Trip highlights
- 1MONA museum
- 2Salamanca Market
- 3Mount Wellington
- 4Bruny Island day trip
- 5Tasmanian produce
Daily spend
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Travelling to an English-speaking country?
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- 2.Could I have the bill/check please? — Restaurant (bill = UK, check = US)
- 3.Which platform/track for [destination]? — At train stations
- 4.Sorry, I didn't catch that — asking someone to repeat themselves
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Day-by-day plan
Arrival & Salamanca Market
Monday, January 18
Est. spend
$180
per person
🌅 Morning
Arrive at Hobart Airport (HBA)
Hobart Airport
A roughly 20-minute drive connects the airport to Hobart's city center.
The Skybus airport shuttle is a budget-friendly alternative to a taxi into the city.
☀️ Afternoon
Salamanca Place and Battery Point
Salamanca Place, Hobart
Historic sandstone warehouses now housing galleries and cafés, with the adjoining heritage cottages of Battery Point just up the hill.
If your visit falls on a Saturday, the famous Salamanca Market fills the entire street with stalls.
🌙 Evening
Dinner on the Hobart waterfront
Sullivans Cove, Hobart
Hobart's working harbor at Constitution Dock and Sullivans Cove has excellent fresh seafood restaurants right on the water.
🍽️ Meals
Airport or hotel breakfast
Australian · $12
Salamanca café lunch
Australian · $18
Waterfront seafood dinner
Tasmanian seafood · $48
MONA Museum
Tuesday, January 19
Est. spend
$195
per person
🌅 Morning
Ferry to MONA
MONA Ferry, Hobart Waterfront
A stylish catamaran ride up the Derwent River to the Museum of Old and New Art, one of the most provocative and architecturally striking private museums in the world.
Take the MONA ROMA ferry rather than driving — the boat ride itself is part of the experience.
☀️ Afternoon
MONA museum exploration
MONA, Berriedale
An underground gallery carved into sandstone cliffs, housing confronting contemporary art alongside ancient antiquities, accompanied by an innovative audio-guide app called 'The O'.
Budget at least 3-4 hours — MONA is far larger and more immersive than most visitors expect.
🌙 Evening
Dinner back in Hobart
North Hobart, Hobart
Return by ferry for a relaxed dinner in the North Hobart restaurant strip, known for its diverse and affordable dining.
🍽️ Meals
Hotel breakfast
Australian · $12
MONA café lunch
Australian · $22
North Hobart dinner
International · $38
Bruny Island Day Trip
Wednesday, January 20
Est. spend
$200
per person
🌅 Morning
Drive and ferry to Bruny Island
Bruny Island Ferry, Kettering
A scenic drive south followed by a short car ferry crossing to Bruny Island, known for its rugged coastline and exceptional small-scale food producers.
Book a guided Bruny Island food trail tour if you'd rather not navigate the ferry timetable and producer visits yourself.
☀️ Afternoon
Get Shucked Oyster Farm and Bruny Island Cheese Co.
Bruny Island, Tasmania
Taste fresh oysters straight from the farm and sample award-winning cheeses at this small island's renowned food producers.
Pair the visit with the Bruny Island Chocolate Company and a local whisky distillery if time allows — the island punches well above its size for food and drink.
🌙 Evening
Return to Hobart for dinner
Hobart
Return via ferry and drive back to Hobart for a relaxed final dinner.
🍽️ Meals
Early breakfast before departure
Australian · $12
Bruny Island producer lunch
Tasmanian · $25
Hobart dinner
Tasmanian · $35
Mount Wellington & Departure
Thursday, January 21
Est. spend
$145
per person
🌅 Morning
Mount Wellington (kunanyi) summit drive
Mount Wellington (kunanyi), Hobart
A short drive to the summit of the mountain towering over Hobart, with sweeping views over the city, the Derwent River, and the surrounding wilderness on a clear day.
The summit is often significantly colder and windier than the city below — bring a warm layer regardless of the season.
☀️ Afternoon
Final souvenir shopping at Salamanca
Salamanca Place, Hobart
Pick up Tasmanian whisky, leatherwood honey, or local crafts before heading to the airport.
🌙 Evening
Transfer to Hobart Airport
Hobart Airport
Allow at least 2 hours before a domestic or international connection.
🍽️ Meals
Hotel breakfast
Australian · $12
Salamanca lunch
Tasmanian · $18
Airport food
International · $16
Before you go
📅 Best time to visit
December-March (Tasmanian summer) offers the mildest, driest weather; Tasmania stays cool year-round compared to mainland Australia.
🛂 Visas
All visitors to Australia need a visa or electronic travel authority before arrival — most Western nationalities apply online for an ETA (subclass 601) or eVisitor visa, both inexpensive and usually processed within days.
💱 Currency
Australian Dollar (AUD). Cards, including contactless tap-to-pay, are accepted virtually everywhere.
🆘 Emergency numbers
police: 000
ambulance: 000
💬 Things you won't find in a guidebook
- MONA is best visited on a weekday if possible — weekends draw large crowds, particularly when there is a market or event on-site.
- Bruny Island is a full-day commitment given the ferry timetable — start early and check return ferry times in advance.
- Tasmania's weather is famously changeable, especially on Mount Wellington's summit — dress in layers regardless of the forecast.
- Salamanca Market runs every Saturday and is one of Australia's best craft and produce markets — worth timing your visit around it.
- Tasmania produces some of the world's best cool-climate wine, whisky, and oysters — a dedicated food and drink day is well worth the time.
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