'Free parking' is only available if you can find a space on the other side of the road. Friday and Saturday evenings are full. Spent 2 days constantly moving our car and still got a $45.00 parking fine. Obviously the Hobart City Council know how to rip off visitors to this busy area. Our car was packed with our belongings so we were not able to relax at all. The cottageis lovely and clean and close to the action.