Hobart Showgrounds, Hobart

Name: Hobart Showgrounds
Address: 2 Howard Road, Hobart, Australia

#43 among attractions in Hobart

Nightlife, Music and shows, Music venue

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The Royal Hobart Showgrounds are the site of the Royal Hobart Show and many other smaller events including a market on the grounds every Sunday. The Royal Hobart Showground is located 10 km north of Hobart, between the junction to Brooker Highway/Goodwood Road and the Main Road in Glenorchy. ()

Opened: 1927 (97 years ago)Coordinates: 42°50'2"S, 147°17'6"E

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2 Howard RoadHobart Australia

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Day trips

Hobart Showgrounds – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: Northgate Shopping Centre, Luxbet Park, Tasmanian Transport Museum, Bowen Bridge.

0.6 miW
Shopping, Shopping centre
Northgate Shopping Centre
15 min walk • Northgate Shopping Centre, nestled in the heart of suburban Australia, stands as a modern temple of retail that caters to the needs and wants of its diverse consumer base. This expansive shopping hub offers an array of stores, ranging from high-end fashion boutiques...
0.7 miN
Sport venue, Sport
Luxbet Park, Hobart
19 min walk • Luxbet Park, previously known as Elwick Racecourse, stands as a premier sporting venue in the picturesque city of Hobart, Australia. This storied racecourse, nestled on the outskirts of the city, has been a focal point for horse racing enthusiasts since its...
0.5 miW
Museum
Tasmanian Transport Museum
14 min walk • The Tasmanian Transport Museum is a museum located in Glenorchy, Tasmania, preserving and exhibiting a collection relating to Tasmanian transport history including items such as locomotives, carriages, ephemera and railroadiana.
1.6 miNE
Bridge
Bowen Bridge, Hobart
41 min walk • The Bowen Bridge is a four-lane road bridge crossing the Derwent River in Tasmania, Australia.
0.5 miW
42°49'52"S • 147°16'30"E
Tasmanian Transport Museum, Hobart
14 min walk • Museum, Specialty museum
0.5 miW
Shopping, Shopping centre
Glenorchy Central
13 min walk • Glenorchy Central is a shopping centre in Glenorchy, northern suburbs of the city of Hobart, Tasmania, Australia. It is one of the oldest shopping centres within Glenorchy, Tasmania, situated at the western side of the CBD.
~1480 ftNW
Street
Elwick Road, Hobart
8 min walk • Elwick Road is a major arterial road that runs through the northern suburbs of Hobart, Tasmania. The Road is the major link road between the Main Road and the Brooker Highway that connects to Glenorchy. The Road Passes through residential areas.
1.2 miNE
Street
Goodwood Road, Hobart
32 min walk • Goodwood Road is a 4-lane link road that connects the City of Glenorchy to the City of Clarence in the greater area of Hobart, Tasmania. Using the Bowen Bridge the road travels over the River Derwent in semi-highway road layout.
0.7 miN
Sport venue, Sport, Concert hall
Derwent Entertainment Centre, Hobart
18 min walk • Derwent Entertainment Centre, also known as the DEC and known commercially as MyState Bank Arena, is the largest indoor arena in Tasmania and the multi-purpose arena is the primary venue in Hobart for large indoor functions/events.
0.9 miSE
Street
Derwent Park Road, Hobart
23 min walk • Derwent Park Road is a major link road that connects the Brooker Highway to the Main Road, in the northern suburbs of Hobart, Tasmania.
0.4 miNW
Sport venue, Sport, Football
KGV Park, Hobart
12 min walk • KGV Park, or simply KGV is home to Football Federation Tasmania, the governing body for association football in Tasmania, and home to the Glenorchy Knights football team. It is referred to as the Home of Football in Tasmania.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

Which popular attractions are close to Hobart Showgrounds?

Nearby attractions include Elwick Road, Hobart (8 min walk), Tasmanian Transport Museum, Hobart (14 min walk), Derwent Park Road, Hobart (23 min walk).

How to get to Hobart Showgrounds by public transport?

The nearest stations to Hobart Showgrounds:

Bus

Metro Springfield (12 min walk)
Glenorchy Interchange (15 min walk)

Train

Tasmanian Transport Museum (15 min walk)