Battery Point

Battery Point is a historic waterfront suburb immediately south of Hobart's central business district in Tasmania, Australia. Named for a battery of guns established in 1818 to defend the Derwent River, it is notable as one of Australia's earliest suburbs with well-preserved colonial, Georgian and Victorian cottages and terraces. Its narrow streets, Arthur Circus, Princes Park and proximity to Salamanca Place make it a significant heritage conservation area.

Visitors can expect a walkable historic residential area with narrow streets, sandstone and weatherboard cottages, terraced houses and heritage gardens overlooking the Derwent River. The area centres on Arthur Circus, a village green surrounded by cottages, and Princes Park with the former gun battery site and river views. Visitors can explore on foot, view colonial architecture, visit cafes, restaurants and galleries along Hampden Road and Salamanca Place, and visit Narryna Heritage Museum.

Named after a battery of six guns established in 1818 on what is now Princes Park to defend Hobart Town and the Derwent River. Developed from the 1830s as a maritime village for sailors, fishermen, boat builders and whalers, with many cottages built by 1840s-1870s. Retains one of Australia's most intact collections of colonial and early Victorian workers' housing and is listed as a heritage conservation area.

Recognised as a significant colonial heritage conservation area showcasing early Tasmanian architecture and maritime community life. Known for its preserved streetscape, artistic and culinary precinct along Hampden Road, and connection to Hobart's waterfront and Salamanca cultural precinct.