Three Days In Hobart
Three days in Hobart is definitely not enough however you have to start somewhere…
Let’s start with three days which will surely have you racing to book your next trip down to the Apple Isle.
Here are some of my favourite things to do…
Day One
Rent car from airport and drive to brunch at GiddyUp in Sandy bay for yummy healthy food. You can sit inside or outside and hang out with the cute doggies!
If it’s a clear day then you can drive up kunanyi (Mt Wellington) to the summit. Make sure you have WARM CLOTHES for the top to take in the beautiful view. Now might be the time to invest in the Tassie uniform- a down jacket.
Walk to Brook St Pier (if you need another coffee then grab one at Bright Eyes at the pier beforehand) then get the ferry to infamous MONA (Museum of Old and New Art) which is a cute 20ish minute trip where you can have a champagne or coffee on board: Ferry to Mona- Visit | Mona
There’s a wine bar outside Mona or a cafe upstairs if you need a break during your time there and it has a nice outdoor area too.
Templo for dinner. This tiny restaurant has a seasonal and delicious set menu with amazing wines. Make sure you book this well in advance as they have very limited seating and they’re very popular.
I LOVE Stefano Lubiana wines. They’re biodynamic and just downright delish.
My favourites are the estate Chardonnay and NV Brut Reserve.
Day Two
Drive to the Derwent Valley. Firstly it’s a beautiful drive to get there, with Tassie’s famous rolling mountains and an explosion of green and blue and you drive along the river and secondly, once you get there there are lots of spots you can stop at in the area to really make the most of your day trip.
Start your day in New Norfolk at The Agrarian Kitchen to grab some coffee and food from the take away menu. Sit on the grass to enjoy some sunshine and the delicious food by the fire pits on your picnic blanket.
Black Swan Bookstore : This beautiful little nook is the perfect spot for your second coffee of the day. Browse the bookstore, buy a book and settle in. They also sell local wines and rum from New Norfolk Distillery for you to take away.
Close by is Miss Arthur Home Goods where you can find so many beautiful pieces ranging from ceramics to eco cleaning, essential oils, candles, gardening goods and so much more…
Just around the corner is one of the most beautiful stores I’ve ever seen. Flywheel is a little stationary shop that sells most of the vintage furniture that’s in there too. I was blown away by the antique bookcases and leather bound notebooks. It’s a definite must do if you’re in the area.
Once you’ve seen all the cute spots in New Norfolk, hop in the car and drive to Stefano Lubiana Wines for a wine tasting and a beautiful lunch. You can walk around the grounds and sit outside to enjoy your glass or sit by the fire inside. I LOVE Stefano Lubiana wines, they’re organic, biodynamic, vegan and just downright delish. My favourites are the estate Chardonnay and NV Brut Reserve. Fun fact: I drank the Brut Reserve on my wedding day!
Dinner at Frank restaurant. It’s modern Australian/South American with gorgeous décor. It’s a large moody restaurant that has a big menu to choose from. While they have a large selection of meat I actually go there for all the veggie sides. They also have great wines and cocktails to choose from.
Finish the night off with Cocktails/nightcap at Macq1 . If you’re after a slightly more bougie experience then head to Glasshouse (this could be nice before Frank too) or slightly more chill; Jack Greens in Salamanca.
Day Three
Breaky at Straight Up Coffee and Food (CBD) which is a completely gluten free and really great OR Born in Brunswick in (North Hobart) which is a big and bright space with lots of room to chill and as the name hints, definitely has a Melbourne vibe to it. Owned by Ex Masterchef contestant Con Vailas.
Stop at Jackman and McCross to pick up some road trip snacks, their pastries are out of this world!!! To be fair, you might want to do this on day one and then continue having it every day after… The Berliner/ the apricot cream cheese danish or the savoury pastries are my picks! You could also grab a loaf of the 2 pound loaf to take home with you and lather it with butter and the paté from Hill St Grocer.
Next you could had to Pirates Bay. It should take about 1 hour and 15 mins. Check out this coffee shop, it’s the coolest lookout and little coffee pit stop, you might just need to double check that it’s open : CUBED ESPRESSO .
Head to the Blowhole (Devils Kitchen)
Then to Port Arthur the historical site. You can be there for a few hours at least so if you wanted to pack your lunch you could just go for a while without stopping. As part of your entry fee you can go on a cruise into the bay which is worth it. Go sooner rather than later because they stop at some point in the afternoon. If you wanted to grab lunch supplies for the day, you could use the things from Jackman and McCross or head to Hill St Grocer for all the delicious things you need for a picnic. They’re scattered around Hobart.
Finally, book a table for a European style dinner at Fico . They use locally sourced, seasonal produce and combine fine dining with a casual setting. Unfortunately Fico is only open from Friday to Sunday so if they aren’t open on the days you’re there then you could go to Bar Wa Izakaya for a more casual Japanese dinner or Dier Makr. They have a wine bar connected (Lucinda Wine) which is also divine.