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Hobart

Hobart is the capital city of Tasmania and is Australia's second oldest city, after Sydney. Hobart sits along the Derwent River and began humbly as a penal colony. Hobart is now a small and intimate city with a population of around 255,000 (as of 2024) in the Greater Hobart area. The city is renowned for its many historic buildings, including the famous Salamanca Place, and is the gateway to Southern Tasmania. Hobart played a major role during the heroic age of Antarctic exploration and is one of the five gateway cities to Antarctica.

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  1. Buy

    Cat and Fiddle Arcade

    A renovated shopping mall that has fast become a premier shopping destination in Hobart, with many national Australian retailers now calling the Cat and Fiddle home. The mall has long been famous for an animated clock within the food court that acts out The Cat and the Fiddle nursery rhyme on the hour.

    Mon-Sat 9AM-5:30PM, Sun 10AM-4PM

  2. See

    Museum of Old and New Art

    MONA

    This eccentric, world-class museum of contemporary art has created a buzz in Hobart. Visitor opinions diverge from spectacular, to confronting to "I just don't see what the fuss is about". The museum has a decidedly adult feel, so may not be the ideal place for kids. For those who don't get it, there are impressive views over the Derwent River along with a cafe and Morilla Winery on site. The building itself is quite interesting and is worth a look at. There are also some "traditional art" pieces, including some mummies. Ferries run at least five times a day from Brooke St Pier which offers a scenic journey along the Derwent River. Bookings for the ferry are required and cost $20 one-way or return. You can also drive to MONA, with limited parking, or go by bus.

    Fri-Mon 10AM-5PM, book in advance · Adult $35, concession $30, under 18 $10, Tasmanian residents free with $10 deposit, under 12 free

  3. Do

    Stefano Lubiana Wines

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

    Wed-Sun 11AM-4PM

  4. See

    Allport Library and Museum of Fine Arts

    Allport Museum is a collection of the family library, art and colonial furniture of an extinct local family. Its public display includes a recreation of the Allport family's house, decorated in 16th- to 19th-century furnishings. There is also a rotating art exhibition of historic and contemporary works.

    Free to the public

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    The Italian Pantry

    This family-run business has been providing Tasmania with the best provincial Italian food, regional wines and beers along with aperitif spirits since 2006. The business has grown and flourished and developed in-house pasta manufacturing, restaurant and cooking school.

  6. DrinkBar

    Replay Bar

    37 Elizabeth Street, Hobart

    Tu-Sa 16:00-22:00+

  7. DoArcade

    Intencity Hobart

    181 Collins St

  8. DoMiniature golf course

    Putters Adventure Golf

    10 Main Rd