Guidebook for West Hobart
Arts & Culture
The most amazing Art Museum in the southern hemisphere!
Recommend catching the MONA ferry from the city to get there.
565 locals recommend
MONA
655 Main RdThe most amazing Art Museum in the southern hemisphere!
Recommend catching the MONA ferry from the city to get there.
Tasmanian Museum and Art Gallery
Dunn PlaceExplore the history of Tasmania. Free Entry :)
State Cinema
375 Elizabeth StBest cinema in Australia! 15mins walk from the cottage
Food Scene
Our favourite local Cafe, the lamb lunch is superb :)
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31 locals recommend
The Lansdowne Cafe
68 Lansdowne CresOur favourite local Cafe, the lamb lunch is superb :)
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Sunday morning fresh & local produce market, only a few minutes walk from the cottage. A must to visit if you are self catering.
138 locals recommend
Farm Gate Market
104 Bathurst StSunday morning fresh & local produce market, only a few minutes walk from the cottage. A must to visit if you are self catering.
Sightseeing
Just up the hill from our cottage you can take some peaceful hikes through the foothills of Mt Wellington. May even spot some shy wildlife such as Wallabies & echidna
Getaway to the bush in our neighbourhood at the top of West Hobart, well signed walking tracks with great views of Hobart.
14 locals recommend
Knocklofty Reserve
Getaway to the bush in our neighbourhood at the top of West Hobart, well signed walking tracks with great views of Hobart.
Mount Wellington
Alpine wilderness and fabulous view of Hobart & beyond
Cascade Brewery
140 Cascade RdRoyal Tasmanian Botanical Gardens
Lower Domain RoadLovely day out with plenty of opportunities to pet all sorts of very well cared for animals. See Tassie devils, kangaroos and rare white wallabies.
43 locals recommend
Zoodoo Zoo
620 Middle Tea Tree RdLovely day out with plenty of opportunities to pet all sorts of very well cared for animals. See Tassie devils, kangaroos and rare white wallabies.
The site of one of the earliest jails in Australia. A beautiful site that belies the brutality of the early convict history of Australia. Approx 2 hours south of Hobart by car.
119 locals recommend
Port Arthur
The site of one of the earliest jails in Australia. A beautiful site that belies the brutality of the early convict history of Australia. Approx 2 hours south of Hobart by car.
Neighbourhoods
Lots of fab restaurants at North Hobart, 10min walk from the cottage
North Hobart
Stunning Georgian village, less than 30mins by car from Hobart. Nestled in the Coal River Valley which is dotted with vineyards & orchards.
163 locals recommend
Richmond
Stunning Georgian village, less than 30mins by car from Hobart. Nestled in the Coal River Valley which is dotted with vineyards & orchards.