The Hobart Autumn Price Drop

Autumn Salamanca

March to May in Hobart sees Sydney tourists depart (too cold) and bargain-hunting travellers fly in (with coats).

Pitzi Italian – Hobart

Pitzi Tubettini, Muscovy Duck, Porcini Ragu

Where do Romans go to feel at home in Hobart? Pitzi. Where do you go, if you’re missing Rome? Pitzi.

Why Gordon Loves Tasmania

Tasmanian Wild Ale

Gordon Ramsay loves the seafood and fish in Tasmania. And Hobart loves visitors on a budget, with a big cookbook collection.

Hobart’s Murals Pub

The New Sydney Hotel

It’s that pub with the funny murals. It’s also Tasmania’s best-known Irish pub.

The Best Bakeries, Cafes and Patisseries in Tasmania

If you want to pick up a loaf for your AirBnB, or cakes for a picnic lunch, Tasmania has an outstanding list of bakeries, cafes and patisseries.

The best bakeries, cafes and patisseries in Tasmania for 2026 are declared.

The University of Tasmania Walk, Hobart

Walking around the University of Tasmania grounds in Sandy Bay is a must if you are interested in Sixties architecture, uncovering local secrets waterfront dining spots or a bushwalk, which may even feature native animal only found in this state, the Tasmanian Devil.

Hobart’s Best Retro and Vintage – A Gigantic Lucky Dip

The Tip Shop is located at McRobies Gully Waste Management Centre. Photograph by Jessica Adams

Hobart’s Tip Shop is a gigantic lucky dip, but you are sure to find something special for a fraction of the price that you’d pay in a vintage shop or on eBay. There are generally no price tags; take your treasure to the counter and they’ll suggest a low, low price.