Hobart Tourist Attractions

Mount Wellington

Mount Wellington (kunanyi) towers over Hobart, offering 360-degree panoramic views of the city, the Derwent River, and the surrounding coastline.

• Reach the 1,271-meter summit via the kunanyi/Mt Wellington Explorer Bus or a scenic drive.

• Features walking trails, lookout platforms, and dramatic dolerite columns known as the Organ Pipes.

MONA

Art museum

MONA (Museum of Old and New Art) is Australia's largest privately owned museum, known for its subterranean architecture and provocative, eclectic art collection.

• Accessible via a dedicated ferry ride from Hobart's central waterfront.

• Houses underground gallery spaces, on-site dining options, and the Moorila Winery.

Salamanca Market

Salamanca Market is an outdoor street market set against historic 1830s sandstone warehouses.

• Held every Saturday morning along Salamanca Place.

• Features over 300 stalls showcasing local craft, fresh Tasmanian produce, artwork, and artisan food.

Battery Point

Battery Point Click to open side panel for more information is one of Hobart's oldest historic suburbs, featuring preserved 19th-century cottages and narrow tree-lined lanes.

• Easily accessible from Salamanca Place via Kelly's Steps.

• Highlights include Arthur Circus Park, heritage architecture, local bakeries, and cafes.

Royal Tasmanian Botanical Gardens

Royal Tasmanian Botanical Gardens spans 14 hectares near the city center and is the second-oldest botanical garden in Australia.

• Home to the Subantarctic Plant House, displaying flora from subantarctic islands.

• Includes a Japanese garden, historic conifers, a conservatory, and an on-site cafe.

Tasmanian Museum and Art Gallery

Tasmanian Museum and Art Gallery offers free admission and explores Tasmania's natural history, colonial heritage, and Indigenous culture.

• Set in historic buildings along the Hobart waterfront.

• Features interactive exhibits, fine art collections, and Tasmanian tiger (Thylacine) history.

Cascade Brewery Bar

Cascade Brewery Bar sits at the base of Mount Wellington and is Australia's oldest operating brewery, operating since 1824.

• Features a gothic facade set against landscaped gardens.

• Offers craft beer and cider tastings alongside food options.

Bonorong Wildlife Sanctuary

Bonorong Wildlife Sanctuary is a wildlife rescue center located just outside Hobart in Brighton.

• Offers close encounters with native Australian species, including Tasmanian devils, wombats, and kangaroos.

• Features guided day tours and night tours focused on conservation and education.