Adelaide to Hobart Flights

Hobart is the capital of Tasmania, an island state in Australia. The earlier names of Hobart were Hobart Town and Hobarton. It is small and less populated than other mainland Australian cities.

Hobart is now becoming a coveted tourist destination in Australia due to its beautiful historic buildings and precincts. The harbour town, with its backdrop of beautiful mountains, has a buzzing waterfront, which attracts many tourists.

Tip: Hobart has a mild temperate oceanic climate with four distinct seasons. Best months to visit are December to February.

Getting to Hobart

Hobart Airport (HBA) is the international airport serving Hobart and is the principal passenger airport in Tasmania. The airport is 20 km away from Hobart’s City centre. One can commute to the city via a taxis or shuttle bus from the airport.

Many airlines operate from Adelaide to Hobart. Adelaide Airport (ADL) has a direct flight to Hobart by Jet Star Airlines. Some options for a cheap flight from Perth are by Jet Star Airlines, Qantas Airlines and Virgin Australia Airlines.

Tip: Adelaide and Hobart both observe daylight saving time. Therefore time differences between the cities can change.

Take in the sights of the city

Hobart has become a popular tourist destination due to its various attractions and activities. Some of the famous sights are Salamanca Place, Battery Point, Mona, Kunanyi/ Mt Wellington, Cascades Female Factory Historic Site, North Hobart, Cascade Brewery, and Tasmania Museum & Art gallery. Hobart also has various food, island, or cruise tours. Also, there are many beautiful places close enough to go for a day trip.

Hobart has a variety of eating establishment from excellent restaurants to street-side eateries. Fresh produce especially seafood is the speciality of the region. Most of the favourite restaurants are around the Salamanca and the North Hobart areas.

Hobart’s City centre is the popular choice for day dining and has many excellent cafes, pubs and restaurants. Waterfront is a popular and happening area for evening and night entertainment with unique bars, cafes, and restaurants. Hobart has a booming wine industry, and most of the famous wineries are located just outside of Hobart. A wine tasting tour is a must for wine lovers.

Hobart is not a shopping city but has some excellent markets and quirky city shops. Salamanca market is the most popular market for every kind of shopping. Its Open-air Saturday market is very famous, especially for people looking for local craft products, quirky souvenirs, etc.

Tip: Be cautious of walking alone around CBD, Salamanca or waterfront during night time.

The best areas for accommodation

Hobart has many options of accommodation for every kind of budget and preference. It has plenty of budget hotels, hostels and pub accommodation. Upscale accommodation like historic guesthouses, designer hotels, and mod waterside apartments are in Battery Point and Davey Street. All kinds of accommodation can be a spot in Waterfront or Hobart harbour. Battery Point and Sandy Bay has many good budget hotels and rental houses.

Tip: Booking accommodation in advance is advisable, especially during peak season.

There are many options of Adelaide to Hobart flights, so customise your search to get the best price according to your travel dates. If you’d want to travel on a budget, combine your Adelaide-Hobart flight booking with discount hotel reservations for great deals.

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