Tasmania's capital is small enough to walk and good enough to eat your way through. Here's how to spend a perfect two days.
Some places are best understood slowly, and Hobart is one of them. Give it a few unhurried days and it opens up: the early-morning light, the places only locals seem to know about, the meal you'll still be talking about on the flight home.
This guide covers what to see, when to go and how to make the most of your time, whether it's your first visit or your fifth.
When to go
December to March for long evenings; June for the winter festivals. Shoulder season is often the sweet spot, with fewer people, softer light and better value on stays.
Hire a car for day two. The best beaches and cellar doors are 20 to 40 minutes out of town.
Local tip
Getting around
Distances can be deceptive. Build in more time than you think you'll need, travel light and keep your plans loose enough to say yes when something unexpected comes up.
Where to stay in Australia
See every hotel and resort on the map, then choose where to stay.
