Guidebook for West Hobart
Drinks & Nightlife
Enjoy a meal at one of the many restaurants and then enjoy the rest of the night at one of the bars, which are always noisy.
58 locals recommend
Salamanca Place
Salamanca PlaceEnjoy a meal at one of the many restaurants and then enjoy the rest of the night at one of the bars, which are always noisy.
Arts & Culture
Visit the Tasmanian museum and Art Gallery (TMAG) to understand the Tasmanian Aboriginal culture as well as view the other great exhibits.
26 locals recommend
Hobart
Visit the Tasmanian museum and Art Gallery (TMAG) to understand the Tasmanian Aboriginal culture as well as view the other great exhibits.
A must see for all visitors to Hobart. Take a ferry from the waterfront up the River Derwent and spend the day wandering through the galleries and when you need a break enjoy great food and wine at several locations, including The Source Restaurant.
565 locals recommend
MONA
655 Main RdA must see for all visitors to Hobart. Take a ferry from the waterfront up the River Derwent and spend the day wandering through the galleries and when you need a break enjoy great food and wine at several locations, including The Source Restaurant.
Shopping
Verde Store @ Karen Wagner Design
112 Lansdowne CresFantastic gifts
Entertainment & Activities
Eight theatres varying in size showing art house as well as the latest movies. Enjoy a meal at the cafe and then take a glass of wine or coffee into the movie with you.
230 locals recommend
State Cinema
375 Elizabeth StEight theatres varying in size showing art house as well as the latest movies. Enjoy a meal at the cafe and then take a glass of wine or coffee into the movie with you.
Food Scene
Fantastic small restaurant featuring local fresh produce. Enjoy the chef's suggested menu or make choices from the menu. Open for lunch and dinner. Definitely need to book for dinner- two sittings 6pm and 8:30pm.
71 locals recommend
Templo
98 Patrick StFantastic small restaurant featuring local fresh produce. Enjoy the chef's suggested menu or make choices from the menu. Open for lunch and dinner. Definitely need to book for dinner- two sittings 6pm and 8:30pm.
Paesano Pizza & Pasta
108 Lansdowne CresItalian eat-in or take-away. Pizza, pasta, byo wine.
The Lansdowne Cafe
68 Lansdowne CresClose by and always good food
Fabulous local food with menu to suit produce in season. Great staff. Located at New Norfolk in the Derwent Valley, 45mins drive from Hobart.
30 locals recommend
The Agrarian Kitchen Eatery & Store
11a The AvenueFabulous local food with menu to suit produce in season. Great staff. Located at New Norfolk in the Derwent Valley, 45mins drive from Hobart.
Casual eatery, great for coffee, breakfast, lunch and dinner.
5 mins walk from The Ditty House. Also do take-away pizzas and Uber eats.
39 locals recommend
Smolt Kitchen
107-109 Hill StCasual eatery, great for coffee, breakfast, lunch and dinner.
5 mins walk from The Ditty House. Also do take-away pizzas and Uber eats.
Sightseeing
Battery Point
Enjoy the old cottages which have been lovingly restored
Fantastic boat tours with well informed crew. Leaving from Bruny Island and Port Arthur. Bus transfer available.
61 locals recommend
Pennicott Wilderness Journeys - Iron Pot Cruises
Fantastic boat tours with well informed crew. Leaving from Bruny Island and Port Arthur. Bus transfer available.
Port Arthur
Historic penal settlement on the Tasman Peninsula
Not far from the city at Mt Nelson. Was used to signal arrival of ships in the mouth of the Derwent River as well as to Port Arthur.
A great cafe restaurant as well.
40 locals recommend
Mount Nelson Signal Station
700 Nelson RdNot far from the city at Mt Nelson. Was used to signal arrival of ships in the mouth of the Derwent River as well as to Port Arthur.
A great cafe restaurant as well.
Parks & Nature
See native animals including Tasmanian Devils, wombats and wallabies
70 locals recommend
Bonorong Wildlife Sanctuary
593 Briggs RdSee native animals including Tasmanian Devils, wombats and wallabies
Mount Field National Park
66 Lake Dobson RdBeautiful rain forest walks and Russell Falls