How many days · Hobart · Australia
How many days do you need in Hobart?
A straight answer, then what each trip length really gets you.
Updated By the AMZBooking editorial team
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Quick answer
4 days is the sweet spot for Hobart, and 2 days is the minimum to see the main sights. Two days covers the waterfront, Battery Point, MONA and the mountain. Four days lets you add Port Arthur and Bruny Island; a week allows a loop to Freycinet or the Tasman Peninsula with a night away.
Key facts
- Ideal
- 4 days
- Minimum
- 2 days
- Day trips available
- 6
- Daylight
- 9 h (Jun) to 15.3 h (Dec)
What each trip length gets you
| Trip | Pace | What you can see |
|---|---|---|
| 1 day | Rushed | MONA – Museum of Old and New Art, Salamanca Market, kunanyi/Mount Wellington and Constitution Dock and the fish punts |
| 2 days | Good | Constitution Dock and the fish punts, Salamanca Place and Battery Point and Arthur Circus |
| 3 days | Good | Tasmanian Museum and Art Gallery, Royal Tasmanian Botanical Gardens and Cascade Brewery |
| 5 days | Relaxed | The highlights plus a day trip to Port Arthur Historic Site |
| 7 days | Plenty | A slow trip with day trips such as Port Arthur Historic Site and Bruny Island |
How long the top sights take
The 12 best-known sights in Hobart add up to roughly 19–22 hours of visiting time — about 3 days at seven sightseeing hours a day, before travel between them and meals. The biggest time commitments are MONA – Museum of Old and New Art (3–4 hours), kunanyi/Mount Wellington (2–3 hours) and Salamanca Market (2 hours).
| Sight | Time needed | Area |
|---|---|---|
| MONA – Museum of Old and New Art | 3–4 hours | Berriedale |
| Salamanca Market | 2 hours | Salamanca |
| kunanyi/Mount Wellington | 2–3 hours | Wellington Park |
| Constitution Dock and the fish punts | 1 hour | Waterfront and CBD |
| Salamanca Place | 1 hour | Salamanca |
| Battery Point and Arthur Circus | 1–2 hours | Battery Point |
| Tasmanian Museum and Art Gallery | 2 hours | Waterfront and CBD |
| Royal Tasmanian Botanical Gardens | 1.5–2 hours | Queens Domain |
| Cascade Brewery | 1.5 hours | South Hobart |
| Cascades Female Factory | 1 hour | South Hobart |
| Mawson's Huts Replica Museum | 45 minutes | Waterfront and CBD |
| Bonorong Wildlife Sanctuary | 2 hours | Brighton |
By type of trip
| Trip | Days | Why |
|---|---|---|
| First visit | 4 days | The main sights at a comfortable pace |
| Short break / repeat visit | 2 days | Focus on MONA – Museum of Old and New Art and Salamanca Market |
| With children | 5 days | Slower days and time for Tasmanian Museum and Art Gallery |
| With day trips | 6 days | Add Port Arthur Historic Site and Bruny Island |
Daylight changes the maths
Sightseeing days are much shorter in June (about 9 hours of daylight) than in December (about 15.3 hours). In winter, allow an extra day or plan museum-heavy afternoons.
Ready-made itineraries
Combining Hobart with other destinations
Questions travellers ask
+Is 2 days enough in Hobart?
It covers the main sights at a brisk pace; 4 days is more comfortable. Two days covers the waterfront, Battery Point, MONA and the mountain. Four days lets you add Port Arthur and Bruny Island; a week allows a loop to Freycinet or the Tasman Peninsula with a night away.
+Is a week too long in Hobart?
No — a week leaves time for day trips such as Port Arthur Historic Site and Bruny Island.