Guidebook for West Hobart
Food Scene
Small-fry Hobart
129 Bathurst StHip downtown eatery with outstanding doughnuts
Templo
98 Patrick StAward winning no fuss restaurant close by
Pigeon Hole
93 Goulburn StOutstanding breakfast bar and bakery close by
Upmarket restaurant at MONA. Something special with exceptional art and views
7 locals recommend
The Source
655 Main RdUpmarket restaurant at MONA. Something special with exceptional art and views
Central, great views, Japanese fusion with a contemporary twist
79 locals recommend
The Glass House Hobart
Franklin WharfCentral, great views, Japanese fusion with a contemporary twist
Frank Restaurant
1 Franklin WhrfGreat service, great tapas inspired food
Arts & Culture
MONA
655 Main RdBecause art needs to challenge, if nothing else.
The best gallery in Hobart. Your host just happens to be represented by this gallery. Located in funky North Hobart
10 locals recommend
Bett Gallery Hobart
65 Murray StThe best gallery in Hobart. Your host just happens to be represented by this gallery. Located in funky North Hobart
Lots of galleries here, and lots of restaurants, not to mention the Salamanca Market on Saturdays
19 locals recommend
Salamanca Square
Salamanca SquareLots of galleries here, and lots of restaurants, not to mention the Salamanca Market on Saturdays
Great art, in main space, but also amazing heritage section in the Bond Building.
220 locals recommend
Tasmanian Museum and Art Gallery
Dunn PlaceGreat art, in main space, but also amazing heritage section in the Bond Building.
Theatre Royal
27-29 Campbell StIconic heritage listed building with high quality productions
Parks & Nature
See Hobart and far across Tasmania. The base of our property is the very end of Mt Wellington National Park, but best to drive up there, unless you like a long walk.
283 locals recommend
Mount Wellington
See Hobart and far across Tasmania. The base of our property is the very end of Mt Wellington National Park, but best to drive up there, unless you like a long walk.
Stunning island around 40 minutes' drive south from Hobart. Take the 15 minute ferry at Kettering, or else take a tour with Bruny Island Cruises, or one of several other tourist operators. Oysters, cheese, wine, beer, art, all local produce. Also your host's home. If you're driving, take care on the roads and watch for wildlife. Avoid peak periods where possible due to queues. Going to Bruny in the afternoon and leaving Bruny in the morning is best. Lots of AirBnBs on Bruny to choose from.
147 locals recommend
Bruny Island
Stunning island around 40 minutes' drive south from Hobart. Take the 15 minute ferry at Kettering, or else take a tour with Bruny Island Cruises, or one of several other tourist operators. Oysters, cheese, wine, beer, art, all local produce. Also your host's home. If you're driving, take care on the roads and watch for wildlife. Avoid peak periods where possible due to queues. Going to Bruny in the afternoon and leaving Bruny in the morning is best. Lots of AirBnBs on Bruny to choose from.
This is a beautiful nature park, great for walks and nice views. Dogs love it too. John Glover, one of Australia's best known colonial painters, used to paint the view to the city from there.
14 locals recommend
Knocklofty Reserve
This is a beautiful nature park, great for walks and nice views. Dogs love it too. John Glover, one of Australia's best known colonial painters, used to paint the view to the city from there.
Bruny Island is one of the most famous and beautiful places in Tasmania to visit. We can give you special tips to ensure your trip is as enjoyable as possible. There is good cheese, beer, wine and oysters, but the walks are the best part of Bruny Island. The view from the Neck (the join between north and south Bruny Island) is famous, but there are much nicer places to visit if you like walking. Just ask us! If you're driving, road safety is very important. Please be careful of wildlife which often jump in front of the car. Keep left, and if you are driving slowly, please let people pass you on the road. NEVER stop on the road to take a photograph. Pull over to the side off the road where it is safe. Again, just ask us for special tips, including best ways to get to Bruny and driving tips.
147 locals recommend
Bruny Island
Bruny Island is one of the most famous and beautiful places in Tasmania to visit. We can give you special tips to ensure your trip is as enjoyable as possible. There is good cheese, beer, wine and oysters, but the walks are the best part of Bruny Island. The view from the Neck (the join between north and south Bruny Island) is famous, but there are much nicer places to visit if you like walking. Just ask us! If you're driving, road safety is very important. Please be careful of wildlife which often jump in front of the car. Keep left, and if you are driving slowly, please let people pass you on the road. NEVER stop on the road to take a photograph. Pull over to the side off the road where it is safe. Again, just ask us for special tips, including best ways to get to Bruny and driving tips.
Sightseeing
A beautiful spot and great for walking. It goes straight past the bottom of our property. You can get there via a local track a few minutes from the Arthouse Hobart and saunter into the city or go walk to the famous Cascade Beer factory and other tourist spots.
Rivulet Track
Rivulet TrackA beautiful spot and great for walking. It goes straight past the bottom of our property. You can get there via a local track a few minutes from the Arthouse Hobart and saunter into the city or go walk to the famous Cascade Beer factory and other tourist spots.
Essentials
Best fresh produce in Hobart. Also sells wine and beer
77 locals recommend
Hill Street Grocer West Hobart
70 Arthur StBest fresh produce in Hobart. Also sells wine and beer
Salamanca Fresh
41 Salamanca PlGreat spot for fresh food; also licensed
Everything Else
A wide range of local produce including clothing, books, jewellery, arts and crafts and a very cute cafe
46 locals recommend
Salamanca Place
Salamanca PlaceA wide range of local produce including clothing, books, jewellery, arts and crafts and a very cute cafe
Traveler advice
Getting around
Taxis are reliable and quite cheap
If you don't have a car, it only costs about $10 (less with an Uber) to drive in and out of the city. Cheaper than car hire, and you don't need to worry about paying for parking. Although we do have off street parking at the Arthouse.
Getting around
Walking into the city is beautiful
The walk from the Arthouse into the city centre is very easy; downhill with glorious water views. It takes about 15 minutes at a brisk rate and 30 minutes at a much more casual pace. The way home is uphill, which we love, but a taxi is easier and costs about $10.