Timeline
16:53
Pick up a pastry and coffee at Jackman & McRoss. It is a Hobart institution with fantastic treats. Eat in for table service or take away.
17:08
Tasmanian Museum and Art Gallery
Walk to the Tasmanian Museum and Art Gallery. Browse the free exhibits or just step into the grounds. The museum is open until 17:00, so you have time to look around before the light changes.
17:23
Royal Tasmanian Botanical Gardens
Walk north to the Royal Tasmanian Botanical Gardens. Established in 1818, this space showcases over 6,500 species. Find a spot among the trees to wait for the sun to dip below the horizon toward the WNW.
17:38
Royal Tasmanian Botanical Gardens
Watch the sunset. The golden light starts at 17:00 and the sun sets at 17:38. The gardens offer a peaceful setting to observe the light fading over Hobart.
18:23
Head to The New Sydney Hotel. It is one of the most popular inner-city pubs with an authentic Irish atmosphere. It is open until 00:00 on weekdays, making it a good place to end the evening.
Local tip
The walk from the museum to the botanical gardens is about 29 minutes. Allow extra time if you want to explore the museum exhibits before heading to the gardens.
Check before you go
- Jackman & McRoss is open daily from 07:00 to 17:00.
- The New Sydney Hotel is open until 00:00 on Tuesday through Saturday.
Built from places in the Wikivoyage guide to Hobart (CC BY-SA 4.0), with open map data from OpenStreetMap contributors (ODbL).