Tasmania

Hobart

The harbour city is full of quaint digs, exceptional food and a whole lot of character, if you haven't done Hobart yet, it's time you do.

The Pavilions at Mona
Accommodation

The luxury pavilions in Hobart that put art on your bedside table

The Pavilions at Mona swap standard hotel polish for eight riverside dens, each stitched into Tasmania's most talked-about museum – we bunked down in the quirky, two-storey Brett.

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Why every book lover needs to visit Tassie’s UNESCO City of Literature
News

Why every book lover needs to visit Tassie’s UNESCO City of Literature

The bookworm's guide to Hobart, Australia's best-kept literary secret.

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Mona library Phrontisterion children's library
News

Mona’s new library opens with a First Folio, a Bowie manuscript, a children’s cave and no fixed order

David Walsh's library is many things. Conventional isn't one of them. Meet Phrontisterion.

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hobart bathhouse
News

Hobart is getting its first luxury bathhouse 

BODHI Bathhouse + Spa will open its first Tasmanian bathhouse in Hobart this September.

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Chocolate Experience at Cadbury Chocolate Central
Food & Wine

Tasmania is getting a $150 million chocolate wonderland

Forget Willy Wonka. The real thing is coming to Hobart.

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Beaker Street Festival in Hobart, Tasmania
News

A new after-dark sound experience is coming to Hobart – for one night only

The immersive concert will debut in August, part of a milestone program that marks a decade of Beaker Street Festival.

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Exterior view of Scholé restaurant in Hobart
Eating Out

Scholé is a 10-seat restaurant hidden inside a historic Hobart confectionery store

Helmed by innovative and esteemed chef Luke Burgess, this thoughtfully curated restaurant’s connection to community expands beyond the walls of its petite space. And, much like kids in a former candy store, diners at Japanese-inspired Scholé delight in a sensory feast.

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The heritage facade of The Tasman in Hobart
Accommodation

I checked into Hobart’s most delicious hotel and didn’t want to leave

Welcome to Hotel Addict, a monthly column where I check into Australia’s best hotels and share what makes them worthy of your wishlist.

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the exterior of The Conservatory Hobart
Accommodation

Is this sleek home Hobart’s most underrated stay?

Find modern convenience and comfort in this picture-perfect holiday home.

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Things to Know

Combining heritage charm with modern luxuries, Hobart, nestled at the foothills of Kunyanyi/Mount Wellington, truly is one of Australia’s most beautiful cities. Tasmania’s capital, and the second-oldest capital in Australia after Sydney, offers a unique combination of vibrant cosmopolitan experiences and a plentiful supply of outdoor attractions.

Hobart has an eclectic mix of accommodation options, with many of them emphasising one of Hobart’s best qualities: art. 


Getting Around

Hobart is small and ideal for walking, particularly in the downtown and historic areas. For a bit more pace, Beam and Neuron e-scooters are available in and around the CBD, or Metro Tasmania runs buses within Greater Hobart and the surrounding suburbs.


Don’t Miss

With so much to see and do, you’ll want to stay for weeks in this picturesque city (even in the summer months). 

With its commitment to produce-driven dining, weekly markets and food experiences, you can expect a long and varied list of top places to eat in Hobart. Coffee fiends won’t be disappointed. Hobart is a mecca when it comes to cafes. And our second-favourite beverage is in high supply at one of the many Hobart bars and boundary-pushing distilleries scattered throughout the city. And of course, Dark Mofo is a must with its dark and decadent atmosphere.

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