Top Things to do in Hobart
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Top 10 Things to do in Hobart, Tasmania
Perched on Tasmania’s southeastern coast, the lively city of Hobart is a unique mash-up of the 19th and 21st centuries. The waterfront cafes, restaurants and studios of the largest city in Tasmania are housed in centuries-old converted warehouses that overlook a harbor bustling with yachts and fishing boats. An active arts scene, vibrant nightlife and leisurely daytime pace add to the city’s charm.
Restaurants in Hobart
1. Cascade Brewery
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4.5 based on 2,063 reviews
Step inside Australia's oldest operating brewery, nestled at the foot of the majestic Mount Wellington, to learn how Cascade has been crafting beer since 1832. Our guides will share Cascade's fabled recipe; a dash of history, a healthy dose of Tasmania's finest ingredients and a generous serve of brewing craft. You can take a tour or just relax and enjoy Cascade beers and Mercury ciders, savour a delicious lunch and wander our three acres of heritage gardens.
Reviewed By janhQ2304KF - Rothbury, Australia
From the cannons at the front gate to the fermentation room on the top floor, this informative tour taught us about the secrets of beer making and the convict workers who enjoyed five 10 minute beer drinking sessions each day when the bell rang! Lucinda was a terrific guide.
2. Royal Tasmanian Botanical Gardens
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4.5 based on 2,660 reviews
The Royal Tasmanian Botanical Gardens is Australia's second-oldest established in 1818. These gardens are home to the largest collection of mature conifers in the Southern Hemisphere and it also has the only subantarctic plant house in the world. A great restaurant and cafe is available onsite and it is a wonderful place to visit all year round. Visit our website for more information.
Reviewed By dogzboz88 - Edinburgh, United Kingdom
Lovely gardens in a perfect location, parking nearby and is free, the guides are very knowledgeable and friendly, make sure you visit the Antarctic room and the Japanese Garden, the gift shop is well located and a great range of local products at good prices
3. Tasmanian Museum and Art Gallery
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4.5 based on 1,394 reviews
Art that inspires you. Cultures that connect you. Stories that move you. The Tasmanian Museum and Art Gallery is a Tasmanian Government organisation. Entry to TMAG remains free, however bookings are now required.
Reviewed By W2667FNkarenb
Well worth a visit - just wished we'd had a bit more time as there was so much to see. The highlight was definitely The Thylacine Gallery on Level 1 - which contained some bones and fabulous old film of the now extinct Tasmanian Tiger. Also lots of interesting exhibits of Tasmanian Aboriginal culture.
4. Salamanca Market
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4.5 based on 4,673 reviews
Salamanca Market is one of Australia’s most vibrant and loved outdoor markets and is located at historic Salamanca Place, next to the Hobart waterfront. With over 300 stallholders, it’s an experience that’s hard to beat. While COVID-19 restrictions are in place, a smaller interim market will be held instead of the full Salamanca Market. Tasmania’s Own Market is a selection of your favourite Salamanca Market stallholders and is held each Saturday from 8.30 am to 1.30 pm. Our new look market consists of around 80 stallholders representing artisans, designers and producers - it’s as Tasmanian as we can make it. You will find fresh produce from local growers, hot coffee and delicious breakfast and lunch options to enjoy, lots of gift ideas and plenty of handmade products. Salamanca Market will return in full as soon as state government conditions allow.
Reviewed By kamilamkin - Tasmania, Australia
The Salamanca Market is Tasmania's most visited tourist attractions and has won many awards for excellence. Located in historic Salamanca Place, next to the Hobart waterfront, the market has over 300 stallholders, and operates every Saturday between 8.30 am to 3.00 pm. Tasmania's biggest selection of locally made products can be explored including hand-worked glass, Tasmanian timbers, stylish clothing, bespoke jewellery, organic produce, artworks, bath and body care, ceramics, leather goods, handcrafted cheeses, breads, wines and spirits, and delicious hot foods.
5. Mount Wellington
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4.5 based on 7,647 reviews
Reviewed By Star_Trekers2000 - Sydney, Australia
The drive to the top of Mt Wellington (Kunanyi) is scary in parts as the road meanders up the mountainside. Drive carefully and beware oncoming traffic. The view at the top is well worth the nerves on the way up. The views from the top of the mountain were spectacular. Be warned that at this elevation of 1,271 m (4,170 ft) above sea level, the temperature dropped from 20c in Hobart to 5c on the mountain with a wind chill of -1c, bring warm clothes and a camera! The viewing platform over Hobart is fantastic and if it is too cold, you can enter the glassed viewing platform. In the colder months check of the road is open in case of snowfall or during periods of very heavy rain.
6. Cascades Female Factory Historic Site
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4.5 based on 1,905 reviews
Australia's most significant site associated with female convicts sits in the shadow of Mount Wellington, a short distance from the Hobart CBD. Women were incarcerated here as punishment or while waiting to be assigned. With guards, nurses and babies, up to 1000 people lived here at any one time. Discover the stories of female convicts and their children on a guided tour that operate regularly throughout the day. You can purchase a basic self-guided site entry or choose to join a Heritage Tour or our dramatised performance tours 'The Proud and the Punished.'
Reviewed By 927suerev
We visited this place having been to Port Arthur and found the whole thing thought provoking and interesting, thanks to Shelley for her amazing knowledge and enthusiasm about this place which deserves to be preserved and it’s memories recorded.
7. Hobart Convict Penitentiary
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4.5 based on 1,235 reviews
Hear incredible tales of crime and punishment as you are led through the courts and tunnels to the chapel, cells and gallows of this internationally-significant convict site, owned and operated by the National Trust. Join us for Pandemonium - The Convict Experience 7 days a week, and for our Ghost Tours Thursday - Saturday. Please note that access to the site is by guided entry only. Please check our booking website for up to date information.
Reviewed By 689robynm
Fantastic, informative, intriguing ghost tour of Hobart’s convict penitentiary. Mark, our guide, and his assistant Stacy, took us on a two hour tour of this fascinating piece of Tasmania’s history. Highly recommended
8. Constitution Dock
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4.5 based on 665 reviews
Reviewed By 801neilp - St Kilda, Australia
It doesn't matter what time of day, sunny or inclement weather - Constitution Dock is part of the fabric of the city and draws locals and tourists alike. Surrounded by some wonderful bars, restaurants and the legendary fish & chip floating serveries and fabulous history, it is a must visit to soak in the ambience of the waterfront and dock area. It may be 2019, but very easy to step back 100 years and see it all before your eyes.
9. Mona Ferry
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4.5 based on 1,097 reviews
The MR-1 and MR-2 fast ferries are the most appropriate and enjoyable way to visit the Museum of Old and New Art (Mona). A direct trip between Brooke Street Pier and Mona takes around twenty-five minutes. The ferries are undercover and sail in rain, hail or shine. Choose from two different travel options. Purchase a standard ticket to sit on sheep/tigers, frequent our onboard bars and admire the spunky staff in their spunky boiler suits. Or, upgrade to the Posh Pit and escape the riff-raff. Enjoy complimentary drinks, canapés and inflated egos in our exclusive lounge, bar and private deck. There’s table service too; rattle your jewellery for attention. We recommend you book online, in advance.
Reviewed By RLBates - Melbourne, Australia
A great way to travel to/from MONA, and the Posh Pit makes it a little bit more special. Super smooth ride, great viewing from most anywhere on the ferry, and the bar and canapes in the posh pit a perfect start/end to the journey
10. Mawson's Hut Replica Museum
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4.5 based on 1,099 reviews
This true replica of the historic huts in Cape Denison - Antarctica - constructed in 1911 by the men of the Australian Antarctic Expedition, led by Dr Douglas Mawson. Constructed by heritage architects and builders, the replica was only made possible by a federal government grant and the generosity of many Tasmanian businesses and individuals who donated time, goods and goodwill. As a part of the Mawson's Huts Foundation, all profits are toward the conservation of the historic huts, located in Cape Denison, Antarctica. Run by staff and volunteers, it is a step back in time to the "Heroic age" of Antarctic exploration and gives you a fascinating insight into the life of these Antarctic pioneers. The museum is well set up for groups as well as individual visits. Private tours are available on request. We also have a wonderful gift shop with unique items. We look forward to welcoming you. ** Please note due to current COVID restrictions our opening hours may have changed **
Reviewed By CardinalPoints
As a member of Mawson's Huts Foundation I decided to visit the replica museum during a quick overnighter in Hobart. I was completely impressed with the level of detail, and the work which has gone in to this museum, including some of the most incredible artifacts from the golden age of Antarctic exploration. In the main cabin you can experience the living conditions of Mawson's tough men, and learn about what is often an overlooked piece of modern Australian history and exploration. I highly recommend the visit. The staff and volunteer of the day were a wealth of knowledge, passionate and gave incredible insights from their own Antarctic experience, and from what was obviously well read and researched information.
