Hobart Travel Forum

hi guys,

I will be traveling to Hobart for 5 nights (24-29 Oct) and looking for advice/suggestions to get the best out of the trip. I have done a bit of research on the internet and there seem to be many things to do in Hobart. How many days do you think i should spend on seeing the city itself? I am thinking of having a look at the Salamacan place, Mt. Wellington, Royal Botanic garden. any other suggestions?

I would really love to visit the Tarhune airwalk, Port Arthur and going on one of the cruises. The problem is i cant rent a car because I havent got a full australian license or equivalent. Is it possible to visit Port Arthur and Tarhune airwalk with public transport / coaches. I did look at the guided tours and they seem a bit pricey.

any advice/ suggestion is very much appreciated.

Hey! Could somebody please tell me how long it takes to travel from Regent St (Sandy Bay) to Moonah by bus? If you can mention a maximum time, it's appreciated! :)

Hi forum

Do you recommend travelling around the east coast or west coast during August? Plan to rent car to travel around but being winter what's the roads condition like? I'll be flying into Hobart midweek and out of Hobart on the weekend.
Thank you!!

Hi,

we will be visiting Hobart this month in a six berth motorhome. Can anyone advise where to park in the city to enable us to go to Salamnaca Markets?

where do the cruise ships come in at?? how far is it fromThe Tasmanian Travel and Information Centre ?? how can u get there?? how long would it take?? and how much?? ty so much appreciate your help. mary

Hi guys. I have been lurking the net, and found flights to Hobart for $22.00.
I have always wanted to go to Tasmania, but have no idea where to start with our itinerary. We are gone for 7 nights next May...Any help...we will hire a car.

Hi! Does anyone have

The Pickled Frog, Hobart (hostel)
e-mail address

thanks!

Hi, I have a question regarding the Port Arthur Gold Pass option. I see that the Gold Pass covers "everything." I only have 1 day, but I am interested in doing everything that the Gold Pass covers.

Here's what the Gold Pass offers per the Port Arthure website:

Access to more than thirty historic buildings, ruins and gardens
Introduction to Port Arthur walking tou
Isle of the Dead tour (incorporating a Harbour Cruise)
Point Puer tour
Audio tour
Lunch on-site at the Museum Coffee Shop or Port Café
Morning and afternoon tea

In order to do all these activities, how many hours do I need to allocate for my one day? Or, what time do I need to arrive, or what is a good time to arrive, to begin seeing/doing all the Gold Pass options, and about what time in the afternoon can I expect to complete my day?

The reason I request this information is because I only have the one day, I like the Gold Pass options, I'll be driving from Hobart, and I need to figure what time I need to depart Hobart, and about what time can I expect to be back at hobart.

Thank you.

Hi there,

I'm planning to stay 2 nights in Launceston + 3 nights in Hobart visiting the following places:

1) Launceston - take chairlift across Cataract Gorge,
2) Tamar River
3) Penny Royal World and the Waverley Woollen Mills.
4) Cradle Mountain Walk - local tour

5) Hobart - Battery Point, Salamanca Place
6) Mt Wellington
7) Cascade Brewery
8) Derwent River
9) Cadbury chocolate factory
10) Huon Valley - Local tour

Is there any local public transporation for backpackers that covers any of the places that I've mentioned? Can I have the exact bus number and link for reference?

Thanks!

Hihi,

I'll be travelling to Hobart in early Nov 08.
Intention is to rent a car for 5 days, travelling from Hobart - Freycinet - Launceston - Cradle Mt - Strahan - Hobart. I'm worried about the total cost of petrol. Thinking of renting 1.3-1.5l car.

Could you guys advise of the estimated cost of petrol for the entire round trip?

Any suggestion for car rental companies? I checkout "Budget", Hyundai getz cost about 230+ for 5 days.


Cheers,
Fazi

Hi there from South Aus., I will be working in Tasmania for several months but plan on flying back to Adelaide now and then. I have read the website about the airport but am a little confused about booking the car in for longterm, say a week. Can I drive into the undercover capark and just pay when I return for my car or is it necessary to book the car in for that length of time? Is payment on a machine or do you pay a person when departing?

Hi

I'm new to these forums so I'm hoping someone from Hobart is reading here.
I'm traveling to Hobart on the 9th of July, first time visitor, so I will feel like a total tourist...lol.

I am staying at Port Arthur on the first night then heading back to Hobart to spend the last 4 nights in Fern Tree. So I'm wondering how cold does it get in Fern Tree?

I had a lady say that it snows there...Is that true?

And is there any snow on Mt Wellington yet?

Ok back to being a tourist and all, good places to visit?? Any Thoughts?

And nice reasonable places to eat, you know...somewhere where the locals go for a good feed.
I will have a rental car, so traveling to places is no drama.

Please any comments or suggestions would be great.

Cheers Toni

How much is the shuttle and how often does it run? Can you get around Hobart easily without a car? If I want to also see muse3ums and the town sites is one day enough? We are coming in winter.

Am temporarily working in Tas West Coast and bought some delicious apple spice cake from a caravan stall with German breads and cake at the Salamanca market. The stall is down the far end i.e. facing away from the city centre. Does anyone know who runs this bakery as I would kill for the recipe of the apple cake. They sell it by the piece.

Hi all,

Thanks for your kind comments.

I have booked a trip to Tasmania from 10th April - 20th April.

Should I book all the accomodations prior to the trip? Would the internet rates be competitive compared to the walk in rates?

I served the net and saw that innkeepers accomodation cost about A$120 per night. Is that the best rates available?

Hope for more advice as I'm traveling on a budget.

Thank you.

Best regards.

Hi all,

Hope to ask some advice from everyone here.

I am planning a trip to Tasmania in April this year. From my internet research, the following is my proposed itinery:

Day 1 – 2
Hobart
Mount Wellington
Salamanca Market

Day 3
Port Arthur

Day 4
Cradle Mountain

Day 5
Strahan
Gordon River
Queenstown

Day 6 - 7
Laucheston

Day 8
Wine Glass Bay

Day 9
Back to Hobart

May I ask if the plans above are too ambitious? Or too relaxed? Are there any 'must go' attractions that I missed out?

Would you have any recommended motels to stay at the various locations? Any good restaurants to dine at?

Also, I would like to know if its cheaper to rent a car in Tasmania or Melborne?

Cheers.

I am thinking of visiting Hobart, Tasmania, and have only 2 nights. Arrive 10:00 am on a Monday, and depart at 8 am two nights later on a Wednesday. I read that Tasmania is great to visit, but to be honest, I am not sure what to see and do. I am looking for a suggested itinerary, or what to do, where to go logistically, given the short time frame as as described above. Will be traveling in November. I look forward to your help. Thank you.

hi there, I am finally going to carry out a dream of mine and head to Tasmania to do some kayaking.
Can anybody offer any tips?
I will have my own car, tent and kayak.
Nothing too extreme but want to get a good taste of the Tasmanian wilderness from the perspective of the water.

Hello a friend of mine needs advice on Hobart. I havent been so cant really help her.

She is staying
Hobart 2nd Feb - 5th Feb

and says that when she has looked for accommodation their is very little availabilty. Can someone post some options for her to look into.
Not looking for anything Flash.

Does this centre still operate in Hobart? I've tried unsuccessfully to find any up to date information on it. Our family are travelling to Hobart in August and I would love to take the kids. Thanks

Hi, like to find out the estimate cost of parking within hobart city?

Hi! My family and I are travelling to Tasmania for two weeks and would love recommendations on good accomodations (hotels/apartments) in hobart that have kitchenettes. if you dont' know of any with a living area/kitchen facilities, even recommendations on regular hotels would be great. there are too many to choose from!

Thanks.

Dear Folks -

I will be touring around Tas April 15-26 and will be in Hobart April 21-22. I like to get a tattoo done when I travel to distant lands as a mememto(I live in the Canadian Arctic) and was wondering if someone out there could recommend a good (reputable) tattoo artist or studio in Hobart.
Thanks!

- ian

Hi, Will be in Hobart next week and I'm planning to get the bus to the Cadbury factory on a Monday morning. Does the number 37 bus go from Hobart to Cadbury without me needing to change busses in Glenorchy? I can't quite figure the timetable out!
Thanks

We're all booked to go to Tasmania just after Christmas, but as we tried to book accomodation for the night of New Year's Eve, we find the whole city booked! Apparently, there's some Sydney-to-Hobart yacht race happening there around that time. What really hurts is the laughter on the phone when we call up places and ask if there's anything available :-/

Any recommendations? Know of any brand new or extremely out-of-the-way places in the Hobart area that might not have a full dance card? Or should we just sleep where we fall down (which might be a little cold)?

Help us, VT, help us!

Is it worthwile renting a car at Hobart airport or will i get it cheaper in the city?
On the internet i saw some prices like $61 for a Ford Falcomif i pick it up at the airport.
I'll be there for just one day and we want to visit Port Arthur and Hobart.

I planning to Tasmania in Jun/July'05 for 4-5 days. I would like to stay in a nice log cabin (or something nice and beautiful scenary) for the winter snow view. I just want to have a peaceful and relaxing time there with my wife. Do anyone has good recommandation on the accomodation, moving around the lodging and ideas on what can I do in thise few days ??

I'm from Argentina.
I'm planning to spend a month in hobart next month (may 2005), and i would like to know about someplace to stay there. is there any youth hostel or something like that were I could stay for a month??
thank you very much
Paula

Dear all,

I m planning a trip fr 20th august to 10th sept to tasmania.
What are the must see places?HOw can i plan my itinerary?

I invite all Tassy-ites to view current activities on the Copenhagen page. But this is probably too late......L.