YOUR GUIDE TO HOBART, AUSTRALIA
AS THE SECOND OLDEST CAPITAL IN AUSTRALIA, HOBART is a pretty harbour town with a waterfront that is abuzz, with old pubs alongside new craft-beer bars, myriad cafes, museums, festivals, ferries, fishing boats, yachts, accommodation and a floating pier upholding a selection of fine restaurants. Hobart is renowned for its top quality local produce creating a strong and thriving foodie scene.
TOP THINGS TO SEE & DO
EXPERIENCE MONA: Hobart’s Museum of Old and New Art officially opened in 2011 and has been making waves ever since with an extensive and eclectic art collection built into an architectural labyrinth of wonder.
STROLL THROUGH SALAMANCA MARKETS: On Saturday mornings, Hobart springs to life with the arrival of Salamanca Market right on the waterfront. With local producers, farmers and artisans selling their ware this is a great place to pick up unique gifts.
CLIMB MT. WELLINGTON: The expansive views over Hobart and up to the Derwent River and Coal River Valley from the top of Mt. Wellington are truly breathtaking, and a series of wooden walkways provide a number of different viewpoints.
AUSTRALIA’S OLDEST BREWERY: Founded in 1824, Cascade is Australia’s oldest operating brewery, and after all this time, they sure know a thing or two about beer.
PORT ARTHUR: The Port Arthur Historic Site is the largest – and most complete – of the 11 World Heritage-listed Australian Convict Sites. Explore the historical ruins and buildings, including the penitentiary and the asylum for the criminally insane, go on a harbour cruise and visit the Isle of the Dead and the Port Arthur Gallery.
EXPLORE HOBART ON THESE VIKING ITINERARIES
OCEAN AUSTRALIA & NEW ZEALAND — 15 Days | Sydney to Auckland or v.v.
OCEAN AUSTRALIA, NEW ZEALAND & INDONESIA — 31 Days | Auckland to Bali or v.v.
OCEAN GRAND PACIFIC EXPLORER — 93 Days | Auckland to Vancouver or v.v.
OCEAN VIKING WORLD VOYAGE I — 180 Days | Ft. Lauderdale to New York City