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Hobart is the capital of the island of Tasmania and Australia's second-oldest state capital. Set at the foot of Mount Wellington on the River Derwent, the city is known for its historic harbour, Salamanca Market, world-class food and wine, and MONA, the boldest and most unconventional art museum in the southern hemisphere.
Why stay in Hobart
Bold contemporary art
MONA is the largest and most challenging underground art museum in Australia, reached by boat from the city centre.
Markets and the old harbour
Salamanca Market is a Saturday market in colonial-era sandstone buildings, near the Constitution Dock harbour.
Views from the summit
Drive up Mount Wellington (kunanyi) for panoramic views of the city, the river and the island.
Food and wine
Tasmanian oysters, whisky and cool-climate Pinot Noir wine, all award-winning on the world stage.
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Local dishes to try in Hobart
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Tasmanian oysters
Fresh oysters and scallops from Tasmania's cold waters, said to be the freshest in Australia.
📍 Waterfront - 2🥃
Tasmanian whisky
Award-winning Tasmanian single malt whisky, with distilleries to sample around the city.
📍 Citywide - 3🍷
Pinot Noir wine
Cool-climate wine from the Coal River Valley, notable for Pinot Noir and sparkling.
📍 Coal River Valley - 4🍫
Waterside food market
Salamanca Market has cheese, leatherwood honey, jam and lavender from farms across the island.
📍 Salamanca - 5🐟
Floating fish and chips
Fish-fry punts at Constitution Dock serving fresh fish straight from the harbour.
📍 Constitution Dock
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MONA
The Museum of Old and New Art, a cutting-edge underground art museum reached by a camouflage-painted boat from the city.
📍 Berriedale - 2🛒
Salamanca Market
An open-air Saturday market in old sandstone buildings, selling crafts, food and local produce.
📍 Salamanca - 3⛰️
Mount Wellington (kunanyi)
A mountain high above the city you can drive to the summit of for 360-degree views of the city and the River Derwent.
📍 Above the city - 4⚓
Constitution Dock
A harbour in the city centre, the finish line of the Sydney to Hobart yacht race, with floating seafood restaurants.
📍 Waterfront - 5🏛️
Port Arthur
A former convict settlement and World Heritage site, one of Australia's most complete colonial historic sites.
📍 Tasman Peninsula - 6🏘️
Richmond Village
A colonial-era village with the oldest stone bridge in Australia still in use.
📍 Richmond
Things to do in Hobart
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3 Hobart hotels our team picked for you
Selected from real reviews — one per budget tier, each with a score and instant 3-site price comparison
★ 9.6LuxuryMACq 01 Hotel
#1 luxury 5-star · on the Sullivans Cove waterfront
★ 9.4LuxuryThe Henry Jones Art Hotel
#2 art hotel · inside an old waterfront jam warehouse
★ 9.3Upper-midHotel Grand Chancellor Hobart
#3 4-star tower · waterfront-side with a floor-10 pool
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Hadley's Orient Hotel
#8 Heritage boutique · 1834 Victorian building
Ibis Styles Hobart
#4 4-star hotel · modern, central, great value
Macquarie Manor Hotel
#10 4-star boutique · inside an 1875 brick manor
Somerset on the Pier Hobart
#5 4-star serviced apartment · on the pier, every room with river views
Customs House Hotel
#7 3-star heritage pub hotel · waterfront, 1846 building
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🚆 Getting around Hobart
Walk the city centre
Central Hobart is compact, with an easy walk from Salamanca to the harbour and Battery Point.
Boat to MONA
The MONA ROMA ferry leaves Brooke Street Pier for the MONA museum, an experience in itself.
Metro Tasmania buses
City buses run from the CBD to the suburbs and sights, good if you don't hire a car.
Hire a car for the island
Visiting Port Arthur, Bruny Island and Tasmania's nature is easiest with a hire car.
Where to go next near Hobart
SydneyThe city of the iconic Opera House and Harbour Bridge, paired with Bondi Beach.
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MelbourneA city of cafes, graffiti laneways and world-class sport like tennis and Aussie rules football.
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BrisbaneCapital of Queensland on the Brisbane River, warm all year with an easygoing vibe.
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Gold CoastLong white-sand beaches, world-class theme parks and beachfront high-rises at Surfers Paradise.
See this city's guide →Frequently asked — where to stay in Hobart
How do I get to Hobart?+
Fly directly from Sydney, Melbourne and Brisbane in about 1-2 hours. The airport is 17 km from the city.
How do I visit MONA?+
Take the MONA ROMA ferry from the city centre, about 30 minutes. The museum is large, so allow at least half a day.
When is the best time to visit Tasmania?+
Summer (Dec - Feb) is warm and easy for sightseeing with long days, while winter is very cold and may bring snow on the mountains.
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