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Accommodation, activities and tourist information for Hobart, Tasmania


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Holiday accommodation and selected activities and museums in Hobart, Tasmania, Australia. One or two bedroom cottages, ideal for couples or small groups. Salamanca Market, Mona Art Museum, art and craft galleries, mountain lookout and an adventure cycle tour. Hobart is a blend of cosmopolitan interest with a small town feel. Flanked by Mt Wellington and the Derwent River you are never far from nature. Being Tasmania's main airport and junction of several touring routes, Hobart is the first or last stop of your Huon Valley and Bruny Island Escape.

Places to stay in Hobart City and nearby at Pelverata

The Old Woolstore Hotel, Hobart City Centre


Old Woostore Hotel Hobart
Hobart
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One and two bedroom self contained apartments in a large, full service city hotel with standard rooms, apartments, executive suites, restaurant, guy and off street parking. 5 minutes walk from city centre and docks, 10 minutes from Salamanca.
Old Woostore Hotel Hobart
Hobart
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Standard hotel rooms in a large, full service city hotel with standard rooms, apartments, executive suites, restaurant, gym and off street parking. 5 minutes walk from city centre and docks, 10 minutes from Salamanca.
Old Woostore Hotel Hobart
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Executive Spa Suite in a large, full service city hotel with standard rooms, apartments, executive suites, restaurant, gym and off street parking. Five minutes walk from city centre and docks, 10 minutes from Salamanca.

Corindas Colonial Cottages


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Hobart
Faithfully restored and furnished colonial cottages with kitchenette, a spectacular garden and off street parking. 15 minutes walk from city center and docks, 20 minutes from Salamanca.
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2 on 2 Self Contained cottages


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Hobart
Generous 3 bedroom house or a 1 bedroom cottage, with full kitchen, living, deck, a spectacular garden and off street parking. 15 minutes walk from city center and docks, 20 minutes from Salamanca.
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Lay Back In Luxury, Pelverata, SouthTasmania

Laid Back Manor, Pelverata, Tasmania
Luxury Studio near Cygnet, Tasmania
Set in a natural amphitheater in the hills of Pelverata, this luxury studio with golf course is a great base to explore the Huon Valley and Bruny Island.
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Stockmans Restaurant: Hobart City

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The Old Woolstore's Stockmans Restaurant, features a delicious range of hearty, affordable meals, all inspired by world-famous Tasmanian food and quality fresh produce.
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Hobart Webcams Live View

Live webcam of Mount Wellington, Derwent River and Tasman Bridge. Click for more webcams of Hobart.

The images update the snapshot each time you load this page.
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Visiting Hobart: Best time and general info

When is the best time to visit Tasmania ?

In short, any time except Christmas to end of January. Prices are high, ques are long and accommodation is booked out.
Different seasons deliver different experiences. Get an overview of Tasmanias climate and the tourism experiences of each season.
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School holidays mean accommodation is more expensive and booked further in advance. If possible, plan your travel to avoid Tasmanian and Victorian school holidays.
Click to read more on the Tasmanian Education Department website...
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Read about Hobart on Wikipedia

Hobart is the state capital and most populous city of the Australian island state of Tasmania. The city has a greater area population of about 220,000. Located in the state's south-east on the estuary of the Derwent River, the skyline is dominated by Mount Wellington at 1,271 metres high.

Hobart has a mild temperate oceanic climate. The highest temperature recorded was 40.8 °C and the lowest was −2.8 °C.  During the summer it has the most hours of daylight of any Australian city, with 15.2 hours on the summer solstice.

Hobart supports a huge tourist industry. Visitors come to the city to explore its historic inner suburbs and nationally acclaimed restaurants and cafes, as well as its vibrant music and nightlife culture. Tourists also come to visit the massive weekly market in Salamanca Place, as well as to use the city as a base from which to explore the rest of Tasmania.

The busy seaport, notably serves as the home port for various Antarctic activities including Australian and French Antarctic expeditions and the Sea Shepherd marine conservation society. The city is also a hub for Cruise ships during the summer months with up to 40 Cruise ships docking during the course of the season.


Hobart was the birthplace of The Greens political party and the Wilderness Society.

The city supports many industries, including breweries such as Cascade manufactures many different beers exported nationally with its premium and boutique beers being found in Europe, as well as smaller breweries around the city.
Read more about Hobart on Wikipedia
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How to get to Hobart
​and travel around Southern Tasmania

Map of Bruny Island
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Customised  tours throughout Tasmania

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Travel in small, private groups from 1-6 persons, day and overnight tours. Flexible tours in Tasmania with itineraries to suit. No deadlines if you have the time!

Your transport is in the comfort of a modern 4WD touring vehicle complete with air conditioning and heating, luxury leather seats, DVD, personalised headsets and a fridge to keep your purchases cool.
Travel our wonderful wine food and art regions, discover ancient forests, world-class coastlines, majestic islands, Tasmanian heritage, fauna and flora and discover what makes Australia's southern most state a very special place to visit. Flexibility and laughter is my motto!
My tours pick up from all over Tasmania including Launceston, Devonport,  Hobart and Burnie and door to door service.

Tasmania i-Drive is about  your day tour being customised, private and flexible. Travel on an eco cruise or experience the heritage and wilderness that Tasmania has to offer like Bruny Island.The beautiful Huon Trail to the far south and more with spectacular sightseeing and photo opportunities.

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To book tour only, use the Book Online button. To book an entire itinerary including this operator, use the email button.
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Phone
0421 250 479
Click here to enquire with your desired dates, number of people and areas of interest.
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Pricing

Up to 7 adults. These are customised tours so there is no fixed price.

Public transport to and around the
Huon Valley

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Bus from Hobart to Huonville 6 daily, Dover 2 daily, www.tassielink.com.au

Huonville Taxi 0408 125 130 , 8am to 9pm, Airport transfers.

Huon Limousines 0407 055 761 , Limited hours, Airport transfers
Wheelchair.
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Traveling to and from Hobart

Hobart airport is serviced by several airlines including these.
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Spirit of Tasmania arrives in Devonport.
It is about 3-4 hours drive south to Hobart.

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Bus from Hobart  to Huon Valley
to Huonville 6 daily,
Dover 2 daily, www.tassielink.com.au

Hobart Taxi
131 008

Huonville Taxi
0408 125 130
24 hours, 7 days
Airport transfers.

Huon Limousines
0407 055 761
Limited hours
Airport transfers
Wheelchair.

MONA Roma Ferry from Hobart

30 minutes from the Hobart city, Brooke Street ferry terminal direct to MONA $15 return per person.

Bookings 03 6223 6064 or book online please contact MONA Ferry for more information.

Lonely Planet ranks Hobart number seven in the world

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When the world’s most trusted travel publisher ranks Hobart in the top 10 cities you know it’s for a very good reason. In fact there are many reasons why they’re saying “now is the time to discover what’s going on
down there before the rest of the world catches on” - Lonely Planet 2013.
Nestled at the foot of the majestic Mount Wellington on the banks of the Derwent River this eclectic haven lays claim to a rich cultural scene, coming to life every Saturday at the famous Salamanca Market. From the mountain peak you can see the whole city laid out with a view across the Tasman Sea to the wild South West World Heritage Area. This only wets the appetite for the adventure ahead.

Once a sleepy seaside town, Hobart has awoken to an array of vibrant pubs, bars and exhibitions, including MONA and the Tasmanian Museum and Art Gallery’s collaboration ‘Theatre of the World’ exploring 4000 years
of creativity. Dig even deeper and you’ll find a colonial heritage with a dark and sinister history that’s begging to be explored.

Then of course Hobart’s “culinary credentials continue to rise” thanks largely to its natural produce, award winning chefs and restaurants such as Garagistes and Ethos Eat Drink - try chef Iain Todd’s legendary tapas
washed down with his hand made beer and you’ll understand why.

Now you can see why this humble little town is gaining international acclaim, so hurry up and pop over before the rest of the world does.
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Most of Tasmania is connected by bitumen roads, but many attractions are at the end of short sections of gravel road. Be sure to book a hire car that is allowed on gravel roads and allowed on Bruny Island.
We work with Bargain Car Rentals because of their generous gravel road policy, their extensive fleet, friendly service and convenient pickup locations. The price that you are quoted is the price you pay. No extras except for fuel and insurance excess if you have an accident.
Prices change according to many factors. Complete the form on the next page and we will email you a quote shortly.
Car Rentals Hobart Tasmania

Nature based activities around Hobart

Short and day walks in and around Hobart Tasmania


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From 5 minutes to 5 hours, there are walks in and near Hobart. Hobart Queens Domain, Botanical Gardens, Mount Wellington, Wellington Falls, Hobart Docks. Explore independently or a guided tour.

Salamanca Market 2010

Salamanca Market each Saturday

Salamanca Market is a street market in Salamanca Place, Hobart, Tasmania. It is a major tourist attraction in Tasmania, and is held on Saturdays between 8.30am and 3.00pm. Salamanca Market has grown from 12 stalls in 1972 to 300 in 2010, becoming Tasmania's most visited tourist venue attracting up to 25,000 visitors every Saturday.

Mt Wellington Park

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Hobart's guardian peak, Wellington Park sweeps up from the city's suburban fringe to the Pinnacle.  With a sealed road to the summit, and an extensive network of walking tracks and fire trails, there's a range of activities for every visitor - bush walking, mountain bike riding, cross country skiing, orienteering, picnics, barbecues and sightseeing from the many spectacular vantage points.

Clear, fresh mountain water from the North West Bay River catchment on the south-east face of Mt Wellington provides a quarter of Hobart's drinking water supply, and the original Mountain Park was first set aside to protect this precious resource.

Though close to the sea, this is a 1270m alpine peak, with the chance of extreme weather conditions at any time of the year.  Choose a bright, clear day for the best views - from the summit, you can follow the sweep of the Derwent through the city to the sea, and gaze over towards World Heritage Area wilderness....
Click to read more about Wellington Park on the Hobart City Council website
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Click to download maps from the Wellington Park Management Trust website

Wildlife Sanctuary near Hobart


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Bonorong is not a zoo. It is a wildlife rehabilitation centre where injured and orphaned animals are helped back to the wild. Here, you can see many native species including Tasmanian Devils, quolls, birds, kangaroos and possums.
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Southwest Wilderness Flights from Hobart


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Departing from Hobart's second airport, you can spend a few hours a full day or even a 3 day glamping experience in Tasmania's Southwest Wilderness. A scenic flight to Mellaleuca and a cruise to Port Davey, this will be a highlight of your Huon Valley Escape.

Major Festivals in Hobart


Dark MOFo Winter Festival

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Embrace the darkness during the long dark nights of Tasmania's winter. Dark MOFo is a festival of art and music, celebrating cold and dark. Past examples have included: A dazzling beam of light projected into the sky above Hobart, visible for hundreds of kilometers, Optical illusions created with strobe lights and smoke, bonfires, Dance club, Music performances, search light installations.

Accommodation plus MoFo
Discount Deals

Book minimum 2 nights at one of our Hobart properties plus minimum 2 nights at Huon Bush Retreats or Buttongrass Retreat and we will give you one additional night for just $10 per person. You must ask for the $10 night at the time of booking. Not available with any other offer.
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MoFo Summer Arts and Music Festival
13 - 18 January 2016

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Mofo is Mona’s Festival of Music and Art, curated by Brian Ritchie. 2016 marks its eighth year, and it runs from 13 – 18 January. High fives all round. Check out the lineup.

Event times vary, but the Mona site is open to Three-Day Mona Pass and Day Pass holders between 10am and 9pm Friday 15 & Saturday 16 January, and 10am and 7pm Sunday 17 January. It is closed to everyone else.
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Cultural activities around Hobart

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From the confronting spectacle of Mona, tradition of Tasmanian Museum and Art Gallery, Aboriginal heritage, apples, wooden boats and community histories. This selection of museums and displays covers a wide range of interests.

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Whether you hate it and cant wait to escape, or if you stay all day still wanting more, Mona Art Museum will be a memorable highlight of your Huon Valley Escape.
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Water based activities near Hobart

Coastal or river, adventure or calm water
Adventure or tranquil. River or ocean. Sail or motor. Huon Valley Escapes offers a range of cruising experiences exploring the Huon River, Bruny Island or remote wilderness. We can even arrange charter to a special destination of your own choice.

Kayak tours of Hobart


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40 minutes drive from Hobart city centre to Mount Wellington Summit.
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Photography Guide

Discover your inner shutterbug and share your passion for photography with like-minded people. Experience Tasmania’s historical charm and be captivated by its spectacular coasts, mountains and forests, rivers and waterfalls, unique flora and fauna, and so much more. Photograph the scenes you observe with practical in-the-field guidance. You’ll have the time to capture your own photographs, not just snapshots.
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A New Zealander explores Hobart by Bicycle

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...I also buy rolls for lunch before heading up Mt Wellington to meet the people I'll ride with. At more than 1200m high, the mountain is impressive. No matter where you go in Hobart, you can always get your bearings from Mt Wellington.

The locals say it's a 40-minute ride to the top but they are talking to someone whose biking legs are coming out of mothballs. Someone has warned the boys at Vertigo MTB about my fitness and I'm relieved to find I'll ride down the mountain rather than huffing and puffing all the way to the top.

It's a chilly 2C - eight less than in the heart of the city. Despite being bloody cold, the 360-degree views of the city, waterways and mountains are breathtaking. I had imagined Tasmania as a little island at the bottom of Aussie, but no way. It is huge.

The trail is firm and pebbly; even a beginner could ride it. We start in thick bush with giant pines overhead but soon the track opens up and is more dirt-based, with open spaces. We ride under fallen trees, along the top of them, around corners made out of berms and earth switchbacks - all making a great mountain bike track and before long I have found my cycling wings....
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