Hobart

Theatre Royal

Hobart's famous theatre, and Australia's oldest, that opened in 1837 and has been saved from demolition on countless occasions. The interior fittings of the theatre contrast striking red velvet seating and curtains against white and gold walls with intricate detailing. You don't have to watch a show to visit the theatre as a 45-minute tour operates on Mondays, Wednesdays and Fridays from 11AM.

Tour: adults $12, concession/pensioners $10

State Cinema

A local independent cinema that is over 100 years old and has witnessed many changes in its lifetime from silent black and white films through to the modern technology of today. This cinema specialises in a variety of movies including local, Australian and International film which tend away from the typical blockbuster and mainstream genres. Along with 8 theatres, a bar, a cafe and a bookshop there is also a rooftop cinema which is open during the warmer months.

Daily 10AM-9PM · Limited wheelchair access

Federation Concert Hall

Established in 2000, the Federation Concert Hall is home to the Tasmanian Symphony Orchestra. The concert hall is an international standard venue and one of Hobart's premier entertainment venues. It is connected to the adjacent Hotel Grand Chancellor, with a 1100-seat capacity in the hall and also additional conference and exhibition rooms.

Wheelchair accessible

The Playhouse Theatre

Another one of Hobart's theatres, it was built as a chapel. While it is not as opulent as the Theatre Royal, The Playhouse still has some charm and hosts many plays throughout the year. Be sure to check out its website for what's on.

Cascade Brewery

Australia's oldest brewery offers two tours for you to enjoy. The Brewery Tour explores within the brewery where you learn about their primary beers and how they are produced before visiting the Woodstock Gardens. This tour includes 3 drink tokens to use during the tour, and is only for people above 16 years old who do not require a walking aid. ​Visitors taking the brewery tour must wear flat, covered shoes and long pants. The alternative Heritage Tour is for people of all ages and explores the surrounding area of the brewery including the gardens and the Cascade museum, with tastings of beers provided for those above the age of 18. Both tours run for around 1.5 hours.

Daily 10AM-4PM · Brewery tour: adult $25, senior or concession $20. Heritage tour: adult $15, child $8

Odeon Theater

Once the most luxurious cinema in Tasmania, the Odeon is now a premier live music and comedy destination, leased by the Museum of New and Old Art. During the annual arts festivals MONA FOMA and Dark MOFO, it is the home of significant art installations, and operates as a music venue the rest of the year.

Peacock Theatre

Salamanca Arts Centre

One of Hobart's smaller theatres, seating 165, the Peacock is located in the heart of the historic Salamanca Place. The stage itself has a natural sandstone backdrop, owing to the fact the theatre was built into the foot of a quarry.

Village Cinemas

Village is an Australia-wide cinema that has several locations within Hobart, with the Collins St cinema being their main CBD outlet. They primarily screen mainstream and blockbuster movies.

Daily 10AM-9:30PM · Limited wheelchair access

Coal Valley Vineyard

Coal Valley's range includes riesling, chardonnay, pinot noir, tempranillo and a cabernet merlot blend.

Thu-Sun from 10AM - 4PM

Moo Brew

This microbrewery specialises in making five types of beer: a Pilsner, a German-style Hefeweizen, a Belgian Pale Ale, an American Pale Ale and an American Dark Ale. The beer ingredients are kept simple and are unpasteurised, with no preservatives or additives. Their tour gives you a behind the scenes look at just how they make their beers along with samples. A complimentary bus operates from Brooke St Pier in the city at noon and stops at MONA to pick up any extra passengers around 12:30PM. There is also ample parking on-site.

Fri 12:45PM-1:45PM · $30

Moorilla

Conor van der Reest is Moorilla's winemaker. Moorilla's range includes sparking, riesling, sauvignon blanc, chardonnay and pinot noir.

Open Daily

Peppermint Bay Cruise

You start off in Hobart and board a passenger yacht (catamaran), which takes you for a cruise around the bay. On the way to Peppermint Bay the crew points out different sites like Salmon Farms, Local Sealife, and geographic wonders. When you arrive at Peppermint Bay you are treated to a Tasmanian clambake, of clam chowder, fish, and rock lobster. The restaurant decor includes rich hardwood floors and a wall that is completely made of glass so that you can enjoy the picturesque scenery.

Departs 11AM, Returns 4PM · Adult $98, child $68

Stefano Lubiana Wines

Established in 1990, the family-owned winery includes a renovated restaurant with a Mediterranean feel.

Wed-Sun 11AM-4PM

Wrest Point Hotel Casino

Boasting the title of Australia's first casino, Wrest Point have been renovated several times but still feel like it is somewhat stuck in the 1970s. It still functions perfectly fine as a casino or for a drink. There are various restaurants and bars throughout the complex including a French cuisine inspired revolving restaurant at the top of the tower. On the gambling front, the offering is modest. Most of the gaming areas are poker machines (slot machines), and the table gaming floor is quite small and approachable.

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Bellerive Oval

Blundstone Arena

With a capacity of 19,500, this hosts the Tasmania State cricket team, Hobart Hurricanes in Big Bash T20 cricket league, and in winter is a secondary ground for North Melbourne AFL.

Charles Reuben Estate

The range of wines by winemaker Tim Krushka includes pinot noir, chardonnay, a Bordeaux-blend red and a sauvignon blanc semillon.

Wed-Sun

Elwick Racecourse

Ladbrokes Park Elwick

The local racecourse that hosts horse racing and greyhound racing with around 102 race meeting and 210 trial days per year. The main yearly race event is the Hobart Cup, Tasmania's primary thoroughbred horse race held on in February each year.

Mount Wellington Descent

Provides downhill bicycle tours from the summit of Mt Wellington, with transport from Hobart included.

From $95 pp

Sightseeing cruises

There are several options for taking a cruise from Hobart, including harbour cruises, river cruises, and even longer expeditions to explore the surrounding areas. Some cruise operators offer combined packages that include other activities, such as wildlife encounters, wine tastings, or guided tours.

St David's Park

St David's Park is a heritage-listed park in Hobart, Tasmania, bounded by Davey Street, Salamanca Place, and Sandy Bay Road. The site originally served as Hobart’s primary burial ground and is the final resting place of several early settlers, including its founding Lieutenant Governor, David Collins. Today, St David's Park functions as a public park featuring an English landscape garden, memorial walls, and historical monuments.

Franklin Square

Franklin Square is a 1.6-acre (0.63-hectare) oak-lined public square located in the Hobart central business district in Tasmania, Australia. It is named for the British Royal Navy officer and Arctic explorer Sir John Franklin, who served as the 4th Lieutenant-Governor of Van Diemen's Land. The centrepiece of the park is a statue of Franklin, with an epitaph written by Alfred, Lord Tennyson.

Long Beach

Long Beach is a popular beach destination along the River Derwent in Sandy Bay, Hobart, Tasmania. The east facing beach has views of the City of Clarence on the eastern shore and Blinking Billy Point. Long Beach neighbours Nutgrove Beach and is close to the Long Beach Reserve Playground, Sandy Bay Sailing Club, Sandy Bay Regatta Association, Hobart Pétanque Club and Lower Sandy Bay shops.

Nutgrove Beach

Nutgrove Beach is a popular beach destination along the River Derwent in Sandy Bay, Hobart, Tasmania. The north facing beach has views of Mount Wellington, Lords Beach, Wrest Point Hotel Casino, the Tasman Bridge, and the City of Clarence on the eastern shore. Nutgrove Beach neighbours Long Beach and Red Chapel Beach, and is close to the Sandy Bay Sailing Club and Lower Sandy Bay shops.

Bellerive Beach

Bellerive Beach is a suburban beach along the River Derwent in Bellerive, Hobart, Tasmania. The south-facing beach is located near the historic Kangaroo Battery coastal defences to the west and Howrah Beach to the east. It offers views across the Derwent estuary to Howrah, Tranmere, and Sandy Bay.

Wellesley Park

136 Wentworth St

Alexandra Battery Park

669 Sandy Bay Rd

Sandown Park

Sandown Ave

Short Beach

Lindisfarne Memorial Park

BELTANA BOWLS CLUB, 19B Lincoln St

Cascade Gardens

2A McRobies Road, South Hobart