Top 10 Free Things To Do and Attractions in Hobart

"In the afternoon, pay Mt Wellington a visit for the (uncontested) best view of Hobart. It’s a comfortable 20min drive from the CBD and the road takes you to the summit. All along the mountain there are plenty of places to stop and admire including Secret Falls at the Foothills, having a bite to eat at the Fern Tree Tavern, or walking the Pipeline Track. A full list of walks around the mountain area can be found at Greater Hobart Trails."

"Drive up Mount Wellington for Sunrise and walk the Rivulet Track Mount Wellington is about a half an hour drive (20km) to the west of the city. It’s so well sign posted you can't miss it. At 1,269m above Hobart, which is at sea level, it’s pretty inconspicuous and it’ll probably be the first thing you notice when flying or driving into Hobart."

"In spacious enclosures ringed around a large grassy area, Forester kangaroos lounge about like beach-goers at this impressive wildlife park – its name derives from an Aboriginal word meaning ‘native companion’. You'll see Tasmanian devils, wombats, echidnas, quolls and a couple of mainland imports – koalas and emus – and you can watch vets working at the hospital, treating resident and rescued wildlife. Nocturnal tours available (adult/child from $160/85). Bonorong is 18km west of Richmond, well signed on the edge of Brighton."

"When you’ve finished marvelling at the artworks at the MONA, carry on to Bonorong Wildlife Park where you can get up close with wombats, Tasmanian devils and our furry friend, the koalas. Entry is $29 AUD and includes a tour (check the times). Here are some very interesting facts about these creatures. Word of warning, don’t try and pat them, they are very aggressive with their teeth."

"About 25 km (16 miles) north of Hobart on the highway toward Launceston, this sanctuary hosts a diverse selection of Australian species—many…"

"Address: 125 Macquarie Street, Hobart, Tasmania (TAS), 7000, Australia Tel: +61 (0)3 6234 4900Dating back to the mid-19th century, the splendid St. David's Cathedral is the centre of Anglican religion in Hobart. With outstanding architecture, a cavernous interior and regular services, other attractions at St. David's include a small museum area and seasonal events of a religious theme. Open hours: hours vary Admission: free"

"Address: 28 Cromwell Street, Battery Point, Hobart, Tasmania (TAS), 7004, Australia Tel: +61 (0)3 6223 3393 Standing in the Battery Point area, St. George's is an Anglican church that was built in the 1830s. Worth looking out for is the unusual architecture with strong Egyptian influences, the tall tower and the characterful historic interior. Open hours: hours vary Admission: free"

"This World Heritage Site was where Hobart’s female convicts were incarcerated and put to work. Around 12,500 women were transported to Tasmania, and at its height the Cascades Female Factory held 1200 women – more convicts than Port Arthur ever held at a time. You can explore the hauntingly spare yards with their interpretive installations independently, or take a guided Heritage Tour or the excellent Her Story dramatisation. To get here by public transport, take bus 446, 447 or 449."

"Address: 65 Harrington Street, Hobart, Tasmania (TAS), 7000, Australia Tel: +61 (0)3 6234 4866 St. Joseph's, in the city centre, is a small Roman Catholic church, dating back to the mid-19th century. Featuring regular parish services, St. Joseph's is a friendly place with charming architecture and many original features. Open hours: hours vary Admission: free"

"Your best buddy may be about to embark on the adventure of a lifetime with his soul mate, but that doesn’t mean he’s ready to wave goodbye to the bachelor life just yet. Let your Buck channel his inner wild streak at the place where the young, hip Hobart locals let their hair down. Ivory Lounge Bar opens its doors from 10pm every Friday and Saturday nightl, and the house, tech, tropic and afro beats pump until the early hours of the morning."

"For casual pizzas, tapas and drinks, Cargo has a great vibe on the Salamanca strip that always seems to be buzzing with nightlife!. I would however avoid this place on a Friday or Saturday night as you can wait up to 90 minutes for food and a table (as we did) and although the food is good, it certainly isn’t worth that long a wait!. Best for: Casual drinks & tapas"

"Tucked away in the quiet hilly streets of West Hobart, yet a stone’s throw from the city centre, this little gem of a cafe is supported entirely by its own farm, Weston Farm. Bag a table in this cosy space for coffee courtesy of local roasters Villino and something hearty and delicious from its all-day menu – which runs the gamut between oat porridge with warm farm apples and whey caramel, and slow-baked smoky beans on polenta bread with zesty tomatillo verde. Pigeon Hole cafe is supported entirely by its own farm, Weston Farm."

"From the Pigeon Whole Bakery team, this farm-to-table cafe stands as one of the best places to eat in Hobart on any day of the year. The food at Pigeon Hole Cafe changes quite frequently, given that its used as a supreme showcase of the seasonal produce grown at Weston Farm – an award-winning family-owned farm in Southern Tasmania. The menu is guided by organic principles, biodynamic principles, and high quality sustainable farming, best experienced during the early hours of the day."

"The owners opened Pigeon Hole as a showcase for their farm’s produce, Weston Farm Produce, and the “fresh farm” vibe is evident once the food arrives. Open for breakfast and lunch every day of the week, it’s also licensed and serves Tassie wine, beer and cider. For breakfast, you can’t go past gingerbread granola, seasonal fruit, whipped yogurt and Weston Farm honey."

"Hobart’s Japanese gastropub Bar Waizakaya has a brand new online ordering system for pick up and delivery daily between 12pm and 9pm. Their Tokyo-style menu features favourites like ramen, panko-crumbed pork belly and gyoza complete with a selection of sake, Japanese beers and cocktails. They’re even live-streaming their Sunday BBQ cook-up, which is available to order alongside a serving of live music from their upstairs bar."

"If you’re looking for the best Japanese restaurant in Hobart, you’ll find it on Elizabeth Street. While the city, and Tasmania in general, boasts nowhere near the amount of top-quality Japanese eateries as say Melbourne or Sydney, this modest izakaya-inspired space more than holds up the flag for fans of sake and sashimi. If you could pick any time of day to experience Bar Wa Izakaya, make it the early afternoon."

"It’s quite the hike between Hobart Brewing and Shambles to start this Crawl but, once you arrive, you’ll agree it’s worth the effort for two key reasons. For one, the views you’ll take in while wandering along the waterside are particularly fantastic; secondly, and more importantly for beer fans, once you arrive at Shambles you’ll hit the start of a ménage à trois of breweries within a few hundred metres of each other. Shambles first opened at the start of 2016 and has managed to become the sort of brewpub that effortlessly proves combining good beer with good hospitality equals good times."

"About four craft breweries have cropped up in this part of town recently, but the best has to be Shambles. It has pulled off the marriage of a sleek, industrial-chic bar (lots of timber and steel), with tasty, refreshingly crisp ales. Head to 222 Elizabeth Street in the late afternoon to join office workers enjoying a post-work pint."

"An excellent brewery just south of the NoHo strip, with minimalist interiors and a concrete-block bar. Head out the back to drink among the vats (and have a hit of table tennis). Tasting paddles are $14, or..."

"The gourmet burgers here nudge $20, but atmospheric Jack Greene (a European hunting lodge on the run?) is worthwhile if you're a wandering beer fan. Glowing racks of bottled brews fill the fridges, and there are..."