16 Ideas For What To Do In Hobart, Tasmania

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Wondering what to do in Hobart? We spent 6 days in Hobart, Australia’s second-oldest city and Tasmania’s capital city, and found there was so much to see and do.

It’s not the biggest of cities by Australian standards, but there are enough things to do in Hobart to warrant several day’s visit.

I love walkable cities centered around a harbour with historic neighbourhoods, historic buildings, and a good local vibe – Hobart delivers on all fronts.

Throw in fresh seafood, famous markets, and being within easy reach of other awesome destinations for day trips, well it’s no surprise why so many people choose to base themselves in Hobart for an ultimate Tasmania adventure.

If you’re not sure what attractions to add to your Hobart itinerary, then fret not, because below I have listed all the best things to do and places to see in Hobart for first-time visitors, as well as where to eat and sleep.

What to Do in Hobart

Before whizzing off to explore some of Hobart’s attractions, I highly recommend going for a walk around the town and the neighbourhoods and taking it all in.

My favourite area was definitely Salamanca with the historic sandstone buildings converted into restaurants, cafes, bars, and specialty shops and opposite the tree-lined park offering shade for the infamous Saturday Salamanca Markets.

Wandering Salamanca Place and Salamanca Square with the historic Georgian sandstone warehouses and eating and drinking in the cafes and pubs is a must do.

After that, you are ready to start exploring…

1. Visit MONA, the Museum of Old and New Art

has been billed as the place that revitalized Hobart and put it on the must-see destination list of Tasmania. The founder describes the MONA museum as a “subversive adult Disneyland.”

It’s an interesting and fun art gallery and we like how you’re a part of the experience as you move through it. We wrote about our MONA experience here.

2. Visit The Historic Hobart Harbour

Not a large or busy harbour, unless you’re in town early January as this is where the famous Sydney to Hobart yacht race ends.

But it’s a beautiful harbour to wander and so serene early in the morning on a clear day.

3. Check Out Salamanca Markets

The world-famous Saturday Salamanca Markets have a reputation as one of Australia’s best…