things to do with kids in Hobart
Hobart's compact size means nature is never far away. from the summit of kunanyi to the Salamanca waterfront, families can pack a lot into a single day.
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museum & learning
MONA (Museum of Old and New Art)
$$Australia's most talked-about museum — underground galleries, provocative art, and a fast catamaran ferry to get there.
Tasmanian Museum & Art Gallery (TMAG)
freefree museum with natural history, Aboriginal heritage, and a children's discovery space near the waterfront.
Cascades Female Factory
$UNESCO World Heritage convict site with guided tours that bring Tasmania's convict history to life.
nature & animals
Bonorong Wildlife Sanctuary
$$rescue-focused wildlife park where kids can hand-feed kangaroos, meet Tassie devils, and join a night tour.
kunanyi / Mount Wellington
freedrive to the summit for panoramic views, then walk one of the many family-friendly trails through the forest.
Royal Tasmanian Botanical Gardens
freefree gardens with a dedicated children's discovery garden, a sensory trail, and a Japanese garden.
Hastings Caves & Thermal Springs
$$guided cave tour through a dolomite cave system plus warm thermal springs for a swim — about 90 minutes south.
outdoor
Salamanca Market
freeSaturday morning market on the waterfront with food stalls, buskers, crafts, and a lively family atmosphere.
Richmond village & bridge
freeAustralia's oldest bridge, the Richmond Gaol, a lolly shop, and a wildlife park — perfect for a half-day trip.
Battery Point walk
freewander through historic cottages and Arthur Circus, then down Kelly's Steps to Salamanca Place.
free things to do in Hobart
- •Salamanca Market — Battery Point
- •kunanyi / Mount Wellington — South Hobart
- •Royal Tasmanian Botanical Gardens — Queens Domain
- •Tasmanian Museum & Art Gallery (TMAG) — Hobart CBD
- •Richmond village & bridge — Richmond
- •Battery Point walk — Battery Point
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