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What to see in Hobart

Tasmania’s capital, between a mountain and a harbour, with the most provocative museum in the country.

Updated 19 October 2026 · How we make our guides

  • 5 must-see places
Photo: File:Franklin Wharf 2015.jpg: Michael fromholtz derivative work: Georgfotoart · CC BY-SA 4.0

Hobart highlights

The places you can’t miss. In the app we sort them by day and close to each other.

  1. MONA

    A museum of old and new art dug into the riverbank.

  2. Mount Wellington

    Views over the city and the estuary.

  3. Salamanca Place

    Sandstone warehouses and a Saturday market.

  4. Port Arthur

    A former penal settlement, a World Heritage Site.

  5. Wineglass Bay

    In Freycinet National Park, a few hours away.

Day trips from Hobart

We take you straight to the best-rated tour on GetYourGuide, with its reviews and dates.

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When to travel to Hobart

Any time of year is good to travel to Hobart: our data shows no months with weather, closure or crowd warnings.

  1. Jan no warnings
  2. Feb no warnings
  3. Mar no warnings
  4. Apr no warnings
  5. May no warnings
  6. Jun no warnings
  7. Jul no warnings
  8. Aug no warnings
  9. Sep no warnings
  10. Oct no warnings
  11. Nov no warnings
  12. Dec no warnings

Where and what to eat

To eat like a local: the neighbourhood café. The dishes you can’t miss are in the Australia guide.

Frequently asked questions about Hobart

What to see in Hobart?

MONA, Mount Wellington, Salamanca Place, Port Arthur and Wineglass Bay.

What to see in Hobart in one day?

Don’t miss MONA, Mount Wellington, Salamanca Place, Port Arthur and Wineglass Bay. To split it into days and areas without crossing the city back and forth, the Bagintravel app plans your trip in a minute.

What’s the best time to travel to Hobart?

Any time of year is good to travel to Hobart: our data shows no months with weather, closure or crowd warnings.

What day trips can you take from Hobart?

Port Arthur.

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Guide reviewed 19 October 2026. Places, areas and seasons: the same data the Bagintravel app uses. Sources and method.