Tasmania’s capital is most likely where you’ll kick off your trip!

If you’re doing a short visit to Tassie (5-7 days), it’s one of the best places to stay put and explore from. 

There’s heaps to do in town (MONA, Salamanca Markets, the botanical gardens…) and there are several iconic day trips nearby: 

• Mount Wellington

• Mount Field National Park

• Bruny Island

• Port Arthur

• Three Capes Track

• Coal River Valley

Plus there are outdoor shops pretty much everywhere, so don’t worry if you forgot something, you can easily get it here. 

HOW LONG TO STAY?
3-4 nights is a solid amount, enough to explore the city and fit in a few epic day trips.

GETTING THERE & MOVING AROUND

• Fly: Hobart has the main airport in Tassie. Direct flights from Melbourne take ~1 hr.

• From Devonport: About a 3-3.h hr drive from the ferry terminal.

• Getting around: There’s good public transport in the city but you’ll need a car if you’re going outside the city limits.

TRAVELLING WITH DOGS

The Hobart City website has done a great job of listing dog-friendly parks, here’s all the info. 

ACCOMMODATION
Stay in or around Hobart CBD or North Hobart, so you’re central to food spots and day trips.

There are HEAPS of options, here are some recommendations:

• Discovery Parks Hobart. Great campsite with hot showers, power, 15 mins from city. Pet-friendly cabins upon request. 

• Hobart Showground. Solid campsite near the city with powered sites, easy access to public transport. Pet-friendly.

• Hotel Grand Chancellor Hobart. Our hotel pick in the heart of the city, walking distance to Salamanca Markets and Tasmanian Museum. Not pet-friendly.

• YHA Hobart Central. Budget-friendly option with an excellent location, plus we’ve stayed in several YHA’s around the country and always had great experiences. Not pet-friendly.