Just a stone's throw from Hobart. Blackman's Bay is central for all the major tourist destinations; the Huon Valley, D'Entrecasteaux Channel with the ferry over to Bruny Island just twenty minutes drive away. 
Port Arthur is around one and a half hours drive.
Hobart with all that the charming Tassie capital city has to offer is just a short drive.
Things to do in Blackman's Bay, Tasmania
Down Tinderbox Rd in Blackmans Bay is Fossil Cove Drive then take a short 600m walk (250-300m of steps) to Fossil Cove.
Fossil Cove Conservation Area is a historically significant and utterly beautiful place to spend a day in Southern Tasmania. Dating back 250 million years ago, the protected area shows the world that once was with fossils scattered all over the pebbly oasis and engraved in the rocky shore. It's a favourite place in Tasmania to watch a pastel-coloured sunset with the scenic arch and cliffs of Blackmans Bay that delicately add to this spot's renowned untouched beauty. In this secluded spot, you can view a range of fossils, as well as the beautiful surrounds, and the archway into a second enclosed cove. Head through the arch if the tide is down, and the weather is clear, and enjoy the isolation and the sights. Be aware the steps up can be a bit tricky and steep, but a fabulous secret, so close to Hobart.
(Image credit: Chloe Doyle)
Just off Blackman's Bay an easy, well-defined path meanders through blue gum forest, bushland and coastal headland to Baronia Beach. Tucked behind a cliff and crowned by tall trees, Baronia Beach is a hidden gem that provides a bit of isolation for a romantic escape. It's also great for a family swim. 
The beach is a bit rocky, but the towering sandstone cliffs give you the feeling that you found something special tucked away from the world. The waters are crystal clear and you'll be able to see all sorts of marine life nestled in the rocks. And a snorkel may reveal sea dragons. You can also pop up onto a rock near the shore to throw in a line. And while the flat track is suitable for most, there are some steps down to the beach at the end of the path.
Behind the beach, you'll notice a historic site. That's the 1900-built Baronia Hotel. Business was good for the old hotel when Hobart residents would be ferried down to the Kingston jetty. Patrons would wander the hotel's garden after sipping tea above the beach. But you can share the same view of the Derwent River's eastern shore and the Iron Pot from Baronia Beach.
If you are travelling to Tasmania and want to base yourself in Hobart then you should book 19 Blue in Blackman's Bay.
19 Blue is a one-bedroom, self-contained holiday cottage situated in the lovely beach-side suburb of Blackmans Bay. Just fifteen minutes from Hobart, it makes an ideal base for all your Southern Tasmanian tourist destinations. Blackmans Bay Beach is a ten minute walk away where you will find two excellent restaurants: The Beachouse and Jack Loves Red. Also Bombay in the Bay for the BEST Indian food! Kingston Beach is about ten minutes' walk away, in the other direction, which has a cafe strip and other shops. Both beaches have lovely cliff-top walks. Book 19 Blue now at Search and Stay. The country or the city, mountain and beach are right on your doorstep at 19 Blue in Blackman's Bay. Search Search and Stay for all your Tasmania holiday houses and accommodation in Hobart.