Guidebook for Carlton
Drinks & Nightlife
Lewisham Tavern
46 Lewisham Scenic DrGood meeting place for friends to have a meal and drinks.
This is a popular pub for the locals to meet after work. It is family friendly for lunch and dinner with a good selection of food.
There is also a large bottle shop on site for fine range of alcoholic beverages.
6 locals recommend
TAB
287 Military RdThis is a popular pub for the locals to meet after work. It is family friendly for lunch and dinner with a good selection of food.
There is also a large bottle shop on site for fine range of alcoholic beverages.
Sightseeing
Richmond is about 25 minutes drive away and is a very popular township for tourists. It is a heritage town with lots of history. Don't forget to visit the Richmond Bridge, Australia's oldest bridge built by convict labour.
163 locals recommend
Richmond
Richmond is about 25 minutes drive away and is a very popular township for tourists. It is a heritage town with lots of history. Don't forget to visit the Richmond Bridge, Australia's oldest bridge built by convict labour.
Port Arthur is about an hour drive from Carlton. Be warned there are many points of interest along the way which may delay your journey to the old convict penal settlement.
It is a very scenic drive along the Arthur Highway (A9) with many wonderful experiences to be enjoyed.
Popular among visitors is the Tasmanian Devil Park, but you may need to choose between that venue and the Port Arthur Historic Site as they each require most of your day.
70 locals recommend
Port Arthur Historic Site Bus Interchange station
Port Arthur is about an hour drive from Carlton. Be warned there are many points of interest along the way which may delay your journey to the old convict penal settlement.
It is a very scenic drive along the Arthur Highway (A9) with many wonderful experiences to be enjoyed.
Popular among visitors is the Tasmanian Devil Park, but you may need to choose between that venue and the Port Arthur Historic Site as they each require most of your day.
Entertainment & Activities
National Geographic have highlighted this as one of the must do tours in Tasmania. If you are a thrill seeker then this 3 hour wilderness cruise on fast semi-inflatable boats will take you along the famous sea cliffs of the Tasmanian Peninsular. Experience entering the sea caves and spotting whales, seals and other marine life and more.
25 locals recommend
Tasman Island Cruises
6961 Arthur HwyNational Geographic have highlighted this as one of the must do tours in Tasmania. If you are a thrill seeker then this 3 hour wilderness cruise on fast semi-inflatable boats will take you along the famous sea cliffs of the Tasmanian Peninsular. Experience entering the sea caves and spotting whales, seals and other marine life and more.
Parks & Nature
This is fast becoming as well known as the iconic overland track. It is a 4 day fully guided wilderness trek.
36 locals recommend
Three Capes Walk - Life's An Adventure
6955 Arthur HwyThis is fast becoming as well known as the iconic overland track. It is a 4 day fully guided wilderness trek.
Arts & Culture
Just about everyone has this venue on their must do list. It is more than just a museum and will definitely challenge your values.
565 locals recommend
MONA
655 Main RdJust about everyone has this venue on their must do list. It is more than just a museum and will definitely challenge your values.
This is a more traditional museum than MONA and was established in 1846 by the Royal Society of Tasmania, the oldest Royal Society outside England. Explore convict history and Antarctic exhibitions.
220 locals recommend
Tasmanian Museum and Art Gallery
Dunn PlaceThis is a more traditional museum than MONA and was established in 1846 by the Royal Society of Tasmania, the oldest Royal Society outside England. Explore convict history and Antarctic exhibitions.
Shopping
Hill Street Grocers are a family owned independent supermarket selling a range of delicious gourmet food.
18 locals recommend
Hill Street Dodges Ferry
60 Carlton Beach RdHill Street Grocers are a family owned independent supermarket selling a range of delicious gourmet food.
Sorell Plaza Shopping Centre
12 Cole StGateway shopping centre
27 Cole StFood Scene
If you love to sample a range of fine local cheeses, Wicked Cheese is a must.
It is found along the Richmond Road where vineyards and varied food outlets can be found.
27 locals recommend
The Wicked Cheese Co.
1238 Richmond RdIf you love to sample a range of fine local cheeses, Wicked Cheese is a must.
It is found along the Richmond Road where vineyards and varied food outlets can be found.
This is one of the nicest restaurant to experience offering delicious food, beautiful views and friendly service. It is situated at Woodbridge south of Hobart on the waterfront of Peppermint Bay. The venue also operates a cruise ferry service from Sullivans Cove on the Hobart waterfront direct to the restaurant.
67 locals recommend
Peppermint Bay Hotel
3435 Channel HwyThis is one of the nicest restaurant to experience offering delicious food, beautiful views and friendly service. It is situated at Woodbridge south of Hobart on the waterfront of Peppermint Bay. The venue also operates a cruise ferry service from Sullivans Cove on the Hobart waterfront direct to the restaurant.