Tasmania

Hobart

The harbour city is full of quaint digs, exceptional food and a whole lot of character, if you haven't done Hobart yet, it's time you do.

The writer Lara Picone with her sisters and mum on a multi-gen trip
Family Holidays

I finally stopped putting off that multi-gen trip – and you should too

How a Tassie minibreak reminded a family of what they meant to each other.

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The house is made of stone and has a black railing.
Accommodation

A handy guide for where to stay in Hobart

Wading through all the options of where to stay in Hobart? Check out this list of the city’s best places to stay, be it a boutique hotel, a quirky campground, or a quaint little cottage.

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A Tasmanian Devil standing in bushland
Family Holidays

The perfect 4-day Hobart itinerary for families

Learn all about the island state’s colonial and Indigenous history, see some truly mind-boggling art and get out in nature over four days in Hobart

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Plates of food at Dier Makr restaurant in Hobart.
Eating Out

17 of the best places to eat in Hobart you can’t miss

With a handful of new players mixing things up and championing all things Tasmanian, there’s never been a better time to eat your way around Australia’s southernmost capital.

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The Aurora Australis in Tasmania.
Cruising Holidays

Savour seafood and the Southern Lights on this Tassie night cruise

Experience Tasmania from a new perspective on this unique night cruise.

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a blurry image of a bartender at Void Bar, Hobart
Eating Out

15 of the best Hobart bars to sip the night away at

Hobart/Nipaluna’s deeply charismatic bars are a must-have experience.

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the tasting bar at Sullivan’s Cove, Cambridge
Food & Wine

8 of the best Hobart distilleries for a spirited time

Drink a dram of estate-grown rye on the very farm where it was grown and made, or try a nip of multi-award-winning sheep’s whey vodka while overlooking the D’Entrecasteaux Channel.

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the cafe interior of Born In Brunswick, Hobart
Eating Out

12 of the best Hobart cafes for breakfast, brunch and lunch

From Southeast-Asian-inspired brunches to aesthetically pleasing cafes with a wholefoods ethos, there’s something for everyone among these 12 Hobart cafes and bakeries.

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25 of the best things to do in Hobart
Things to do

25 of the best things to do in Hobart

From mountain trails to historic tales, Tassie’s harbourside Hobart is a playground for all.

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Things to Know

Combining heritage charm with modern luxuries, Hobart, nestled at the foothills of Kunyanyi/Mount Wellington, truly is one of Australia’s most beautiful cities. Tasmania’s capital, and the second-oldest capital in Australia after Sydney, offers a unique combination of vibrant cosmopolitan experiences and a plentiful supply of outdoor attractions.

Hobart has an eclectic mix of accommodation options, with many of them emphasising one of Hobart’s best qualities: art. 


Getting Around

Hobart is small and ideal for walking, particularly in the downtown and historic areas. For a bit more pace, Beam and Neuron e-scooters are available in and around the CBD, or Metro Tasmania runs buses within Greater Hobart and the surrounding suburbs.


Don’t Miss

With so much to see and do, you’ll want to stay for weeks in this picturesque city (even in the summer months). 

With its commitment to produce-driven dining, weekly markets and food experiences, you can expect a long and varied list of top places to eat in Hobart. Coffee fiends won’t be disappointed. Hobart is a mecca when it comes to cafes. And our second-favourite beverage is in high supply at one of the many Hobart bars and boundary-pushing distilleries scattered throughout the city. And of course, Dark Mofo is a must with its dark and decadent atmosphere.

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