Guidebook for Howrah
Food Scene
Cugini
38 Cambridge RdA small restaurant with good food and a lovely atmosphere.
Sails on the Waterfront
A good restaurant in the local hotel.
Darjoh's Asian Cuisine
60 Cambridge RdThis long running restaurant is very popular.
Good place for coffee. We have heard positive reviews about the food, but have not eaten there ourselves yet.
15 locals recommend
Three Little Ducks Restaurant
40 Cambridge RdGood place for coffee. We have heard positive reviews about the food, but have not eaten there ourselves yet.
Retro Fudge Bar
31 Cambridge RdGreat coffee and food. The staff are very friendly.
North Hobart
Loads of choice for meals and bars.
Everything Else
Howrah Beach
The beach is a 5 minute walk from our house.
The Blundstone Arena is a great venue to watch a game of cricket.
19 locals recommend
Blundstone Arena
15 Derwent StThe Blundstone Arena is a great venue to watch a game of cricket.
Salamanca is an excellent place to visit and home of the famous Salamanca Market on Saturdays. There is a wide variety of restaurants, cafes, pubs and shops. Wonderful for people watching.
58 locals recommend
Salamanca Place
Salamanca PlaceSalamanca is an excellent place to visit and home of the famous Salamanca Market on Saturdays. There is a wide variety of restaurants, cafes, pubs and shops. Wonderful for people watching.
Hobart International Airport
Strachan StreetWe are ideally located for the airport
Sightseeing
An interesting part of Tasmanian early history.
44 locals recommend
Cascades Female Factory Historic Site
16 Degraves StAn interesting part of Tasmanian early history.
Bonorong is a wildlife park and sanctuary for native fauna. You can walk among some of the animals, pat a koala and learn about Tasmanian devils.
70 locals recommend
Bonorong Wildlife Sanctuary
593 Briggs RdBonorong is a wildlife park and sanctuary for native fauna. You can walk among some of the animals, pat a koala and learn about Tasmanian devils.
The historic site is a must see for visitors. It is a full day of exploring and learning about Tasmanian early history.
67 locals recommend
Port Arthur Historic Site
The historic site is a must see for visitors. It is a full day of exploring and learning about Tasmanian early history.
Richmond is a pretty village with Georgian houses, shops, the Coal River to walk along, the village green and the oldest bridge still in use in Australia.
163 locals recommend
Richmond
Richmond is a pretty village with Georgian houses, shops, the Coal River to walk along, the village green and the oldest bridge still in use in Australia.
Parks & Nature
Mount Wellington
The views from Mount Wellington are spell binding.
Entertainment & Activities
There are 8 cinemas in the complex - none of them very big. There are always some interesting films being shown.
230 locals recommend
State Cinema
375 Elizabeth StThere are 8 cinemas in the complex - none of them very big. There are always some interesting films being shown.
Feed the salmon and trout, read about how salmon was brought to Tasmania, wander around the gardens and then have pancakes in the cafe.
21 locals recommend
Salmon Ponds and the Museum of Trout Fishing
70 Salmon Ponds RdFeed the salmon and trout, read about how salmon was brought to Tasmania, wander around the gardens and then have pancakes in the cafe.
Shopping
The Shoreline Shopping Centre has a supermarket, butcher, newsagent, pharmacy, bottle shop, and some other specialty shops.
Shoreline Drive
Shoreline DriveThe Shoreline Shopping Centre has a supermarket, butcher, newsagent, pharmacy, bottle shop, and some other specialty shops.
Eastlands
26 Bligh StEastlands has a range of shops.
New Norfolk is the 'antiques capital' of Tasmania - if you like old and quirky items, it is well worth a visit.
13 locals recommend
New Norfolk
New Norfolk is the 'antiques capital' of Tasmania - if you like old and quirky items, it is well worth a visit.
Ring Road Antique Centre
100 Ring RdThis is our favourite antique shop in New Norfolk.
Drinks & Nightlife
The Winston
381 Elizabeth StGreat boutique beer, great food and a fabulous atmosphere.