By The Bay Guidebook
Sightseeing
Bruny Island has some of Tasmania's most beautifully preserved natural environments. Explore Bruny by taking a spectacular half-day boat cruise around the island or take time to enjoy the famous local produce; Bruny is home to producers specialising in oysters, cheese and chocolate. The Ferry terminal is located at 79 Ferry Rd, Kettering. www.sealinkbrunyisland.com.au
147 locals recommend
Bruny Island
Bruny Island has some of Tasmania's most beautifully preserved natural environments. Explore Bruny by taking a spectacular half-day boat cruise around the island or take time to enjoy the famous local produce; Bruny is home to producers specialising in oysters, cheese and chocolate. The Ferry terminal is located at 79 Ferry Rd, Kettering. www.sealinkbrunyisland.com.au
The new look market includes fresh produce from local growers, hot coffee, delicious breakfast and lunch options, Lots of gift ideas and plenty of handmade products. Battery Point.
Also nearby is Hobart's picturesque waterfront where you'll find fishing boats berthed close to cruising yachts and the occasional square-rigger or two.
Tasmania's Own Market is held every Saturday from 8.30 am to 3 pm.
402 locals recommend
Salamanca Market
Salamanca PlaceThe new look market includes fresh produce from local growers, hot coffee, delicious breakfast and lunch options, Lots of gift ideas and plenty of handmade products. Battery Point.
Also nearby is Hobart's picturesque waterfront where you'll find fishing boats berthed close to cruising yachts and the occasional square-rigger or two.
Tasmania's Own Market is held every Saturday from 8.30 am to 3 pm.
The Museum of Old and New Art is an art museum located within the Moorilla winery on the Berriedale peninsula in Hobart, It is the largest privately funded museum in the Southern Hemisphere. MONA houses ancient, modern and contemporary art from the David Walsh collection.
Mona is open four days a week. Fridays to Mondays, 10am–5pm.
565 locals recommend
MONA
655 Main RdThe Museum of Old and New Art is an art museum located within the Moorilla winery on the Berriedale peninsula in Hobart, It is the largest privately funded museum in the Southern Hemisphere. MONA houses ancient, modern and contemporary art from the David Walsh collection.
Mona is open four days a week. Fridays to Mondays, 10am–5pm.
Mt Wellington towers over Tasmania’s capital city, Hobart.
From the foothills to its 1270m summit, Mt Wellington is laced with walking tracks and trails that vary in condition, gradient and length. There are walks of less than 30 minutes through to full day walks. Maps can be purchased at visitor information centers.
283 locals recommend
Mount Wellington
Mt Wellington towers over Tasmania’s capital city, Hobart.
From the foothills to its 1270m summit, Mt Wellington is laced with walking tracks and trails that vary in condition, gradient and length. There are walks of less than 30 minutes through to full day walks. Maps can be purchased at visitor information centers.
The Cascade Brewery in Hobart is Australia's oldest brewery. Tours include the chance to see some of Australia's best loved premium beers brewed in the historic brewery. Take a walk through the famous Woodstock gardens or grab lunch and beer taste testing in the Brewhouse.
92 locals recommend
Cascade Brewery
140 Cascade RdThe Cascade Brewery in Hobart is Australia's oldest brewery. Tours include the chance to see some of Australia's best loved premium beers brewed in the historic brewery. Take a walk through the famous Woodstock gardens or grab lunch and beer taste testing in the Brewhouse.
Kettering is a coastal town on the D'Entrecasteaux Channel (37 km south of Hobart). Kettering is the centre for fishing in the region. It has two major marinas, South Haven Marina and Oyster Cove Marina, as well as many smaller, privately owned jetties. Approximately 400 boats are located in Kettering whether on moorings or in marinas. The Bruny Island Ferry, Mirambeena, runs from Kettering numerous times a day.
11 locals recommend
Kettering
Kettering is a coastal town on the D'Entrecasteaux Channel (37 km south of Hobart). Kettering is the centre for fishing in the region. It has two major marinas, South Haven Marina and Oyster Cove Marina, as well as many smaller, privately owned jetties. Approximately 400 boats are located in Kettering whether on moorings or in marinas. The Bruny Island Ferry, Mirambeena, runs from Kettering numerous times a day.
Food scene
Sit at the bar and watch the culinary team prepare your food, get comfy in one of the booths, or find a spot outside in the alfresco area overlooking the beautiful Kingston Beach, the Restaurant offers a range of dining experiences perfect for all occasions.
15 locals recommend
Robbie Brown's
32 Osborne EsplanadeSit at the bar and watch the culinary team prepare your food, get comfy in one of the booths, or find a spot outside in the alfresco area overlooking the beautiful Kingston Beach, the Restaurant offers a range of dining experiences perfect for all occasions.
Break bread, drink and gather in the garden, hidden in plain sight. Enjoy delicious food from our local kitchen collaborators, and drinks from all over this fine island. The mainland, too. The menu and produce change with the seasons.
20 locals recommend
In The Hanging Garden
112 Murray StBreak bread, drink and gather in the garden, hidden in plain sight. Enjoy delicious food from our local kitchen collaborators, and drinks from all over this fine island. The mainland, too. The menu and produce change with the seasons.
The Beach House overlooks Blackmans Bay Beach and serves Breakfast, Lunch Dinner and everything in between!
27 locals recommend
The Beach Restaurant
14 Ocean EsplanadeThe Beach House overlooks Blackmans Bay Beach and serves Breakfast, Lunch Dinner and everything in between!
City/town information
Hobart is Tasmania's lively capital that retains an old town salty-air feel; where you can have early morning sand between your toes, wander city streets, eat world class food, head to a mountain summit and be back in time for cocktails on the waterfront.
37 locals recommend
Hobart
Hobart is Tasmania's lively capital that retains an old town salty-air feel; where you can have early morning sand between your toes, wander city streets, eat world class food, head to a mountain summit and be back in time for cocktails on the waterfront.
Electrona is a small residential area on the d'Entrecasteaux Channel in Southern Tasmania. About 12 kilometres (7.5 mi) south of the town of Kingston. Electrona is known for the Carbide Works which were established in 1909.
Electrona
Electrona is a small residential area on the d'Entrecasteaux Channel in Southern Tasmania. About 12 kilometres (7.5 mi) south of the town of Kingston. Electrona is known for the Carbide Works which were established in 1909.