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Sightseeing
Fabulous museum - super funky, only 10 min from us. We'd recommend a whole day here! The restaurants are fabulous (book ahead for sure, especially for Faro!). The extra experiences are worth it - especially the James Turell exhibits. There's often music on the lawns, live music inside the museum and extra events happening - be sure to check their website for upcoming events!
565 locals recommend
MONA
655 Main RdFabulous museum - super funky, only 10 min from us. We'd recommend a whole day here! The restaurants are fabulous (book ahead for sure, especially for Faro!). The extra experiences are worth it - especially the James Turell exhibits. There's often music on the lawns, live music inside the museum and extra events happening - be sure to check their website for upcoming events!
Gorgeous walk - less traveled, lovely waterfalls, lots of fungi in the fall! If you work hard, stunning views up on the top of the trail!
Myrtle Gully Falls
Myrtle Gully TrackGorgeous walk - less traveled, lovely waterfalls, lots of fungi in the fall! If you work hard, stunning views up on the top of the trail!
One of the best known trails on kunanyi. Lovely in November when the waratah are blooming! And really, year round :D
Organ Pipes Track
Organ Pipes TrackOne of the best known trails on kunanyi. Lovely in November when the waratah are blooming! And really, year round :D
Cute cafe halfway up the mountain with stunning views all the way at the top. All of the trails on the mountain are great! If you have certain things you want to see (ferns, waterfalls, views, disappearing tarn, spelunking) - just ask! We can point you in the right direction
131 locals recommend
kunanyi / Mount Wellington
LOT 1 Pinnacle RdCute cafe halfway up the mountain with stunning views all the way at the top. All of the trails on the mountain are great! If you have certain things you want to see (ferns, waterfalls, views, disappearing tarn, spelunking) - just ask! We can point you in the right direction
Favourite camping spot in lutruwita! Insane to us still that you can drive to this camping area. Great spot for hiking, boating, fishing, lazing on the beach. Can be done in a day or as part of an overnight experience at Port Arthur
8 locals recommend
Fortescue Bay Camping Ground, Tasman National Park.
Fortescue Bay RoadFavourite camping spot in lutruwita! Insane to us still that you can drive to this camping area. Great spot for hiking, boating, fishing, lazing on the beach. Can be done in a day or as part of an overnight experience at Port Arthur
Wildlife rehab and sanctuary - all the cute local Tassie critters! Great for kids and kids at heart adults :)
70 locals recommend
Bonorong Wildlife Sanctuary
593 Briggs RdWildlife rehab and sanctuary - all the cute local Tassie critters! Great for kids and kids at heart adults :)
City/town information
Gorgeous historic town in the middle of the Hobart wine region. We recommend a day of wine tasting, food tasting, and a bit of wandering around this adorable town!
163 locals recommend
Richmond
Gorgeous historic town in the middle of the Hobart wine region. We recommend a day of wine tasting, food tasting, and a bit of wandering around this adorable town!
Darling little town south of Hobart - fabulous food and a number of cider distilleries around (Pagan cider is the absolute best!).
55 locals recommend
Cygnet
Darling little town south of Hobart - fabulous food and a number of cider distilleries around (Pagan cider is the absolute best!).
Food scene
Institut Polaire Cellar Door
7 Murray StSuper yummy food and cocktails - book ahead!
Local Pizza
52 Maroni RdOur fav close pizza spot!
Using all local Tassie produce and spirits - a great place for some comfort food made by passionate chefs
12 locals recommend
Tom McHugo's Hobart Hotel
87 Macquarie StUsing all local Tassie produce and spirits - a great place for some comfort food made by passionate chefs
Fabulous cheese! Fabulous spirits! Great spot for a lazy afternoon lunch
28 locals recommend
Grandvewe Cheeses
59 Devlyns RdFabulous cheese! Fabulous spirits! Great spot for a lazy afternoon lunch
If you head out to the east coast - make sure to stop here for some delicious seafood!
21 locals recommend
Lobster Shack Tasmania
40 EsplanadeIf you head out to the east coast - make sure to stop here for some delicious seafood!
The BEST ice cream in town! Make sure to have their pepperberry ice cream - a true Tassie flavour!
Van Diemens Land Creamery, Hobart
2 Constitution DockThe BEST ice cream in town! Make sure to have their pepperberry ice cream - a true Tassie flavour!
Best coffee on the island! And best view with a coffee! Make sure to stop if you're planning to do anything at Port Arthur!
25 locals recommend
cubed espresso bar
98 Pirates Bay DrBest coffee on the island! And best view with a coffee! Make sure to stop if you're planning to do anything at Port Arthur!
Phenomenal locally grown food, incredible chefs. Currently only open weekends - well worth booking ahead for. They also do quite a few specialty courses (like meat curing!)
30 locals recommend
The Agrarian Kitchen Eatery & Store
11a The AvenuePhenomenal locally grown food, incredible chefs. Currently only open weekends - well worth booking ahead for. They also do quite a few specialty courses (like meat curing!)
City advice
Getting around
We've got e-scooters downtown now!
Park on Warwick St and Landsdowne Cr and scooter in for free parking all day :)
What to pack
Always bring a raincoat!
Sometime we can get a random shower, so the #1 thing to always remember is a raincoat, just in case :)
Don't miss
Farmgate Market - Sunday Farmer's Market
On Bathurst St in the CBD. Great produce. Great coffee. Great honey. Great small stalls for food!
Don't miss
Salamanca Markets
On Saturday in Salamanca square! Adorable markets with food, crafts, all local, all adorable and delicious!
Customs and culture
Blackled Tours!
https://blackledtours.com
Tasmanian aboriginal community guided tours of the city, covers history of nipaluna, important sights, and lots of great information about the culture of this lovely island
Don't miss
Sirocco South Foraging Tour
https://siroccosouth.com.au
Great multi-hour tour showing how to pick wild plants, followed by a glorious multi course meal with paired local wines. Absolutely fantastic. Plus Mic is a lovely host!
Don't miss
Twilight Markets - Summertime
Cute waterfront markets with food stalls, music, and crafts