Your Hobart Airport Destination Guide

The Southernmost City in Australia has more to offer than stunning views and coastal shorelines. There are plenty of opportunities to discover the rich history and heritage of Tasmania in Hobart, and what better way to explore the state than in an Ace rental car? Opt to take a long drive along the coast, venture around the city centre or relax on the waterfront. If you’re wondering where exactly to start your journey, we’re here to help with our list of things to do in and around Hobart.

• Seven Mile Beach
• Bonorong Wildlife Sanctuary
• Battery Point
• Port Arthur Historical Site

Beach Days and Wildlife Sanctuary

Seven Mile Beach

• Close to the airport
• Barbecue facilities
• Picnic tables
• Family-friendly

Looking for something to do as soon as you pick up the car? Seven Mile Beach is just a stone’s throw away and offers incredible views of the Southern Ocean. Make use of the barbecue facilities and head here for a family fun day out or take some time to pace the shoreline and bask in the Tasmanian sun. It’ll take you about 2.5 hours to trek the Beach and if you’re looking for a longer walk, you can walk the Seven Mile Beach and Five Mile Beach trail for a stunning coastal circuit.

Bonorong Wildlife Sanctuary

• Native Tasmanian animals
• Wildlife encounters
• Food hut and gift shop
• Car park

Take a walk on the wild side and journey to Bonorong Wildlife Sanctuary for up-close animal encounters. The Sanctuary houses both native Australian animals and species that are extinct outside of Tasmania, such as the Tasmanian devil and Eastern quoll. Learn about the Sanctuary’s conservation programs, wildlife hospital or discover Bonorong in the dark with unique nighttime tours that’ll see you hand-feeding nocturnal animals. With a food hut, gift shop and car park, you’re set for a brilliant day out in Brighton at Bonorong.

Step Back in Time

Battery Point

• Battery Point Sculpture Trail
• Hampden Road shops
• Narryna Heritage Museum
• Street parking

Make your way over the Tasman Bridge and pass through the Hobart city centre to get to Battery Point - one of Hobart’s oldest suburbs. Here you can pace cottage-lined streets, marvel at stunning architecture or picnic in Princes Park. Discover the history behind Hobart on the Sculpture Trail - an easy stroll along the town’s distinctive sandstone pavement, with nine sculptures to discover. While you’re here, head down to Hampden Road for a taste of Hobart’s best eateries and check out antique furniture and wares at the Narryna Heritage Museum.

Port Arthur Historic Site

• Historic tours
• Cafe, restaurant and gift shop
• Free parking

Discover what life was like for a prisoner in the 1800s at the Port Arthur Historic Site. An hour from our rental car location, enjoy scenic views on the drive and stop by Eaglehawk Neck to check out captivating land and ocean formations. Once you’ve arrived in Port Arthur, you can choose from up to six tours where you’ll discover the history of convicts, soldiers and settlers that once paced the grounds that you’re standing on - there’s even a nighttime ghost tour for the supernaturally inclined! On site, you can visit the Penitentiary Building where convicts were imprisoned, the ‘Isle of the Dead’ cemetery where over 1000 prisoners' graves stand, and the Commandant's House where prison guards and officers resided. Delve into a historic and important time period for Tasmania, set amongst the backdrop of Port Arthur’s rolling green hills. Bookings are essential so be sure to purchase your tickets online before your trip!

Whether you stay close to the city or journey further along the coast, your trip to the ‘Island State’ will be one to remember. From Elizabeth Street in the city to the charming outer suburbs, it’s time to relax and enjoy Tassie’s natural beauty, cultural heritage and geological wonders. With scenic views and plenty of room for adventure, you’ll bring home many memories to share with family and friends.