Ultimate 3-Day Hobart Itinerary: Best Things to Do & See

Start your Hobart adventure at Salamanca Market. Every Saturday, this vibrant open-air market is a local institution, buzzing with over 230 stalls offering Tasmanian produce, artisan wares, crafts, and delicious food. Stroll the historic sandstone warehouses and sample local cheeses or fresh pastries.

Salamanca Market

Then, wander over to Battery Point. This picturesque neighborhood is filled with charming cottages, narrow laneways, and colonial-era buildings. Grab a coffee at a local café and soak up the old-world atmosphere.

Battery Point

Enjoy a seafood lunch on the waterfront at Mures Upper Deck. Renowned for its fresh-caught Tasmanian seafood and harbor views, it's an ideal spot to sample oysters, fish and chips, or the daily catch.

Mures Upper Deck

After lunch, visit the Maritime Museum of Tasmania to discover the fascinating maritime history of Tasmania, from whaling and shipwrecks to Antarctic exploration.

Maritime Museum of Tasmania

Dine at Franklin, a contemporary restaurant focusing on hyper-local Tasmanian produce and inventive wood-fired fare. With a stylish, minimalist setting, it’s a favorite among Hobart’s foodies.

Franklin

Cruise up the Derwent River to the iconic MONA (Museum of Old and New Art). Australia’s most provocative museum, MONA is famed for its edgy and eclectic collection, subterranean architecture, and riverside winery. Take the quirky MONA ferry for a memorable arrival.

MONA

Return to Hobart’s waterfront and savor lunch at The Glass House. Perched over the water, this stylish restaurant-bar offers creative dishes, premium Tasmanian whisky, and dazzling harbor views.

The Glass House

Stroll through the Royal Tasmanian Botanical Gardens. These beautifully landscaped gardens feature rare and native Tasmanian plants, a Subantarctic Plant House, and tranquil lakeside paths – perfect for a relaxing afternoon wander.

Royal Tasmanian Botanical Gardens

Enjoy a casual dinner at Preachers, a quirky pub with a legendary burger bus and a cozy beer garden. Sample local craft beers and soak up the relaxed Hobart nightlife vibe.

Preachers

Ascend to the summit of Mount Wellington (kunanyi) for breathtaking panoramic views over Hobart, the Derwent River, and southern Tasmania. Explore short walking trails and enjoy the crisp mountain air.

Mount Wellington

Return to the city and lunch at Machine Laundry Cafe in Salamanca Square, a beloved local spot known for quirky décor and inventive brunches (try the Asian-inspired omelette or ricotta hotcakes).

Machine Laundry Cafe

Discover local produce and gourmet delights at the Farm Gate Market (Sundays only), where you can mingle with local farmers, sample artisan breads, fresh berries, and even truffle products.

Farm Gate Market

Wrap up your trip with a tasting flight at Lark Distillery, one of Australia’s pioneering whisky producers. Sip award-winning single malts and experience Hobart’s thriving craft spirits scene in a cozy, heritage setting.

Lark Distillery