Top 10 Experiences of Hobart

The flavor of Hobart’s art Take a ferry to the Museum of Ancient and Modern Art (MONA) and admire the different styles of art of the private museum. Like the Museum of Ancient and Modern Art, the works of other art galleries in Hobart are also original and ingenious, such as the works of the Tasmanian Museum and Art Gallery and the Salamanca Arts Centre. There are a large collection of works by local outstanding artists and artisans.

Salamanca Square Drink a cup of espresso at the Tricycle Cafe in Salamanca Square, and at same time enjoy the colorful view of the street. You can go towards the Astrolabe Books and look for valuable collections, or visit the local Rebecca Roth Gallery to see authentic local handmade jewelry. It is worth mentioning that on Saturday there are more than 300 vendors selling different kinds of agricultural products, art pieces, handicrafts and household items at the Salamanca market. Don't miss it.

History of prisoners’ banishment Take a seaplane to travel quickly to the Port Arthur Historic Site and see the uninhibited beauty of the Tasmanian Peninsula. You must take the prisoner's banishment records and follow the narratives while visiting the imposing building. About 30 minutes from the city center, you will find a place called Richmond. Once it was the source of the prisoners' banishment. Nowadays it has became one of Tasmania's wine producing regions.

The bar and whiskey of Tasmania Time after time, Tasmania obtains the glory of being home of the Sullivan Cove Whisky, Tasmania's best whisky distillery, the whiskey cellar of Nantes (Nant Whisky Cellar) and wine cellar (Lark Cellar Door). You can enjoy different kinds of wines on the light and quick two-wheeled carriage, or enjoy a cocktail at the Amor Bar, which was honored with the Best Bar of the Year Award, and listen to elegant music compositions at the Isoba Bar.

Bruny Island It takes only 45 minutes by car from the city center. You can head towards the Bruny Island Berry Farm to eat a delicious ice cream. You can also explore Bruny Island Cheese Company or have a picnic of smoked foodstuff on the Bruny Island. Enjoy delicious food or try a new oyster at the oyster farm and have a little bit of local wine. Of course, you can also take a journey to the Pennicott Wilderness and float along the extraordinary beach of South Bruny National Park.

Coastline of Tasmania It’s worth taking a small kayak route to watch the lonely and beautiful coastline of Tasmania and the coastal islands with more than 300 spectacular islands. It takes only half a day or a day. If you don't want to boat, the custom-made tour of Pennicott Wilderness Journeys will take you into the sea caves formed by erosion. It will give you a chance to admire the amazing and magnificent rock formations visited by wild animals such as seals, dolphins and whales.

Battery Point From Salamanca, take Kelly's Steps, with 175 years of history, to Battery Point and walk through Hobart's oldest districts, and admire beautiful sandstone homes, colonial style huts, and beautiful river scenes. You can stop at the Shipwrights Arms Hotel which has a unique style, or the pub called Shippies for a drink or taste the exquisite local Cascade beers.

Maria Island Maria Island is located 75 km east of Hobart. The scenery is graceful and breathtaking here, with many historical and cultural monuments. There are steep and sheer cliffs and beautiful beaches as far as the eye can see, as well as unique and unmatched wild animals such as the Tasmanian devils and the red-necked wallabies. You can stop here to enjoy the beautiful scenery of Clarke Island’s bay and see the ancient fossils and the wind-eroded terrain of the region. It provides a good cycling route for cycling enthusiasts as well.

Restaurants of Hobart Hobart's top restaurant is the most attractive one in Tasmania. You can go ahead to Elizabeth Street to taste the delicacies of its popular restaurants. You can also visit Garagistes, the famous and fashionable shop on Murray Street, or the Remi De Provence on Macquarie Street, which is rich and diverse. Wonderful cheese and wine is provided for you to choose from. The artistic delicacy of Philippe Leban, the chef of The Source Restaurant at the Museum of Old and New Art (MONA), will expand your horizon.

Wellington Mountain You have to travel by car only 10 minutes to reach the foothills of Mount Wellington. You can choose between walking on short pathways, hiking, and mountaineering on bikes to the 1300-meter-high subalpine peaks for an overview of the spectacular views of the city and the Derwent Valley. You can go to the pleasant Fern Tree as well for a picnic.