Located on the shores of the beautiful Derwent River the Wrest Point Casino is Australia’s original Casino. Wrest Point offers the traveller some of the most spectacular views in all of Hobart, one of Australia’s most beautiful and historicaly significant cities to give you the perfect excuse for an Casino vacation in Australia.

Originally built in 1973 Wrest Point opened up Australia’s gaming industry with much fanfare, and has been a popular attraction for both Australians and International visitors ever since. And the recent face-lift has ensured that Wrest Point is an attraction that will keep luring visitors for a long time yet.

With a breath taking location on the Derwent River and within 3km (almost 2 miles) of the city centre its little surprise that Wrest Point is considered one of the premier destinations for gamblers and holiday makers alike.

Some of the many attractions that Wrest Point gives you easy access to include;

- Australia’s oldest brewery, the Cascade brewery

- Richmond Zoodoo to see Australia’s natural wildlife

- Take a tour with the local aborigines Australia’s original inhabitants

- Shop at Salamanca Market

- Take the Cadbury Cruise, a must for chocolate lovers

- Visit Beautiful Mount Wellington

The weather in Hobart is generally quite brisk, and it is not uncommon to smell the burning wood of the fireplaces of Hobart well into spring. But in Summer like everywhere in Australia it can get extremely hot so be careful to wear appropriate protection from the sun.

The Casino itself offers the very latest in Video Gaming machines, and with 745 different machines to choose from you are sure to find your lucky machine. The table games on offer include Blackjack, Pontoon, American Roulette, Rapid Roulette, the Money Wheel and the incredibly popular Texas Hold’em Poker.

For the high rollers there is also a high stakes VIP room for those that really like to put it all on the line. The games are on offer from 2pm unitl late everyday of the year. And if any of the games are unfamiliar to you then please feel free to ask the croupiers for a few lessons.

From a lazy breakfast in bed, or a small snack in between tours to some of the finest culinary delights in all of Australia, Wrest Point will cater to your every whim. Tasmania has a reputation around the world for its incredible seafood so make sure you take the chance to see what everyone is raving about in Wrest Points Supreme 5 star restaurant.

There are also many great bars at Wrest Point so you can relax and enjoy some Cocktails, some local wine and beer while you listen to some great live music and enjoy some breath taking views on a Casino Vacation in Australia.

In terms of accommodation there is little doubt that Wrest Point Hotel is the leading Hobart accommodation option for most visitors coming to Tasmania. Wrest Point Hotel is a proud to be part of Tasmania history and gives guests the best possible base from which to explore the rich history of Tasmania. And with such great facilities available to the quests with a Pool, Sauna, Jacuzzi, and Gym there is just as much to do inside Wrest Point as there is outside. But the thing you will notice time and time again is the constant and naturally beautiful view wherever you look.

If you would like to see one of the most pristine parts of the world without having to camp and trudge around in the mud, then Tasmania is for you. And there is no better place to stay than the Wrest Point Casino to ensure that you have trip that you remember for the rest of your life.