Holiday in Hobart
City in Australia — tips, highlights & best time to visit 🇦🇺
Country
Australia
Type
City
Best time to travel
December to March (Australian summer), January for MONA FOMA Festival
Budget/day
120-200 € (hotel, restaurants)
Getting there from Germany
Flight via Sydney or Melbourne approximately 22-24 hours total, domestic flight 1-1.5 hours
About Hobart
Hobart is Australia's best-kept secret — the capital of Tasmania is beautifully situated at the foot of Mount Wellington overlooking the Derwent River, combining colonial history with an explosive food and art scene. The MONA (Museum of Old and New Art), an underground private museum on a peninsula, has made Hobart the cultural capital of Australia. Salamanca Place, with its Georgian sandstone warehouses converted into galleries, cafés, and boutiques, is the heart of the city. On Saturdays, the square transforms into the Salamanca Market, one of the best weekend markets in Australia. The harbor, with its fishing boats and restaurants, offers the freshest seafood — Tasmania's oysters, salmon, and crayfish are among the best in the world. Mount Wellington (kunanyi) is only 20 minutes from the city center and offers panoramic views over southeastern Tasmania. Hobart is the gateway to Tasmania's wilderness — Cradle Mountain, Wineglass Bay, and the Huon Valley wine region are day trips. From Sydney or Melbourne, it takes only 1-1.5 hours to fly to Hobart — or take the Spirit of Tasmania ferry from Melbourne.
Top 4 highlights in Hobart
The places you absolutely must not miss.
MONA
Spectacular underground art museum, provocative and fascinating, accessible by ferry
Salamanca Place
Historic sandstone warehouses with galleries, cafés, and the famous Saturday market
Mount Wellington
1,271-meter high local mountain with panoramic views, just 20 minutes from the center
Tasmanian Seafood
World-class oysters, salmon, and crayfish straight from the boat
Hotels in Hobart
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Reise-SIM für Hobart
Günstig surfen im Urlaub mit travSIM
Pauschalreisen & Rundreisen
Berge & Meer – 170 Tage Cookie
Best time to travel for Hobart
Recommended travel time
December to March (Australian summer), January for MONA FOMA Festival
Summer
Mild, 17-24°C, long days, occasional rain
Winter
Cool, 5-12°C, short days, snow on Mount Wellington
How much does a holiday in Hobart cost?
Average costs per person per day
Budget
60-100 € (hostel, market food)
Hostel, Street food, Public transport
Mid-range
120-200 € (hotel, restaurants)
Hotel, Restaurant, Excursions
Luxury
220-400 € (boutique hotel, MONA, fine dining)
Boutique hotel, Fine dining
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Insider knowledge that makes your holiday better.
Visit MONA by ferry from the harbor — the ride is part of the experience
Don't miss the Salamanca Market on Saturday — arrive early for the best selection
Try Tasmanian oysters at Constitution Dock — the freshest in Australia
Drive up Mount Wellington on a clear day — the view over the island is breathtaking
Use Hobart as a base for Tasmania — Cradle Mountain and Wineglass Bay as day trips
Food & drink in Hobart
These specialties you must try!
