Hobart Tours &
Things to Do
Discover the best Hobart tours and things to do in Tasmania’s harbourside capital: cruise wild Bruny Island for gourmet tastings and sea cliffs, step into the haunting convict ruins of Port Arthur, ride to the summit of kunanyi/Mount Wellington, meet Tasmanian devils at a wildlife sanctuary, hike to Wineglass Bay in Freycinet, and sip cool-climate wines in the Coal River Valley. Compare top-rated experiences and plan the perfect trip.
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Explore Hobart by interest
Whatever brings you to Hobart — world-class museums, the river, or a long lunch — start with the experiences travellers love most.
Top attractions in Hobart
The landmarks that define the city — and the tickets and tours that get you in, often skipping the line.
Bruny Island
Wild escape.
Port Arthur
Convict ruins.
Mount Wellington
Summit views.
Tasmanian Devils
Wildlife.
Wineglass Bay
Freycinet.
Salamanca
Historic market.
MONA
Bold art museum.
Coal River Valley
Cool-climate wine.
South awayBruny Island
Wild escape.
90 min awayPort Arthur
Convict ruins.
North awayWineglass Bay
Freycinet.
30 min awayMount Wellington
Summit views.
Huon awayTahune Airwalk
Forest canopy.
Near awayBonorong
Wildlife sanctuary.
Know before you go
Short, straight answers to the questions every Hobart visitor asks before booking.
Summer (Dec–Feb)
Warm, long days — the best time for islands and coast.
Autumn (Mar–May)
Crisp and colourful — lovely for touring.
Winter (Jun–Aug)
Cold, with snow on Mount Wellington and Dark Mofo.
Spring (Sep–Nov)
Fresh and green, with fewer crowds.
For cruises
December to March for the calmest seas.
Best overall
December to March is ideal.
One day
A Bruny Island tour or Mount Wellington.
Two days
Add Port Arthur and the city.
Three days
Add Wineglass Bay and Freycinet.
For history
Port Arthur and the convict trail.
For food
Coal River Valley wine and produce.
With kids
Wildlife sanctuaries and island cruises.
Day tours
Tours reach Bruny, Port Arthur and Freycinet.
By car
A car gives freedom to explore Tasmania’s south.
By ferry
Ferries cross to Bruny Island and MONA.
On foot
Salamanca and the waterfront are walkable.
Where to stay
Stay near the harbour and Salamanca Place.
Australian dollar
Australia uses the dollar; cards widely accepted.
Bruny Island
Book a full-day tour with a wilderness cruise.
Port Arthur
Allow a full day for the historic site.
Mount Wellington
Go up on a clear day for the best views.
MONA
Reach the art museum by fast ferry.
Salamanca Market
Visit on Saturday for the famous market.
Bring layers
Weather changes fast — pack warm clothes.
Bruny Island
Popular island tours sell out — book ahead.
Port Arthur
Guided tours fill up — reserve early.
Wineglass Bay
Freycinet day tours sell out — book ahead.
MONA ferry
Museum ferries fill up — reserve early.
Wine tours
Small-group tours have few seats — book ahead.
Summer season
December to February is busiest — book ahead.
Bruny Island
Around €120–180 for a full-day tour with cruise.
Port Arthur
About €90–150 for a Port Arthur day tour.
Wineglass Bay
Roughly €130–190 for a Freycinet day tour.
Mount Wellington
Around €45–90 for a summit or bike tour.
Wine tour
About €100–160 for a Coal River wine tour.
How to save
Join group day tours to cut costs.
Hobart through the seasons
What's best, how busy it gets, and one booking tip for each time of year.
- Best for
- Islands & coast.
- Crowds
- Booking tip
- Peak.
- Best for
- Colour.
- Crowds
- Booking tip
- Crisp.
- Best for
- Snow & Dark Mofo.
- Crowds
- Booking tip
- Cold.
- Best for
- Green & quiet.
- Crowds
- Booking tip
- Fresh.