Journal: notes on staying at Wrest Point through the year

Summer on the Derwent: booking the peak weeksDecember to February — New Year's Eve fireworks, Lassù, Ben Folds with the TSO, and why to request early.
A MONA day from Sandy BayFerry times, opening days and how to fit Salamanca in on the same weekend.
Winter in the TowerCold days, a heated pool, snow on kunanyi and the quiet side of the building.

All three were written on 29 October 2026 from the sources listed on each page.

Room request · Wrest Point, Hobart

Ask our desk for a room at Wrest Point

Our booking desk takes your request, checks availability and the current rate with Wrest Point's reservations team or a booking partner, and answers by email — usually within one business day. We do not ask for card details, and nothing is reserved until you confirm with whoever makes the booking.

How this site earns · Full request page

Your name

Phone (optional)

Guests

Arrive (YYYY-MM-DD)

Leave (YYYY-MM-DD)

Room you are leaning towards Anything the desk should know (a show night, accessibility, a quiet floor, a cot) I agree that Tower on the Derwent may contact me by email or phone about this request. Details in the privacy note.

Thank you — your request is with our booking desk. We reply by email, usually within one business day, with what Wrest Point or a booking partner can offer for your dates. Nothing is booked or charged until you confirm.

The request did not go through. Please check your name, email and the consent box — or write to [email protected].

How this site is paid: if a request sent here becomes a confirmed stay, the hotel or the booking partner that completes it pays us a commission. You pay the same rate either way, and asking costs nothing.