Winter months make it a little hard to follow through with plans, but now that spring has sprung, it’s time to get out and explore all that Hobart has to offer.
Check out our top picks for the best events in Hobart this spring.
Hobart Twilight Market
When: Selected Friday evenings
Where: Brooke Street Pier, Hobart
Entry: Free
Warmer evenings are a great excuse to spend some time by the waterfront, and the Hobart Twilight Market brings together local food, drinks, makers and entertainment at Brooke Street Pier.
It’s an easy spring activity to enjoy with friends: grab something to eat, browse the stalls and make the most of the longer evenings around Hobart’s waterfront. Check the market’s current calendar before heading out to see when the next event is running.
Barilla Bay Oyster Farm
When: Tours available Thursday – Saturday
Where: 1388 Tasman Highway, Cambridge
Entry: Tours from $31.30 for students
With warmer weather on the way, heading out to Barilla Bay Oyster Farm for lunch or a tour is a great way to learn about and enjoy one of Tasmania’s best-known exports – seafood!
The one-hour tour covers oyster farming, processing and grading, with a live oyster display and a visit to the beach to see the oyster lease. You’ll also learn about Tasmania’s abalone industry and Gillespie’s Ginger Beer.
Best of all, the tour finishes with six freshly shucked oysters to try. Students can access the discounted tour price with a valid student ID.
Port Arthur Historic Site
When: Open 9am - 5pm daily
Where: Port Arthur Historic Site, Port Arthur
Entry: Student tickets available
Port Arthur was a former convict settlement and penal station that is now a UNESCO World Heritage-listed historic site where visitors can learn more about this important part of Australian history.
The drive from Hobart takes you through the Tasman Peninsula, making it a perfect day trip with friends to learn a bit about Australian history and admire some of Tasmania’s beautiful scenery.
General admission gives you access to more than 30 historic buildings, ruins, restored houses and heritage gardens. Your ticket also includes short guide talks and a 20-minute harbour cruise, so give yourself plenty of time to explore.
International cricket – Australia vs England
When: 18 November, 2.30pm
Where: Bellerive Oval, 15 Derwent Street, Bellerive
Entry: Ticket prices vary
With summer just around the corner, it wouldn’t be a real Australian experience without watching the national cricket team play!
On 18 November, Australia takes on England at Bellerive Oval in the third and final match of the Men’s ODI Series. The match starts at 2.30pm and will be played as a day-night fixture.
If you’re new to cricket, an ODI – or One Day International – is played over a single day, making this a great chance to experience one of Australia’s favourite summer sports while seeing two of cricket’s biggest rivals go head-to-head.
Open House Hobart
When: 7 – 8 November
Where: Various locations across Hobart
Entry: Free and ticketed experiences
If you’ve ever walked past one of Hobart’s interesting buildings and wondered what’s inside, Open House Hobart is your chance to find out.
Taking place across the city in November, the event opens the doors to a range of interesting buildings, spaces and examples of architecture that you might not normally get to explore.
It’s a different way to discover Hobart and learn more about the history, architecture and stories behind the city – and with a range of locations involved, you can make a whole day of exploring.
