3 days in Hobart

Get acquainted with Hobart on the Battery Point Sculpture Trail. Walk from Salamanca Place to Marieville Esplanade to discover nine sculptures. Each sculpture depicts a different number, which tells the stories of Hobart’s history.

You’ll find the best of Tassie’s gourmet produce at Hobart’s markets. If you’re visiting on a Saturday morning, visit the Salamanca Market and join hoards of locals. On a Sunday, head to the Farm Gate Markets.

Mona (the Museum of Old and New Art) is one of the world’s most unique museums. Take the ferry across to its entrance to find avant-garde works and sometimes controversial exhibitions. This isn’t your average art gallery; expect to be blown away.

Pristine water and locally sourced barley make Tasmanian whiskies some of Australia’s best. Give your taste buds a treat with drops of malt whisky at Lark. Founded in 1992, this waterfront distillery is steeped in both history and talent.

Get out on the water and see Hobart from a different angle. Paddle around Hobart’s harbour in a kayak to meet pods of dolphins, explore historic suburbs and munch on the city’s best fish and chips from your kayak.

Hobart has plenty of tasty restaurants for your first dinner in the city. Dine with a view of the harbour at Aloft, savour Southeast Asian flavours at Suzie Luck’s or enjoy the classic tunes that play at Sonny.

Watch the sun peek over South Tasmania’s epic mountains from the summit of kunanyi/Mount Wellington, perched 1,271m (4,169ft) above Hobart. You’ll have to tackle some serious elevation, but you can also drive to the summit.

If you’re visiting kunanyi/Mount Wellington, make the most of the mountain’s beautiful scenery. The Organ Pipes track spans just over 7km (4.3mi) past dramatic dolerite columns. The fascinating, hexagonal pillars soar up to 120m (393ft) high.

Tasmania’s Coal River region prides itself on its locally produced cheese and chocolate, and there’s no better place to try it than Coal River Farm. Sit down at the restaurant to enjoy modern Australian cuisine crafted from local produce.

Enjoy a peaceful walk through Hobart’s Royal Tasmania Botanical Gardens. The paths here are peppered with flora, fauna and cultural heritage landscapes. A tour with one of the guides will give you insight into Tasmania’s unique plants.

Say g’day to the passionate brewers behind Cascade Brewery – Australia’s oldest operating brewery. Taste beers in their heritage garden nestled beneath the towering kunanyi/Mt Wellington. Order a tasting paddle for a selection of their best brews.

In the evening, grab a nightcap at one of Hobart’s friendly bars to taste local gins, whiskies and wines. From cosy couches by a fireplace to bars with floor-to-ceiling glass walls, the city’s venues are sure to show you some Hobart hospitality.

Bruny Island Cheese Co. are renowned for producing some of Australia’s finest artisan cheese. Stop by their cellar door to sample their famous cheese and beer. After your tasting, take a seat under the eucalyptus and enjoy a lazy lunch.

Feel awe-struck as you gaze up at Australia’s highest sea cliffs on a three-hour Bruny Island wilderness eco-cruise. Keep your eyes peeled for enormous Australian fur seals, playful dolphins and unique sea birds.

One of the best ways to experience Bruny is on foot. Climb the stairs to see the unparalleled views from the Neck Lookout or, if time permits, experience the essence of the island over the multi-day Bruny Island Long Weekend.

An oyster bar situated right next to the farm where the oysters grow, Get Shucked is where you’ll find Bruny Island’s freshest oysters. Perched overlooking the island’s Great Bay, this Oyster Bar offers the whole package.

Take the “Lighthouse Road” to check out the heritage-listed Cape Bruny Lighthouse and the wild scenery that surrounds it. Hear tales of its rich history and take in breathtaking views during a guided tour.