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Hobart Travel Guide
Buy Australian DollarsHobart at a glance
Hobart, Tasmania's capital and Australia's second-oldest city, is a compact waterfront town on the Derwent River beneath kunanyi / Mount Wellington, with MONA, the Salamanca Market and a slower pace. Two or three days covers it, and it is the base for wider Tasmania road trips. There is no nonstop flight from India; most visitors fly in from Melbourne or Sydney.
Public transport in Tasmania is free until 30 June 2027: Metro buses, intercity coaches and the River Derwent ferry, with no fare or card needed. The exceptions are SkyBus from the airport, AUD 24 one way, card only and about 30 minutes, and the Bruny Island ferry. A taxi from the airport costs about AUD 50 to 60.
MONA charges visitors from outside Tasmania AUD 39, takes cards only and opens from Thursday to Monday, closed on Tuesdays and Wednesdays until 30 June 2027; its ferry from Brooke Street Pier takes 25 to 30 minutes. The Salamanca Market runs on Saturdays from 8:30 am to 3 pm, the Port Arthur Historic Site costs AUD 55 with a harbour cruise, and MONA's winter festival, Dark Mofo, returns in June 2027.
Indian passport holders need a Visitor visa (subclass 600), AUD 250 from 1 July 2026, and since 1 October 2026 card surcharges are banned on eftpos, Visa and Mastercard, so the displayed price is what you pay. Winters, from June to August, are cold by Indian standards.
Where to stay
Central Hobart is compact and walkable, and the free buses cover the rest.
The CBD
Central and walkable, close to the waterfront and the shops of Elizabeth Street; the straightforward first-time base.
Battery Point
A historic, leafy quarter of colonial cottages a short walk from Salamanca Place; quieter, and still central.
Salamanca and the waterfront
Right on the harbour, by the Saturday market and Brooke Street Pier, where the MONA ferry leaves.
Paying in Hobart
For the Australian dollar itself, the visa, the Tourist Refund Scheme and how much cash to carry, see the Australia travel guide and our page on the Australian dollar.
Cards work almost everywhere, including Salamanca Market stalls; MONA and SkyBus take cards only. Carry AUD 150 to 250 in cash as a backup, and when a terminal or ATM offers rupees, choose Australian dollars.
What Hobart actually costs
Set the length and style of your trip to see what to budget, in Australian dollars and Indian rupees.
Indicative, excluding international flights and accommodation, per person per day. Converted at the verified mid-market rate on 3 October 2026, A$1 ≈ ₹66.99, not a Matrix board rate.
Budget roughly ₹4,020 to ₹14,740 per person per day on the ground, excluding flights and accommodation.
| Item | Cost |
|---|---|
| Metro buses, intercity coaches, Derwent ferry | Free until 30 June 2027 |
| SkyBus from the airport, one way | AUD 24 |
| MONA, visitors from outside Tasmania | AUD 39 |
| Port Arthur Historic Site, with harbour cruise | AUD 55 |
| Taxi, airport to the city | about AUD 50-60 |
| Casual meal for one | AUD 18-30 |
Getting around
Until 30 June 2027, Metro Tasmania buses, intercity coaches and the River Derwent ferry are free, with no fare or card needed; some coach services still need a booking. The MONA ferry from Brooke Street Pier is separate and paid.
From the airport, SkyBus runs to the city in about 30 minutes for AUD 24 one way, or AUD 44 return online, card only; a taxi costs about AUD 50 to 60. A car or a tour helps for Bruny Island, Richmond and Port Arthur.
Common mistakes in Hobart
Assuming all transport is free
Buses, coaches and the Derwent ferry are free until 30 June 2027, but SkyBus, the MONA ferry and the Bruny Island ferry are not.
Turning up at MONA on a Tuesday or Wednesday
It opens from Thursday to Monday only, until 30 June 2027.
Packing light for winter
June to August is cold by Indian standards. Bring warm layers.
Rushing MONA
Allow at least half a day, plus the ferry ride each way.
Hobart FAQs
Two to three days covers the city and MONA, longer if you are touring Tasmania.
Yes. Indian passport holders cannot use the ETA or eVisitor and need a Visitor visa (subclass 600, Tourist stream), applied for online through ImmiAccount. The charge is AUD 250 from 1 July 2026. In late September 2026, half of applications were decided within 21 days and 90% within 33. Biometrics are requested only in some cases.
Yes, until 30 June 2027: Metro buses, intercity coaches and the River Derwent ferry are free across Tasmania, with no fare or card needed. SkyBus, the MONA ferry and the Bruny Island ferry still charge.
AUD 24 one way, or AUD 44 return online, card only; the trip takes about 30 minutes.
AUD 39 for adults from outside Tasmania, cards only. It opens from Thursday to Monday and is closed on Tuesdays and Wednesdays until 30 June 2027.
Yes, for the city: walking and the free buses cover it. A car or a tour helps for Bruny Island, Richmond and Port Arthur.
On 3 October 2026 one Australian dollar was ₹66.99 at the mid-market rate, so AUD 100 is about ₹6,700.
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