Local Guidebook for Hobart & Southern Tasmania.
Groceries
Hill Street Delicatessen on Churchill Avenue opposite UTAS has excellent quality ingredients in their grocery shelves and deli counters.
Now an IGA supermarket. Shopping at Beach Rd down the hill for basics next door to newsagent (post office) and chemist. Barbers, Doctors' Surgery. Cafes and icecream.
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fresco market
Now an IGA supermarket. Shopping at Beach Rd down the hill for basics next door to newsagent (post office) and chemist. Barbers, Doctors' Surgery. Cafes and icecream.
Eating Locally
On Long Beach at Seagrass breakfasts and lunches can be enjoyed out on the balcony overlooking the Derwent.
Eateries are plentiful in Sandy Bay from riverside to mountain top.
Walk or drive (2 mins) and eat in or take out and sit on the beach as we do to eat these really sophisticated pizzas with plenty of topping and thin crust.
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Sandy Bay Beach Wood fired Pizza
7A Beach RdWalk or drive (2 mins) and eat in or take out and sit on the beach as we do to eat these really sophisticated pizzas with plenty of topping and thin crust.
Mt. Nelson. The best view down the Huon from a great height after walking up thru the bush and enjoying their scones and coffee before walking downhill. Or book for lunch. Possible by bus or car.
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The Signal Station
700 Nelson RdMt. Nelson. The best view down the Huon from a great height after walking up thru the bush and enjoying their scones and coffee before walking downhill. Or book for lunch. Possible by bus or car.
North Hobart. We love the food - mussels, wallaby & wagyu are our favourites. Best described as posh food. Its all good. Excellent wines and beer. Friendly staff. And music from jazz to rock from 9pm. Go early.
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Republic Bar & Cafe
299 Elizabeth StNorth Hobart. We love the food - mussels, wallaby & wagyu are our favourites. Best described as posh food. Its all good. Excellent wines and beer. Friendly staff. And music from jazz to rock from 9pm. Go early.
Port Arthur. Handcrafted roasted espresso coffee on site. Nicest people. Little French cakes and a magnificent view on route to whilst enjoying the flavourful taste sensation. A must for the coffee nut. Chocolate/teas & GF.
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cubed espresso bar
98 Pirates Bay DrPort Arthur. Handcrafted roasted espresso coffee on site. Nicest people. Little French cakes and a magnificent view on route to whilst enjoying the flavourful taste sensation. A must for the coffee nut. Chocolate/teas & GF.
Sandy Bay. I love this place for delicious coffee, breakfast and lunch baked goodies. The decor and atmosphere reminds me of my favourite Carlton bakery. Also opposite the government buildings bottom of Murray St. And now in Sandy Bay.
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Daci & Daci Bakers
9-11 Murray StSandy Bay. I love this place for delicious coffee, breakfast and lunch baked goodies. The decor and atmosphere reminds me of my favourite Carlton bakery. Also opposite the government buildings bottom of Murray St. And now in Sandy Bay.
Newly opened delicatessen and coffee shop. Take away food. Groceries and gourmet goodies and selection of wines.
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Hill Street Grocer Sandy Bay
2 Churchill AveNewly opened delicatessen and coffee shop. Take away food. Groceries and gourmet goodies and selection of wines.
Popular for delicious breakfast, lunch and dinner. All of which we recommend. Lovely outlook onto the beach with occassional sightings of porpoise. Check the daily opening hours which vary according to the season.
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Seagrass Long Point
19 Beach RdPopular for delicious breakfast, lunch and dinner. All of which we recommend. Lovely outlook onto the beach with occassional sightings of porpoise. Check the daily opening hours which vary according to the season.
Everything Else
Twilight Market in Summer -Tastings. Local delicacies. Distilleries. Wineries and Art Craft. Fortnightly Fridays from 14 November - 4 to 8pm. Live music. We love the authentic epinadas. Delicious!
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Long Beach
Long Point RoadTwilight Market in Summer -Tastings. Local delicacies. Distilleries. Wineries and Art Craft. Fortnightly Fridays from 14 November - 4 to 8pm. Live music. We love the authentic epinadas. Delicious!
We could spend all day at MONA. Summer concerts on the lawns, looking at art. Reading in the library. Going to the movies. And eating and drinking fine food and wine. www.mofo.net.au
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MONA
655 Main RdWe could spend all day at MONA. Summer concerts on the lawns, looking at art. Reading in the library. Going to the movies. And eating and drinking fine food and wine. www.mofo.net.au
Parks & Nature
Neighbouring historic Alexandra Battery Park with its expansive views of the River Derwent was first constructed to defend Hobart in February 1885, and has since been developed as a public park.
Alexandra Battery Lookout
Neighbouring historic Alexandra Battery Park with its expansive views of the River Derwent was first constructed to defend Hobart in February 1885, and has since been developed as a public park.
Park off the Pinnacle Rd at the Springs and take the track to Sphinx Rock for spectacular views of Hobart and beyond.
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kunanyi / Mount Wellington
LOT 1 Pinnacle RdPark off the Pinnacle Rd at the Springs and take the track to Sphinx Rock for spectacular views of Hobart and beyond.
By car or bus a beautiful stop along the way south. Or take food in your picnic basket and start up the BBQ anytime right on the beach. Or stop at the Shot Tower for a climb up the tower then refreshments inside or on terrace.
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Taroona Park
By car or bus a beautiful stop along the way south. Or take food in your picnic basket and start up the BBQ anytime right on the beach. Or stop at the Shot Tower for a climb up the tower then refreshments inside or on terrace.
Head down to the beach. Have lunch at one of the restaurants, cafes. Easy short or longer walks along the beach and around the hill.
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Blackmans Bay Beach
Head down to the beach. Have lunch at one of the restaurants, cafes. Easy short or longer walks along the beach and around the hill.
Long Beach. Just down the hill. Grab a coffee and the paper. Take a walk around the beach. Watch the sail boats tacking back and forth. Weekends the Petanque club play on the special grounds in the park and on Sunday morning check out the veteran cars when the drivers stop for breakfast en route to the Huon. A brisk walk along the sands and return via a short steep hill will have you refreshed for the rest of the day.
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Long Beach
Long Point RoadLong Beach. Just down the hill. Grab a coffee and the paper. Take a walk around the beach. Watch the sail boats tacking back and forth. Weekends the Petanque club play on the special grounds in the park and on Sunday morning check out the veteran cars when the drivers stop for breakfast en route to the Huon. A brisk walk along the sands and return via a short steep hill will have you refreshed for the rest of the day.
Drinks & Nightlife
Fantastic views seated at the glass walls suspended over Sullivan's Cove on the end of Brooke St Pier. Local high fliers gather at the bar & food from the innovative menu comes highly recommended.
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The Glass House Hobart
Franklin WharfFantastic views seated at the glass walls suspended over Sullivan's Cove on the end of Brooke St Pier. Local high fliers gather at the bar & food from the innovative menu comes highly recommended.
Hemmed in by a cliff face stretching up to Battery Point, people from all walks of life gather for live music every Friday evening between 5:30pm and 7:30pm.Free. Bar. Has been going for 15 years.
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REKTANGO
77 Salamanca PlHemmed in by a cliff face stretching up to Battery Point, people from all walks of life gather for live music every Friday evening between 5:30pm and 7:30pm.Free. Bar. Has been going for 15 years.
Interesting galleries and craft stores, bars, restaurants and every Saturday the market stalls, live music, and an international food smorgasbord. You won't go hungry and likely find those special gifts to take home.
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Salamanca Market
Salamanca PlaceInteresting galleries and craft stores, bars, restaurants and every Saturday the market stalls, live music, and an international food smorgasbord. You won't go hungry and likely find those special gifts to take home.
Shopping
NOW AT 130 MACQUARIE St. Just near Murray St. A classy boutique for sophisticates and reasonable prices for fashionista clothes.. Sorry I haven't dropped in sooner.
Store & Co.
130 Macquarie StNOW AT 130 MACQUARIE St. Just near Murray St. A classy boutique for sophisticates and reasonable prices for fashionista clothes.. Sorry I haven't dropped in sooner.
Unique classy shop with rare teas, clothes, and gift ideas. Fascinating range of books with an emphasis on philosophy. Beautifully displayed in a historic building. Sure to find something interesting to take home.
poet store
130 Macquarie StUnique classy shop with rare teas, clothes, and gift ideas. Fascinating range of books with an emphasis on philosophy. Beautifully displayed in a historic building. Sure to find something interesting to take home.
ecoHaven
27 Murray StA special shop when looking for good design and natural fabrics. Opposite Hadley's Hotel.
Since Myer's reopened in the new complex many more new shops have opened. Worth a visit if you are a shopaholic :)
Icon Complex
59 Murray StSince Myer's reopened in the new complex many more new shops have opened. Worth a visit if you are a shopaholic :)
Arts & Culture
The atmosphere of the prison site supplemented by the knowledgeable tour guides who paint a picture of what life was like for these unfortunate women. It will leave you with an authentic experience and empathy for the women who arrived in Tasmania so long ago.
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Cascades Female Factory Historic Site
16 Degraves StThe atmosphere of the prison site supplemented by the knowledgeable tour guides who paint a picture of what life was like for these unfortunate women. It will leave you with an authentic experience and empathy for the women who arrived in Tasmania so long ago.
World famous for its unique building designed by Nonda Katsalidis and the private owner's extraordinary collection of art and artefacts. Cafes, bars, restaurants. Outdoor music on weekends.
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MONA
655 Main RdWorld famous for its unique building designed by Nonda Katsalidis and the private owner's extraordinary collection of art and artefacts. Cafes, bars, restaurants. Outdoor music on weekends.
Outside the hotel on the waterfront you will see life size bronze statues dedicated to the women convicts who arrived in Old Hobart town. The ships listed who brought them here under the harshest conditions. We find it very moving.
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MACq 01 Hotel
18 Hunter StOutside the hotel on the waterfront you will see life size bronze statues dedicated to the women convicts who arrived in Old Hobart town. The ships listed who brought them here under the harshest conditions. We find it very moving.
A wonderful collection of sea going tackle, videos, old maps, artefacts brings Tasmania's maritime history to life by knowledgeable volunteer guides. Next door to TMAG so make a day of it especially if the weather doesn't suit you.
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Maritime Museum of Tasmania
16 Argyle StA wonderful collection of sea going tackle, videos, old maps, artefacts brings Tasmania's maritime history to life by knowledgeable volunteer guides. Next door to TMAG so make a day of it especially if the weather doesn't suit you.
Set in the revamped historic building you will find an eclectic collection with everything from colonial portraits, aboriginal artifacts, contemporary art exhibitions and changing displays from the museum's extensive collection.
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Tasmanian Museum and Art Gallery
Dunn PlaceSet in the revamped historic building you will find an eclectic collection with everything from colonial portraits, aboriginal artifacts, contemporary art exhibitions and changing displays from the museum's extensive collection.