Lutruwita/Tasmania: 3-day itinerary from a local!

Opening hours: 26 December - 31 March: Open daily 10am–4pm. 1 April - 24 December: Open Tuesdays to Sundays 10am-4pm. Monday public holidays: Open 10am-4pm year-round. Good Friday, ANZAC Day (25 April) and Christmas Day public holidays: Closed General admission to TMAG is free. Special exhibits may occasionally require paid entry. Prepare to spend a chunk of time here. TMAG is fascinating inside and out. Indoors more than a million objects ranging from a prehistoric woolly mammoth tusk to contemporary works by living Tasmanian artists are carefully curated to form part of a distinctively Tasmanian story. TMAG spokesperson Melissa Edwards says: "While visitors can learn about Tasmania’s history and heritage, they can also explore the state’s links with Antarctica, admire significant colonial artworks and get to know remarkable animals, including the thylacine - the now extinct Tasmanian tiger. Importantly, those visiting TMAG can also deepen their understanding and discover complex histories, including those of Tasmania’s First Peoples". Easily accessible from the Nipaluna/Hobart CBD or city centre - TMAG should definitely be on your list to see. We love the textures of the sandstone buildings, including Tasmania's oldest surviving building, the early 1800s Commissariat Store, where you can stand and try to imagine the lives and cultures that clashed when Tasmania was colonised. TMAG gives you a great sense of human history in this part of the world. Highly recommended.

Mona is open 4 days a week, Fridays to Mondays, 10am–5pm. Tasmanians can visit Mona for free, but must still book. For everyone else, museum entry is via online booking and AU$38 for adults, AU$32 concession, AU$15 for under 18s and free for under 12s. NB: Mona is cashless, including all tickets, restaurants and bars. Mona is located 11kms north of Nipaluna/Hobart -approximately 25 minutes by Mona ferry, or 20 minutes by road. We love the Mona ferry - especially hanging out in the Posh Pit which costs a little bit extra and offers "complimentary bevvies, tiny food and inflated egos". "Mona: a museum, or something. In Tasmania, or somewhere. Catch the ferry. Drink beer. Eat cheese. Talk crap about art. You'll love it." We couldn't have said it better! The Museum of Old and New Art (Mona) is the brain-child of local Tasmanian, David Walsh. It is a world-renowned art collection with dining and entertainment thrown in! Some of the art is spicy, controversial, shocking - so be prepared and checkout the website to see if it's for you. Mona isn't a stuffy old museum - and the modern buildings themselves are amazing. It's a place to "have fun, get tipsy, be shocked, be delighted, laugh, catch a gig, eat hot chippies, dine in style, hallucinate in bright lights". We love catching a gig on the outdoor stage with a beer and a snack - there's so much to fill your day at Mona with. Onya David!

Salamanca Market operates on a Saturday morning from 8:30am to 3pm and is one of Australia's best and biggest artisan markets - a must-see when you visit Nipaluna/Hobart! Salamanca Market is held in Salamanca Place and is around a 10 to 15 minute walk from the CBD or city centre. Simon is a very biased Tasmanian but he reckons Salamanca is the best market in Oz. Whether it's a tasty treat, a thoughtful gift or simply great produce - you'll find it all in abundance at Salamanca Market. Simon's hot tip: The buskers! You'll see some amazing local musical talent. Oh and the Smallest Pancakes in Town are pretty delish too!!

Open 24/7, but Pinnacle Road to the summit may be closed due to snow and the weather conditions during winter. The summit of Kunanyi/Mount Wellington is a 30-minute drive from the Nipaluna/Hobart CBD or city centre. A Kunanyi/Mount Wellington Explorer Bus also runs between the city and the summit. For Hobartians, "the mountain" is part of their daily life: a barometer, a place to walk, ride mountain bikes, play in the winter snow, and to feel the reviving touch of nature. It’s fair to say the city is dominated by Kunanyi/Mount Wellington – stand almost anywhere in Nipaluna/Hobart and you’ll see its forested flanks and the summit (weather permitting!). Visit the summit for wonderful views of Nipaluna/Hobart and you can also see much of southern Tasmania. Head to the summit’s west side for views deep into the Southwest wilderness. Boardwalks and lookout platforms offer vantage points, along with the pinnacle observation shelter, which is open 7am-10pm from September to April, and 7am-5.30pm from May to August. There is no other shelter on the summit - so do be prepared for all weather conditions. As a rule-of-thumb, it can be around 10°C colder on the summit than in the city, and temperatures can hover around freezing in the cooler months. We love exploring the trails in Wellington Park, so don't hesitate to reach out if we can give you any tips for your visit to Kunanyi/Mount Wellington.