Travel 5 Days in Hobart: Best Vacation Spots in Hobart

Day 1 | Morning

MONA

Opening Hours: Open on Mon-Wed,Sun,10:00am-5:00pm

Ticket Price: 30 AUD

Recommended Length of Stay: 2-5 Hours

Location: 655 Main Rd, Berriedale TAS 7011, Australia

The Museum of Old and New Art, or MONA for short, is Hobart's burgeoning tourist attraction, showcasing the private collection of millionaire David Walsh. The appearance of the museum itself is very bold, going three floors underground, and the exterior is completely wrapped in stone. The interior displays range from Egyptian mummies to heavy-handed death experiences, which are extremely impactful. MONAFOMA in January and DarkMOFO in winter are the museum's own unique festivals.

Day 1 | Afternoon

Cascade Brewery Bar nearby is the top choice before you leave MONA and hit the road.

Cascade Brewery Bar

Opening Hours: Open on Mon-Tue,Sun,11:00am-5:00pm;Open on Wed-Sat,11:00am-10:00pm

Ticket Price: 15 AUD

Recommended Length of Stay: 1-2 Hours

Location: 140 Cascade Rd， South Hobart ，Tasmania

Cascade Distillery is Australia's oldest distillery, built in 1832 in a Gothic building on the banks of the Hobart Rivulet and still in operation today. If you visit from Monday to Friday, you can see the scene of the factory's on-site production. If you visit on Saturday and Sunday, you can only listen to the explanation.

Day 1 | Evening

After visiting the glorious Cascade Brewery Bar, Islington Hotel nearby is the best place to stay.

Islington Hotel

Islington Hotel is perfectly located for both business and leisure guests in Hobart. The hotel has everything you need for a comfortable stay. Restaurant, valet parking, disabled facilities, Wi-Fi in public areas, car park are just some of the facilities on offer. Guestrooms are designed to provide an optimal level of comfort with welcoming decor and convenient amenities like DVD/CD player, television LCD/plasma screen, satellite/cable TV, in room safe, ironing facilities. Take a break from a long day and make use of garden, massage. For reliable service and professional staff, Islington Hotel caters to your needs.

Day 2 | Morning

Maritime Museum of Tasmania

Opening Hours: Open from 9:00am-5:00pm

Ticket Price: 10 AUD

Recommended Length of Stay: 1-3 Hours

Location: 16 Argyle St, Hobart TAS 7000, Australia

The Maritime Museum of Tasmania is dedicated to exploring, preserving and interpreting Tasmania's rich maritime history. An understanding of the importance of heritage to people's lives. Here, you can see exhibits about early European explorers, Aboriginal ships, whales, etc. You can also learn about the importance of sailing ships and steamships to Tasmania's exports of the island's raw materials and products such as apples, ore and timber How important it is to understand the dangers and challenges facing seafarers’ lives.

Day 2 | Afternoon

Now we come to another great highlight in the city: Cascades Female Factory Historic Site.

Cascades Female Factory Historic Site

Opening Hours: Open on Sat,9:00am-1:00pm;Open on Mon-Fri,9:00am-5:00pm

Ticket Price: 5 AUD

Recommended Length of Stay: 1-2 Hours

Location: 16 Degraves St, South Hobart TAS 7004, Australia

The ruins of the Cascades Women's Factory is a building where Hobart female convicts were imprisoned and is listed as a World Heritage Site. Most of Australia's well-known prisons for female prisoners are located on the back of Mount Wellington, not far from Hobart's central business district. Women are held here as punishment, or await distribution. You can pay to see a show of Her Story, which takes place on the site of the factory and portrays the hard lives of criminals in a women's factory.

Day 2 | Evening

Looking for a bed nearby after finishing your journey at Cascades Female Factory Historic Site? The Henry Jones Art Hotel is one of your top choices.

The Henry Jones Art Hotel

Sitting alongside Hobart's waterfront, the historic Henry Jones Art Hotel offers luxurious rooms offering water or courtyard views. The hotel is set in a row of renovated 1820s warehouses and a former IXL jam factory. It offers a restaurant and a bar and boasts a variety of original artworks throughout the property.Henry Jones Art Hotel is situated beside Victoria Dock, offering views of Mount Wellington and Fisherman's Wharf. It is 2 minutes' from Salamanca Place and Hobart CBD (Central Business District).Each of the air conditioned guest rooms offers a king-size bed, a flat-screen TV and a DVD player. Each includes a private bathroom featuring European stainless steel fittings and glass and sandstone walls. Some bathrooms also offer a free-standing spa bath.Guests can enjoy a drink at The IXL Long Bar and fresh local produce is on the menu at Henry's Restaurant. The glass-covered courtyard offers a café-style menu. Facilities include 24-hour room service, free on-site parking and a tour desk.

Day 3 | Morning

Penitentiary Chapel Historic Site

Ticket Price: 25 AUD

Recommended Length of Stay: 1-2 Hours

Location: Corner Brisbane Street and Campbell Street, Hobart, TAS 7000 Australia

The Prison Church Historic Site is an attraction located in the urban area of Hobart. This is an old prison building that shows the local prison environment more than half a century ago and the judicial system in Tasmania at that time. Visitors can see the former courthouse inside, and can also follow the narrow and dim stairs to the cell, visit the environment of the cell, and even see the hanging instruments at that time. However, this scenic spot is a bit gloomy. It is said that ghosts can sometimes be seen here at night, so it has attracted many curious people to find out.

Day 3 | Afternoon

Now we come to another great highlight in the city: Mount Wellington.

Mount Wellington

Opening Hours: Open 24 hours

Ticket Price: Free

Recommended Length of Stay: 3-4 Hours

Location: Mount Wellington, Wellington Park TAS 7054, Australia

Mount Wellington is 1271 meters high and is a relatively high mountain around Hobart. The city of Hobart is built against Mount Wellington, from which you can overlook the panoramic view of Hobart. There are many viewing platforms at different heights on the mountain. The sunshine platform on the top of the mountain is a good place to overlook the entire city of Hobart, the surrounding bay and the distance. Mount Wellington is also a great hiking and cycling destination.

Reviews from Real Guests:

Trip.com User: Visited Mount Wellington with a hope to admire the amazing view. Unfortunately the road was closed however enjoyed fantastic Hot Chocolate at the cafe and played in the snow.

Tamim: its just an awesome place to make you refresh. don't forget to bring your dslr!

Day 3 | Evening

For convenient access to more popular attractions, Mona Pavilions is the best places.

Mona Pavilions

Mona Pavilions offers contemporary accommodation, just 15 minutes’ drive from Hobart. Situated on a private peninsula on the Derwent River, it offers a heated lap pool and on-site restaurant. All pavilions at Mona feature a spa bath, state-of-the-art kitchen and laundry facilities. The bathrooms have under-floor heating. Each living area and bedroom has a TV and iPod dock. Boasting panoramic views of the Derwent River, each Mona Pavilion has an individual wine cellar and is decorated with artworks from the Mona collection. Guest facilities include a sauna, fitness centre and barbecue facilities. There is a micro-brewery and a winery at the property. Free Wi-Fi is available. The Source Restaurant serves breakfasts prepared with local products from small producers. The Cellar Door offers guests a taste of the wines and beers produced at Mona.

Day 4 | Morning

Royal Tasmanian Botanical Gardens

Opening Hours: Open from 4/1-9/30,8:00am-5:00pm;Open from 10/1-12/31,8:00am-6:30pm;Open from 1/1-3/31,8:00am-6:30pm

Recommended Length of Stay: 2-4 Hours

Location: Lower Domain Rd, Hobart TAS 7000, Australia

Located in Australia, the Royal Botanic Gardens Tasmania covers approximately 14 hectares of greenery. The gardens have a historic plant collection and numerous important trees, many of which date back to the 19th century.

Reviews from Real Guests:

Trip.com User: if you love gardening, trees, flowers and taking photos, that the place you must go. avoid peak season , peak hours, then you may avoid a lot of tourists. parking is available. Japanese garden is the best among all others. coffee shop is available you may bring your own food for a Pinic too a good experience

Trip.com User: Dont miss to visit "Royal Tasmanian Botanical Garden", you will regret. it was hugh garden with many amazing flowers, plants & landscapes. Worth it...... gogogo

Day 4 | Afternoon

When time permits after visiting Royal Tasmanian Botanical Gardens, don’t forget pay a visit to Salamanca Place.

Salamanca Place

Opening Hours: Open on Sun,8:30am-3:00pm

Ticket Price: Free

Recommended Length of Stay: 1-3 Hours

Location: Salamanca Pl, Hobart TAS 7001

The unique row of four-storey sandstone warehouses on historic Salamanca Square is the best preserved colonial-style building in Australia. Every Saturday, hundreds of stall vendors display their wares on the stalls along the Salamanca Place. There are many arts and crafts here, such as exquisite glassware, creative wood design, fashionable clothing, avant-garde pottery and leather goods, as well as flowers, fresh fruits and vegetables, books, street performers and music.

Reviews from Real Guests:

Tamim: an wonderful place on earth! climates are extremly good. you will must fall in love with it.

Day 4 | Evening

For convenient access to more popular attractions, Salamanca Wharf Hotel is the best places.

Salamanca Wharf Hotel

Property Location With a stay at Salamanca Wharf Hotel, you'll be centrally located in Battery Point, steps from Salamanca Place and minutes from Salamanca Market. This 5-star aparthotel is within close proximity of Hobart Function and Conference Centre and Mona Ferry Terminal. Rooms Make yourself at home in one of the 22 individually decorated guestrooms, featuring kitchens with refriger

Day 5 | Morning

Richmond

Opening Hours: Open 24 hours

Ticket Price: Free

Recommended Length of Stay: 2-3 Hours

Location: Richmond, TAS7025, Australia

Richmond is located in a small town about 30-45 minutes north of Hobart, with a population of less than 1,000 people. This is one of the small towns with a long history in Tasmania. The town still retains many ancient buildings with a history of more than 100 years. Unique style.

Day 5 | Afternoon

Now we come to another great highlight in the city: Tasman Peninsula.

Tasman Peninsula

Opening Hours: Open 24 hours

Ticket Price: Free

Recommended Length of Stay: 1.0-2.0 Days

Location: Koonya TAS 7187

The Tasman Peninsula is located in the southeast of Hobart. Port Arthur is the main attraction. The island's coastline, beaches and bushwalks bring beautiful natural scenery. Enter the peninsula from the north through the Arthur highway, first reach the Eagle's Neck Gorge, turn east to Pirates BayDr, and arrive at the lookout with a view of the coastline. There are also sea erosion landforms such as checkerboard sidewalks, blowholes, Tasman Arches, and waterfall bays around Eagle Neck Gorge. Continue south to Tasman National Park, which occupies a large area of the peninsula, and you can choose one of several bush walks to hike. If you want to see animals, you can go to the Tasmanian Devil Conservation Park. If you want to see cultural attractions, you can go to the historical sites of coal mines, the prison sites of Eagle Neck Gorge, Cunha, Primedna, and Saltwater River. The terminus of Arthur Expressway is Port Arthur. From 1830 to 1877, a large number of prisoners who came to serve here made the gloomy atmosphere gather here, and the beautiful stone buildings, Gothic buildings and parks can hardly conceal the bitter history of the past. .

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