Top Things to do in Hobart
10 Points of Interest & Landmarks in Hobart That You Shouldn't Miss
Perched on Tasmania’s southeastern coast, the lively city of Hobart is a unique mash-up of the 19th and 21st centuries. The waterfront cafes, restaurants and studios of the largest city in Tasmania are housed in centuries-old converted warehouses that overlook a harbor bustling with yachts and fishing boats. An active arts scene, vibrant nightlife and leisurely daytime pace add to the city’s charm.
Restaurants in Hobart
1. Salamanca Arts Centre
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4.5 based on 423 reviews
Salamanca Arts Centre is a unique and vibrant community of artist studios, galleries, venues, retail outlets, arts organisations and public spaces. Home to several galleries, including the Long Gallery, the Sidespace Gallery, Kelly's Garden (an outdoor art installation space at the base of historic Kelly's Steps), the Top Gallery (showcasing works by emerging artists), the Studio Gallery (showcasing works by SAC Resident Artists) and the Lightbox (for small scale sculpture and installation). The Peacock Theatre is also located at Salamanca Arts Centre offering a wide array of performance, theatre, music, dance, film and interdisciplinary works. The Founders Room hosts intimate music and theatre events. There is also FREE live music every Friday evening (5:30pm - 7:30pm) with Rektango in the Salamanca Arts Centre Courtyard. On the ground floor there are over 20 retail stores showcasing the best of Tasmanian art and design. Many arts organisations call Salamanca Arts Centre home, including Terrapin Puppet Theatre, Festival of Voices, Tasmanian Theatre Company, Wide Angle Tasmania, the Tasmanian Writers Centre, the Australian Script Centre, Hype TV and Roar Film. On the upper levels are artists studios. For more information on what is happening at Salamanca Arts Centre and our residents, please visit our website.
Reviewed By 29Lorenzo
Old Hobart buildings refurbished to house a number of galleries and shops. Many things to choose from at all price ranges. Very worthwhile stop when visiting Hobart. Close to the harbor.
2. Cascades Female Factory Historic Site
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4.5 based on 1,905 reviews
Australia's most significant site associated with female convicts sits in the shadow of Mount Wellington, a short distance from the Hobart CBD. Women were incarcerated here as punishment or while waiting to be assigned. With guards, nurses and babies, up to 1000 people lived here at any one time. Discover the stories of female convicts and their children on a guided tour that operate regularly throughout the day. You can purchase a basic self-guided site entry or choose to join a Heritage Tour or our dramatised performance tours 'The Proud and the Punished.'
Reviewed By 927suerev
We visited this place having been to Port Arthur and found the whole thing thought provoking and interesting, thanks to Shelley for her amazing knowledge and enthusiasm about this place which deserves to be preserved and it’s memories recorded.
3. Handmark Galleries
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4.5 based on 29 reviews
4. Farm Gate Market
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4.5 based on 454 reviews
Every Sunday, come rain hail or shine, a busy street in the heart of Hobart transforms into a bustling farmers' market. It's all about Tasmanian produce and getting to know your farmer, and it always has been.
Reviewed By maranne0 - Frankston, Australia
We enjoyed the amazing sourdough donuts .. lemon curd and raspberry rose.. so soft fluffy and delicious..absolutely to die for
5. Rosny Point Lookout
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4.5 based on 123 reviews
Reviewed By Archaeobuff - Sydney, Australia
Just before you enter Hobart from the North this gives you a great perspective of Hobart on the Derwent from the Tasman Bridge to Constitution Dock with Mount Wellington looming in the background.
6. Constitution Dock
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4.5 based on 665 reviews
Reviewed By 801neilp - St Kilda, Australia
It doesn't matter what time of day, sunny or inclement weather - Constitution Dock is part of the fabric of the city and draws locals and tourists alike. Surrounded by some wonderful bars, restaurants and the legendary fish & chip floating serveries and fabulous history, it is a must visit to soak in the ambience of the waterfront and dock area. It may be 2019, but very easy to step back 100 years and see it all before your eyes.
7. May Queen
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4.5 based on 5 reviews
8. St. John's Presbyterian Church
9. Bernacchi Tribute Sculptures
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4.5 based on 14 reviews
Reviewed By on_the_go_98765
Maybe this is a composite sculpture collection; the penguins and sea lions have their own little niche (surrounded by real life harbor birds, etc.) and then the scene opens up into an expansive "Bob Hope Road Show" style memorial (ala San Diego near the Midway ship). Louis Bernacchi, physicist and astronomer, poses for a photograph, while rounding up his dogs, assembling his gear boxes, and embarking upon the Antarctic explorations ... or maybe he has just arrived in Antarctica? There is a flag-like standard in his hand. We, as unexpected (and unexpecting) participants, weave our way through this collection of boxes, photography grear, dogs, sea life, and bolders along the Franklin Wharf on our way back to our own vessel. Maybe we should whisper and beg his pardon for stomping along here, uninvited, disturbing his very personal moment. Lt. Commander of the Royal Naval Volunteer Reserve, Barnacchi was an exceptional man. He volunteered in both WWI and WWII; while in WWI (serving in the anti-submarine division AND American Destroyer Squadron) he received the medals of the "Order of the British Empire" and the "US Navy Cross". These are awarded in recognition of meritorious military service worthy of recognition, chivalry, gallantry, and extraordinary heroism in combat. Louis Bernacchi, we thank you for your service, on so many fronts.
10. Alexandra Battery
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4.5 based on 6 reviews
Reviewed By jandp768 - Bendigo, Australia
A beautiful view up the Derwent river, lovely grassed spaces to sit and just enjoy. Interesting information about the battery, and parts of it still there to explore. We came upon it by chance so sinage poor. Worth the drive up the hill to see it though.
