Things to Do in Hobart
50 curated spots from Hobart itineraries
Activities & Attractions
30 curated experiences
Royal Tasmanian Botanical Gardens
Stroll through themed gardens including fern-filled gullies, a Japanese garden, and secluded lawns; bring a book or just sit together under tall trees or beside the ponds.
2h 30m · Free (small donation appreciated)
Queens Domain Bush Tracks
After lunch, follow one of the short bush trails through native eucalypt forest and lookouts back towards the city and river.
1h 30m · Free
Battery Point Heritage Walk
Wander from Salamanca Place up into Battery Point, exploring Kelly’s Steps, Arthur Circus, and the narrow lanes lined with cottages, gardens, and sea views; ideal for slow hand-in-hand walking and photos.
1h 30m · Free
Bonorong Wildlife Sanctuary
Drive or join a tour (about 30–40 minutes from Hobart) to meet Tasmanian devils, hand-feed free-roaming kangaroos and see wombats and koalas in a sanctuary focused on rescue and rehabilitation.
2h 30m · $36-40 per adult, $20-25 per child
Hobart Waterfront & Franklin Wharf Stroll
Start your trip gently with a walk along the Derwent River: see fishing boats, heritage warehouses, and leafy corners around Franklin Wharf and Constitution Dock. Look for the small lawns and trees by the water for a jungle‑adjacent feel and great photo angles of boats against Mount Wellington.
1h 30m · Free
Salamanca Market (Saturday Only)
If your Day 4 falls on a Saturday, wander rows of stalls selling produce, crafts, street performers, and local snacks; focus on vegetarian or clearly labeled fish stalls.
2h · Free entry (food and shopping extra)
Salamanca Place & Waterfront Stroll
Wander among sandstone warehouses, leafy courtyards and the harbor; explore Battery Point’s steep lanes and cottage gardens for a romantic, village feel.
2h · FreeSalamanca Place & Waterfront Walk
Stroll the sandstone warehouse streets and continue along the harbor boardwalk, watching boats and checking out leafy courtyards and public art; if it’s Saturday, weave through Salamanca Market.
2h · Free
Battery Point Free Explore
Wander the hilly lanes and leafy streets lined with old cottages, detouring to the small parks and viewpoints over the Derwent River.
2h · FreeBonorong Wildlife Sanctuary (Often Combined Tour)
Visit rescued Tasmanian devils, wombats and kangaroos on a guided tour focused on conservation and local species.
2h · $35-45 entry (often included in tour)
Cascades Female Factory Historic Site
Walk through evocative ruins and interpretive displays about the lives of transported convict women in a small, green valley.
1h 30m · $25-30
Derwent River Scenic Cruise
Take a short cruise from the Brooke Street Pier area along the Derwent River, passing bush-clad hills and small bays; sit on deck for fresh air and views.
2h · $40-70 per person depending on operator
Hobart Twilight Riverfront Time
On your return from Mount Field, sit by the water, watch the changing light on the hills, and maybe grab a takeaway tea while you decompress.
1h · Free (plus any drink)
Hobart Waterfront & Franklin Wharf Walk
Stroll along the working harbor from Franklin Wharf past fishing boats, old warehouses, and leafy corners around Constitution Dock. Capture evening light on the water and the forested hills behind the city.
1h 30m · Free
Hobart Waterfront Sunset Walk
Stroll along the piers as the light fades, watch boats come in and grab a bench to relax by the water.
1h · Free
Knocklofty Reserve Short Walk
A short uphill bushwalk from West Hobart into open forest with city and river views; choose an easy loop and enjoy birdsong and eucalyptus scents.
1h 30m · Free
kunanyi / Mount Wellington – Fern Gully & Lookouts
Take a shuttle or taxi up Mount Wellington; walk short tracks like the Organ Pipes lookout or ferny sections near The Springs, then continue to the summit lookout for sweeping views over Hobart, the river, and distant hills.
3h · $35-60 per person (shuttle or tour)kunanyi / Mount Wellington Summit Lookout
Take a shuttle or guided minibus from the CBD up to the summit for boardwalks and platforms with sweeping views over Hobart and wild alpine vegetation.
2h 30m · $35-60 (shuttle or small-group tour)kunanyi / Mount Wellington Summit Tour
Take a half-day bus tour from Hobart up to the summit, where boardwalks and rocky lookouts give sweeping views over forested hills, river, and sea; weather can be wild, with mist swirling around the alpine vegetation.
3h 30m · $35-60
MONA (Museum of Old and New Art)
Explore MONA’s dramatic underground spaces, contemporary artworks, and outdoor grounds overlooking the river; focus on the sculpture garden and outdoor terraces if you prefer a lighter, more nature-connected experience.
3h · $38-45 per person
MONA (Museum of Old and New Art) via Ferry
Catch the camouflaged MONA ferry from Brooke Street Pier for a scenic river trip, then spend 2–3 hours exploring the underground galleries carved into rock.
4h · $50-70 including ferry
Mount Field National Park & Russell Falls Day Tour
Full-day small-group excursion from Hobart including rainforest walks to Russell Falls, towering tree ferns, and giant eucalyptus, sometimes combined with Bonorong Wildlife Sanctuary.
8h · $120-160
Mt Field National Park & Russell Falls Day Trip
Join a guided day tour or drive yourself to walk the easy track through towering tree ferns to Russell Falls and Horseshoe Falls, maybe extending to the Tall Trees walk if the kids still have energy.
7h · $90-150 per person with tour (park fees included)
Mt Field National Park Waterfalls
Join a small‑group tour or self‑drive to stroll through dense ferns and towering trees to Russell Falls and nearby short walks like Horseshoe Falls.
4h 30m · $110-160 per person (tour, including park fees)
North Hobart Evening Stroll
Walk the Elizabeth Street strip before or after dinner, soaking up the local neighbourhood feel and checking out street art and small shops.
1h · Free
North Hobart Free Explore
Wander Elizabeth Street’s leafy stretch, browse small shops and enjoy the slightly bohemian, neighborhood feel; look for murals and side‑street greenery.
2h · Free
Parliament House Gardens & Salamanca Lawns
Wander the small but lush Parliament House Gardens and open lawns near Salamanca Place, under big trees with glimpses of the harbor.
45m · Free
Queens Domain Bushy Walk
Use your free time around the Botanical Gardens to follow one of the short walking tracks into the more natural bushland of the Queens Domain, with views over the city and Derwent River.
1h · Free
Richmond Historic Village Walk
Combine with Bonorong on a small-group tour or self-drive; stroll across the stone bridge, visit old gaol buildings from outside and wander leafy streets and riverside parkland.
2h · Free (excluding any optional museum entries)
Salamanca Place & Battery Point Wander
Explore sandstone warehouses, leafy courtyards and then wander up into historic Battery Point’s cottage-lined streets; look for tiny gardens overflowing with greenery for that jungle-like feel.
2h 30m · FreeRestaurants & Food
20 local favorites
Urban Greek
Popular Greek restaurant; order seafood (like grilled octopus, prawns, fish of the day) and vegetarian dishes (salads, dips, dolmades) and avoid non-halal meat.
1h 15m · $30-45 per person
Straight Up Coffee and Food
Mostly vegetarian café; try buckwheat pancakes, eggs with mushrooms and greens, or seasonal veg dishes, all naturally free from non-halal meat.
1h · $18-28 per person
Sawak Cafe
Malaysian cafe; choose vegetarian noodle dishes, stir-fried greens, and fish-based curries and ask that no pork, no alcohol (no shaoxing wine) and no non-halal meat be used in your dishes.
1h · $20-30 per person
Dandy Lane Cafe
Trendy laneway cafe; choose vegetarian options like the smashed avocado toast, halloumi-based dishes, or salad bowls and ask for no alcohol in sauces.
1h · $18-28 per person
Machine Laundry Cafe
Quirky cafe in Salamanca Square; choose vegetarian dishes like pancakes, veggie brunch plates or muesli and ask for no bacon or meat sausages on shared plates.
45m · $18-25 per person
Pigeon Whole Bakers (takeaway)
Artisan bakery; stick to plain breads, croissants, and pastries without meat or gelatine, ideal as a quick halal-friendly snack to carry on flights or buses.
20m · $8-15 per person
Room for a Pony
Trendy spot with lots of plants; pick vegetarian woodfired pizzas, salads, or brunch plates and ask staff to ensure no alcohol-based sauces or meat products are used.
1h · $20-30 per person
Tandoor and Curry House
Indian restaurant offering halal chicken and lamb (confirm on arrival); choose tandoori chicken, chicken tikka masala or vegetable curries with naan and rice.
1h 15m · $25-40 per person
Amici Italian Restaurant
Italian spot on Elizabeth Street; choose vegetarian pastas (e.g., arrabbiata, napolitana), margherita or vegetable pizzas and request no meat toppings and no alcohol in sauces.
1h 15m · $22-35 per person
Criterion Street Café
Small café with sandwiches and salads; ask for vegetarian or fish-based options and confirm ingredients (no meat, no gelatine).
45m · $15-25 per person
Cultura Espresso Bar & Restaurant
Italian-leaning café; stick to vegetarian or seafood such as avocado toast, ricotta hotcakes, granola, or smoked salmon sourdough (avoid meat items as they are not halal).
1h · $18-30 per person
Da Angelo Ristorante
Italian restaurant in leafy Battery Point; choose vegetarian pizzas, seafood pastas and salads, confirming no pork or alcohol in your selected dishes and avoiding all meat toppings.
1h 15m · $25-40 per person
Dana Eating House
Asian-fusion restaurant with lots of greenery, timber, and a slightly jungle-bar feel. They have clearly marked vegetarian and seafood dishes; you should explicitly request no alcohol or pork products in your food. Good halal-friendly options include kingfish sashimi, vegetable dishes, and seafood curries.
1h 30m · $35-50 per personDandy Lane Café
Bright laneway café; order vegetarian options like ricotta pancakes, granola bowls, avocado toast or egg dishes without bacon/ham.
45m · $18-28 per person
Fern Tree Tavern (for snacks and drinks only)
Rustic tavern in a forest setting; for halal, stick to hot chips, garlic bread, salads and soft drinks, avoiding all meat dishes and alcohol.
45m · $15-25 per person (snacks/light lunch)
Ginger Brown Cafe
Order vegetarian burgers, roasted vegetable salads, or mushroom-based dishes and confirm no alcohol in sauces or dressings.
1h · $20-30 per person
Ginger Brown Café
Neighbourhood café with plenty of vegetarian breakfasts like smashed avocado, porridge, and mushroom toast (request no bacon or meat sides).
1h · $18-28 per person
Legs & Breasts Glenorchy (Halal Chicken Orders)
Fast-food style chicken outlet in Glenorchy that offers halal-certified chicken pieces and burgers; confirm ‘halal chicken’ explicitly when ordering and stick to chicken-only items with chips and salads.
45m · $15-25 per person
Little Lotus Cafe
Small vegetarian cafe ideal for a light evening meal; choose from veg curries, rice dishes, and salads and confirm no alcohol is used in cooking.
45m · $15-25 per personMachine Laundry Café
Quirky café in an old laundry; choose vegetarian brunch like pancakes, eggs on toast, granola or mushroom-based dishes (avoid bacon/ham/sausages).
1h · $18-28 per person