Hobart, Australia's Second Oldest City

This compact city combines colonial maritime charm with a cosmopolitan state capital. Established in a glorious setting between Mt Wellington and the calm waters of the Derwent River, Australia's second oldest city is set in a stunning location. Constitution Dock is a great place to see visiting yachts and fishing boats. Salamanca Place has dozens of little shops selling Tasmanian arts and crafts, and hosts the famous Saturday market. Don't miss the Tasmanian Museum & Art Gallery and take the fifteen-minute walk northwards to the splendid Royal Tasmanian Botanical Gardens.

Tourist Information

Hobart Travel and Information Centre, 20 Davey Street.
Open 8.30am-5.30pm Monday to Friday, 9pm-5pm Saturday, Sunday & Public Holidays
Ph: 6230 8233

Australian Wooden Boat Festival

Waterfront, Hobart 6231 6407
The 7th Australian Wooden Boat Festival will be held in Hobart from 9 to 12 February. Over 500 boats from models to tall ships, including the HM Bark Endeavour and the magnificent Duyfken replica will make up the biggest collection of wooden boats in the southern hemisphere. Hobart’s stunning waterfront is transformed by the wooden boats and related events, creating a 2-acre playground of maritime-inspired fun. View craftsmen at work in the Shipwrights Village, browse through the Maritime Marketplace, and marvel at the ‘Quick ‘n’ Dirty’ boat building contest. Treat yourself to delicious Tasmanian fare, including our best seafood and local wines.
The Festival brings to life Hobart’s historic waterfront with the colour and excitement of maritime culture and activity. The Festival is one of Tasmania’s most significant events and is the premier maritime event of its kind in Australia. At the core of the event are some of the finest and most beautiful wooden boats in Australia – each one unique and individual with its own story to tell. Come and share the passion.
9–12 February www.australianwoodenboatfestival.com.au

Hobart Summer Festival

28 December–7 January www.hobartsummerfestival.com.au 6238 2711
Tasmanian fine food, wine, produce and entertainment staged right on the Hobart waterfront. Billed as 'A Local Celebration of Summer', this hugely popular exposition of the produce of Tasmania is a chance for locals to welcome friends and visitors, take part in arts events, and share good food, wine and conversation.
At the heart of the Festival, The Taste of Tasmania, you can wander from stall to stall sampling succulent seafood, juicy berries and thick cream, great cool climate wines and innovative new food flavours prepared by some of Tasmania’s top chefs.
The waterfront around Salamanca Place buzzes with activity as buskers, musicians and performers entertain the crowds. The festival is family friendly and affordable for everyone.

Bellerive
Cross the Tasman Bridge and visit beautiful Bellerive. Stroll along the boardwalk by the marina and browse the shops at Bellerive Historic Village. Visit the Tasmanian Cricket Museum at Bellerive Oval, the adjoining beaches, and the 1885 Kangaroo Bluff Battery built to defend Hobart from invasion.

Cascade Brewery
The Cascade Brewery Company Pty Ltd is Australia's oldest brewery. Nestled in the rolling hills of South Hobart, the historic buildings are set against the majestic backdrop of Mount Wellington and offer brewery tours and fine gardens. Bookings essential.
140 Cascade Road, South Hobart
Tours Monday - Friday at 9.30am and 1pm.
Ph: 6224 1117

Forestry Tasmania
The Indoor Forest and Exhibition Hall, just five minutes walk from the CBD, has a unique glass dome showcasing living eucalypt forests in the entry, publications, maps and seeds for sale and free useful information on forestry activities.
79 Melville Street, Hobart;
8.30am-5pm Mon-Fri
Ph: 6233 8203
www.tasforestrytourism.com.au

Glenorchy Sunday Market
Hobart's biggest Sunday market is located at the Royal Hobart Showground, 10 minutes drive north from the city centre. The market is mostly undercover and offers something for everyone.
Royal Hobart Showground, off Brooker Highway;
Each Sun 8am-2pm
Ph: 0418 376 293

Hobart Cruises
Leaving from the tourist hub of Sullivan's Cove in Hobart, the Peppermint Bay Cuise takes in the harbour, the river Derwent and the magnificent sheltered waters of the D'Entrecasteaux Channel, on its way to Peppermint Bay, 75km south of Hobart. The cruise vessel, Peppermint Bay II, is a brand new 22m catamaran, luxurious, warm and fast. The cruise is fully guides, and includes live underwater footage, viewed on flat screen TV monitors throughout the boat.
Brooke Street Pier, Hobart
Ph: 1300 137 919

The Henry Jones IXL Development
The IXL building has been transformed from industrial splendour to a contemporary tourist icon. On the site where Governor Collins settled Hobart Town in 1804, Hunter Street's row of handsome stone warehouses has been creatively restored to be the hub of a new and vibrant waterfront precinct. Hunter Street forms the northern perimeter of Hobart's picturesque Victoria Dock, where dozens of fishing boats berth between voyages to the Southern Ocean.

Once home to the legendary IXL Jam factory, Hunter Street's warehouses today house the multi-award winning Henry Jones Art Hotel, where a new sense of luxury accommodation awaits. This world class waterfront hotel offers 50 suites, acclaimed Steam Packet restaurant, and the funky IXL Long Bar. Surrounding businesses include quality art galleries, a fashion boutique, and trendy eateries serving some of Tasmania's finest produce.

More than a 'tourist precinct', Hunter Street is today Tasmania's premier arts enclave. From The Henry Jones Art Hotel's collection of more than 250 works by leading and emerging Tasmanian artists, to one of Australia's finest Aboriginal Art galleries (Art Mob), the volume and quality of art is sure to impress. Take the time to explore IXL Design for stunning furniture and design, or venture behind the streetscape to discover the much celebrated Masterpiece Gallery, dealing in some of Australia's most important colonial and contemporary art.

Lark Distillery
The creation of single malt whiskies is a wonderful combination of science, art and passion. Ever since the first whisky was produced in Scotland, each has had its own unique and distinct character. At Lark Distillery you'll find Hobart's first specialised whisky bar, and a walk-through tour of the distilling process. Visitors can sit outside and enjoy theri favourite dram overlooking Hobart's port.
14 Davey Street, Hobart
Ph: 6231 9088
www.larkdistillery.com.au

Maritime Museum
Discover the maritime history of Tasmania with a unique collection of paintings, photographs, models and figureheads.
61 Argyle Street, Hobart;
Ph: 6234 1427
Open daily 10am-4.30pm
www.maritimetas.org

Mt Wellington
Mt Wellington is the famous and inspiring backdrop to the city. The Mountain contains Tasmanian flowers, plants, animals (most native animals are nocturnal), sometimes seen during the day and birdlife, and has a fascinating 170-million-year history just waiting to be discovered. In Spring the amazing flowers of the Dragon Heath and Tasmanian Waratah bloom. Mt Wellington Walks run Half Day Tours every day from Hobart to the Mountain's best natural features. Two Tours are available - one Easy (with short, flat walks) and one Adventurous (to the top!). Both Tours feature 270 million years of fascinating local history, superb nature, stunning views and a gourmet tea break at a beautiful Lookout or rustic Mountain Hut. Hotel pickups and summit visit included.
Ph: 0439 551 197
www.mtwellingtonwalks.com.au

Narryna Heritage Museum
This Georgian house and garden has a nationally significant collection of furniture, china, silver and paintings.
103 Hampden Road, Battery Point
Open Tue-Fri 10:30am-5pm, Sat & Sun 2pm-5pm
Ph: 6234 2791

Par Avion
Award winning Par Avion offers flights, day tours and cruises to Tasmania's world renowned South West Wilderness. These tours allow people to enjoy a 4500 sq kilometre World Heritage National Park in comfort. Found within the borders of this pristine wilderness are such icons as Federation Peak, The Western Arthur Range, Precipitous Bluff, Port Davey and the rugged South Coast that borders the Great Southern Ocean.
Cambridge Airport, Hobart
Ph: 6248 5390
www.paravion.com.au

Penitentiary Chapel
Guided tours through chapel, courts, solitary cells and execution yards.
Corner Brisbane & Campbell streets, Hobart;
Guided tours daily at 10am, 11:30am, 1pm & 2:30pm
Ph: 6231 0911

Royal Tasmanian Botanical Gardens & Queens Domain
Established in 1818, these stunning cool-climate gardens include The Conservatory, the Cactus House, the Subantarctic Plant House and the pretty Japanese Garden.
Queens Domain;
Open daily
Ph: 6236 3050
www.rtbg.tas.gov.au

Rugs of Tibet
Beautiful, quality rugs made by Tibetan exiles in Nepal in a marvellous array of colours and styles. Also available luxurious Pashmina shawls made from the softest cashmere wool and silk.
85A Harrington Street;
Open daily Mon-Fri 9am-5.30pm, Sat 10am-4pm
Ph: 6236 9022
www.rugsoftibet.com

Runnymede
Built in 1840, the house has a beautiful music room and colourful gardens.
61 Bay Road, New Town;
Open daily Mon-Fri 10am-4.30pm, Sat-Sun 12pm-4.30pm
Ph: 6278 1269

Salamanca Market
Each week people flock to Hobart's waterfront to enjoy some of the best arts and crafts, food and flowers produced in Tasmania displayed on over 300 stalls.
Salamanca Place, Hobart;
Each Sat 8:30am-3pm
Ph: 6238 2843
www.hobartcity.com.au

Tasmanian Museum and Art Gallery
The colonial gallery features such important works as The Conciliation by Benjamin Duttereau. The museum houses the Tasmanian Aboriginal Centre and has displays of the state's penal history.
40 Macquarie Street, Hobart
Open daily 10am-5pm
Ph: 6211 4177
www.tmag.tas.gov.au

Masons Studio Jewellers
Multi-award winning father-and-son-team create one of a kind jewellery and specialise in the ultra-pure Killiekrankie Diamonds.
33 Salamanca Place, Hobart 7000.
Ph: 6223 3412.
www.masonsjewellers.com.au