WELCOME TO HOBART


Tasmania’s capital has been pressed into shape by nature. The city is framed by the rugged figure of kunanyi / Mount Wellington and the flow of the wide River Derwent, with wilderness lingering nearby – just beyond the mountain. Beyond mountain and river, it’s cultural and dining experiences that thrive in Australia's second-oldest city. The underground Museum of Old and New Art, aka Mona, looms large in global art circles and on the itineraries of scores of travellers.Adventure lives here. 

Draw a circle 20km around the city and you can find mountain biking, hiking, kayaking, rock climbing, abseiling and surfing within it. The famed Salamanca Market has been a Saturday tradition for more than 50 years, and the city’s food scene is dynamic, with cafes, restaurants and bars transforming Tasmania’s famously fresh produce into refined expressions of place and season. See Hobart from the water, or on foot around the waterfront, or even from the saddle of a bike on a mountain descent. Taste wine at urban wineries, and when the day is almost done, sip a whisky beside a dinosaur fossil, or settle into a cosy bar inside the walls of a 19th-century hospital.

Download the Discover Tasmania app, your personalised Tasmanian travel guide. The app has all the info you need for a top Tasmanian holiday – great things to eat, drink, see and do, plus real-time tips and updates tailored to your location. You won’t miss a thing.

Mount Wellinton

Few cities can equal Hobart for the natural magnificence of its backdrop, with kunanyi / Mount Wellington towering 1271 metres above the city. That’s almost 200 metres taller than the famed Table Mountain in Cape Town. For Hobartians, "the mountain" is part of daily life: a place to walk, ride mountain bikes, play in the winter snow, and feel the reviving touch of nature, just a half-hour drive from the city centre.

MONA

Mona is a museum in Hobart, Tasmania. It’s best to bring a sense of humour to Mona. Curiosity is useful, too. And a sense of wonder. The remarkable Museum of Old and New Art, has been called many things since its shock-and-awe opening in 2011. At heart, Mona is a world-renowned art collection that doesn’t take itself too seriously.

Salamanca Market

Salamanca Market is Tasmania's most visited tourism attraction and runs each Saturday from 8.30 am to 3 pm, rain, hail or shine. The market extends the full length of Hobart's historic Salamanca Place, from the silos end to the top of Davey Street. You will find a huge selection of locally made products and you can meet the makers, the artisans, the designers and producers.



VENUE

Wrest Point Hotel
410 Sandy Bay Rd, Sandy Bay TAS 7005 Australia

Wrest Point is located next to the River Derwent in Sandy Bay. This convenient location makes them a quick walk to hotspots including the Salamanca Markets, Battery Point and Hobart CBD. Wrest Point is also a stop on the Red Decker Bus Tour, making it perfect for tourists looking to explore the city. Their accommodation offers a range of amenities and services, such as complimentary car parking to ensure a comfortable and memorable stay. Savour exquisite cuisine at the on-site restaurants, including the Longhorn Smokehouse and the Point Revolving Restaurant. We offer a variety of culinary delights to suit every taste. 










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