Going on an adventure in Tasmania? Hobart is a great city break before exploring the famous Tassie landscape.
This guide highlights my favourite spots for food, culture and history. Perfect for a budget traveller who loves hitting all the best bits.
This unique city located in Tasmania, an island state at the southern most point of Australia, has a rich history. Spend your time learning about its past and the incredible wildlife, whilst enjoying great cuisine and modern culture at the same time. Make sure to reach to top of Mount Wellington for epic views of the city.
It's a great destination for a solo traveller to explore a city and meet other adventurers before heading into the landscapes and nature that Tasmania is famous for!
Things to Do
Get to know Hobart by taking a self guided tour around the streets of Battery Point. Viewing some of the oldest buildings in Tasmania. This allows you to get a feel for the city and an understanding of the colonial settlement.
🎧 Listen along to the free audio tour linked below.
Head along the waters edge and you will reach the Tasmanian Museum and the Royal Botanical Gardens. Perfect for an afternoon, click below to find out more.
An excellent museum to learn about of Tasmania's cultural heritage and wildlife. Make sure to check out the Tasmanian Tigers exhibit to see the extinct species.
Free entry.
Museum of Old and New Art is a must see when in Hobart. Its eccentric exhibitions will keep you intrigued for hours. Also check out the wine bar and daily outdoor live music while you are there!
How to get there; the public bus from the city centre is a cheap option at $3.50 each way taking 40 minutes. Get on at bus stop A1, Elizabeth st. Or Mona offer a ferry ride up to get views of the city and museum from the water, $28 return. Museum entry ticket is $38AUD.
This UNESCO world heritage site holds the ruins to one of Australias most famous convict Penitentiary's. Explore the old prison, church, hospital and much more.
The entrance ticket includes access to the site, complimentary talks and a 20 minute harbour cruise. Which I would recommend doing as part of your day!
This is a full day experience as the drive from Hobart is about 1.5 hours. Pennicott wilderness journeys offers one of the cheaper options to get the coach and site ticket as one purchase. $99AUD return.
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Adventure further into Tasmania:
Check out my free Tasmania Guide to see where to explore outside of Hobart.
It's packed with hiking routes with some of the best Australian nature and wildlife spotting 🦘
Backpacker hostels are very social in Hobart, great for solo travellers! I would recommend either the Pickled Frog or YHA for affordable rooms and a place to meet others to share travel plans with.
Great hostel for budget backpackers or young travellers. Central location, social atmosphere where its great to connect with people who are also exploring wider Tasmania.
Salamanca Street Markets, found on Salamanca Place are open every Saturday from 8:30am - 3pm. A wide range of farmers market produce, clothing, gifts, and food stalls make it a great place to spend the morning.
I would recommend Pocket curries for lunch, as seen in 3rd picture!
Hi, I'm Clara.
I am from the UK, currently living in Sydney, Australia. Having explored over 30 countries around the world as both a solo female backpacker and through work. So I have a wide range of knowledge on exciting locations and how to make the most of your trip.
I love spending time outdoors; hiking to find waterfalls and great viewpoints. Another important part to my travels is good food, I love all cuisines and places with lots of vegetarian options. Recently I travelled to Central America and Europe.
I have always loved making travel itineraries for friends and family, sharing my passion for exploring the world sustainably. I moved to Australia at the beginning of this year I am looking forward to new adventures and sharing what I find.
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