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<p><i>Hotel review</i>: Islington Hotel, <strong>Hobart</strong></p>

Hotel review: Islington Hotel, Hobart

<p><i>Inside the Henry Jones Art Hotel</i>: where history and art collide</p>

Inside the Henry Jones Art Hotel: where history and art collide

<p><i>6 of the best things to do</i> in <strong>Hobart’s</strong> MidTown</p>

6 of the best things to do in Hobart’s MidTown

Boasting a world-class art collection and wow-factor mountain views, the Islington Hotel is one of Hobart’s most elegant – and surprising – boutique stays.

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.

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Hotel review: Islington Hotel, Hobart

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6 of the best things to do in Hobart’s MidTown

From Mona to North Hobart, Tasmania’s capital has definitely found its cool in recent years. Now this central pocket of town has joined the party, too.

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Inside the Henry Jones Art Hotel: where history and art collide

What do you get when you combine Hobart's iconic history, art and style? Well, as it turns out, you get the Henry Jones Art Hotel...

Interior of Aloft on Brooke Street Pier, Hobart

Eating Out

Review: Aloft, Hobart

In a pier-end attic space, Elspeth Callender finds new Hobart perspectives both outside the window and on the plate.

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5 of the best day trips from Hobart

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Woke up to ocean views, chased waterfalls, cooked under the stars… now that’s a perfect weekend. All you need is the right van – and a sense of adventure.

We're swapping outback dust for green valleys as the Indian Pacific winds its way into the misty Blue Mountains. The final stretch takes us into Sydney, where the journey ends – but the memories last a lifetime.

Join the fabulous Shelita Buffet for a tour of Broken Hill, where history, art and drag come together for a one-of-a-kind outback adventure.

Wine country on the rails. The Indian Pacific slows down for a day of world-class vineyards and laid-back charm in the Barossa Valley.

From the goldfields of Kalgoorlie to the silence of the Nullarbor and the tiny ghost town of Cook, this is the wild heart of Australia.

Step aboard the Indian Pacific for an epic 4352km adventure to see Australia like never before.

From the red heart of the outback to lush Top End landscapes, The Ghan is slow travel at its finest – with gourmet dining, epic sunsets and pure adventure along the way.

These outback pubs are not just places to grab a cold beer; they’re the heartbeat of remote communities, brimming with history, character and some seriously memorable characters.

We're in the ultimate holiday limbo, just like this sleepy kangaroo at East Coast Natureworld. The ‘should I nap or party?’ dilemma hits hard. How are you spending this week?

Australia’s white sand beaches are calling – which one will you visit first?

Do & See

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

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.

IImogen Eveson

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

RRachael Thompson

Savour seafood and the Southern Lights on this Tassie night cruise

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

From museums devoted to all things brown and sticky, to swashbuckling pirate experiences on deserted islands and close encounters with little devils, there’s a lot of family fun to be had here in Hobart.

7 of the best Hobart markets for artisan produce and design stalls

Tassie is renowned for its artisan produce and local makers and a variety of Hobart markets puts this on full display. Find farmers’ markets, twilight markets and everything in between…

IImogen Eveson

Dark Mofo, decoded: What I’ve learnt from going 7 times

Curious about Dark Mofo? This guide answers the festival’s biggest questions.

RRiley Wilson

A 60-second guide to doing summer in Hobart right

Pennicott Wilderness Journeys' Iron Pot Cruise in Hobart, Tasmania, Australia

DDilvin Yasa

10 awesome things to do in Hobart with kids

CCarla Grossetti

Here are Hobart’s 10 best kid-friendly restaurants

Your go-to guide to kid-friendly restaurants in Hobart.

LLeah McLennan

The ultimate guide to driving from Hobart to Launceston

From convict-built bridges to bakeries brimming with scallop pies, let this glovebox guide take you on a journey from Hobart to Launceston.

This lovingly restored Tassie cottage is a vintage design dream

Live out your vintage design dreams in this beautifully restored Tassie cottage.

Interior view of the bedroom and bathroom at Slow Beam in Hobart

15 of the best Airbnbs in Hobart to suit your Tassie vibe

From the architectural to the historical and the achingly cute and cosy, these are the best Airbnb stays in Hobart/Nipaluna and her surrounds.

Marble bath inside the rooms of MACq01 in Hobart

Boasting a world-class art collection and wow-factor mountain views, the Islington Hotel is one of Hobart’s most elegant – and surprising – boutique stays.

blends history with luxury waterfront accommodation

Hobart’s iconic waterfront hotel blends Tassie’s colourful history with clever design.

DDanielle Norton

Hotel review: Islington Hotel, Hobart

Inside the Henry Jones Art Hotel: where history and art collide

What do you get when you combine Hobart's iconic history, art and style? Well, as it turns out, you get the Henry Jones Art Hotel...

Plates of food at Dier Makr restaurant in Hobart.

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.

a blurry image of a bartender at Void Bar, Hobart

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

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

the tasting bar at Sullivan’s Cove, Cambridge

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.

the cafe interior of Born In Brunswick, Hobart

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.

a latte art at Bloom Coffee x Bites, Hobart

19 of the best cafes in Hobart for top-notch coffee

From holes in the wall joints to cosy spots to linger over a flat white and a pastry, and even a scenic mountain cafe, here’s where you’ll find the best coffee in Hobart.

a spread of food at The Source Restaurant, Hobart

The 9 best foodie experiences in Hobart right now

Be sure to pack your appetite for a gastronomic tour of our southernmost city.

the taproom interior of Overland Brewers and Distillers