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MONA is Hobart’s most famous attraction and one of Australia’s most unusual museums. This guide covers everything you need to know before visiting — including tickets, opening hours, what to expect inside, and insider tips from multiple visits.
Escape Hobart for waterfalls, rainforests, and alpine lakes at Mount Field National Park. This guide covers the best walks, scenic stops, and tips for planning a day trip or relaxed weekend itinerary.
Only 25 minutes from Hobart, Richmond is a picturesque village filled with heritage buildings, family-friendly attractions, and quaint shops and cafés. Combine your visit with nearby Coal River Valley wineries and gourmet stops for a full and flavourful day trip from the city.
A Huon Valley day trip from Hobart is a scenic, easy day out showcasing southern Tasmania’s best food, wildlife, and forest scenery. Experience cider tastings, a chance to spot wild platypus in Geeveston, and a walk among the treetops at the famous Tahune Airwalk.
Bruny Island is one of the best day trips from Hobart, Tasmania — with scenic drives, gourmet food, and dramatic coastal views all packed into one small island. Whether you self-drive or join a guided tour, this little slice of wilderness delivers the perfect mix of adventure and indulgence.
Looking for some cheapo Hobart activities? This quaint Tasmanian capital can easily be done on a budget! Here are my suggestions for cheap or free things to do in Hobart.
Standing high above Hobart, kunanyi / Mount Wellington offers breathtaking views of the city and southern Tasmania. This guide explains the various ways to reach the summit and how to make the most of your visit to Hobart’s iconic mountain.
Hobart is the perfect base for exploring Tasmania. In less than a day, you can wander historic villages, hike to waterfalls and lookouts, cruise beneath sea cliffs, or escape to an island of empty beaches. These are the best trips within easy reach of the city.
The Tasman Island Wilderness Cruise is a thrilling 3-hour eco-adventure along Tasmania’s wild southern coast. Departing from Port Arthur (or as part of a day trip from Hobart), this small-group boat tour explores towering sea cliffs and caves, with close-up views of dolphins, fur seals, seabirds, and the remote Tasman Island lighthouse.
The Tasman Peninsula offers so much more than the Port Arthur Historic Site. Explore dramatic sea cliffs, take the Tasman Island cruise, hike to Cape Hauy, relax at Fortescue Bay, visit the Tessellated Pavement, meet Tasmanian devils, and enjoy lavender fields, artisan chocolate, and local gin along the way.
The Port Arthur Historic Site in Tasmania is one of best day trips from Hobart. This guide covers how to get there, the best tours to book, what’s included in your ticket, and what to see when you arrive to uncover Australia’s convict history.
See the world’s whitest sand on a Sydney to Jervis Bay road trip. Drive the stunning Grand Pacific Drive, stop at Sea Cliff Bridge, Kiama and Berry, then explore Huskisson, Hyams Beach and Booderee National Park.
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