Hobart
Australia · Tasmania · 15 m
Description
Hobart is the capital of Tasmania and Australia’s southernmost state capital, beautifully situated between the Derwent River and the imposing Kunanyi (Mount Wellington). The vibrant harbour city is known for its historic sandstone buildings, the extraordinary Museum of Old and New Art (MONA), Salamanca Market, and the charming neighbourhood of Battery Point. Hobart combines colonial heritage and contemporary art with an outstanding food scene and Tasmania’s renowned wine and whisky culture. With its relaxed atmosphere and close proximity to spectacular natural landscapes, the city is Tasmania’s cultural hub and the main gateway to the island’s south.
Length of stay
Recommended length of stay: 2 to 5 days (optimal 3 days)
Travel season
Best time to visit: January – February
- Jan
- Feb
- Mar
- Apr
- May
- Jun
- Jul
- Aug
- Sep
- Oct
- Nov
- Dec
Highlights
- MONA (Museum of Old and New Art)
- kunanyi / Mount Wellington
- Salamanca Market
- Port Arthur Historic Site (UNESCO)(Day trip)
- Battery Point & Arthur Circus
- Salamanca Place
- Tasmanian Museum and Art Gallery (TMAG)
- Cascades Female Factory Historic Site (UNESCO)
- Richmond Historic Village(Day trip)
- Hobart Waterfront & Constitution Dock
- Royal Tasmanian Botanical Gardens
- Mount Field National Park(Day trip)
- Cascade Brewery
- Bruny Island(Day trip)
- Hobart Convict Penitentiary
- Mawson's Huts Replica Museum
- Maritime Museum of Tasmania
- MONA Ferry on the River Derwent
- Bonorong Wildlife Sanctuary(Day trip)
- Mount Wellington Organ Pipes Track
- Mount Nelson Signal Station Lookout
- Hobart Rivulet Walk
- Hobart Food & Seafood Scene
- Tasmanian Whisky & Distilleries
Getting there
- Airports:
- HBA
- Seaport:
- Reachable by ship or ferry