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Top 16 Best Things to Do in Hobart - 2023

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Discover the top attractions, sightseeing spots, activities, landmarks, and unforgettable experiences in Hobart. Plan your perfect itinerary and make the most of your visit to this vibrant destination.
Updated Oct 2023
  • No.1
    4.6/5
    113 Reviews
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    taCommentScoreUrlbased on 7825 reviews
    "I am here #Wellington Hill is located 20 kilometers west of Hobart City. It is one of the most famous local attractions. About every traveler to Hobart will come here to see it. There are a few points that must be mentioned: the wind is so big that it can blow people away. There is a whistling wind in the ear. The sound is not loud, even your mother calls you, you can't hear the sky is particularly cold, don't look at the hot sky under the mountain. After all, the mountain is high and the wind is strong. It doesn't take long to start to snort. It is estimated that the windbreaker will be frozen until your mother can't recognize the landscape. The blue sky and white clouds are not a sight, even if there is a little cloud. Occasionally, there is sunlight passing through a few lines. There is a beautiful view. There is an observation deck to prevent the wind from avoiding the sun, but it is relatively backward. Usually, most people are still willing to go forward a little further along the trail and go to the cliff to feel the bathroom for themselves. Especially if there is any need for suggestions. Ask for an absolute five-star rating. Not only clean and odorless, but also the perspective is superb. The full glass perspective effect feels like a stroll in the open-air camp. It is definitely a rare experience."
    Wellington Park
    7.7km from downtown
    Highlights: Mount Wellington is 1271 meters high and is a relatively high mountain around Hobart. The city of Hobart is built against Mount Wellington, from which you can overlook the panoramic view of Hobart. There are many viewing platforms at different heights on the mountain. The sunshine platform on the top of the mountain is a good place to overlook the entire city of Hobart, the surrounding bay and the distance. Mount Wellington is also a great hiking and cycling destination.
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  • No.2
    4.5/5
    72 Reviews
    taCommentScoreUrlbased on 2777 reviews
    "if you love gardening, trees, flowers and taking photos, that the place you must go. avoid peak season , peak hours, then you may avoid a lot of tourists. parking is available. Japanese garden is the best among all others. coffee shop is available you may bring your own food for a Pinic too a good experience"
    Hobart
    1.9km from downtown
    Highlights: Located in Australia, the Royal Botanic Gardens Tasmania covers approximately 14 hectares of greenery. The gardens have a historic plant collection and numerous important trees, many of which date back to the 19th century.
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  • No.3
    4.4/5
    48 Reviews
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    taCommentScoreUrlbased on 4804 reviews
    "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."
    Hobart
    921m from downtown
    Highlights: The unique row of four-storey sandstone warehouses on historic Salamanca Square is the best preserved colonial-style building in Australia. Every Saturday, hundreds of stall vendors display their wares on the stalls along the Salamanca Place. There are many arts and crafts here, such as exquisite glassware, creative wood design, fashionable clothing, avant-garde pottery and leather goods, as well as flowers, fresh fruits and vegetables, books, street performers and music.
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  • No.4
    4.5/5
    24 Reviews
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    taCommentScoreUrlbased on 1539 reviews
    "Its a suburb of the city of Hobart, Tasmania, named after the battery of guns established in 1818 as part of Hobart coastal defences."
    Hobart
    1.4km from downtown
    Highlights: Fortress Point is a highland terrain, 1.5 kilometers from the city, this area is a relatively long history of Hobart. Battery Point got its name from the Battery, built here in 1818, to protect the town of Hobart from threats from the sea, mainly for strategic reasons. During the heyday of whaling, Battery Point was a bustling area with a steady stream of sailors, and now the area around Battery Point is a secluded, upscale residential area where 19th-century Victorian and Georgian mansions can still be seen. There are many antique shops, art galleries and cafes that have been converted from old houses on the street. Wander around picturesque ArthurCircus, admire St George's Anglican Church on Cromwell St., or walk slowly on Napoleon St. to the harbour, where the mooring ropes sing in the wind and you can listen to the sound of ships colliding with each other.
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  • No.5
    4.4/5
    34 Reviews
    Free
    "It can't be more pleasant to take a boat tour around the island with the group! The blue sky and the blue sea can also see the koala. The local day trip is only English, we are the only foreigners, the others are all local Australian old aunts and uncles, the sea breeze is still quite cold when the boat is opened, but it is worth it for this beautiful scenery. Some local old aunts did a lot of homework, and also introduced us to the rock types and formation ages along the coast."
    Hobart
    44.7km from downtown
    Highlights: The Tasman Peninsula is located in the southeast of Hobart. Port Arthur is the main attraction. The island's coastline, beaches and bushwalks bring beautiful natural scenery. Enter the peninsula from the north through the Arthur highway, first reach the Eagle's Neck Gorge, turn east to Pirates BayDr, and arrive at the lookout with a view of the coastline. There are also sea erosion landforms such as checkerboard sidewalks, blowholes, Tasman Arches, and waterfall bays around Eagle Neck Gorge. Continue south to Tasman National Park, which occupies a large area of the peninsula, and you can choose one of several bush walks to hike. If you want to see animals, you can go to the Tasmanian Devil Conservation Park. If you want to see cultural attractions, you can go to the historical sites of coal mines, the prison sites of Eagle Neck Gorge, Cunha, Primedna, and Saltwater River. The terminus of Arthur Expressway is Port Arthur. From 1830 to 1877, a large number of prisoners who came to serve here made the gloomy atmosphere gather here, and the beautiful stone buildings, Gothic buildings and parks can hardly conceal the bitter history of the past. .
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  • No.6

    MONA

    4.7/5
    37 Reviews
    taCommentScoreUrlbased on 6699 reviews
    "Hobart's Museum of Ancient and Modern Art is a comprehensive and professional museum that introduces Tasmanian history and culture, animal and plant distribution, mineral resources and other aspects. The exhibits here are very rich, comprehensive introduction of Tasmania, whether from industrial development or the evolution of plants and animals, there are many exhibits and specimens in history, very interesting, worth a visit."
    Berriedale
    9.2km from downtown
    Highlights: The Museum of Old and New Art, or MONA for short, is Hobart's burgeoning tourist attraction, showcasing the private collection of millionaire David Walsh. The appearance of the museum itself is very bold, going three floors underground, and the exterior is completely wrapped in stone. The interior displays range from Egyptian mummies to heavy-handed death experiences, which are extremely impactful. MONAFOMA in January and DarkMOFO in winter are the museum's own unique festivals.
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  • No.7
    4.1/5
    24 Reviews
    taCommentScoreUrlbased on 2154 reviews
    "Touring Australia, this stop is coming to Hobart, the capital of Tasmania. Visit the Cascade Brewery, the oldest brewery in Australia, built in 1824 and rebuilt in 1927, because of the fire in the south, the fire to the brewery, and later rebuilt, so the castle-style brewery main entrance marked two years The current Cascade Brewery offers a variety of flavors of beer, juice drinks, and black beer made with selected wheat. There is a tour of the brewery here, but there is no weekend, I came that day is Sunday, so I can only taste the craft beer at my own expense. I am not a drinker, so I only bought a smallest cider to taste, about RMB 20 price, a glass is not big, using Tasmanian local apple juice to brew, clear and delicious, if it is hot, drink a glass of cold beer, It can be said to be a big thing. The restaurant is relatively large, one side is a counter selling a variety of craft beer, you can also order dinner or desserts, I heard that there are desserts made with beer, but I did not buy food, the other side is selling hot drinks. The side door of the restaurant pushes out is an old garden, the garden co-existed with the brewery, so it is also a historic garden with many plants planted inside, which 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 the afternoon shift, there will be many locals, three and three two come here to chat, this is the slow life of Australia."
    South Hobart
    3km from downtown
    Highlights: Cascade Distillery is Australia's oldest distillery, built in 1832 in a Gothic building on the banks of the Hobart Rivulet and still in operation today. If you visit from Monday to Friday, you can see the scene of the factory's on-site production. If you visit on Saturday and Sunday, you can only listen to the explanation.
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  • No.8
    4.8/5
    6 Reviews
    taCommentScoreUrlbased on 64 reviews
    "Kingston, capital of Jamaica, Central American country"
    Kingston Beach
    11.2km from downtown
    Highlights: Kingston is home to the headquarters of the Australian Antarctic Administration, which houses small exhibits on Antarctic exploration and ecology. Popular for swimming and sailing, Kingston Beach is a stunning stretch of curved white sand flanked by sheer, tree-lined cliffs. Further down the road is Blackmans Bay, a popular swimming area. There's also the Tinderbox Marine Reserve, where you can snorkel along underwater markers.
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  • No.9
    4.4/5
    7 Reviews
    taCommentScoreUrlbased on 1394 reviews
    "Traveling to Australia, this stop is in Hobart, the capital of Tasmania, and the historic site of Port Arthur is one of Hobart’s most famous attractions. The historic site of the Prison Church, which was previously an ancient prison building, shows the local prison environment of more than half a century ago, and the justice system in Tasmania. Visitors can see the former courtroom here, or follow the dim stairs to the cell to see the cell's environment. I took a map to visit, the map marked a lot of places, now we see only a ruin, although the court, cells and other places, but also erected a sign, you can use your fantasy to imagine the original picture at that time."
    Hobart
    588m from downtown
    Highlights: The Prison Church Historic Site is an attraction located in the urban area of Hobart. This is an old prison building that shows the local prison environment more than half a century ago and the judicial system in Tasmania at that time. Visitors can see the former courthouse inside, and can also follow the narrow and dim stairs to the cell, visit the environment of the cell, and even see the hanging instruments at that time. However, this scenic spot is a bit gloomy. It is said that ghosts can sometimes be seen here at night, so it has attracted many curious people to find out.
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  • No.10
    4.0/5
    27 Reviews
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    taCommentScoreUrlbased on 1440 reviews
    "Traveling to Australia, this stop came to Hobart, the capital of Tasmania. Walking around the city center, came to this museum, which is opposite the City Hall, near the pier, there is a parking lot at the door, parking is very convenient, but there is a charge. The museum is free to visit. When you enter, there are some open-air art-shaped seats on the right, you can take a break. The front left is the locker area. All guests who come in to visit need to put their belongings in the locker. You need to prepare a 2 yuan Australian dollar coin. Open any empty cabinet, there is a small slot in the cabinet door, you can plug coins, only can put just 2 yuan size coins, and then close the cabinet door and unplug the key. When you need to advance items, plug the key in, twist the door open, The coins will be automatically spit out for you. This museum has several partitions, including the history and culture museum of the aboriginal people, the animal specimen museum, and the exquisite collection museum, art museum, cafe, rest hall and other parts. I only visited the animal specimen museum due to time problems and learned about it in Australia. Even Tasmanian-specific animals, of course, are specimens, such as the now extinct swolves, Tasmanian tigers, Tasmanian devils, various sizes of kangaroos, birds, and so on. The decoration of the zoological specimen museum is very simple, or it is deliberately made into a primitive decoration, it feels like returning to the primitive society. The lighting in the lounge is dim, but there is a kind of English-style decoration. There are always clear instructions along the road. You can look at the signs to find your favorite museum."
    Hobart
    655m from downtown
    Highlights: The Tasmanian Museum and Art Gallery is housed in Hobart's old building, the Food Supply Station (built in 1808). The museum mainly displays related materials of the Tasmanian natives who disappeared due to British colonization, as well as the culture of the early colonial era. A highlight of the pavilion is the extinct Tasmanian tiger taxidermy. The Tasmanian tiger, also known as the thylacine, has black stripes and is a marsupial like the kangaroo. The pavilion adopts a collage-style architectural style with repeated additions, which is very special. The colonial building prototype was completed in 1863, with several additions over the years. The entrance to the museum was completed in 1987 and is part of the overall building.
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  • No.11
    5.0/5
    9 Reviews
    taCommentScoreUrlbased on 244 reviews
    "Hobart's Sandy Bay is a very beautiful bay, this bay has a very long and soft sandy beach, the surrounding scenery is really beautiful, there will be many tourists here to enjoy the sun beach here, really very comfortable to enjoy."
    Sandy Bay
    2.2km from downtown
    Highlights: Sandy Bay is a seaside town located in the south of Hobart. It is surrounded by mountains and the sea, with a beautiful and quiet environment. It has beautiful harbors and beaches. It is a very suitable place for vacation and leisure.
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  • No.12
    4.6/5
    7 Reviews
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    taCommentScoreUrlbased on 636 reviews
    "Mount Nelson is located in the south of Hobart, 5 km from the city of Hobart. If the cloudy cloud of Wellington Hill affects the view, Mount Nelson is a good option. From the observation deck here, you can enjoy panoramic views of Hobart city and Storm Bay."
    Hobart
    5km from downtown
    Highlights: From the Nelson Lookout, you can enjoy panoramic views of Hobart and Storm Bay.
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  • No.13
    4.0/5
    5 Reviews
    taCommentScoreUrlbased on 1159 reviews
    "This is a good tourist attraction, very beautiful, and the architectural style here is very distinctive, very suitable for traveling and taking pictures."
    Hobart
    698m from downtown
    Highlights: Mawson's HutReplicaMuseum looks at items used and worn by Antarctic expeditions, fun photos and information about the tough lives of these people. Although the area is small, the location is convenient and worth a visit.
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  • No.14
    4.8/5
    5 Reviews
    taCommentScoreUrlbased on 69 reviews
    "Long beach is named after many monkeys on the island. It is said that this island is private and bought by a rich man, so you can't go to the island, you can only look far away. There are many wild monkeys on the island, and you are not afraid of people. You must pay attention to safety."
    Sandy Bay
    4.4km from downtown
    Highlights: Located in Hobart, Australia, LongBeach has stunning views, spectacular water features, ample seating, suitable for kids to play, BBQ parties, and a great place for a relaxing weekend getaway.
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  • No.15
    4.1/5
    7 Reviews
    taCommentScoreUrlbased on 2017 reviews
    "Once a factory for women prisoners in exile, it is now a site for visitors to visit. In 2010, the site was listed as a World Heritage Site with 10 other sites related to Australia's exiled prisoners. There is an explanation guide in the scenic spot, about 45 minutes per explanation, and there is also a drama called "Her Story", which can further understand the historical events that have occurred in this female prisoner factory, the performance time is 11:00, about 45 minutes."
    South Hobart
    2.4km from downtown
    Highlights: The ruins of the Cascades Women's Factory is a building where Hobart female convicts were imprisoned and is listed as a World Heritage Site. Most of Australia's well-known prisons for female prisoners are located on the back of Mount Wellington, not far from Hobart's central business district. Women are held here as punishment, or await distribution. You can pay to see a show of Her Story, which takes place on the site of the factory and portrays the hard lives of criminals in a women's factory.
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  • No.16
    4.5/5
    11 Reviews
    taCommentScoreUrlbased on 430 reviews
    "Participated in the Salamanca market on Saturday, it was particularly interesting, it was very comfortable to walk around, there were freshly opened oysters, honey, wool products, etc., it was very interesting. Both tourists and locals have it."
    Hobart
    966m from downtown
    Highlights: The Salamanca Art Center is an important art town, where some old factories have been converted into art and cultural gathering places. You can see many galleries, art exhibition halls, and sometimes some international art exhibitions and music performances. It is a place for many artists. A place to show your talent.
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FAQ

What are some Best Things to Do in Hobart?
Some Best Things to Do in Hobart include:Mount Wellington|Royal Tasmanian Botanical Gardens|Salamanca Pl|Battery Point|Tasman Peninsula
What are some highly-rated Best Things to Do in Hobart?
Some highly-rated Best Things to Do in Hobart include:Mount Wellington:4.6|Royal Tasmanian Botanical Gardens:4.5|Salamanca Pl:4.4|Battery Point:4.5|Tasman Peninsula:4.4
At what locations in Hobart can Best Things to Do in Hobart be found?
The Best Things to Do in Hobart are mainly located in:Mount Wellington:Wellington Park|Royal Tasmanian Botanical Gardens:Hobart|Salamanca Pl:Hobart|Battery Point:Hobart|Tasman Peninsula:Hobart