Hobart, capital of Tasmania, is home to the Wrest Point Hotel and Casino, Australia’s first legal casino. The tallest building in the city, the Wrest Point complex provides wondrous views of the Derwent River and Mt. Wellington.
Wrest Point has three separate gaming areas: the regular casino floor for table, electronic and VIP gaming; and the Riverview and Boardwalk rooms with the latest and most popular electronic gaming machines. Table games at Wrest Point include all the favorites and betting limits start at $5 - though the VIP area offers much higher limits. Electronic gaming can be found for as little as $.01 at the 100-bets-for-a-dollar machines and many other machines offer linked play to support major jackpot winnings.
Settle in to the Hotel at Wrest Point, which offers a multitude of room locations and styles. The 3.5-star Mountain Side presents family accommodations, mini-suites and mini-bar, while the 4.5-star Executive Harbour View and Tower Harbour View both offer luxury rooms and suites with magnificent views of Mt. Wellington, Hobart and the harbor.
Wrest Point’s five restaurants are sure to satisfy your dining desire. The Point Revolving Restaurant, as its name implies, spins atop the Wrest Point Tower to offer patrons a 360-degree view of the countryside and presents five-star dining without the five-digit bill. If it’s waterfront you want, visit the Pier One Restaurant and Bar to enjoy great food and beautiful sunsets. And of course there is always Riverview Snacks, which offers basic food to keep you fueled for gaming.
When the sun sets, be sure to visit one of Wrest Point’s six bars. The Point Lounge Bar, located inside the Point Revolving Restaurant, can’t be beat with its wide array ofinternational beers and wines and breathtaking views. For something more jazzy, go to the BirdCage Bar, where you can get your favorite cocktail and listen to world-class jazz musicians.
Wrest Point Health Club offers all the relaxation you could want with a day spa, heated indoor swimming pool, hot tubs and saunas. For a more vigorous workout, there’s also amodern, fully-equipped gym with treadmills and free-weights. There’s even tennis and mini-golf.
Catch live music seven nights a week at one of Wrest Point’s three entertainment venues. The Entertainment Centre and the Showroom provide for “headline acts” from around theworld, while the BirdCage offers live jazz music every night. If you want to talk a short drive into the heart of Hobart, there’s the Royal Tasmanian Botanical Gardens, the second-oldest botanical garden in Australia and home to extensive and exotic horticultural holdings. For a real adventure, climb Mt. Wellington, the mountain that had you awestruck in the Point Revolving Restaurant.
All of this and more can be yours by flying into Hobart International Airport and driving 10 miles to Wrest Point, 410 Sandy Bay Road, Sandy Bay, Tasmania Australia 7005.
