SANDY BAY to
QUEENS DOMAIN
TA S M A N I A
Explore the heritage charm of Hobart’s
historic and botanical surrounds
day). This park was once home to
defence batteries that protected
the settlement. About 1880, the
batteries were dismantled, and
in the following years the site
was passed to the Hobart City
Council as a public space.
From the public park, turn
left onto Runnymede St before
approaching a circle of old single
frontage cottages taking you back
to Old Hobart Town. Known as
Arthur Circus, these small houses
were originally constructed for
the officers of the garrison,
and their attraction and value
continue to thrive today, just
as they did in the 1840s. Take
a moment to appreciate the
uniqueness of these heritage
homes, from the park within
the Circus, with Mount
Wellington as a background.
Exiting the circus, turn right
onto Hampden Rd – Battery
Point’s main street – where you
will discover an array of cafes and
restaurants that were once hotels,dressmakers, shoemakers,
butchers, bakers and general
stores. As you make your way
down the road, you will turn
right onto Kelly St. On the
corner of the two roads lies
Jackman & McRoss.
Fun fact: this building has
always been home to a bakery.
Prior to Jackman & McRoss, this
corner store was known as the
Cripps Bakery (c1930s).
Walking past quaint cottages,
you’ll be transported to the ➤