The secrets of its captivating past flow through modern-day Hobart – in a city where stories meet the sea.
TOP ACTIVITIES TO TRY WHEN VISITING HOBART
1. Hop aboard a ferry bound for MONA
Take a scenic 25-minute ferry from Brooke Street Pier to state-of-the-art Museum of Old and New Art. Open Fridays to Mondays, MONA and its sprawling grounds has become a global arts attraction, and delights travellers with its rotating exhibitions.
2. Meet contemporary Hobart at Institut Polaire
Witness the evolution of Hobart’s dining scene at ultra-contemporary bar and kitchen Institut Polaire. This chic venue centres its menus on cold-climate wines and ethically sourced produce from local growers, fishers, and farmers.
3. Meander through Battery Point
A historic, charm-filled suburb just a ten-minute walk south of central Hobart. Here, weatherboard cottages neighbour 19th-century sandstone buildings, and the enticing bakeries and stores breathe new life into rustic structures.
4. Peruse Salamanca Markets
Each Saturday morning, Salamanca Place is lined with more than 200 market stalls exhibiting the produce, artisanal treats, and talent of Tasmanian locals. For more than 50 years the Salamanca Markets have sat alongside the Georgian warehouses of Salamanca, tempting visitors to take home locally made wares and locally grown fare.
5. Cosy up with the locals at Sonny
Tucked away on Elizabeth Street, Sonny is a bustling yet friendly neighbourhood wine bar where locals go to discover their new favourite drops.
Words: Sonya Gellert
