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Visiting Constitution Dock and the fish punts
Constitution Dock is the finishing point of the Sydney to Hobart Yacht Race and home to floating fish punts selling fish and chips, oysters and scallops straight from the boats.
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Quick answer
Constitution Dock and the fish punts is a waterfront in Waterfront and CBD, Hobart. Allow 1 hour; it is low cost. Booking ahead is not usually needed.
Key facts
- Type
- Waterfront
- Area
- Waterfront and CBD
- Time needed
- 1 hour
- Cost
- Low cost
- Book ahead
- Not usually needed
- Good for
- food, kids and photo spot
- Best months
- January–March
About Constitution Dock and the fish punts
Constitution Dock is the finishing point of the Sydney to Hobart Yacht Race and home to floating fish punts selling fish and chips, oysters and scallops straight from the boats. Fishing boats, the old Customs House and the Mawson's Huts Replica Museum line the surrounding docks.
Tip: Eat flathead and chips on the dock wall, keeping an eye on the gulls, then walk to Mawson's Huts Replica Museum next door.
Plan your visit
- Time needed: 1 hour.
- Cost: Low cost.
- Book ahead: not usually needed; buy on arrival.
- Where: Waterfront and CBD, fishing docks, ferry piers and the compact grid of the city centre.
Best time to visit Constitution Dock and the fish punts
Constitution Dock and the fish punts is outdoors, so weather matters most. The driest, most comfortable months are:
- February: 22°C (72°F) highs, about 7 rainy days, busy crowds.
- January: 22°C (72°F) highs, about 8 rainy days, very busy crowds.
- March: 20°C (68°F) highs, about 8 rainy days, moderate crowds.
When to visit Hobart has the full month-by-month picture.
Fit it into your trip
Our 3-day Hobart itinerary visits Constitution Dock and the fish punts on day 2, together with Tasmanian Museum and Art Gallery, Mawson's Huts Replica Museum and Theatre Royal.
- No. 4 of the 16 sights in our Hobart things-to-do list.
- Day 1 of the 1-day plan.
- Day 1 of the 2-day plan.
- Day 2 of the 5-day plan.
- A family favourite in Hobart with kids.
Near Constitution Dock and the fish punts
Also in Waterfront and CBD, so you can walk between them:
- Mawson's Huts Replica Museum — 45 minutes, low cost
- Farm Gate Market — 1 hour, free
- Tasmanian Museum and Art Gallery — 2 hours, free
If you like Constitution Dock and the fish punts
- Salamanca Market — Salamanca, 2 hours
Staying near Constitution Dock and the fish punts
Stay in Waterfront and CBD ($$$) to walk here: fishing docks, ferry piers and the compact grid of the city centre. All areas to stay in Hobart.
Questions travellers ask
+How long do you need at Constitution Dock and the fish punts?
Plan 1 hour. With Mawson's Huts Replica Museum nearby, it fits a half-day in Waterfront and CBD.
+Is Constitution Dock and the fish punts free?
No, it is low cost. Tickets are usually available on the day.
+When is the best time to visit Constitution Dock and the fish punts?
January–March for the most comfortable weather. Eat flathead and chips on the dock wall, keeping an eye on the gulls, then walk to Mawson's Huts Replica Museum next door.
+Do I need to book Constitution Dock and the fish punts in advance?
Usually not: you can decide on the day.
+Is Constitution Dock and the fish punts good for kids?
Yes, it is one of our family picks in Hobart. Hobart is compact and relaxed for families, with free museums and gardens, markets with food stalls and wildlife sanctuaries close by.