Free things to do in Hobart
5 places with no entry fee, with the official website of each.
Places
Derwent Ferries
Brooke Street Pier and Bellerive
Public ferry that crosses the Derwent River in about 15 minutes, Monday to Saturday except public holidays. Free until 30 June 2027. From 1 July 2027 its website states A$1.70 per adult.
DirectionsWellington Park and kunanyi / Mount Wellington
On Hobart's doorstep
Reserve of 18,011 hectares with a summit of 1,271 m, trails, waterfalls and mountain bike routes. You can go up by bus, car, bike or on foot. Pinnacle Road is closed to vehicles from 16 to 19 November 2026 for maintenance.
DirectionsRoyal Tasmanian Botanical Gardens
Queens Domain
Botanical garden on Lower Domain Road, open every day: from April to September 8:00 to 17:00 and from October to March 8:00 to 18:30. The Conservatory is closed for restoration.
DirectionsMetro Tasmania
Hobart and the rest of Tasmania
Public buses. Travel is free until 30 June 2027 under a Tasmanian Government measure, with no payment and no card tap. When fares return, the GreenCard gives a 20% discount.
Hobart Library
91 Murray Street
Public library with free wifi and computers, and help with technology and with the learner driver licence. Open Monday to Friday from 9:30 to 18:00, Saturdays from 9:30 to 14:00 and Sundays from 9:30 to 12:30.
More in Hobart
Free according to its website on 5 Nov 2026. Sometimes that only covers general entry, and it may change, so check before you go. No link on this page pays us.