONA (Museum of Old and New Art) museum. Pass by Franklin Square, where the central fountain features a statue of John Franklin, former Governor of Tasmania; stop to browse the exhibitions at the Maritime Museum of Tasmania; and peek into the Mawson's Huts Replica Museum, which tells the tale of Douglas Mawson’s 1911 Antarctica expedition.
The easiest way to explore Sullivan’s Cove is on foot. It’s just a 2-minute stroll east of downtown Hobart. Buses from north and south Hobart stop on Franklin Square at the heart of the district.
Head down to Sullivan’s Cove in the morning to watch the fishing boats and ferries cruising the waterfront; or come at sunset for dinner looking out over the illuminated waters.
Hobart’s central neighborhoods are easy to explore on a walking tour. Start in the picturesque riverside district of Battery Point, where the narrow lanes are lined with old fishermen’s cottages, weatherboard houses, and cozy cafés. Pass the landmark Kelly’s Steps into neighboring Salamanca, famous for its lively Saturday markets. Continue north through Sullivan’s Cove, stopping to pick up fish and chips from Elizabeth Street Pier before heading towards the shopping streets of downtown. Further north, Queens Domain is home to the Royal Tasmanian Botanical Gardens.