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Hobart Casino

Begin at the tables, follow the evening to dinner and drinks, then stay for the night beside the River Derwent. At Hobart Casino, every part of the experience is waiting within one landmark waterfront destination.

Play Your Way

Join the action at the tables or explore nearly 500 gaming machines.

Dine by the Water

Pause for coffee, cocktails or dinner overlooking the River Derwent.

Stay for the Night

Leave the casino floor for a comfortable room without leaving the complex.

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Australia’s First Casino · Established 1973

Your Evening at Hobart Casino

Step inside for the shuffle of cards, the spin of the roulette wheel and the shared anticipation that draws people around the tables.

Choose the energy of the Main Casino or the more relaxed waterfront atmosphere of Boardwalk Gaming. Move between classic table games, electronic gaming and live betting facilities at your own pace, with friendly dealers ready to welcome newcomers and keep every game moving.

When you are ready for a break, restaurants, bars, entertainment and your room are all within the same Wrest Point complex.

1973 Australia’s first legal casino
Nearly 500 Electronic gaming machines
Two Distinct gaming areas
Guests enjoying roulette in a lively waterfront casino
Roulette, conversation and waterfront views after dark

Choose Your Setting

Two Distinctive Casino Experiences

Hobart Casino is arranged across two complementary gaming areas. Each has its own atmosphere and facilities, allowing visitors to choose between the energy of the main gaming room and the relaxed waterfront character of the Boardwalk.

Classic Casino Atmosphere

Main Casino

The Main Casino is the centre of Hobart’s table gaming experience. Its welcoming gaming room combines classic casino traditions with an intimate, comfortable atmosphere and views towards the River Derwent.

  • Classic tables including blackjack, roulette, Federal Pontoon, baccarat and Big Wheel
  • Electronic gaming machines and Rapid Roulette
  • Friendly dealers available to explain the games
  • Casino Bar, lounge seating and live entertainment nearby

Relaxed Waterfront Gaming

Boardwalk Gaming

Boardwalk Gaming offers a more relaxed experience close to the foreshore. The area combines electronic gaming with race and sports facilities and convenient access to casual dining and refreshments.

  • A varied selection of electronic gaming machines
  • TASkeno and TAB sports and race betting facilities
  • Easy access to Boardwalk Café, Bistro and Bar
  • A convenient setting for shorter or casual visits

A Historic Hobart Landmark

Opened in 1973, Hobart Casino introduced legal casino gaming to Australia and remains an important part of the city’s entertainment history.

Gaming Throughout the Day

Different areas open at different times, with electronic gaming, Rapid Roulette, table games, TASkeno and betting facilities available across an extended daily schedule.

Welcoming to Beginners

Visitors do not need previous casino experience. Knowledgeable dealers can explain table rules, betting procedures and the basics of each game.

Waterfront Surroundings

River views, nearby lounges and convenient dining give visitors places to step away from the gaming floor and enjoy the wider complex.

Electronic Gaming

Nearly 500 Machines Across Two Gaming Floors

Electronic gaming is available in both the Main Casino and Boardwalk areas. The collection combines established favourites with newer titles, giving occasional visitors and regular guests a broad selection of themes and playing styles.

Credit denominations range from 1 cent to $1. Selected machines are connected to progressive jackpots that continue to grow until they are won. Members can play using their Federal Rewards Club card, while non-members can obtain a payout card from the casino cashier.

Cards · Wheels · Electronic Gaming

Find Your Game

The casino floor comes alive through the rhythm of cards, the anticipation of the roulette wheel and the shared excitement that builds around every table.

Some guests arrive knowing exactly what they want to play. Others follow the atmosphere of the room, take a seat at an unfamiliar table and discover a new favourite. Hobart Casino offers both familiar classics and distinctive alternatives, with dealers available to welcome newcomers and keep every game moving.

Guests enjoying table games in a lively waterfront casino
An evening of cards, conversation and casino atmosphere
Guests playing blackjack with a professional casino dealer
Classic card gaming with a welcoming social atmosphere

Cards on the Table

Blackjack and Federal Pontoon

Few casino experiences create the same shared tension as waiting for the next card. Every decision matters, yet the rules are easy to follow and the atmosphere around the table remains social, welcoming and fast-moving.

Blackjack

The objective is simple: finish with a card total closer to 21 than the dealer without going over. Players decide whether to take another card or stay with their current hand, creating a game where confidence, timing and a little luck meet at the table.

A natural choice for visitors who enjoy making decisions and sharing the suspense of each hand.

Federal Pontoon

Federal Pontoon offers a familiar challenge with a distinctive local character. Played with a 48-card deck, the aim is still to approach 21 without exceeding it, but the modified deck and table rules give the game a rhythm of its own.

Ideal for Blackjack players looking for something familiar with a different pace and personality.

The Theatre of the Wheel

Roulette

Roulette has a natural sense of theatre. Chips gather across the layout, conversations pause and attention moves towards the wheel as the croupier releases the ball.

Visitors can choose a single number or spread their wager across combinations such as red or black, odd or even, high or low numbers, dozens, streets and corners. Each option brings its own balance of anticipation and potential return.

The game is easy to observe before joining, making the roulette table one of the most approachable and visually exciting places on the casino floor.

Shared anticipation Simple betting options Lively table atmosphere
Casino guests gathered around an active roulette table
Every spin creates a shared moment around the table

Distinctive Table Experiences

Choose Your Pace

Not every table creates the same kind of evening. Federal Baccarat offers a composed and elegant experience, while Big Wheel brings colour, movement and immediate excitement.

Guests enjoying federal baccarat at an elegant casino table

Calm and Refined

Federal Baccarat

Federal Baccarat offers a more measured casino experience. Two hands are dealt: the Player and the Banker. Guests choose which hand will finish closest to nine or may wager on the two hands finishing in a tie.

The dealer manages the cards and the drawing rules, allowing guests to focus on the result rather than a series of complicated decisions.

A sophisticated choice for visitors who prefer a calm, elegant game with clear wagering options.

Guests watching the Big Wheel spin on the casino floor

Colour and Energy

Big Wheel

Big Wheel is immediate, colourful and easy to understand. Choose a symbol, place a wager and watch as the dealer sets the wheel in motion.

The simple format makes it easy to join the action without learning a detailed card system. Published wagers begin from $5, offering an approachable way to experience the energy of the gaming floor.

An entertaining social game for casual play and first-time casino visitors.

More Ways to Play

Set Your Own Pace

Not every casino visit needs to revolve around a dealer-led table. Electronic gaming, rapid play and betting facilities allow guests to explore independently, follow live action or enjoy a more relaxed session between dining and drinks.

Guests enjoying electronic gaming and sports viewing facilities
Electronic gaming, rapid play and live sporting action

Rapid Roulette

A faster roulette format that combines the movement of the wheel with convenient electronic wagering. It is available earlier in the day than the traditional tables.

Electronic Gaming

Modern releases and established favourites offer a wide range of themes and playing styles, including selected games connected to progressive jackpots.

Sports and Race Betting

TAB facilities provide access to sporting and racing markets, with nearby screens and lounge seating creating a comfortable place to follow the action.

TASkeno

A relaxed number-based game available in the Boardwalk area, suitable for guests who prefer a simple format while enjoying drinks, dining or time with friends.

Plan the Evening

Gaming Hours

Different games come to life at different times of the day. Published schedules are listed below, although individual tables and operating hours may change.

Gaming Tables Sunday–Thursday
Gaming Tables Friday–Saturday
Rapid Roulette Daily
Boardwalk Gaming Machines Sunday–Thursday
Boardwalk Gaming Machines Friday–Saturday
Main Casino Gaming Machines Sunday–Thursday
Sports Betting & TASkeno Daily

Before You Arrive

Plan Your Casino Visit

A little preparation makes it easy to settle in and enjoy the atmosphere from the moment you arrive. Bring suitable identification, choose smart casual attire and check the displayed betting range before joining a table.

Who Can Enter

Entry Requirements

Casino gaming areas are open to guests aged 18 and over. Valid government-issued photo identification may be requested, so it is a good idea to have it with you even if you are not planning an extended gaming session.

Entry remains subject to management approval. Staff may refuse admission when necessary to maintain a safe, comfortable and responsible environment for all guests.

What to Wear

Dress Code

Smart casual clothing is recommended throughout the casino. Choose an outfit that feels comfortable while remaining clean, neat and appropriate for a polished evening venue.

The final decision regarding suitable dress and entry rests with management. When in doubt, a tidy shirt, tailored trousers or smart jeans and presentable footwear provide a dependable starting point.

Choosing Your Stake

Table Limits

Minimum and maximum bets vary between games, individual tables and operating sessions. This allows the available range to change with the activity and atmosphere of the casino floor.

Before taking a seat, check the limit sign displayed at the table. If anything is unclear, ask the dealer to confirm the current betting range and explain how play begins.

Five Venues · One Waterfront Destination

Stay for the Flavour

Step away from the tables for coffee, settle beside the water for lunch or make dinner the centrepiece of your evening.

From Chinese banquet dining and slow-smoked Tasmanian meats to French-inspired cuisine above Hobart, Wrest Point offers a setting and menu for every part of your visit.

French-inspired Tasmanian fine dining with evening views across Hobart

French-Inspired · 360° Views

The Point Revolving Restaurant

French technique, seasonal Tasmanian produce and tableside theatre seventeen floors above the River Derwent.

Special occasions Dinner · Tue–Sat
Chinese banquet with Tasmanian seafood, dim sum and shared Cantonese dishes

Cantonese · Sichuan · Shanghainese

Kwan Ho

Tasmanian seafood, aromatic Chinese dishes and traditional shared banquets overlooking the river and marina.

Made for sharing Lunch & dinner · Mon–Sat

Casual Favourites

From a Quick Pause to a Shared Feast

Choose a generous smokehouse dinner, an easy waterfront meal or coffee and something light between games.

Slow-smoked Tasmanian brisket, pork ribs and shared smokehouse dishes

Low-and-slow barbecue

Fire · Smoke · Tasmanian Produce

Longhorn Smokehouse

Brisket, ribs, pulled pork and grilled meats served with house-made rubs, sauces, cold beer and playful cocktails.

Shared feasts Dinner · Mon–Sat
Tasmanian salmon, steak and bistro favourites served beside the waterfront

Relaxed waterfront dining

Bistro Classics · River Views

Boardwalk Bistro

Tasmanian salmon, steaks, pasta, curries and familiar favourites in an easy foreshore setting.

All-day choice Breakfast, lunch & dinner
Fresh coffee, house-made pastries and light café dishes beside the river

Coffee from early until late

Coffee · Pastries · Light Meals

Boardwalk Café

Fresh coffee, house-made pastries, toasties and pizza for a quick break or a relaxed catch-up by the water.

Between games Open daily until late

Accommodation · Leisure · Entertainment

Stay at Wrest Point

Stay within the Wrest Point complex, with accommodation, casino gaming, restaurants, bars and entertainment all brought together on Hobart’s waterfront.

After time on the gaming floor, guests can dine overlooking the River Derwent, enjoy a drink or live performance, and return to their room without leaving the complex. The landmark Tower, waterfront Water Edge rooms and neighbouring Motor Inn provide several ways to stay, with Hobart, Salamanca and Battery Point only minutes away.

Wrest Point Hotel Casino tower and waterfront complex beside the River Derwent in Hobart

Sandy Bay · River Derwent

Wrest Point on the River Derwent

From its landmark tower in Sandy Bay, Wrest Point looks across the River Derwent towards Hobart and kunanyi / Mount Wellington. Casino gaming, accommodation, restaurants, bars and entertainment come together within the same waterfront complex, only minutes from Battery Point and Salamanca.

Waterfront Sandy Bay setting
Three Ways to Stay Tower · Water Edge · Motor Inn
Four Bars From cocktails to live sport
One Complex Casino · Dining · Entertainment
Wrest Point Harbour Suite with a lounge area and panoramic views across the River Derwent
Harbour Suite · Wrest Point Tower

Where to Stay

Wake to the River, City or Mountain

From the Tower, Hobart opens out in three directions: across the River Derwent, towards the city lights or up to kunanyi / Mount Wellington.

Choose a Deluxe Tower room with a harbour or mountain outlook in king or twin configuration. For more space, the 60-square-metre Harbour Suite adds a separate lounge, oversized bathroom and walk-in dressing room. Closer to the shoreline, Water Edge rooms offer a quieter view directly beside the river.

Wrest Point Tower

Elevated harbour or mountain views, contemporary Deluxe rooms and spacious Harbour Suites.

Water Edge

King and twin rooms in the historic Riviera wing, positioned beside the riverbank.

Motor Inn

Comfortable mountainside accommodation with a queen and single bed and covered access to the main complex.

Around the Complex

From a Morning Swim to an Evening Show

Time away from the gaming floor can take several forms: a swim or workout, cocktails with live music, or a scheduled performance in one of Hobart’s established entertainment venues.

Heated indoor swimming pool at the Wrest Point Health Club

Health Club

Reset Between Plans

Hotel guests receive complimentary access to the Health Club, with a fully equipped gym, heated indoor pool, 10-metre hydrotherapy pool, spa hot tub and saunas. Change rooms, showers and pool towels are available onsite.

Open daily 6 am–10 pm
Adult guests enjoying cocktails and live piano music at Birdcage Bar in Wrest Point

Four Distinct Bars

Find the Right Pace for the Evening

Settle in for cocktails and live piano at Birdcage Bar, music and dancing at The Green Room, a drink beside the gaming floor at Casino Bar, or live sport and cold beer at Boardwalk Bar.

Live performance on stage before an adult audience in The Showroom at Wrest Point

Live at Wrest Point

Music, Comedy and Shows

Wrest Point’s entertainment calendar ranges from live music and free performances to comedy, theatre and larger productions in The Showroom. The program changes throughout the year, giving each visit a different rhythm after dark.

During Your Stay

The Practical Details Are Taken Care Of

Free Parking

Complimentary undercover and outdoor parking is available across the property.

Free Wi-Fi

Complimentary unlimited Wi-Fi is available throughout the Wrest Point property.

24-Hour Reception

Reception and guest assistance remain available throughout the day and night.

In-Room Dining

Breakfast and dinner can be delivered to the privacy of a guest room.

Accessible Rooms

Purpose-designed Tower rooms include wider access, adapted bathrooms and additional space.

EV Charging

Onsite 50 kWh electric vehicle charging stations are available for a fee.

Hobart Casino FAQ

Before You Visit

Useful details about the gaming floors, table schedules, accommodation and the wider Wrest Point experience.

Hobart Casino forms part of the complete Wrest Point Hotel Casino complex in Sandy Bay. Gaming, waterfront dining, accommodation, bars and entertainment are all available within the same destination.

Since 1973

Australia’s first legal casino

Two Settings Main & Boardwalk

Distinct gaming areas within one complex

01 How do the Main Casino and Boardwalk Gaming areas differ?

The Main Casino combines table games, electronic gaming, a lounge and Casino Bar, with windows looking towards the River Derwent. Boardwalk Gaming sits closer to the foreshore and focuses on electronic gaming machines, TASkeno and TAB betting, with Boardwalk Bar, Café and Bistro nearby.

02 When are table games and gaming machines available?

Gaming tables operate from 5 pm to 1 am Sunday through Thursday and from 5 pm to 3 am on Friday and Saturday. Rapid Roulette is available from 1 pm daily.

Boardwalk gaming machines operate from 9 am to 3 am Sunday through Thursday and from 9 am to 5 am on Friday and Saturday. Main Casino machines operate from noon to 1 am Sunday through Thursday.

03 What games can I play at Hobart Casino?

The table selection includes Blackjack, Federal Pontoon, Roulette, Federal Baccarat and Big Wheel, together with Rapid Roulette. Across the Main Casino and Boardwalk floors, guests can also choose from nearly 500 electronic gaming machines, TASkeno and sports betting facilities.

04 Is Hobart Casino suitable for someone new to table games?

Yes. Wrest Point’s dealers can explain the basic rules, table layout and flow of play before you begin. Big Wheel, Roulette and Blackjack provide familiar starting points, while the team can help you understand the differences between each game without rushing the experience.

05 Do I need to join the rewards program before playing?

Membership is not required. Non-members can use a payout card supplied by the casino cashier when playing gaming machines. Federal Rewards Club membership is free and allows members to earn points towards eligible gaming, dining and accommodation benefits.

06 Can gaming, dinner and live entertainment be planned in one visit?

Yes. The gaming floors, five restaurants, four bars and entertainment venues all form part of the Wrest Point complex. An evening can move from table games to dinner, cocktails or live music without travelling to another location. Scheduled performances and venue hours vary throughout the week.

07 Which accommodation option is best for a casino stay?

Tower rooms are the closest choice for elevated harbour, Hobart city or kunanyi / Mount Wellington views. Harbour Suites add a separate lounge and more space. Water Edge rooms provide a quieter riverbank setting in the historic Riviera wing, while the Motor Inn offers practical value with covered access to the main complex.

Hotel guests also receive complimentary parking, unlimited Wi-Fi and Health Club access, including the heated indoor pool, gym, spa hot tub and saunas.

08 What should I know about dress and accessibility?

Wrest Point applies a neat and tidy dress standard across the property. Swimwear, dirty clothing or footwear, offensive slogans and head coverings such as hoodies or helmets are not accepted in gaming areas. The Point Revolving Restaurant has an additional smart-casual standard.

Public areas provide wheelchair and lift access. Selected Tower rooms include wider clearances, adapted bathrooms, roll-in showers and other purpose-designed accessible features.