Visit Hobart

Hobart is a world-class destination with captivating history, a picturesque harbour, rugged mountains, gourmet food and wine experiences, and a strong arts and cultural scene – the city has something for everyone. With southern Tasmania’s main attractions in close proximity, visitors can experience the best of this beautiful region even on the shortest of stays.

Hobart is the perfect base for exploring Southern Tasmania. Take a ferry from central Hobart to visit the world’s largest collection of private art, Mona. Mount Field National Park and Bruny Island are easily accessible for day trips. Experience Tasmania’s pristine waterways by yacht, luxury catamaran or power vessel and enjoy fresh local produce, award-winning wines, whisky, spirits and craft beers at a variety of cellar doors, breweries and restaurants across the region.

If you have a few days pre or post conference, consider hiring a car to explore the island further.

Tasmania’s capital has been pressed into shape by nature

The city is framed by the rugged figure of kunanyi / Mount Wellington and the flow of the wide River Derwent, with wilderness lingering nearby – just beyond the mountain.

Beyond mountain and river, it’s cultural and dining experiences that thrive in Australia's second-oldest city. The underground Museum of Old and New Art, aka Mona, looms large in global art circles and on the itineraries of scores of travellers.

The famed Salamanca Market has been a Saturday tradition for more than 50 years, and the city’s food scene is dynamic, with cafes, restaurants and bars transforming Tasmania’s famously fresh produce into refined expressions of place and season.

See Hobart from the water, or on foot around the waterfront, or even from the saddle of a bike on a mountain descent. Taste wine at urban wineries, and when the day is almost done, sip a whisky beside a dinosaur fossil, or settle into a cosy bar inside the walls of a 19th-century hospital. Click here for more info.

Accommodation

AMOS recommends the Grand Chancellor Hobart. We have negotiated a rate of $270 per night for dates between Friday 13 February and Sunday 22 February inclusive.

Click here to access the discounted rate: https://www.grandchancellorhotels.com/hotel-grand-chancellor-hobart/AMOS-conference-2026

Visa Requirements for Australia

Whether you are visiting Australia for less than 72 hours or planning on a stay of several years you must have a valid Australian visa. A visa is a form of permission for a non-citizen to enter, transit or remain in a particular country. Information on visas to Australia can be found at the Department of Home Affairs.

Skybus - Hobart Express

Hobart Express travels to and from the Hotel Grand Chancellor (and other venues) and operates to meet major scheduled flights, 7 days per week. The timetable is updated regularly to meet the latest flight schedules, please check before you travel.

Click here for more info https://www.skybus.com.au/hobart-express/timetable/

Tasmanian Travel & Information Centre

You’re planning a trip to Tassie, and you only have a few days free after the conference before you need to head back. You know you want to see Mona and visit Salamanca Market, but what else can you do? What’s really good to see and how do you get around? Who can you talk to who actually knows? 

We are a small knowledgeable team of friendly locals, and we want you to experience the best that Tassie has to offer. Our promise to you is memorable experiences. Adventure or luxury, active or indulgent, historic or modern - we’ve been and tried and we know what to recommend.

Connect with us today. Our service is free to you, and we book state wide. 

Website - www.hobarttravelcentre.com.au/

Email - bookings@hobarttravelcentre.com.au

Phone - 03 6238 4222

General Travel Information

For information on climate and weather

https://www.discovertasmania.com.au/about/climate-and-weather

Getting to Tasmania

https://www.discovertasmania.com.au/travel-information/getting-here

Getting around

https://www.discovertasmania.com.au/travel-information/getting-around

Equal access

https://www.discovertasmania.com.au/travel-information/equal-access-disabled

FAQs

https://www.discovertasmania.com.au/travel-information/faq

COVID-19

There are currently no entry requirements in place for any travellers to Tasmania.

For the most up to date information on COVID-19 travel requirements and restrictions, 

https://www.coronavirus.tas.gov.au/