Sandy Bay Villa

Narryna was built by merchant, Captain Andrew Haig in 1835-40. Haig had previously built Salamanca Place's earliest warehouses. Located at the gateway to Battery Point, Narryna's architecture, interiors, collection and garden provide a rich experience of early colonial life in Tasmania. Ask about our group booking rate and joint ticket with Markree House and Garden, located 200 metres from Narryna and offering insights into Hobart life of the 1920s.

Unlock the Dark Military Past Old buildings have dark places and many have dark secrets. Old Military Gaols even more so.... Explore the dark side inside the country's only 19th-century military prison at Hobart's Anglesea Military site located in Australia's oldest military barracks still in use and is one of Australia's most significant historical military precincts. The Gaol was established to accommodate wayward soldiers and was built in 1847. This imposing building contains 14 individual cells and the gaolers' quarters. Access to this venue in the darkest hours is not otherwise permitted, so join us on our two-hour paranormal investigation to find out what secrets this prison has to tell. This is not a Ghost Tour but a unique paranormal experience.

Take a horse drawn carriage tour past the historic sandstone buildings of Salamanca Place (home of the famous Salamanca Market), before passing by Parliament House and onto Franklin Wharf and return. This tour is a great tour for young families and is a really affordable and fun way to see the main sights.