An aerial view of a bustling harbour, waterfront buildings, and suburban streets set against a dramatic mountain peak glowing during sunset in Hobart, Tasmania. © Tourism Australia

Hobart, Tasmania © Tourism Australia

Hobart

Aboriginal name: nipaluna (pronounced nip-ah-loona)

Welcome
First Nations
Accessibility

A picturesque harbour, premium wine and some of the country's freshest seafood awaits in Hobart.

Hobart at a glance for business events

Art appreciation: Explore The Museum of Old and New Art (Mona), dine at one of the on-site restaurants, or take part in a wine tasting at Moorilla cellar door.
Australian wildlife: Meet a Tasmanian devil and other Australian wildlife at Bonorong Wildlife Sanctuary.
Explore the coastline: Take to the water with Pennicott Wilderness Journeys and spot dolphins and seals in the wild or sample seafood straight from the source.

Long before Hobart was called Hobart, the local muwinina and palawa peoples called this area of Tasmania ‘nipaluna.’ No capital letters are used in palawa kani (the traditional language), including place names.

To learn more about Hobart’s First Nations history, take the takara nipaluna – ‘Walking Hobart’ Aboriginal tour. Run by palawa/warlpiri woman Nunami Sculthorpe-Green, this special tour will give you a rich understanding of the palawa experience.

Traditional name: nipaluna (pronounced nip-ah-loona)
First Nations Peoples: muwinina and palawa peoples
Traditional languages: palawa kani
How to say g’day in palawa kani: ya

There are great accessible options for accommodation and attractions throughout Hobart.

Arrival: Staff and facilities are available at Hobart Airport to provide accessibility assistance, including for travellers with hidden disabilities.
Getting around: All public buses are wheelchair accessible in central Hobart. Use the ‘Wheelchair accessible routes only’ option on the Trip Planner tool for buses outside of the city.
Accessible experience highlights: The Museum of Old and New Art has a range of accessible facilities, including an app that supports voice-over and screen reader functionality.
Helpful resources: Travellers who are blind or have low vision can access a range of immersive audio guides to Hobart via the Vacayit app. The City of Hobart’s handy mobility map is a great tool for those with limited mobility.