Hobart CBD
The city’s central commercial and historic area, with shops, museums, galleries, restaurants, waterfront and transport connections.
Best for: First-time visitors, sightseeing and central accommodation
Hobart Cruises & Tours – Explore The City & Beyond
Hobart Cruises
Hobart’s waterfront location on the Derwent River makes it an ideal base for exploring Tasmania by water. Cruises range from short sightseeing trips along the river to longer adventures that venture towards Bruny Island, the Tasman Peninsula and Tasmania’s rugged coastline.
Choose from sightseeing and lunch cruises, wildlife and wilderness experiences, Bruny Island boat trips, Tasman Island cruises and Port Arthur experiences. Along the way, you can take in Hobart’s waterfront, Battery Point, Sandy Bay, the Tasman Bridge and the landscapes beyond the city.
Hobart Cruise Experiences
Famous Hobart Attractions
Hobart's main attractions combine colonial history, Tasmanian art and culture, mountain landscapes and its long connection with the Derwent River. Most of the city's central attractions can be explored within a relatively compact area.
Salamanca Place & Salamanca Market
Salamanca Place is one of Hobart's best-known historic precincts, lined with sandstone warehouses built in the 1830s and 1840s. The buildings originally served as stores and warehouses for goods including whale oil, grain and timber and now contain galleries, restaurants, cafés and shops.
Every Saturday, Salamanca Market fills the precinct with more than 300 stalls selling Tasmanian produce, food, crafts, artworks, clothing and other local products. The market runs from 8:30am to 3pm and is one of the city’s major weekly attractions.
kunanyi/Mount Wellington
Rising to 1,271m, kunanyi/Mount Wellington dominates the Hobart skyline and provides panoramic views across the city, Derwent River and surrounding countryside. The summit is around 21 km from the CBD and can be reached by road.
The mountain is part of Wellington Park and contains walking tracks ranging from short walks to longer hikes. The Organ Pipes, dolerite cliffs and sub-alpine vegetation are among its defining features, while snow can cover the summit during winter.
Museum of Old and New Art (MONA)
MONA is Australia's largest private museum and one of Hobart's most distinctive and unconventional cultural attractions. Rather than presenting art in a traditional museum setting, MONA features works of art that challenge ideas about sex, life, death, religion and the human body. The experience is deliberately provocative, with dark, strange and controversial works displayed throughout its underground galleries.
The museum is located at Berriedale on the Derwent. Visitors can reach MONA by road or by the museum's dedicated ferry service from Hobart's waterfront.
Battery Point
Battery Point is Hobart's oldest suburb and one of Australia's best-preserved colonial-era neighbourhoods. Its narrow streets, Georgian cottages, merchants' homes and former workers' housing reflect Hobart's 19th-century history. You can reach Battery Point on foot from the city centre via Kelly's Steps, or see the suburb from the water on a Derwent River cruise.
Tasman Bridge
The Tasman Bridge spans the Derwent River, linking Hobart's eastern and western shores. The bridge was rebuilt after a section collapsed in 1975 when the bulk carrier Lake Illawarra struck its supports, an event that remains part of Hobart's history. You can cross the bridge by car, bus, bicycle or on foot, while river cruises offer views of the bridge from below and the surrounding waterfront.
Tasmanian Museum and Art Gallery
The Tasmanian Museum and Art Gallery (TMAG) explores Tasmania’s natural and cultural history, including Aboriginal heritage, colonial history, wildlife and the state's geological past. Its collections also include exhibitions on Tasmania's extinct thylacine and Antarctic exploration. TMAG is located close to the waterfront and can be combined with Salamanca Place, Constitution Dock and other central attractions.
Constitution Dock & Hobart Waterfront
Hobart's waterfront is closely tied to the city's maritime identity. Constitution Dock, Franklin Wharf and Brooke Street Pier sit around the working harbour, with fishing boats, restaurants, galleries, ferry services and cruise departures. Constitution Dock is also the finishing point for the Sydney to Hobart Yacht Race, when competing yachts arrive after crossing the Tasman Sea.
Royal Tasmanian Botanical Gardens
Established in 1818, the Royal Tasmanian Botanical Gardens is Australia's second-oldest botanical gardens. The 14-hectare site contains historic plant collections, ornamental gardens, heritage buildings and a Subantarctic Plant House designed to recreate the conditions of islands in the Southern Ocean.
Located around 2 km from Hobart city centre, the gardens are easy to reach by car, bus or taxi, with parking available nearby.
Cascades Female Factory
The Cascades Female Factory is one of Tasmania's major convict heritage sites and forms part of the UNESCO-listed Australian Convict Sites World Heritage Property. The former female convict factory operated in the 1800s and housed thousands of women transported to Van Diemen's Land. Today, visitors can explore the site's remaining buildings and learn about the experiences of female convicts in colonial Tasmania.
Honourable mentions
Cascade Brewery: Australia's oldest continuously operating brewery, established in 1824 at the foot of kunanyi / Mount Wellington.
Mawson's Huts Replica Museum: A waterfront museum recreating the huts used during Douglas Mawson's 1911–14 Antarctic expedition.
Theatre Royal: Australia's oldest continuously operating theatre, opened in Hobart in 1837 and still hosting live performances.
Hobart Convict Penitentiary: A former convict prison complex offering insights into Tasmania's colonial penal history
Salamanca Place is one of Hobart's best-known historic precincts, lined with sandstone warehouses built in the 1830s and 1840s. The buildings originally served as stores and warehouses for goods including whale oil, grain and timber and now contain galleries, restaurants, cafés and shops.
Every Saturday, Salamanca Market fills the precinct with more than 300 stalls selling Tasmanian produce, food, crafts, artworks, clothing and other local products. The market runs from 8:30am to 3pm and is one of the city’s major weekly attractions.
Rising to 1,271m, kunanyi/Mount Wellington dominates the Hobart skyline and provides panoramic views across the city, Derwent River and surrounding countryside. The summit is around 21 km from the CBD and can be reached by road.
The mountain is part of Wellington Park and contains walking tracks ranging from short walks to longer hikes. The Organ Pipes, dolerite cliffs and sub-alpine vegetation are among its defining features, while snow can cover the summit during winter.
MONA is Australia's largest private museum and one of Hobart's most distinctive and unconventional cultural attractions. Rather than presenting art in a traditional museum setting, MONA features works of art that challenge ideas about sex, life, death, religion and the human body. The experience is deliberately provocative, with dark, strange and controversial works displayed throughout its underground galleries.
The museum is located at Berriedale on the Derwent. Visitors can reach MONA by road or by the museum's dedicated ferry service from Hobart's waterfront.
Battery Point is Hobart's oldest suburb and one of Australia's best-preserved colonial-era neighbourhoods. Its narrow streets, Georgian cottages, merchants' homes and former workers' housing reflect Hobart's 19th-century history. You can reach Battery Point on foot from the city centre via Kelly's Steps, or see the suburb from the water on a Derwent River cruise.
The Tasman Bridge spans the Derwent River, linking Hobart's eastern and western shores. The bridge was rebuilt after a section collapsed in 1975 when the bulk carrier Lake Illawarra struck its supports, an event that remains part of Hobart's history. You can cross the bridge by car, bus, bicycle or on foot, while river cruises offer views of the bridge from below and the surrounding waterfront.
The Tasmanian Museum and Art Gallery (TMAG) explores Tasmania’s natural and cultural history, including Aboriginal heritage, colonial history, wildlife and the state's geological past. Its collections also include exhibitions on Tasmania's extinct thylacine and Antarctic exploration. TMAG is located close to the waterfront and can be combined with Salamanca Place, Constitution Dock and other central attractions.
Hobart's waterfront is closely tied to the city's maritime identity. Constitution Dock, Franklin Wharf and Brooke Street Pier sit around the working harbour, with fishing boats, restaurants, galleries, ferry services and cruise departures. Constitution Dock is also the finishing point for the Sydney to Hobart Yacht Race, when competing yachts arrive after crossing the Tasman Sea.
Established in 1818, the Royal Tasmanian Botanical Gardens is Australia's second-oldest botanical gardens. The 14-hectare site contains historic plant collections, ornamental gardens, heritage buildings and a Subantarctic Plant House designed to recreate the conditions of islands in the Southern Ocean.
Located around 2 km from Hobart city centre, the gardens are easy to reach by car, bus or taxi, with parking available nearby.
The Cascades Female Factory is one of Tasmania's major convict heritage sites and forms part of the UNESCO-listed Australian Convict Sites World Heritage Property. The former female convict factory operated in the 1800s and housed thousands of women transported to Van Diemen's Land. Today, visitors can explore the site's remaining buildings and learn about the experiences of female convicts in colonial Tasmania.
Cascade Brewery: Australia's oldest continuously operating brewery, established in 1824 at the foot of kunanyi / Mount Wellington.
Mawson's Huts Replica Museum: A waterfront museum recreating the huts used during Douglas Mawson's 1911–14 Antarctic expedition.
Theatre Royal: Australia's oldest continuously operating theatre, opened in Hobart in 1837 and still hosting live performances.
Hobart Convict Penitentiary: A former convict prison complex offering insights into Tasmania's colonial penal history
Hobart Neighbourhoods
Salamanca Place
A historic waterfront precinct with sandstone warehouses, galleries, restaurants and the Saturday Salamanca Market.
Best for: History, food, markets, galleries and nightlife
Battery Point
Hobart's historic residential neighbourhood, known for Georgian cottages, Kelly's Steps, Arthur Circus and heritage streets.
Best for: Colonial architecture, walking and cafés
North Hobart
The city's food and café strip along Elizabeth Street, known locally as one of Australia's best eating streets for its density of restaurants.
Best for: Dining, nightlife and local food
Sandy Bay
A residential suburb south of the CBD, extending along the Derwent and home to the University of Tasmania’s Sandy Bay campus.
Best for: Waterfront walks, dining and a quieter locale
New Town
One of Hobart’s older inner suburbs, located north of the CBD and known for heritage homes, parks and local cafés.
Best for: Local neighbourhood vibe and longer stays
Bellerive
East of the Derwent, Bellerive has a waterfront village vibe with cafés, restaurants, parks and views of central Hobart.
Best for: Waterfront walks, dining and views across the Derwent
Moonah
A growing inner-urban suburb known for its brilliant food scene, creative spirit and affordability.
Best for: Multicultural food and local artistic experiences
Things To Do In Hobart
On the Water
Cruise on Derwent River (recommended)- Explore Bruny Island on a cruise
- Take the MONA ROMA ferry to MONA
- Walk along the Hobart waterfront
- Discover Tasman Island on a boat trip
Art, Culture & History
- Visit MONA (recommended)
- Explore the Tasmanian Museum and Art Gallery
- Visit the Mawson's Huts Replica Museum
- Explore the Cascades Female Factory
- Battery Point Historic Walking Tour
Culinary Experiences
- Fresh off the boat seafood on a lunch cruise (recommended)
- Bruny Island gourmet food tour
- Explore Salamanca Market (only on Sat)
- Taste local beers at Cascade Brewery
- Eat your way along North Hobart's restaurant strip
Mountains, Parks & Gardens
- Hike to kunanyi / Mount Wellington (recommended)
- Walk through the Royal Tasmanian Botanical Gardens
- Head to the Mount Nelson Lookout
- Hobart Rivulet Walk
- Visit the Cascade Gardens
Wildlife & Wilderness
- Discover the coastal wilderness on a Bruny cruise (recommended)
- Visit the Tasmanian Devil Unzoo
- Mount Field National Park tour
- Explore the Bonorong Wildlife Sanctuary
- Go on Humpback Whale watching tour
Popular Day Trips From Hobart
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Hobart is a starting point for exploring southern Tasmania, with islands, historic towns, national parks and coastal landscapes within reach of the city. Some destinations are suitable for a half-day visit, while places such as Bruny Island, Port Arthur, Wineglass Bay etc., are better treated as full-day experiences.
Bruny Island
Bruny Island lies off the southeast coast of Tasmania and is divided into North and South Bruny by the narrow Neck. It is a wild, sparsely populated island known for towering sea cliffs, a resident seal colony and some of Tasmania's best artisan food producers making oysters, cheese, honey, whisky and chocolate. The island is reached by vehicle ferry from Kettering.
Port Arthur Historic Site
Australia's largest and best-preserved convict site and a UNESCO World Heritage listing, set on the Tasman Peninsula alongside the dramatic sea cliffs of Cape Raoul and Tasman Island. Port Arthur has more than 30 historic buildings and ruins including multiple prisons, The Penitentiary and churches. The site visit is best experienced when combined with a Tasman Island cruise tour.
Richmond
Richmond is a historic village with more than 50 Georgian buildings, cafés, galleries and heritage sites. Its most famous landmark is Richmond Bridge, built by convict labour and now Australia's oldest surviving large stone arch bridge. Richmond Gaol and St. John the Evangelist Church are other significant sites.
Mount Field National Park
Mount Field National Park forms part of the Tasmanian Wilderness World Heritage Area. The park contains tall eucalypt forests, cool-temperate rainforest, alpine landscapes and several waterfalls. The short walk to Russell Falls is one of the park's most accessible experiences, while longer tracks lead towards Lake Dobson and the higher parts of the park.
Huon Valley
An apple-growing region turned foodie destination, known for cideries, cellar doors and the Tahune Airwalk through the treetops. The region can be explored as a food-and-produce day trip or combined with the drive towards Tasmania's far south.
Freycinet National Park & Wineglass Bay
Freycinet National Park is one of Tasmania's most recognisable natural destinations, known for the Hazards mountains and Wineglass Bay. Wineglass Bay is known for its curved white-sand beach and is regularly ranked among the world's best beaches. Visitors can walk to the Wineglass Bay Lookout, continue down to the beach or explore coastal trails such as the Wineglass Bay and Hazards Beach circuit.
Maria Island
Maria Island combines wildlife, beaches and convict history, with highlights including the historic Darlington settlement, the colourful Painted Cliffs and Fossil Cliffs, and long sandy beaches around McRaes Isthmus. Visitors can explore the island on foot or by bike, with opportunities to see wombats, kangaroos, wallabies and many more.
Suggested Itineraries
Day 1 : Seafood Cruise & Battery Point
- Morning: Hobart seafood lunch cruise After cruise: Battery Point Historic Walking Tour
- Evening: Explore Salamanca Place and have dinner
Day 2: Mount Wellington & Hobart Culture
- Morning: MONA visit
- Afternoon: Royal Tasmanian Botanical Gardens
- Evening: Drive to Mount Wellington Summit Dinner at North Hobart
Day 3 Full-Day Bruny Island Tour
- Cruise to the island Gourmet food exploration The Neck visit Mavista Rainforest walk Bligh Museum Two Tree Point Beach
Day 4 Tasman Island + Port Arthur + Cape Raoul
- Bus from Hobart to Tasman Peninsula Cruise along the Peninsula Rock arches, ocean caves & coastal waterfall Australian Fur Seals, sea eagles, dolphins Port Arthur Historic Site Cruise from Port Arthur to Cape Raoul
Day 5 Richmond & Mount Field
- Morning: Richmond historic village and Richmond Bridge
- Midday: Travel towards Mount Field National Park
- Afternoon: Russell Falls and Mount Field rainforest
- Evening: Return to Hobart
* You can mix and match these itineraries according to your time, interests and convenience to create your own Hobart experience.
How To Get To Hobart
Hobart Airport (HBA) is Tasmania’s main airport and the primary gateway for visitors arriving in the south of the state. It is located around 20km from Hobart CBD, with the journey into the city taking approximately 15 mins by car in normal traffic. Domestic flights connect Hobart with major Australian cities.
Getting Around Hobart
Hobart's central area is relatively compact, with many attractions around the CBD, Salamanca, Battery Point and the waterfront accessible on foot. Public buses operated by Metro Tasmania connect Hobart with surrounding suburbs, while taxis and rideshare services are available for longer journeys.
Important Links
| Resource | Purpose |
|---|---|
| Discover Tasmania | Tasmania attractions, destinations, experiences and travel information |
| City of Hobart | City services, local attractions, events and visitor information |
| Metro Tasmania | Hobart buses, routes, fares and public transport |
| Hobart Airport | Flight information, airport facilities and transport |
| Tasmania Parks and Wildlife Service | National parks, walking trails, reserves and park conditions |
| Port Arthur Historic Site | Port Arthur history, entry, tours and visitor information |
| MONA | Museum information, tickets, exhibitions and ferry details |
| The Bureau of Meteorology | Hobart weather forecasts and warnings |
Know Before You Go
Best Time To Visit
The best time to visit Hobart is in autumn (March to May) or spring (September to November), when the weather is mild, the crowds are smaller and accommodation can be cheaper. Summer (December to February) is warm and dry, making it perfect for outdoor activities. That said, every season has its own charm, so the best time really depends on what you want to do.
The best time to visit Hobart is in autumn (March to May) or spring (September to November), when the weather is mild, the crowds are smaller and accommodation can be cheaper. Summer (December to February) is warm and dry, making it perfect for outdoor activities. That said, every season has its own charm, so the best time really depends on what you want to do.
Australia-wide holidays 2026:
1 Jan (Thu) – New Year’s Day
26 Jan (Mon) – Australia Day
3 Apr (Fri) – Good Friday
6 Apr (Mon) – Easter Monday
25 Apr (Sat) – Anzac Day
8 Jun (Mon) – King’s Birthday
25 Dec (Fri) – Christmas Day
26 Dec (Sat) – Boxing Day
28 Dec (Mon) – Boxing Day Holiday
Tasmania observed holidays
9 Feb (Mon) – Royal Hobart Regatta
9 Mar (Mon) – Eight Hours Day
7 Apr (Tue) – Easter Tuesday *
2 Nov (Mon) – Recreation Day
Regional observed holidays
7 Jan (Wed) – Devonport Cup
25 Feb (Wed) – Launceston Cup
3 Mar (Tue) – King Island Show
8 May (Fri) – AGFEST
2 Oct (Fri) – Burnie Show
8 Oct (Thu) – Royal Launceston Show
16 Oct (Fri) – Flinders Island Show
22 Oct (Thu) – Royal Hobart Show
27 Nov (Fri) – Devonport Show
*Easter Tuesday is a restricted public holiday in Tasmania. Observed by some awards/agreements and the State Public Service.
1 Jan (Thu) – New Year’s Day
26 Jan (Mon) – Australia Day
3 Apr (Fri) – Good Friday
6 Apr (Mon) – Easter Monday
25 Apr (Sat) – Anzac Day
8 Jun (Mon) – King’s Birthday
25 Dec (Fri) – Christmas Day
26 Dec (Sat) – Boxing Day
28 Dec (Mon) – Boxing Day Holiday
Tasmania observed holidays
9 Feb (Mon) – Royal Hobart Regatta
9 Mar (Mon) – Eight Hours Day
7 Apr (Tue) – Easter Tuesday *
2 Nov (Mon) – Recreation Day
Regional observed holidays
7 Jan (Wed) – Devonport Cup
25 Feb (Wed) – Launceston Cup
3 Mar (Tue) – King Island Show
8 May (Fri) – AGFEST
2 Oct (Fri) – Burnie Show
8 Oct (Thu) – Royal Launceston Show
16 Oct (Fri) – Flinders Island Show
22 Oct (Thu) – Royal Hobart Show
27 Nov (Fri) – Devonport Show
*Easter Tuesday is a restricted public holiday in Tasmania. Observed by some awards/agreements and the State Public Service.
Tasmanian Wine Festival (February 2026)
The Tasmanian Wine Festival is an annual event held in February celebrating the state’s cool-climate wines and local produce. The festival usually brings together wineries, winemakers, and visitors for tastings, food pairings and industry-led experiences.
Dark Mofo (June 2026)
Dark Mofo is a winter arts and cultural festival held in June that explores themes of darkness, ancient rituals, and contemporary art. You can expect large-scale installations, performances, live music, and immersive experiences across Hobart, making this a prime time to visit the city.
Royal Hobart Show (October 2026)
The Royal Hobart Show is a long-running agricultural show held in October, showcasing Tasmania’s farming, livestock, and rural industries. The 2026 event will feature agricultural competitions, exhibitions, rides, entertainment and family-friendly activities.
Taste of Tasmania (December – January)
Visit Taste of Tasmania, a renowned food and wine festival in Hobart. Indulge in gourmet delights, sample exquisite wines, and experience the vibrant atmosphere. Discover the nation’s culinary treasures and enjoy live music, entertainment, and a festive celebration of local flavours.
Rolex Sydney to Hobart Yacht Race (December)
The Sydney to Hobart Yacht Race is one of the world’s most iconic ocean races, starting in Sydney and finishing in Hobart. It attracts elite sailors and impressive yachts, challenging participants with the often-turbulent waters of the Tasman Sea. The finish in Hobart is a spectacle, drawing crowds to the waterfront to celebrate the sailors’ achievement.
Hobart Marathon Festival
The Hobart Marathon Festival is Tasmania’s premier running event, offering distances from fun runs to a full marathon. Runners enjoy scenic courses that showcase Hobart’s city streets, waterfront, and nearby natural beauty. It’s both a competitive and community-focused event, attracting participants of all ages and abilities.
Salamanca Market
Salamanca Market is a top tourist destination popular for its vibrant and eclectic shopping experience. Explore stalls filled with local produce, arts, crafts, and unique finds. Immerse yourself in the lively atmosphere, enjoy live music, and savour delicious food from various vendors.
The Tasmanian Wine Festival is an annual event held in February celebrating the state’s cool-climate wines and local produce. The festival usually brings together wineries, winemakers, and visitors for tastings, food pairings and industry-led experiences.
Dark Mofo (June 2026)
Dark Mofo is a winter arts and cultural festival held in June that explores themes of darkness, ancient rituals, and contemporary art. You can expect large-scale installations, performances, live music, and immersive experiences across Hobart, making this a prime time to visit the city.
Royal Hobart Show (October 2026)
The Royal Hobart Show is a long-running agricultural show held in October, showcasing Tasmania’s farming, livestock, and rural industries. The 2026 event will feature agricultural competitions, exhibitions, rides, entertainment and family-friendly activities.
Taste of Tasmania (December – January)
Visit Taste of Tasmania, a renowned food and wine festival in Hobart. Indulge in gourmet delights, sample exquisite wines, and experience the vibrant atmosphere. Discover the nation’s culinary treasures and enjoy live music, entertainment, and a festive celebration of local flavours.
Rolex Sydney to Hobart Yacht Race (December)
The Sydney to Hobart Yacht Race is one of the world’s most iconic ocean races, starting in Sydney and finishing in Hobart. It attracts elite sailors and impressive yachts, challenging participants with the often-turbulent waters of the Tasman Sea. The finish in Hobart is a spectacle, drawing crowds to the waterfront to celebrate the sailors’ achievement.
Hobart Marathon Festival
The Hobart Marathon Festival is Tasmania’s premier running event, offering distances from fun runs to a full marathon. Runners enjoy scenic courses that showcase Hobart’s city streets, waterfront, and nearby natural beauty. It’s both a competitive and community-focused event, attracting participants of all ages and abilities.
Salamanca Market
Salamanca Market is a top tourist destination popular for its vibrant and eclectic shopping experience. Explore stalls filled with local produce, arts, crafts, and unique finds. Immerse yourself in the lively atmosphere, enjoy live music, and savour delicious food from various vendors.
TASMANIA SCHOOL HOLIDAYS 2026
Term 1: 18 April to 3 May
Term 2: 11 July to 26 July
Term 3: 3 October to 18 October
Term 4: 19 December - (end date not confirmed)
Term 1: 18 April to 3 May
Term 2: 11 July to 26 July
Term 3: 3 October to 18 October
Term 4: 19 December - (end date not confirmed)
If you’re visiting Hobart for the first time, stay near Hobart CBD, Salamanca, or Battery Point — these areas are close to the waterfront and city centre, making it easy to explore on foot.
Travellers with a car or other transport options can consider staying in North Hobart or Sandy Bay, which offer great access to the city and nearby attractions.
Please note that accommodation rates in these popular spots often vary depending on the season and local events.
Travellers with a car or other transport options can consider staying in North Hobart or Sandy Bay, which offer great access to the city and nearby attractions.
Please note that accommodation rates in these popular spots often vary depending on the season and local events.
Food takes central stage in Hobart. Restaurants and Cafes are situated around Salamanca and the waterfront making it accessible by walk. North Hobart is also known to be a foodie’s paradise.
Restaurants here showcase seasonal menus, featuring ingredients sourced directly from Tasmania's fertile land and bountiful seas. They offer not only top-quality cuisine but also a distinctive and inviting ambience, often with picturesque views of Hobart.
Restaurants here showcase seasonal menus, featuring ingredients sourced directly from Tasmania's fertile land and bountiful seas. They offer not only top-quality cuisine but also a distinctive and inviting ambience, often with picturesque views of Hobart.
Hobart has a variety of public transport that makes getting around the city easy:
Metro buses are the primary public transport for local travel within Hobart. You can purchase a Metro Greencard or buy a single ticket onboard. Greencards are available from Greencard agents and the Metro shop on Elizabeth Street. Use the Trip Planner tool or Hobart Network Guide to plan your route.
Other public transport facilities available are ferries that operate services between Hobart’s Brooke Street Pier & Bellerie Pier.
Several taxi companies also operate in Hobart, including Uber and GoCatch. A hop-on, hop-off double-decker bus also runs, giving tourists a great way to see Hobart’s city attractions. A 24 or 48 hour ticket can be purchased.
There is an extensive network of bike paths across the city, like the Intercity Cycleway. Hire of e-scooters, e-bikes and bicycles is available from Hobart Bike Hire or from apps like Beam and Neuron for shared e-scooters.
Metro buses are the primary public transport for local travel within Hobart. You can purchase a Metro Greencard or buy a single ticket onboard. Greencards are available from Greencard agents and the Metro shop on Elizabeth Street. Use the Trip Planner tool or Hobart Network Guide to plan your route.
Other public transport facilities available are ferries that operate services between Hobart’s Brooke Street Pier & Bellerie Pier.
Several taxi companies also operate in Hobart, including Uber and GoCatch. A hop-on, hop-off double-decker bus also runs, giving tourists a great way to see Hobart’s city attractions. A 24 or 48 hour ticket can be purchased.
There is an extensive network of bike paths across the city, like the Intercity Cycleway. Hire of e-scooters, e-bikes and bicycles is available from Hobart Bike Hire or from apps like Beam and Neuron for shared e-scooters.
1. How to Choose a Hobart Boat Tour?
Choosing a Hobart Cruise depends on the experience you want. We have curated a list of the popular cruises in Hobart based on location and activity. Select a Hobart lunch or dinner cruise for a gourmet dining experience on the water. If you want to explore Tasmania’s wilderness or visit the World Heritage site, try a Bruny Island or Tasman Island cruise.
2. Are the cruises child-friendly?
The Bruny Island combo tour and the Tasmanian seafood seduction cruise are not recommended for infants due to the intensity of the activity. All other cruises and tours are child-friendly!
3. Are Hobart cruises wheelchair accessible?
Many of the cruises are not wheelchair accessible due to platform heights and wharf layouts, but the crew on board will be able to assist those with limited mobility with prior notice.
Choosing a Hobart Cruise depends on the experience you want. We have curated a list of the popular cruises in Hobart based on location and activity. Select a Hobart lunch or dinner cruise for a gourmet dining experience on the water. If you want to explore Tasmania’s wilderness or visit the World Heritage site, try a Bruny Island or Tasman Island cruise.
2. Are the cruises child-friendly?
The Bruny Island combo tour and the Tasmanian seafood seduction cruise are not recommended for infants due to the intensity of the activity. All other cruises and tours are child-friendly!
3. Are Hobart cruises wheelchair accessible?
Many of the cruises are not wheelchair accessible due to platform heights and wharf layouts, but the crew on board will be able to assist those with limited mobility with prior notice.
Hobart Tourist Information
Hobart has no shortage of shopping malls and markets! Elizabeth Street Mall is the largest shopping centre in central Hobart. On the other side of the block, Centrepoint holds over thirty retail outlets with a food court.
Salamanca Market, held every Saturday, is open from 8.30 pm to 3 pm. It features over 300 stalls selling local Tasmanian produce, handmade products, food and more! Visit during the mornings to avoid the crowd.
Salamanca Market, held every Saturday, is open from 8.30 pm to 3 pm. It features over 300 stalls selling local Tasmanian produce, handmade products, food and more! Visit during the mornings to avoid the crowd.
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