Exploring the Scenic Battery Point Public Jetty

Getting There

• Walking

  If you are starting from the Hobart waterfront area, head south on Elizabeth Street until you reach Salamanca Place. Continue walking towards the waterfront, where you will find the famous Salamanca Market if you’re there on a Saturday. From Salamanca Place, keep walking south along the waterfront promenade, enjoying the views of the Derwent River. When you reach the end of the promenade, turn right onto Kelly Street and follow it until you reach the intersection with Derwent Lane. Turn left onto Derwent Lane, and you will find Battery Point Public Jetty at the end of the lane, located in Purdon & Featherstone Reserve.

• Public Transport (Bus)

  From the Hobart City Bus Station, take the Metro Tasmania bus number 450 towards South Arm. Get off the bus at the stop at the corner of Salamanca Place and Kelly Street. From there, walk south along Kelly Street until it intersects with Derwent Lane. Turn left onto Derwent Lane, and you will arrive at Battery Point Public Jetty located in Purdon & Featherstone Reserve.

• Bicycle

  If you have a bicycle, start from the Hobart waterfront area and head towards the cycle path that runs along the river. Follow the cycle path south until you reach the intersection with Kelly Street. Turn left onto Kelly Street and continue until you reach the intersection with Derwent Lane. Turn left onto Derwent Lane, and you will arrive at Battery Point Public Jetty located in Purdon & Featherstone Reserve.