NEIGHBOURHOOD WATCH

TAKE A BRISK WALK UP ELIZABETH STREET FROM HOBART’S CBD TO CHECK OUT THE HIPSTER HAUNTS OF NORTH HOBART: FROM COOL CAFES LIKE ROOM FOR A PONY AND BORN IN BRUNSWICK, LOCAL INSTITUTION AND LIVE MUSIC VENUE REPUBLIC BAR & CAFE, AND AN ARTHOUSE CINEMA WITH GREAT BOOKSHOP TO BROWSE. EAT STREETS

Hobart has perfected the art of fine dining with a twist, with creative chefs working their magic with the freshest produce Tasmania has to offer, from veggies to seafood, in considered spaces tucked into interesting corners of the city. Try hip neighbourhood Italian joint TEMPLO; CBD bistro and edgy eatery FICO MAKR. Or head to DIER IN THE HANGING GARDEN, originally devised for Dark Mofo and occupying almost a whole block in the centre of town; this multifaceted venue brings together food trucks from some of the best local producers including Bruny Island Cheese Co. And acquaint yourself with the homely cafes and bakeries that feel part of the Hobart fabric, such as local institution JACKMAN & in Battery Point and the CBD. MCROSS

WALK THE WALK

On the doorstep of Hobart and encompassing WELLINGTON, KUNANYI/MT WELLINGTON

is a wilderness laced with walking tracks PARK including the two-kilometre MYRTLE GULLY and the TRACK, one of TRAIL ORGAN PIPES Tasmania’s 60 great short walks.

MUST DO

Whether it’s your first visit to or your MONA 50th, it’s worth carving out a whole day in your itinerary to explore all this ever-eclectic and always-evolving museum has to offer. Arrive in style by catching the FERRY: MONA cruising from the waterfront along the River Derwent on a camouflaged catamaran is all part of the immersive experience. Then spend a few hours underground absorbed in art, curiosities and experiential installations from the likes of light artist James Turrell; the galleries have had a revamp in time for the museum’s 10th birthday with more than 350 highlights spanning ancient to contemporary from owner David Walsh’s idiosyncratic personal collection. Come up for air to explore the grounds and installations like House of Mirrors by Christian Wagstaff and Keith Courtney (the world’s largest travelling mirror maze). For sustenance, choose between RESTAURANT, burger THE SOURCE bar or futuristic FARO. Then sip on DUBSY’S Mona’s own Moorilla wine and Moo Brew beer at the BAR. For total MOORILLA WINE immersion, stay the night in one of the luxury overlooking the river. MONA PAVILIONS