4 Day Hobart Self Drive Long Weekend

Touch down in Hobart and collect your rental car before settling into the city’s vibrant waterfront precinct. Spend a leisurely afternoon wandering historic laneways, exploring contemporary galleries, and discovering the buzzing eateries that make Tasmania a food-lover’s paradise.

As evening falls, head to Frank Restaurant for the famous “feed me” dinner for two, where fresh Tasmanian ingredients meet Middle Eastern flavours. Warm spices, slow-cooked meats, and shareable plates set the stage for a truly delicious start to your Tassie adventure.

Accommodation: 4 star – The Old Woolstore Apartment Hotel – Studio Apartment incl. parking, Hobart, or similar

Included Experience: Dinner for two at Frank – share-style ‘Feed Me’ set menu

Bonus: $50 Fuel Card to use during your self-drive journey

Board the Posh Pit Ferry to the irreverent, provocative, and unforgettable MONA – Museum of Old and New Art. Explore subterranean galleries, immersive exhibits, and installations that challenge, thrill, and amuse.

Evening at leisure to enjoy Hobart’s bars, distilleries, and waterfront dining.

Accommodation: 4 star – The Old Woolstore Apartment Hotel – Studio Apartment incl. parking, Hobart, or similar

Included Experience: Museum of Old and New Art (MONA) with Return Posh Pit Ferry + bonus MONA $50 gift card

Early risers can start at Salamanca Market, open from 8 am, before driving 40 minutes to Kettering to board the morning ferry to Bruny Island, a gourmet playground and natural wonderland. Follow scenic coastal roads to a selection of recommended artisan stops including Get Shucked Oyster Farm, Bruny Island Cheese Co., and other local producers offering whisky, chocolate, berries, cider, and honey. Enjoy the island’s pristine beaches, towering sea cliffs, and wildlife-rich forests. Don’t miss the Neck Lookout for one of Tasmania’s most iconic photo opportunities.

Return to Hobart in the afternoon, with the evening free to enjoy seafood restaurants, whisky bars, or hidden laneway dining.

Accommodation: 4 star – The Old Woolstore Apartment Hotel – Studio Apartment incl. parking, Hobart, or similar

Included Experience: Bruny Island Return Ferry Ticket + bonus Bruny Island Cheese Co. $25 gift card

Spend your final morning wandering through the Hobart Farm Gate Market, where musicians, bakers, farmers, and food trucks create a lively village atmosphere. Enjoy breakfast straight from the pan — from crumpets with local honey to handmade dumplings, sourdough doughnuts, or fresh farm eggs.

Before heading to the airport, take a scenic drive into the Coal River Valley, one of Tasmania’s premier cool-climate wine regions. Visit cellar doors for pinot noir, chardonnay, and sparkling, or relax with a cheese platter among the vines. Time permitting, make a quick stop at Mt Wellington lookout for panoramic views of Hobart and beyond.

Return your hire car at Hobart Airport for your afternoon or evening departure.