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Louisa's Walk
Ollie #1 of 59 attractions in Hobart
5 of 5 stars 118 reviews
Owner description: Louisa's Walk is a piece of strolling theatre that takes you on a journey into the life of Louisa Regan, an Irish convict, sent to Van Diemen's Land...... more » Owner description: Louisa's Walk is a piece of strolling theatre that takes you on a journey into the life of Louisa Regan, an Irish convict, sent to Van Diemen's Land on a seven year sentence, in 1841, for stealing a loaf of bread. You walk with the actors, Judith and Chris Cornish, in full costume, as they tell Louisa's story that starts in the gardens of Cascade Brewery, in South Hobart, along the Hobart Rivulet the early source of the city's water, to the Female Factory, where Louisa was imprisoned. « less
Attraction type  Theatres
Distance  3.4 km from city centre
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Bonorong Wildlife Sanctuary
Ollie #2 of 59 attractions in Hobart
4.5 of 5 stars 84 reviews
Owner description: Bonorong Wildlife Sanctuary (pronounced “Bon-a-rong” - Aboriginal meaning “Native Companion”) was established in 1981 as a sanctuary for injured and...... more » Owner description: Bonorong Wildlife Sanctuary (pronounced “Bon-a-rong” - Aboriginal meaning “Native Companion”) was established in 1981 as a sanctuary for injured and orphaned wildlife and is Tasmania's most popular wildlife park. At Bonorong you will see native animals which are extinct everywhere but Tasmania such as the famous Tassie Devil, Tasmanian Bettong, Eastern Quoll and Tasmanian Pademelon. You will also see favourites like wombats, koalas, kangaroos, possums, lizards, native birds and so many more. The animals of Bonorong are loved and cherished by all of the staff here at the Park and we are sure you will love them too! « less
Attraction type  Nature/ Wildlife Areas
Distance  20.8 km from city centre
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Royal Tasmanian Botanical Gardens
Ollie #3 of 59 attractions in Hobart
4.5 of 5 stars 53 reviews

The Royal Tasmanian Botanic Gardens in Hobart are situated on the eastern edge of the city, overlooking the Derwent River and the Tasman Bridge. As well as the usual range of... more »

Attraction type  Gardens
Distance  1.9 km from city centre
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Mount Wellington
Ollie #4 of 59 attractions in Hobart
4.5 of 5 stars 136 reviews

Mount Wellington rises 1271 metres above sea level and rises immediately west of the Hobart CBD.  It is often covered in snow, even in summer due to the chilly westerly winds that... more »

Attraction type  Mountains
Distance  7.4 km from city centre
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MONA
Ollie #5 of 59 attractions in Hobart
4.5 of 5 stars 280 reviews

MONA at Moorilla offers visitors a unique experience:  a vineyard, a cellar door, a micro-brewery, accommodation, special events, a function centre and a world-class museum - the... more »

Attraction type  History Museums
Distance  9.8 km from city centre
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Cascade Brewery
Ollie #6 of 59 attractions in Hobart
4.5 of 5 stars 37 reviews

Cascade Brewery, on the western edge of the city, is Australia's oldest continuously operating beer brewery.  It first opened its doors in 1824 and even succeeded in continuing... more »

Attraction type  Breweries; Tours
Distance  3.2 km from city centre
Battery Point
Ollie #7 of 59 attractions in Hobart
4.5 of 5 stars 44 reviews

Battery Point is named after a battery of guns (long since removed) that were established on the point in 1818 to defend the city against possible French and Russian invaders.The... more »

Attraction type  Historic Sites
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North Hobart
Ollie #8 of 59 attractions in Hobart
4.5 of 5 stars 19 reviews

Tired of the "touristy" docks and Salamanca area of Hobart?  For a taste of local nightlife and a wide range of affordable dining experiences, venture a kilometre north up... more »

Attraction type  Neighbourhoods
Distance  1.7 km from city centre
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South Bruny National Park
Ollie #9 of 59 attractions in Hobart
5 of 5 stars 8 reviews

South Bruny National Park comprises towering cliffs, remote beaches, heathland and lush temperate rainforest landscapes.  It features muttonbird rookeries, gardens of kelp seaweed... more »

Attraction type  National Parks
Distance  68.9 km from city centre
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Lark Distillery
Ollie #10 of 59 attractions in Hobart
5 of 5 stars 6 reviews

Lark Distillery's cellar in Davey Street, Hobart is the place to go for the finest quality malt whiskey in Tasmania. Their whiskey is made from Tasmanian barley malt and pure... more »

Attraction type  Breweries
Distance  0.1 km from city centre
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Salamanca Arts Centre
Ollie #11 of 59 attractions in Hobart
4 of 5 stars 19 reviews
Art centre run by the government of Tasmania
Attraction type  Educational Sites; Art Galleries
Distance  0.6 km from city centre
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Sorell Fruit Farm
Ollie #12 of 59 attractions in Hobart
4 of 5 stars 20 reviews

Sorell Fruit Farm is Tasmania’s most popular pick-your-own fruit farm.  It's located just off the main road to Port Arthur, 3km from Sorell Township, which is about 25km east of... more »

Attraction type  Farms
Distance  23.9 km from city centre
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Theatre Royal
Ollie #13 of 59 attractions in Hobart
4.5 of 5 stars 7 reviews

The Theatre Royal in Hobart opened in 1837, with additions in 1850 and 1890.  It is Australia's oldest theatre.  It is still Hobart's main venue for live performance. Website here. more »

Attraction type  Theatres
Distance  0.4 km from city centre
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Seven Mile Beach
Ollie #14 of 59 attractions in Hobart
4.5 of 5 stars 10 reviews
Attraction type  Beaches
Distance  16.8 km from city centre
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Mount Nelson Lookout
Ollie #15 of 59 attractions in Hobart
4 of 5 stars 17 reviews

Mount Nelson, 5km from the city centre on the southern outskirts of Hobart, was the site of one of a chain of semaphore stations which realyed messages to and from Port Arthur... more »

Attraction type  Lookouts
Distance  3.4 km from city centre
Penitentiary Chapel
Ollie #16 of 59 attractions in Hobart
4.5 of 5 stars 7 reviews
Attraction type  Churches/ Cathedrals
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Sandy Bay
Ollie #17 of 59 attractions in Hobart
4.5 of 5 stars 6 reviews
Attraction type  Bodies of Water
Distance  2.6 km from city centre
Maritime Museum of Tasmania
Ollie #18 of 59 attractions in Hobart
4.5 of 5 stars 6 reviews
Attraction type  Museums
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Hartz Mountains National Park
Ollie #19 of 59 attractions in Hobart
4.5 of 5 stars 3 reviews
Attraction type  National Parks
Distance  4.5 km from city centre
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Salmon Ponds
Ollie #20 of 59 attractions in Hobart
4 of 5 stars 10 reviews

The Salmon Ponds, built in 1861, is the oldest trout hatchery in the Southern Hemisphere. It was the first place to be stocked with trout in Australia and was the mainstay of... more »

Attraction type  Bodies of Water
Distance  32.7 km from city centre