MONA, Salamanca Market and Tasmanian wilderness
Hobart
Hobart · Wild Tasmania and cutting-edge art
Tasmania’s harbor capital sits beneath Mount Wellington, mixing a historic waterfront of sandstone warehouses with the daring, subterranean MONA art museum. It’s the gateway to some of Australia’s wildest landscapes.
Top sightsSights
MONA
A provocative private museum carved into a cliff.
Salamanca Market
A Saturday market in Georgian sandstone warehouses.
Mount Wellington
A summit road with sweeping views over the city.
Battery Point
A historic village of colonial cottages.
Bruny Island
A day trip for wildlife, cliffs and local produce.
What to eatFood
Tasmanian oysters
Cold-water oysters straight from the source.
Scallop pie
A Tasmanian specialty of curried scallops in pastry.
Cool-climate wine
Pinot Noir and sparkling from the island’s vineyards.
Good to know
- Take the ferry to MONA from the waterfront.
- Mount Wellington is far colder than town — bring a jacket.
- Get to Salamanca Market early on Saturday.
Getting there
Hobart Airport (HBA) is about 20 minutes from the city by shuttle or taxi.
Next city
Sydney