Theatre Royal

Immerse yourself in the state’s history and art at these 19th-century waterfront buildings where collections include an exhibit on the fabled Tasmanian tiger.

You can take time to visit Franklin Wharf during your travels to Hobart. Check out the shops and top-notch restaurants in this walkable area.

A timber sailing ketch from 1867, diving suits and whaler’s harpoons bring Tasmania’s maritime past back to life.

History seeps from the stones on Hobart’s waterfront, where colonial buildings are now galleries and where you can eat fresh seafood and watch a famous yacht race.

Taste the purity of the Tasmanian landscape when you sample the world-class whisky produced by this boutique distillery on Hobart’s historic wharf.

The heart of historic Hobart is a place to unwind, people watch and remember Tasmania’s colonial past.