Wrest Point Tasmania
West Point, which opened in 1973 is Australia’s oldest legal casino. It’s located on the outskirts of Hobart in the Sandy Bay suburb with views of the River Derwent. It is easily accessible by bus or taxi and only half an hour from the city centre on foot.
Sandy Bay
Tasmania
7005
Australia
Games
The casino is well-equipped with gaming machines that link jackpots, enabling payouts into the tens of thousands of dollars and regular promotions are run. If you plan to stick around for a while, the Federal Reward Club offers a range of discounts and benefits to regulars.
On a regular night you have six table games to choose from, with a minimum stake of $2.50 on roulette, money wheel and rapid roulette and $10 on the card games, blackjack, federal pontoon and federal baccarat. Wednesday to Friday the Poker Pit is also in operation with Texas hold ‘em games running from 6pm on Wednesday and Thursday and 8pm on Friday and Saturday.
- Baccarat
- Blackjack
- Multi Player Poker
- Roulette
- Slots
Restaurants & Bars
You’ve got five eateries and four bars to choose from the most decadent of which is undoubtedly the Point Revolving Restaurant with views of the Derwent from seventeen stories up and first-class cuisine. If heights aren’t your thing the Pier One Restaurant is a seafood restaurant on the waterfront with a good reputation. There are also three options for lighter dining, as the Coffee Shop Loft Bistro and Riverview Snacks all serve light meals and bar snacks.
You don’t even have to leave the gaming floor to get a drink at Wrest Point, the Casino Bar is located right in the middle of the casino itself. The Onyx is Wrest Point’s sports bar, with full TOTE service and a mega screen, which also has a bar menu from 12-9pm. The Birdcage is the more sophisticated option, this retro bar has been open since 1973 and offers a wide range of cocktails.
Entertainment
All of the bars offer free live entertainment on a regular basis, mostly from local artists and a full schedule is available on the website. They also host international music and comedy acts, boasting names such as Dylan Moran and John Butler.
Other Facilities
Hotel rooms are available from 2.5 to 4.5 stars with views of the river, city and mountains. There’s also a range of activities available to guests such as mini golf and tennis and full spa and health club services as well as a swimming pool.