This plan keeps you close to central Hobart, with a lively market, waterfront dining and memorable walks. Saturday works best for ; if your visit falls on another day, use the market time for a relaxed waterfront stroll instead.
Budget
About A$140–250 per person for the listed food and activities, excluding accommodation and transport.
Best time to visit
March–May or September–November for pleasant walking weather; visit on Saturday for Salamanca Market and Sunday for Farm Gate Market.
Salamanca, Battery Point and the waterfront
Spend the day around Hobart’s historic waterfront, pairing the Saturday market with a scenic Battery Point walk and dinner by the harbour.
Morning
Browse
Explore local produce, crafts and street food at this popular Saturday market. Allow about 2 hours; it is in the same precinct as , so the next stop is a short 5-minute walk.
FreeMorning
Coffee and a wander along
Take a break among the sandstone warehouses and browse the nearby galleries and shops. It’s about 5 minutes on foot from the market stalls.
About A$5–15Afternoon
Walk Battery Point and the Kelly’s Steps
Follow the historic lanes and cottages, then climb Kelly’s Steps for a lovely connection between Battery Point and Salamanca. From , it’s roughly a 10-minute walk to the steps.
FreeAfternoon
Lunch at Jackman & McRoss
Settle in for a bakery lunch, with pies, pastries and good coffee. It’s about 8 minutes’ walk from Kelly’s Steps through Battery Point.
About A$15–30Evening
Dinner at
Head back to the waterfront for fresh Tasmanian seafood and harbour views. Allow about 15 minutes to walk from Jackman & McRoss.
About A$30–60
Kunanyi views and central Hobart
Enjoy a peaceful riverside walk in the morning, then return to the city centre for a relaxed lunch, a scenic lookout and dinner.
Morning
Walk the
Follow the rivulet through leafy parkland and quiet neighbourhoods for a refreshing start to the day. From the city centre, allow about 10 minutes on foot to reach the track near the lower end.
FreeAfternoon
Lunch at the precinct
If it’s Sunday, browse the stalls for seasonal Tasmanian food; on other days, enjoy lunch at a nearby city café instead. The city-centre market is about 15 minutes’ walk from the lower end of the rivulet track.
About A$10–25Afternoon
Take in the view from
Get a sweeping view back over the Derwent and Hobart. A taxi or rideshare from the area takes around 15–20 minutes; public transport takes longer.
FreeEvening
Dinner at
Finish with contemporary Tasmanian cooking and waterfront views in Brooke Street Pier. From , allow about 20–30 minutes by taxi or rideshare, depending on traffic.
About A$60–100
Good to know
Market days
runs on Saturdays and on Sundays. Check current opening times before you go.
Getting around
Central Hobart is easy to explore on foot; allow extra time for hills. A taxi or rideshare makes the Rosny Hill detour easier.
Bookings
Book ahead, especially for a weekend dinner, and check the weather before planning longer walks.