Discover the natural beauty of Sandy Bay with a range of scenic walking trails located just moments from The Rivulet. From peaceful strolls along the waterfront to longer walks through bushland and historic neighbourhoods, there are plenty of ways to explore Hobart at your own pace.

To help you make the most of your stay, in every room we’ve provided a printed map of Sandy Bay featuring a helpful guide to local walking trails and nearby attractions.

If you are up very early you will hear an incredible avian orchestra from the mountains behind us.

The Lambert Rivulet winds its way down Mount Nelson from the Signal Station through the bush reserves behind us and under the playing fields next door to the Derwent River.

Yachts are synonymous with Tasmania and two of our finest Yacht Clubs are on the Rivulet’s doorstep.

Long Beach. Hard to believe but in the early days this was where the horse racing was held.

Long Beach is overlooked by the Alexandra Battery built in the 1880’s to defend Hobart.

Short Beach is always active with dogs, boats, kayaks, rowing shells and …rainbows.

Sandy Bay Rivulet which empties into Short Beach is another rivulet flowing through the suburb.

Fitzroy gardens is a tranquil park above Sandy Bay village. While it is beautiful all year it is magnificent in the autumn.

Historic Battery Point overlooks Sandy Bay.

The playing fields next door are home to all ages whether playing a variety of sports, exercising or dog walking.