Melbourne to Hobart Flights

Flight from Melbourne to Hobart

Hobart is Australia’s second oldest capital city after Sydney. It is also the capital of the most populated city in the island state of Tasmania. It has a population of around 225,000 which accounts for roughly 40% of the people of the island state of Tasmania. Hobart is the least populated Australian state capital city.

Although a relatively small city compared to the other cities of Australia such as Sydney and Melbourne, it is a place with a big heart and big ideas. Hobart is primarily known for its lively and self-motivated food scene and has a plethora of natural attractions in and around the city for tourists and locals alike to enjoy. One of the most exciting things about Hobart is that it is an Antarctica gateway city because of its proximity to East Antarctica, making it the perfect spot for a lot of Antarctica research foundations. Hobart as a focal point for tourists had over 1.8 million tourists in 2016, beating out famous cities such as Perth, and the Australian capital, Canberra.

Tip: Visit a local “visitor information centre” to help you get the most out of your trip to Hobart.

Getting to Hobart

Hobart Airport (HBA) is located in Cambridge, Hobart. Hobart Airport also acts as Hobart International Airport as it runs both terminals in a conjoined manner. Due to the southern location of the airport, it is also one of the few places in the world from where you can board flights to Antarctica. Hobart Airport deals with around 159,000 passengers every month. The airport offers connections to the city, parking and car rental services. They also provide a variety of shuttle bus services and taxi services. It is the 9^th busiest airport in Australia.

Several flights that operate the route from Melbourne’s Tullamarine Airport (MEL) to Hobart Airport (HBA). Virgin Australia, Jetstar, Qantas and Tigerair provide Direct flights to Hobart. To find a cheap flight from Melbourne, look for the connecting flights offered by Virgin Australia. Flight duration usually range from 1 hour and 10 minutes to 1 hour and 25 minutes.

Tip: For travel within Hobart, you can look at the Metro network for buses. Ferries are also an accessible mode of transportation and leisure at the same time.

Places to stay in Hobart

There are many great places to stay during your trip to Hobart. The area of Salamanca is one of the most preferred places to stay by tourists and locals alike because the bustling city offers a lot of attractions, including Australia’s largest outdoor market which is bustling with great food, handmade clothing, flowers and many other collectibles. If you want to have a look at the Parliament House and its beautiful flowers and gardens, you can stay a few blocks around Salamanca Place.

Salamanca Place offer a lot of great places to stay near the waterfront which falls on the west side of the docks, and another equally great place to stay in Hunter Street, which falls on the east side of the docks.

Tip: Most tourists prefer staying in waterfront areas of the city. There are two main waterfront areas, Constitution Docks and Salamanca Place.

Things to do in Hobart

There are a lot of things to do in Hobart. One of the best experiences in Hobart is the Museum of Old and New Art, also known as MONA. You can access the museum by taking a ferry from Brooke Street Pier and then go on to enjoy the largest privately-owned museum with an eclectic and provocative art collection. You can also enjoy the winery which is also available at MONA.

If you are looking for a trip around nature, you can enjoy the climb to the towering Mount Wellington. Almost 30 minutes away from the city, the view from atop of the mountain of Hobart and other surrounding places is breath-taking. Finally, one of the best eating spots in Hobart is near Hobart’s central waterfront area, Constitution Docks. Here, you can enjoy the various floating restaurants available with fresh seafood. Trip.com allows you to book Melbourne to Hobart flights and discounted hotel accommodation through the website.

Tip: Getting a local tour guide in Hobart will help you in seeking out the best places for relaxation and enjoy on your trip.

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