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Port Arthur Historic Site
Port Arthur is Australia's largest and most intact convict settlement, forming a key part of the UNESCO World Heritage-listed Australian Convict Sites. Discover iconic ruins, over 30 historic buildings, immersive house museums, compelling exhibitions, and guided tours complemented by a scenic harbour cruise and self-guided audio experience. Set within 146 hectares of spectacular landscape, heritage gardens, and walking trails, visitors can relax and enjoy breathtaking views, shop for locally-made products and savour local flavours in our cafés and at our acclaimed 1830 Restaurant & Bar. More than 300,000 people visit Port Arthur every year, but the now sunny port has a dark history. In 1930, Captain Governor George Arthur chose the Tasman Peninsula in south-east Tasmania to hold prisoners who had reoffended during the colonial period. The peninsula and the mainland are only connected by a land less than 100 meters wide (that is, the Eagle Neck Gorge). From 1830 to 1877, 12,500 prisoners spent hard sentences in Port Arthur. The Tourist Services Center is located in the Port Arthur Historic Site building. Downstairs is a gallery with detailed explanations, where visitors can learn about the suffering of prisoners in exile in Tasmania. You can also take a cruise around the Island of the Dead (Island of the Dead) in the harbour, and if you are interested, you can visit the island. This is a hugely popular excursion in Port Arthur, a 90-minute ghost tour with a guided tour of many of the old buildings and stories of some of the creepy events that have happened here. If interested, be sure to book before 16:00 on the day.Port Arthur · 51.9 km from Hobart
Tasmanian Devil Unzoo
Tasmanian Devil Unzoo is located on Tasmania Island, Australia, serving as a nature reserve dedicated to protecting and showcasing the region's unique wildlife. As an eco-tourism attraction, it offers visitors close encounters with Tasmanian devils while actively working to conserve this endangered species and its natural habitat. The Tasmanian Devil Unzoo features multiple exhibition areas dedicated to showcasing Tasmanian devils and other native wildlife like quolls and kangaroos. Visitors can learn about the devils' behavior, ecological role, and conservation challenges through guided tours with professional guides. The Unzoo's staff is committed to raising public awareness about protecting these unique creatures through education and research programs. Beyond animal viewing, Tasmanian Devil Unzoo offers a variety of interactive experiences. Visitors can participate in feeding sessions to observe Tasmanian devils' eating behaviors, or join night tours to explore Tasmania's nocturnal ecosystem. The nature trails within Tasmanian Devil Unzoo allow visitors to enjoy Tasmania's natural beauty while discovering local flora and fauna.Taranna · 48.3 km from Hobart
Mount Wellington
Mount Wellington, at an elevation of approx. 1,271 m, is a high mountain towering behind the city of Hobart. On clear days, it is almost always visible when looking west from the city. Hobart is nestled between the mountains and the water. Standing on the mountain, you can overlook the entire city, the River Derwent, and the surrounding bays, with views extending to the hills and wilderness of southern Tasmania. The road up the mountain features multiple lookouts at various altitudes where you can stop and take in the views. At the summit, there is an enclosed, windproof observation shelter, which is the primary spot for panoramic views of Hobart. Beyond sightseeing, this is also a popular destination for outdoor activities around Hobart. On the eastern hillside, there are columnar rock formations known as the "Organ Pipes," rising over 100 m. Multiple hiking trails wind around them, ranging from easy forest paths to long-distance loops that require some physical stamina, and mountain biking enthusiasts also frequently come here to challenge themselves.Wellington Park · 943m from downtown
Salamanca Pl
Salamanca Pl is located on the waterfront of Hobart, the capital of Tasmania, backed by a gentle slope and facing the River Derwent. The row of three- to four-story sandstone warehouses along the street, built in the 1830s and 1840s, used stone mostly quarried from behind the square. They once served the port's whaling and shipping trade, but today they have mostly been converted into galleries, craft shops, cafes, and bars, making them one of the best-preserved colonial-era building complexes in Australia. The square is named after the 1812 Battle of Salamanca, a connection that adds a touch of history to the district. Every Saturday, it transforms into a lively open-air market: hundreds of stalls line the street, with handicrafts like glassware, woodwork, pottery, leather goods, and original clothing intertwined with flowers, produce, books, and street performances, resembling a city-wide fair that both locals and tourists love to visit. If you want to hunt for niche handicrafts or soak up the local atmosphere, consider setting aside a Saturday in your itinerary for this place. Arrive early in the morning for a more relaxed stroll and a better chance to chat with the stall owners. Visiting on weekdays is much quieter, perfect for browsing galleries at a leisurely pace or sitting in a cafe to watch the street scene. Looking north from the square, you can also see the silhouette of Mount Wellington in the distance. Climb the Kelly Steps on the west side, and within a few minutes, you can enter the old streets and alleys of Battery Point, connecting the colonial-era streetscapes of this area into a walking route.Hobart · 903m from downtown
Alcohol & Drinking Culture Experiences in Hobart
Hobart is a great place to experience wine culture. The cool climate and pure water here provide natural advantages for the brewing of high-quality wines. At the Cascade Brewery, an old Australian winery built in 1832, the Gothic architecture is unique, where you can taste the mellow beer brewed from sunny wheat and enjoy delicious desserts. Hobart Morina Estate will show you the whole process of winemaking, from grape picking to aging and bottling, and every step is condensed with the winemaker's hard work. The whiskey of Sullivan's Bay Brewery is famous, using local barley, soft water from the Wellington Mountains and unique brewing technology to create a rich whiskey. The vineyards of Frogmore Creek are close to the ocean and have a mild microclimate. Here, you can taste wines with suitable acidity and rich flavor. In Hobart, go deep into these wineries, taste different fine wines, and start an unforgettable wine culture journey.Australia · South Hobart
Bonorong Wildlife Sanctuary
Built in 1981, Bonorong Wildlife Park is one of Australia's most popular wildlife parks. It was established for the adoption of abandoned and injured wild animals, and its purpose is also to call on more people to protect wild animals and the natural environment. Maybe you would rather visit such a zoo than the kind that captures animals alive and puts them in A zoo with cages for people to watch. There is a unique animal in Tasmania - the little devil, which is as precious as our national treasure, the giant panda. This cute little animal that looks like a little black pig and a bit like a mouse is the famous Tasmanian devil. Its scientific name is the Tasmanian devil (Sarcophilusharrisii). It is a marsupial carnivore that is only distributed in Australia today. In Tasmania, Tasmania, Tasmanian devils are relatively large carnivorous marsupials, and little devils are nocturnal animals with very few numbers, so they are generally difficult to meet in the wild.Brighton · 19.7 km from Hobart
MONA
The Museum of Old and New Art, or MONA for short, is Hobart's burgeoning tourist attraction, showcasing the private collection of millionaire David Walsh. The appearance of the museum itself is very bold, going three floors underground, and the exterior is completely wrapped in stone. The interior displays range from Egyptian mummies to heavy-handed death experiences, which are extremely impactful. MONAFOMA in January and DarkMOFO in winter are the museum's own unique festivals.Berriedale · 975m from downtown
Battery Point
Fortress Point is a highland terrain, 1.5 kilometers from the city, this area is a relatively long history of Hobart. Battery Point got its name from the Battery, built here in 1818, to protect the town of Hobart from threats from the sea, mainly for strategic reasons. During the heyday of whaling, Battery Point was a bustling area with a steady stream of sailors, and now the area around Battery Point is a secluded, upscale residential area where 19th-century Victorian and Georgian mansions can still be seen. There are many antique shops, art galleries and cafes that have been converted from old houses on the street. Wander around picturesque ArthurCircus, admire St George's Anglican Church on Cromwell St., or walk slowly on Napoleon St. to the harbour, where the mooring ropes sing in the wind and you can listen to the sound of ships colliding with each other.Battery Point · 0m from downtown
Pennicott Wilderness Journeys
Pennicott Wilderness Journeys is quite popular in Tasmania. Its iconic yellow boats not only allow visitors to get up close to the coastal wilderness but also provide a relatively stable boating experience. Tasmania's southern coastline, especially the two classic routes—the Bruny Island cruise and the Tasman Peninsula cruise—is highly acclaimed. The Bruny Island cruise usually departs from Adventure Bay, offering views of sea cliffs, caves, seal colonies, and coastal scenery along the way. The Tasman Peninsula route sets sail from Port Arthur, highlighting massive sea cliffs, rock pillars, and turbulent seascapes. Visitors can not only enjoy a rich seafood feast on board but also appreciate the raw, unadorned wild beauty of Tasmania's southern coast. In certain seasons, you can also see active seal colonies, dolphins, and various seabirds on the water, and you might even encounter whale migrations, which is a real highlight.Hobart · 803m from downtown
Salamanca Market
The unique row of four-story sandstone warehouses on the historic Salamanca Pl is one of Australia's best-preserved colonial-style buildings. Every Saturday, hundreds of vendors line the square, displaying their goods at stalls.Salamanca Marketbrings together a wide array of high-quality arts and crafts, such as exquisite glassware, creative woodwork, fashionable clothing, avant-garde pottery, and leather goods, as well as fresh flowers, fresh produce, books, street performers, and music.Battery Point · 350m from downtown
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Anonymous userJanuary 20, 2026
5.0
The whole property is very well maintained and we did a self guided tour, enjoyed the cruise, and extensive walks through the grounds and numerous buildings are allowed to be entered in to.
Port Arthur Historic Site
Bella mumApril 16, 2026
4.0
Close interaction with the wild animals. We saw Tasman devis and fed birds and kangaroos. Just not many places to dine and rest nearby.
Tasmanian Devil Unzoo
Traveltheworld@bdJanuary 28, 2026
5.0
🏔️ Mount Wellington: Hobart’s Majestic LookoutMount Wellington, known locally as kunanyi, towers above Hobart and offers one of Tasmania’s most breathtaking viewpoints. Rising to 1,271 meters, it provides sweeping panoramic views of the city, the Derwent River, and the surrounding wilderness. The changing weather adds drama, with mist, snow, or sunshine often appearing within hours. Well-marked trails, rugged rock formations, and native wildlife make it ideal for hiking and nature exploration. Easily accessible by road or trail, Mount Wellington is a must-visit for anyone wanting to experience Tasmania’s raw beauty and ever-changing alpine atmosphere.
Mount Wellington
YuppiJeJuly 3, 2023
5.0
Salamanca Market is a fantastic place to visit for a glance of the Hobart’s living with their local produces, daily food. A bonus of fine dining and souvenirs to take home.
Salamanca Pl
HK - WongJuly 4, 2026
4.0
It is a place where you can have close contact with kangaroos, Tasmanian Devils, wombat and other birds, etc. if you’re looking for a sanctuary to see the special wildlife of Tasmania, this is definitely a choice. The specialist will share with you the characteristics of wombats and Tasmania devils in those guided tours. Instead of visiting specific sanctuary, I think this Sanctuary is value for money if you have limited time. This is highly recommended for families and those interested in feeding kangaroos.
Bonorong Wildlife Sanctuary
葉月熏January 15, 2023
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The Contemporary Art Island is worth a day trip. It was founded by a famous Australian tycoon. It takes 30 minutes to reach the Art Island by taking a dedicated ferry from the main island of Hobart. In addition to appreciating art works, there are also tennis courts, cots, and a variety of rich dining and entertainment.
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TRAVEL DEVILSeptember 4, 2019
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A very nice suburb to walk around and learn about the history of Hobart. Walking at Battery Point is like go back in time, wide collection of gorgeous historic architect, beutiful garden and lovely view of the pier at the heart of Hobart. Highly recommend to visit Battery Point while visiting Hobart!
Battery Point
GLS***62May 13, 2014
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Held on the streets surrounding Salamanca Place, this lovely, sprawling Saturday market is a reason to be in Hobart on the weekend. With more than 300 stalls selling local products from produce to clothing, combine a stroll thru the markets with brunch at one of the nearby cafes for an ideal morning in the city.
Salamanca Market
