There can be no doubt about it, there are plenty of options for entertainment in Hobart. The only decision you will need to make will be about what choices to make of all that is available to you. Below are a host of ideas on things to do in Hobart depending on what time of day it as and what your preferences are. We will offer a little bit of everything to ensure that we can show there is Hobart entertainment available for everybody no matter what your tastes are!
Entertainment in Hobart for the Outdoor Enthusiast:
Bushwalking – there are many hiking trails that are within easy reach if you are coming from Hobart. If you are simply planning to take to the trails around Mt. Wellington or the nearby beaches, you'll be prepared if you have comfortable sneakers. If, however, you are planning on doing some of the trails that entail more serious bushwalking, be sure to bring the proper gear. But don’t worry, if you don’t have the adequate gear for tackling the trails, there are plenty of shops in the Hobart area where you can purchase everything you need for the adventure.
Fishing – if fishing for trout is your idea of great Hobart entertainment, look no further than the many lakes and streams that can be found all around Tasmania and in the Hobart area in particular. Between the months of May and August is when you will find the best fishing as this is the actual fishing season's peak time. Be sure to contact the Tasmania Travel and Information Centre to get information on a licensed trip.
Entertainment in Hobart for those who love the Nightlife:
T42 - There are tons of bars on the waterfront where locals love to congregate and have a good time, and T42 is one of them. This is a waterfront bar that is well-known for its lively bar, but you can grab a bite to eat there as well.
Round Midnight – this is a popular spot of entertainment in Hobart at Battery Point due to its live bands and DJs. This is a spot that the younger crowds will definitely be attracted to.
Grape – also at Battery Point, this is a quaint little wine bar where you can grab a drink and also buy a bottle of good Tasmanian wine to carry home as a souvenir.
Wrest Point Casino – want a place where you can enjoy a drink and also play a little blackjack or stud poker, well this is the spot to be.
Entertainment in Hobart for those who love the Theatre:
Playhouse Theatre – holds both traditional and cutting-edge plays which are performed by a local cast.
Theatre Royal – this place has been around since 1834 and has magnificent paintings of composers on its dome. The theatre puts on both classic and contemporary plays by playwrights from Australia and those who are internationally known.
For additional information on entertainment in Hobart, pick up a weekend edition of the Mercury news. There is also a paper called This Week in Tasmania which is available in most hotels which will also give you an idea of the happenings in the area while you are there.