Hobart transport: parking, Metro Turn Up and GO and travel checks

Salamanca Place. In the 1830s as trade opened up in VDL the wharves were on Hunter Island, now Hunter Street. But the waters were more sheltered on the Salamanca side of the harbour so convicts were employed to mine the steep hill side, create a quarry, and built a new shore line so that deep sea facilities for ships could be provided near Salamanca. John Lee Archer was involved in this 1827 plan to re-shape Sullivans Cove which included building up soil in front of the Customs House. In the 1840s the dock facilities moved to Salamanca Place and the large warehouses were built. The apple industry used the sheds right on the wharves in the 20th century. By the 1970s the area was derelict so the Tas. government bought seven warehouses to create an arts centre in 1976. Soon the other warehouses were privately renovated into upmarket galleries, shops and cafes. American Rebel Memorial in Princess Park. In 1839 a number of convicts (around 160) were transported from Canada to Tasmania because they had taken part in a rebellious movement against the British Crown. They were American patriots who had crossed into Canada, but some were French prisoners from French Canada. They had an uprising, were eventually arrested and shipped to Australia but only the American rebels were offloaded in Hobart. (The French rebels were offloaded in Sydney.) They were given hard labour at Port Arthur. The society they belonged to- the Hunters Lodge - had about 20,000 members who urged the Canadians to fight the British. Seven uprisings occurred. Queen Victoria pardoned the Americans between 1844-48. Only a few stayed on in Australia. None stayed in Tasmania. Most returned to the USA. Battery Point, Arthurs Circus, and the Lena House Hotel. Originally guns guarded the harbour from the point, hence the name Battery. Wealthy merchants chose to live there by the 1850s with Alexander McGregor being a good example. He arrived in Hobart from Scotland in 1831.He built up a large whaling fleet and bought Lenna House site from a ship’s captain once he was wealthy. He built this grand house around 1860 with a roof top tower for watching his sailing ships come up the Derwent estuary. It is now a fine hotel, so you can walk in side and look around. Despite two marriages he had no children. Opposite the Lenna is a fine example of a wooden fancy gabled Tudor Gothic style house in Runnymede Street. At the top of Runnymede St is Arthur’s Circus- named after the Governor with its quaint cottages and large horse Chesnuts in the middle of the circus. Is this really Australia? Although in England by the time of its development, Arthur owned this land at Battery Point and sold it off for housing in 1847. The blocks around the circus were all narrow frontage, suitable for workers’ cottages. The cottages were all built around 1850. Battery Point was home to master mariners, shipwrights, seamen, fishermen, shipping agents shipbuilders and as wealthy merchants. St Georges Anglican Church. The story of St George’s begins in 1836 with services commencing in 1838. The church was consecrated by Bishop W. G. Broughton, the first and only Bishop of Australia. St George's was designed in the Neo-Classical style then current in London. The only other examples of this style of church left in Australia are one in Richmond and one in Sydney. The Government architect, John Lee Archer, designed the body of the building; the tower and porch were designed by convict architect, James Blackburn. The church has an unusual layout, with two side aisles instead of a single central aisle. It still has its original cedar box pews. The Government agreed to grant convict labour, stone and timber for the church tower. Lime, lead and glass had to be provided by the church members. By 1847 the tower was finally completed, but the porch and the rooms at the basement of the tower were left unfinished. St George’s porch was not added until 1888. The stone for its fine fluted Grecian columns was quarried at Bellerive. James Blackburn (1803–1854), was a civil engineer, surveyor and architect who had been transported for forgery in 1833. He was pardoned in 1841, but continued in private practice as an architect until 1849. His work included: St Mark's Anglican Church at Pontville (Romanesque), the Lady Franklin Museum (Grecian) and The Grange at Campbell Town (Tudor). Narryna House. Narryna was built as a grand Georgian style house in 1836, one of the first on the hill at Battery Point for Captain Haig. He had built a warehouse down in Salamanca Place in 1833 and lived in that with his family whilst the house was completed. He sold it in 1842 and the property then had many different owners. It is a fine box like, very symmetrical simple Georgian house of grand proportions and constructed with first class quality sandstone. One long time resident was an early mayor of Hobart and a MP. The government bought the house as a TB hospital in 1946. It was established as Australia’s first heritage house museum in 1955. St David’s Park. This was originally the first Hobart graveyard, right opposite the first hospital on the corner of Salamanca Place and Davey Street. Was this a coincidence or expeditious planning? In 1926 the graveyard was converted into this park. In the centre is a fine memorial to Lieutenant Governor Collins. Some of the old headstones are now on the wall behind the Tasmanian Supreme Court. Collins you will remember was the first Lieutenant Governor of VDL and found a new mistress among the Norfolk Islanders, 16 year old Margaret Eddington. In Sydney he had had two children with Ann Yeates in the 1790s. His wife always remained in England. He had two illegitimate children with young Margaret Eddington before he died in 1810. His morals and administration were heavily criticised by the NSW Governor William Bligh.denisbin, CC BY-SA 2.0, Wikimedia Commons

Getting around Hobart

Hobart offers a mix of transport options for short city trips and regular commutes. The City of Hobart provides information to help you plan whether you are driving, cycling, walking or catching public transport. Use the local planning tools and timetables so you know where to go and what to expect on the day.

Parking and kerbside options

The City of Hobart manages a range of on‑street and off‑street parking across the municipality. There are designated accessible parking bays and information about EV charging points. The council publishes a live parking map and details about parking permits and schemes. If you plan to drive, check the live parking map and confirm permit requirements or restrictions before leaving so you avoid fines or unexpected detours.

Roads, footpaths and local infrastructure

City managers are responsible for roads, footpaths and other public infrastructure. Conditions can change with works, weather or events, so check local notices before travel if your route depends on a particular street or footpath. This is especially important when you need kerbside access for drop‑offs, mobility assistance or loading.

Metro: Turn Up and GO high‑frequency corridors

Metro Tasmania operates Turn Up and GO services on major Hobart corridors. On the Glenorchy–Hobart corridor, combined routes form a high‑frequency service between Glenorchy and Hobart City via Moonah, New Town and North Hobart. On the Shoreline–Hobart corridor, Turn Up and GO runs between Shoreline Central (via Rosny Park and the Tasman Bridge) and Hobart City.

Typical Turn Up and GO frequencies for these corridors are:

Every 10 minutes Monday to Friday, 7am–7pm
Every 20 minutes Saturdays, 7am–7pm
Every 30 minutes Sundays and public holidays, 7am–7pm

These corridors are made up of several route numbers. The northern Turn Up and GO includes routes in the 500–522 range. The eastern corridor includes routes such as 601, 614, 615, 624, 625, 634 and 646. Bus stops participating in Turn Up and GO are identified by a Turn Up and GO logo; major stops have plinth infrastructure with route maps and more detailed service information.

Timetable changes and what to check before you travel

Timetables across Greater Hobart have been updated to better reflect real travel times. The updates include small timing changes to improve reliability and, for some services, earlier starts. Because of this you may need to:

Be at your bus stop earlier than you did previously
Allow a little extra time in your schedule for adjusted trip timings
Check and, where needed, adjust transfer connections for journeys that involve multiple buses

Plan ahead using the Trip Planner or individual timetables. For services beyond the main Turn Up and GO corridors or for outer suburban routes, refer to the specific route timetables to confirm times and connections.

Practical checks and suitability

If you need accessible parking or EV charging, confirm bay locations and availability via the City of Hobart information before you go.
If you rely on precise connections, allow extra time while timetables settle following service updates.
For travel on the Glenorchy or Shoreline corridors during 7am–7pm, Turn Up and GO frequencies apply. Outside those core hours, check the timetable for the service you will use; some frequent services still operate at other times.
When travelling from outer suburbs, check the individual route timetable rather than assuming Turn Up and GO frequencies apply all the way.

On the ground: reading stops and finding information

Look for the Turn Up and GO logo at participating stops. Major stops will usually display plinths with route maps and service details. For real‑time planning, use Metro Tasmania’s Trip Planner or the City of Hobart live parking map to check space and access. If something looks unclear or you need to provide feedback about timetables, the transport agencies publish contact points for enquiries and comments.

Final tips

Allow a small buffer in your schedule around public transport trips while networks adjust timetables. If driving, pre‑check parking permits and EV charger locations to avoid last‑minute changes. For journeys that mix driving and public transport, verify where park‑and‑ride or suitable stops are located in relation to your parking choice.

By checking the live parking information, reviewing the updated timetables and spotting Turn Up and GO signage at stops you can plan a smoother trip across Hobart.

Sources and further reading

Parking and transport — City of Hobart (parking, kerbside info, transport options) · City of Hobart
Hobart — Metro Tasmania (Turn Up and GO timetables and travel information) · Metro Tasmania
Greater Hobart Network Review — Metro Tasmania (timetable change announcement / State Growth-led review) · Metro Tasmania / Department of State Growth

Before you go

Practical information

Check live parking and permits: Use the City of Hobart parking and transport information to find accessible bays, EV charging locations, live parking availability and permit rules.
Plan bus trips with Trip Planner: Metro Tasmania's Trip Planner and online timetables show current Turn Up and GO services, route numbers and stop details; check individual route timetables for outer services.
Customer contacts for timetable feedback: For feedback on bus services and timetable changes, Transport Tasmania and Metro publish contact points; check the relevant agency contact details for the latest channels.
Signage at stops: Look for the Turn Up and GO logo at stops; major stops have plinths with route maps and more detailed service information.

Council-managed parking: The City of Hobart manages on‑street and off‑street parking, including accessible bays, EV charging and parking permits or schemes.
Live parking information: The City of Hobart provides a live parking map and guidance on where to park across Hobart.
Turn Up and GO frequency (core hours): Turn Up and GO services typically run: every 10 minutes Monday to Friday 7am–7pm; every 20 minutes Saturdays 7am–7pm; every 30 minutes Sundays and public holidays 7am–7pm.
Turn Up and GO corridors: Two named high‑frequency corridors in Hobart are Glenorchy–Hobart (via Moonah, New Town and North Hobart) and Shoreline–Hobart (via Rosny Park and the Tasman Bridge).
Routes included: The northern Turn Up and GO corridor includes routes 500–522. The eastern Turn Up and GO corridor includes routes such as 601, 614, 615, 624, 625, 634 and 646.
Stop infrastructure: Participating stops are identified by a Turn Up and GO logo; major stops have plinth infrastructure with additional service information.
Timetable update and effects: Greater Hobart timetables were updated to better reflect real travel times, which may require customers to be at stops earlier, allow extra time for journeys and adjust some transfer connections.

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