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Best Things to Do
Top 10 Best Things to Do in Hobart [2025]
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Mount Wellington
4.5
/5
129 reviews
6.2
Based on 7,893 reviews
7.7 km from downtown
Phone +61362382176
Address: Wellington Park TAS 7054, Australia
Recommended sightseeing time: 3-4 hours
No. 1 of Spring Outings in Hobart
Highlights:
Diverse nature & climate hiking
360° view of Hobart
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Mount Wellington stands at 1,271 meters above sea level. The observation deck at the summit offers a 360-degree panoramic view of Hobart, the winding Derwent River, Bruny Island in the distance, and the vast Tasmanian wilderness. The views are truly magnificent, making it an ideal spot for capturing panoramic city views and sunrises.
Mount Wellington is the highest mountain in Hobart. The mountain is covered with dense primeval forests, the air is fresh, and the scenery is pleasant. From the top of the mountain, you can overlook the whole of Hobart. The scenic area has complete facilities and is worth a visit, especially since the scenic area is free of charge!
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Salamanca Pl
4.2
/5
58 reviews
4.6
Based on 4,850 reviews
Hobart CBD | 903m from downtown
Phone +61362382430
Address: Hobart TAS, Australia
Recommended sightseeing time: 1-3 hours
Highlights:
Saturday market: hundreds of art stalls
Tasmanian crafts & foods market
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Salamanca Market is a fantastic place to visit for a glance of the Hobart’s living with their local produces, daily food. A bonus of fine dining and souvenirs to take home.
Salamanca Place is a historical docks area, a precinct of Hobart, Tasmania. It’s a lively area full of culture and historic hub, countless of rows of sandstone buildings.
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Royal Tasmanian Botanical Gardens
4.4
/5
70 reviews
4.6
Based on 2,817 reviews
1.9 km from downtown
Phone +61361660451
Address: Lower Domain Rd, Hobart TAS 7000, Australia
Recommended sightseeing time: 2-4 hours
No. 1 of Family-Friendly Attractions in Hobart
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Hollow design boosts plant growth
Rich conifer species park
37% positive reviews
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It is open to the public free of charge. There is a different plant every three parts, and there are many types! Each plant has a logo and introduction. The park is well managed, and there are snacks and ice cream for sale, as well as small souvenirs.
The Royal Tasmanian Botanical Gardens is a very beautiful plant kingdom, where there are many very rare plants, covering all plants in the five major zones. Some of them are rare and endangered species, which are worth everyone's appreciation and understanding.
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Battery Point
4.7
/5
28 reviews
4.5
Based on 1,544 reviews
Battery Point | 1.2 km from downtown
Phone +61362233186
Address: Tasmania 7004, Australia
Recommended sightseeing time: 0.5-1 day
Highlights:
Panoramic view & historic sites
Views over River Derwent
36% positive reviews
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Its a suburb of the city of Hobart, Tasmania, named after the battery of guns established in 1818 as part of Hobart coastal defences.
A very nice suburb to walk around and learn about the history of Hobart. Walking at Battery Point is like go back in time, wide collection of gorgeous historic architect, beutiful garden and lovely view of the pier at the heart of Hobart. Highly recommend to visit Battery Point while visiting Hobart!
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MONA
5.0
/5
25 reviews
4.3
Based on 6,865 reviews
9.2 km from downtown
Phone +61362779978
Address: 655 Main Rd, Berriedale TAS 7011, Australia
Recommended sightseeing time: 3-4 hours
Highlights:
Boat ride to the museum
Interactive exhibits encourage deep engagement
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The Museum of Ancient and Modern Art in Hobart is a comprehensive professional museum that introduces Tasmania's history and culture, distribution of flora and fauna, mineral resources, etc. The exhibits here are very rich and comprehensively introduce Tasmania, whether from industrial development or the evolution of flora and fauna, there are many exhibits and specimens in history, which is very worth visiting.
It's an easy drive from Hobart and you can park here following the signs. The area around the museum is a great place to walk, there are several high points where you can enjoy the river and beyond, it's an absolute feast for the senses, and those pink bean bags are a real treat to sit and relax in the sun.
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Cascade Brewery
4.1
/5
27 reviews
4.2
Based on 2,312 reviews
2.9 km from downtown
Phone +611800007282
Address: 131 Cascade Rd, South Hobart TAS 7004, Australia
Recommended sightseeing time: 2-3 hours
Highlights:
Gothic architecture & unique brewing
Gothic architecture by Hobart Creek
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Traveling to Australia, this stop came to Hobart, the capital of Tasmania. Visited Cascade Brewery, which is the oldest brewery in Australia. It was built in 1824 and rebuilt in 1927. This is because a fire broke out in the south that year, and the fire affected the brewery. Later, it was rebuilt, so there are two years marked on the main entrance of the castle-style brewery. The current Cascade Brewery offers various flavors of beer, fruit drinks, and dark beer brewed with specially selected wheat.
There is a tour of the brewery here, but it is not available on weekends. When I came that day, it was Sunday, so I could only taste the craft beer at my own expense. I am not a drinker, so I only bought a cup of the smallest cider to try, which costs about RMB 20. It is not big, and it is brewed with local apple juice from Tasmania. It is mellow and delicious. If it is hot, drinking a glass of iced beer can be said to be a great thing. The restaurant is quite large. On one side is a counter selling various craft beers. You can also order meals or desserts. I heard that there are desserts made with beer, but I didn't buy any food. On the other side is hot drinks.
Pushing the side door of the restaurant out is an ancient garden. The garden coexists with the brewery, so it is also a garden with a long history. There are many plants planted in it. It can be said to be a mini botanical garden. There are many outdoor seats. Australians like to enjoy the sun outdoors, especially on weekends or after work in the afternoon. There will be many locals who come here to chat in groups of three or two. This is the slow life in Australia.
The Cascade Winery in Hobart is the oldest winery in Australia. It has a history of more than 100 years. When you come here, you can visit the history of winemaking in Australia and taste the delicious food in the restaurant. Paired with the wine brewed here, it is definitely a great enjoyment.
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Hobart Convict Penitentiary
4.5
/5
8 reviews
4.2
Based on 1,713 reviews
Hobart CBD | 589m from downtown
Phone +61362310911
Address: Corner of Campbell and, Brisbane St, Hobart TAS 7000, Australia
Recommended sightseeing time: 1-2 hours
Highlights:
Unique architecture reflects historical charm
19th-century Tasmanian prison showcase
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Traveling to Australia, this stop came to Hobart, the capital of Tasmania. The Port Arthur Historic Site is one of the most famous attractions in Hobart. The Prison Church Historic Site, which used to be an old prison building, shows the local prison environment more than half a century ago, as well as the judicial system in Tasmania. Visitors can see the former court here, or follow the dim stairs to the cell and visit the cell environment. I took a tour map, which marked many places. Now all we see is a ruin. Although a sign was erected in the court, cell and other places, everyone can use their imagination to imagine the original picture at that time.
Historically protected buildings. What's left here are basically ruins. However, there is no deliberate renovation or reconstruction. Instead, the most authentic side is displayed. There is also a museum in the back of the main building. The prison building inside has a little light or even no light in the room, telling the story of the prisoners' exile in the past.
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