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Saigon Art Gallery

Galleries, Museums and Collections

Saigon Art Gallery

Welcome to Saigon Art Gallery, a space that celebrates three generations of Vietnamese artistry, blending tradition with contemporary influences. The journey began with their grandfather, a master in wood carving and printmaking in Vietnam, whose dedication to the arts inspired the family to explore diverse styles and mediums. Today, the family artists work across disciplines such as wood carving, lino printing, oil painting, and lacquer, each reflecting the rich cultural heritage. While their roots are in Vietnam, they have also found inspiration in Tasmania, Australia. The serene landscapes and unique wildlife of Tasmania have profoundly shaped their artistic expression, creating a distinct style that harmonizes the vibrancy of Vietnamese culture with the tranquillity of Tasmania's natural beauty. The gallery showcases this fusion, offering a unique experience that transcends cultural boundaries. At Saigon Art Gallery, their vision is to create a space where art connects people, fosters appreciation for cultural heritage, and inspires future generations. They invite you to visit and explore the harmony of cultures and landscapes that define their work. Your presence and support are integral to their creative journey, and they look forward to sharing their passion for art with you. With gratitude, The Saigon Art Gallery Family

Hobart TAS

1.7 km away

Play Centre and Jumping Castle — Image credit: Eunice Forsman

Amusement and Theme Parks

Woody's Skate & Play

One of Australia's longest‑running roller rinks — over 40 years of continuous skating fun, and a true Tasmanian icon. For more than 40 years, Woody's has been the heart of skating in Hobart — now thriving in Glenorchy with a vibrant mix of public skating sessions, Disco nights, inline hockey, parties, and community events and also one of Tasmania's largest indoor kids play areas. Under colourful lights and upbeat music, visitors of all ages can lace up and glide, enjoy the retro vibe, and feel the energy of a rink that's been rolling since the 1980s. Whether you're a local looking for weekend fun, or a traveller chasing a nostalgic Aussie experience, Woody's delivers pure joy on wheels and hours of fun for adults and kids alike. They also have party rooms, multiple seating areas, a skate shop, and a kiosk boasting homemade, stone-baked pizza, slushies and other eats and drinks. Wheelchair access and wheelchair activity friendly.

Hobart TAS

1.9 km away

M5 with the Museums two main passenger carriages. — Image credit: TTMS

Galleries, Museums and Collections

Tasmanian Transport Museum

The Tasmanian Transport Museum is located just 8 km from the Hobart CBD and can be reached easily by car (via the Brooker Hwy) or the Metro Tasmania bus services that go to or pass through Glenorchy. On selected Sundays the museum operates train rides to Berriedale (30 minutes return) or 15 minute return heritage bus rides. Visit the website for information on our ride offerings. The Museum houses many examples of road and rail transport including Tram 141, which was the first item to be saved in 1960 for a future Museum. Two of Hobart's electric Trolley Buses and the only double-decker tram to survive from the late 1940s also form part of the museum collection. Amongst the railway collection is the oldest carriage to operate in Tasmania (AB1 - built in the UK in 1869). The first Main Line diesel-electric locomotive (X1) to operate in Australia and the last built English Electric locomotive ZA6. A number of Steam locomotives are also on display. A large model railway is on display in the Road Transport Building and on train running days the Tasmania Fire Museum opens their display to museum visitors.

Hobart TAS

2.0 km away

Moonah Arts Centre

Entertainment Venues

Moonah Arts Centre

Moonah Arts Centre supports and promotes arts and cultural development within the City of Glenorchy and Southern Tasmania. They provide a welcoming space for the community to meet, collaborate, participate in art and culture and share their experiences and stories. At Moonah Arts Centre, we are devoted to promoting inclusion and celebrating the diversity of gender, age, race, faith and abilities. The facilities were designed with inclusivity in mind, featuring all-gender bathrooms, ramps and ground-level access, accessible meeting and break-out rooms, hearing loops and plenty of accessible parking. Moonah Arts Centre is a member of the Australian Breastfeeding Associations "Breastfeeding is Welcome Everywhere" network. The visual arts and performance program offers regular exhibitions, workshops and events. They also have several spaces available to hire for presentations, functions and events. Moonah Arts Centre is proudly owned and operated by Glenorchy City Council.

Hobart TAS

2.4 km away

The Lady Franklin Gallery, Lenah Valley, Hobart — Image credit: Henrietta Manning

Galleries, Museums and Collections

Taking the Long View Henrietta Manning

Taking the Long View is an exhibition by established award-winning Tasmanian Artist Henrietta Manning. Included are thirty-two paintings and ten Vessels displayed in the historic Lady Franklin Gallery. The paintings, interiors and landscapes, are long and thin in a striking panoramic format. The Artist will be in attendance on weekends and is conducting a free public talk in the gallery, Stories Behind the Paint, at 11am on Sunday June 21st. Fifteen minutes' drive from central Hobart, the Gallery is in a natural bush park setting, so you can combine Art and a great walk.

Hobart TAS

2.6 km away

All lessons guided by Flite accredited instructor using cutting edge equipment. — Image credit: Fliteboard Australia

Sports and Recreation Facilities

Efoil Tas Lessons & Tours

Efoiling is the ultimate fusion of surfing, flying, and innovation. Using a battery-powered board with a hydrofoil wing beneath, riders glide silently above the water—no wind, waves, or towing required. It's like snowboarding on a powder day (with a much easier learning curve). Experience the thrill of flight and the freedom to explore. Efoil Tas is Tasmania's only authorised Fliteboard partner, offering premium eFoil lessons, tours, sales and service. Whether you're a curious beginner or an avid adrenaline-seeking adventurer, they tailor every experience to your skill level and comfort. Certified instructors guide you safely from first lift-off to confident cruising, all in the stunning natural beauty that Tasmania has to offer. Lessons are held in and around Hobart, with the exact location dependent on wind conditions. They also regularly service the East Coast and North West Tasmania. Get in touch today to arrange a session.

Hobart TAS

2.6 km away

Private treatment room — Image credit: Heart Aesthetics Hobart

Spas and Retreats

Heart Aesthetics Hobart

Heart Aesthetics Hobart offers a calm wellness pause a short drive from central Hobart. The clinic is in New Town on a direct bus route, about ten minutes from the waterfront precinct and major hotels. Visitors can book relaxation-focused services including LED sessions, tailored facials, light peels and gentle skin needling designed for short stays. Rooms are quiet and private, with the option for two people to attend together. Staff provide clear guidance and simple after-care suited to Tasmanian conditions. Guest Wi-Fi is available. Parking is nearby and public transport runs frequently to and from the CBD. The location is convenient to the Lady Franklin Gallery, the New Town Rivulet Track and the Royal Tasmanian Botanical Gardens, making it easy to combine a treatment with a day of exploring Hobart. Images show the entry, reception and treatment room to help visitors plan their visit.

Hobart TAS

3.4 km away

Mona — Image credit: Museum of Old and New Art

Galleries, Museums and Collections

MONA - Museum of Old and New Art

Looking at art used to be boring. It still is, maybe, but at least at Mona, the Museum of Old and New Art, you can get drunk and/or rage against the machine. Located just up the river from Hobart, Mona's subterranean architecture showcases the highlights (and lowlights) of David Walsh's private collection of art and antiquities, the largest private art collection of art in the southern hemisphere. There's art and exhibitions but also live music, library, food, wine, beer, bars, restaurants, winery and cellar door, accommodation, recording studio, and a tennis court. Mona was designed to be explored—as a space of wonder and experiment—with The O, which you should totally download before you get here. Catch the ferry, too. You could probably speed through the place in three or four hours, but they recommend you hang around—make a day of it. Each June, Mona's Dark Mofo winter festival delves into centuries-old winter solstice rituals and celebrates the dark through art, music, food, film, light and noise.

Hobart TAS

3.6 km away

PHRONTISTERION

Entertainment Venues

Phrontisterion

Phrontisterion is David Walsh's dream library—the library he's been fantastising about since before he built Mona, the Museum of Old and New Art. It houses his large and ever-growing collection of books, rare volumes, maps and manuscripts, and boasts some 50,000 titles in a range of formats, on topics as diverse as ancient brewing methods, the foods of the pharaohs, Antarctic exploration, science fiction, Greek coinage, casinos and charcuterie; alongside African art, statistics, literature, mathematics, betting odds, religion, socialism, sex and—that old chestnut—death. There's also plenty of art, a children's library, and excavations through exquisite sandstone. Instead of the Dewey decimal system, Phrontisterion has the O. Use it to find out about the books and other bibliophilic paraphernalia on display. The O knows where everything is in the library, no matter where things have been put back on the shelves. Let it chart you a course through the collection, linking books—by association, theme or obscure whim—as webpages hyperlink ideas.

Hobart TAS

3.7 km away

Runnymede - National Trust House & Gardens

Galleries, Museums and Collections

Runnymede - National Trust House & Gardens

While Australia’s mainland colonies experienced a severe economic depression in the 1840s, Tasmania remained prosperous owing to unpaid convict labour and industries such as wool production and whaling. Runnymede represents Tasmania’s golden age. This Regency marine villa was built by lawyer Robert Pitcairn and Dorothea Pitcairn c1836-1840 and extended by Tasmania’s first Anglican Bishop, Francis Russell Nixon who resided there between 1850 and 1862. Captain Charles Bayley then acquired the house and named it Runnymede after his favourite whaling ship. The Bayley and Bayly families resided in the house for over a century. Enjoy a guided tour of this gracious house with its elegant furnishings, fascinating maritime collections and verdant gardens. Garden: Original 19th century villa garden including a carriage drive surrounding the house, 1840s stables and coach house, cast iron fountain, historic trees and plantings. Runnymede is located on Bay Road, New Town 7008 (15 minutes by car from Hobart CBD via the Brooker Highway, travelling in the direction of MONA). Nearby attractions: Hobart CBD, Penitentiary Chapel and Criminal Courts and MONA (Museum of Old and New Art). Runnymede is available for private events bookings.

Hobart TAS

3.8 km away

State Cinema Hobart

Entertainment Venues

State Cinema Hobart

The State Cinema is a city-wide institution and is of historic significance as a rare working example of a purpose built picture theatre dating from the Federation period. It is believed to be the first Tasmanian building built specifically for the screening of moving pictures and is the only pre-1970 picture theatre to have survived in Hobart as a functioning cinema.

Hobart TAS

5.1 km away

Small-batch, hand-dyed yarn at Bombed Yarns Studio — Image credit: Bombed Yarns

Shopping and Markets

Bombed Yarns Studio

Bombed Yarns is a yarn studio in North Hobart, where Sarah produces soft and squishy hand-dyed yarn. Bombed Yarns also hosts fun, inclusive and crafty events and workshops. The studio is open to the public on Tuesdays and Thursday, and by appointment at other times. The studio hosts workshops, social knitting circles and other events. Sign up to the e-newsletter (find on the website) or follow on social media to find out what's happening in the studio!

Hobart TAS

5.4 km away

"Obscura" is set in a gallery but you will need to do more than just examining the art — Image credit: Evolo Enterprises Pty Ltd

Entertainment Venues

Evolo Room Escape

Evolo Room Escape provides an opportunity for you to bring your friends, family and colleagues to an experience like no other! You and your team will be put in a mysterious room filled with Evolo's innovative and decoratively themed puzzles but you only have 60 minutes to figure out how to escape. There are currently three rooms to choose from at Evolo's Hobart site, Secrets of the Jungle, Obscura and Defusal. Your wits, communication skills and friendships will all be put to the test! Evolo opened its doors as Hobart's first escape room in October 2016 after over two years of planning. Each of Evolo's room escape experiences have been designed and curated by Evolo and can only be found in Hobart, so don't miss out on this experience! Evolo Room Escape is a 10-minute walk from the Hobart CBD and accessible by bus, with a nearby bus stop outside Woolworths supermarket on Campbell Street. There is also street parking nearby the facility. Evolo Room Escape has a second site located at 103 Albert Road, Moonah, which is 10 minutes from the Hobart site by car. The Moonah site is home to three 75 minute escape rooms called Diamond Heist, Wild West: Roy's Revenge and Secret Agents: Operation ATOMSHIELD. Plus, a competitive team game known as the Space Race for up to 16 people.

Hobart TAS

5.8 km away

Community Food Garden

Parks and Gardens

Royal Tasmanian Botanical Gardens

The Royal Tasmanian Botanical Gardens is Australia's premier cool climate garden, offering travellers a peaceful pause only minutes from the heart of Hobart. Established over 200 years ago, this 14-hectare site includes many unique collections that can be viewed in a relaxed stroll across 2 hours. Visitors can explore displays of Tasmanian flora, featuring rare and threatened species, and see unusual specimens of sub-Antarctic plants. A collection of mature conifer trees, planted in the 19th century, provide a majestic canopy above a Victorian-era lily pond. A traditionally-styled Japanese Garden, herbaceous perennial border, and sandstone conservatory provide year-round delight. The Royal Tasmanian Botanical Gardens are open daily year-round. Located at Lower Domain Rd, Queens Domain, Hobart, they are only a 5 minute drive or 25 minute walk from the city centre. Ample free parking is available.

Hobart TAS

5.9 km away

Observation shelter, kunanyi / Mount Wellington, Wellington Park — Image credit: City of Hobart

Natural Attractions

Wellington Park

Wellington Park is an 18,011 reserve located on the doorstep of Nipaluna / Hobart in southern Lutruwita / Tasmania. The Park stretches west from the 1271m summit of Kunanyi / Mount Wellington and includes spectacular lookouts, dramatic cliff faces, boulder fields, waterfalls, fern glades and amazing dolerite rock formations. Kunanyi / Mount Wellington is accessible to walkers via a network of recreational trails, shuttle bus from the Hobart waterfront or by car or bike on a sealed but winding road to the summit (the Pinnacle), noting that car parking in the Park is limited and road congestion may be experienced during peak holiday periods and snow days. The road may be closed due to ice and snow - check 'Pinnacle Rd Status' on the City of Hobart website before departing. Be prepared for extreme and changeable weather. Lookouts and observation decks at the Pinnacle provide spectacular views over Hobart towards the east coast, to the west over the World Heritage Area of southern Tasmania, and to the south towards Bruny Island. Limited parking and toilet facilities are available. The Park supports a network of tracks for walking, running, mountain bike riding, and horse riding (permit required). Popular locations in the Park include The Springs picnic area, Cathedral Rock, Myrtle Forest picnic area, the Octopus Tree, Sphinx Rock, the Organ Pipes and Glenorchy Mountain Bike Park.

Wellington Park TAS

6.1 km away

Brewery as seen from the Brewery Bar Gardens — Image credit: Cascade Brewery Bar

Historical Sites and Heritage Locations

Cascade Brewery

Established in 1824, Cascade Brewery Co. proudly holds a revered place in Australia's Brewing History. From humble beginnings as a sawmilling operation in the foothills of Mount Wellington, Cascade is now the country's oldest operating brewery. From the classic Tasmanian range of Draught "Red" (Bitter) and "Blue" (Lager) to the class-leading Pale Ale and Stout and ever-popular Cascade Premium Light, Cascade remains at the forefront of Australian brewing after almost 200 years of honing its craft.

Hobart TAS

6.1 km away

Cascades Female Factory Entrance — Image credit: PAHSMA

Historical Sites and Heritage Locations

Cascades Female Factory Historic Site

Beneath the shadow of Mount Wellington, the UNESCO World Heritage-listed Cascades Female Factory is the best place to connect with some of the lesser-known stories of Australia's female convicts. It is located in South Hobart, only a short distance from the Hobart waterfront. The Cascades Female Factory was a self-contained, purpose-built institution intended to reform female convicts, where the inmates did laundry and needlework services, offsetting some of the Colony's penal costs. Thousands of women and children were imprisoned here, and many never left. The Convict Women's Tour is a comprehensive guided tour of the Site. It lasts approximately 45 minutes. The first tour starts at 10 am. The new Notorious Strumpets and Dangerous Girls is an emotional journey through the stories of seven remarkable convict women who faced life's hardships with resilience. Allow approximately 60 minutes. Every day at 11:30am and 1:00pm.

Hobart TAS

6.1 km away

The convict built tunnels at the Hobart Pentientiary — Image credit: National Trust of Australia (Tasmania)

Galleries, Museums and Collections

Unshackled - Hobart Penitentiary - Ghost Tours

Unshackled – Hobart Penitentiary is the full site experience in one ticket: Tour the historic site: a guided tour of one of Australia's richest convict sites, wrought by convict labour for convicts, moving through underground tunnels, solitary cells, the prison exercise yard, courtrooms, and the Gallows. Explore the Convict Memorial: a digital history experience allowing visitors to trace the lives of each of the 75,000 convicts transported to Tasmania between 1803 and 1853. The Hobart Penitentiary began in 1821 as the Hobart Prison Barracks, built as accommodation for convicts employed in Government public works. In 1834 the surviving Penitentiary Chapel was completed. 75,000 convicts were transported to Van Diemen's Land between 1803 and 1853. Of these 62,500 were male convicts. After 1821 all male convicts were processed here before being given labour assignments across the island. In 1857 convicts still under sentence were employed in converting two wings of the former Penitentiary Chapel as courtrooms. One wing remained as the prison chapel for the Penitentiary, then known as the Hobart Gaol. The Hobart Town gallows were relocated to the site with thirty-two people executed at the site 1857 – 1946. Some 300 to 400 men had been executed at the gallows on their original site in central Hobart. The Gaol was demolished in 1963 while the courts remained at the site until 1983.

Hobart TAS

6.2 km away

takara limuna /Sheoak Walk

Natural Attractions

takara limuna /Sheoak Walk

The name of the trail is taken from palawa kani and refers to the limuna (sheoak tree) which are endemic to the Bedlam Walls Reserve. Accessed via the Shag Bay Track and set across 700 metres along the headland of Bedlam Walls, the takara limuna walking trail features a viewing platform, a central firepit and gathering circle. Activity: Walking only trail. This is an easy walk for families, with panoramic views of the Derwent River throughout the length of the walk. Difficulty Level: Easy Dogs: Under effective control (Please obey signage. Effective control means your dog is in close proximity, in line of sight, immediately responds to your voice command. If not, keep your dog on lead.) Getting there and parking: Park at the end of DeBomford Lane in Geilston Bay Regional Park, cross the bridge over Geilston Creek and follow the track along the edge of Geilston Creek Road to where the main track begins at Sarean Court. The track is mostly flat but slightly undulating.

Hobart TAS

6.2 km away

White Sage Aesthetics

Spas and Retreats

White Sage Aesthetics

Nestled in the heart of Hobart, White Sage Aesthetics is a boutique skin and wellness destination offering visitors and locals a place to retreat, restore and reconnect. Known for its warm, welcoming atmosphere and personalised approach, White Sage combines advanced skin therapies with restorative wellness experiences designed to support both skin health and overall wellbeing. Guests can enjoy results focused facials, skin rejuvenation treatments, skin needling, LED light therapy and infrared sauna experiences, all thoughtfully tailored to individual needs. At White Sage, they understand that stress, fatigue and the demands of modern life often show up through the skin. Their approach blends evidence based treatments with genuine care, creating an experience that encourages both visible results and a sense of calm. More than a skin clinic, White Sage is a space where people can pause, exhale and take time for themselves. Every treatment is delivered by a passionate team committed to helping guests feel supported, confident and refreshed. Whether you are visiting Tasmania for a weekend escape or are a local seeking a moment of restoration, White Sage invites you to experience the difference that personalised care can make. Leave feeling rested and deeply cared for.

Hobart TAS

6.3 km away

Playhouse Theatre — Image credit: Playhouse Theatre

Entertainment Venues

The Playhouse Theatre

Performing Arts Theatre. Hobart Tasmania. The Hobart Repertory Theatre Society is one of Hobart's most respected theatre organisations. With seating for 230, The Playhouse Theatre is conveniently located within the central business district of Hobart, close to hotels and great restaurants. An intimate atmosphere providing 'Great entertainment at popular prices'.

Hobart TAS

6.4 km away

Hobart Premium Float and Day Spa Wellness Centre

Spas and Retreats

Hobart Premium Float and Day Spa Wellness Centre

In the heart of Hobart, Here you can choose from Floatation & Sauna treatments in combination with hot-stone and herbal massages, chakra healing, organic facials, and a couples package that includes access to an infrared sauna and Hot Rock spa. Need more pampering or detoxing? Check their website for more options including meditation, reflexology, IPL and Laser.

Hobart TAS

6.4 km away

Nova Holistic Spa

Spas and Retreats

Nova Holistic Spa

Nova Holistic Spa (Nova) is a unique, hidden, wellness haven located in central Hobart, offering a range of cutting-edge wellness services designed to naturally optimise your mind, body and spirit. Their services are specifically chosen because they work at the cellular level to support the body's natural healing processes, energy level, nervous system and everyday functionality, helping you feel and look your healthiest. Nova features Hobart's only outdoor, all-weather therapeutic bathhouse, complete with Hobart's only full-spectrum infrared sauna, ODIN ice bath and magnesium-infused six-person spa, along with Tasmania's only mHBOT (mild hyperbaric oxygen therapy) AirPod and FDA-approved Infrared BioMat. Their offerings also include a wide range of therapeutic massage modalities, bespoke skin health facials, traditional facials, holistic counselling and more. Popular with locals and visitors alike, their friendly, qualified staff are here to guide and support your wellness journey, helping return you to a state of calm and leaving you feeling rejuvenated and deeply rested. Visit Nova Holistic Spa to experience a deeper, more homely and private level of relaxation and recovery.

Hobart TAS

6.4 km away

Gifts from Gaia — Image credit: This image is licensed to Gifts from Gaia

Spas and Retreats

Gifts from Gaia

Find the perfect wellness experience to balance your mind, body, and spirit at Gifts from Gaia. Located just 15 minutes from Hobart, overlooking the picturesque scenery of Storm Bay, it is a tranquil escape that offers a variety of Healing Services, Wellness Workshops, and a Crystal Shop. Visit Gifts from Gaia's website for more detailed information about their offerings. Indulge in a healing and wellness experience like no other at Gifts from Gaia, where you'll be offered an experience that leaves you feeling peaceful and rejuvenated beyond visiting this magical place. Their Healing Services, Wellness Workshops, and Classes are designed to make you feel comfortable from the moment you arrive. Upon entering the serene sanctuary, you will be enveloped by a soothing atmosphere filled with thousands of crystals, calming music, and delightful aromatherapy scents. The environment is designed to release any tension or stress, allow your mind, body, and spirit to surrender fully, and provide a calm and relaxation that will stay with you long after your visit. Gifts from Gaia also features a Crystal Shop, where you can find a diverse range of crystals, new age, esoteric, and wellness products to enhance your spiritual journey. Their shop selection also includes Tasmanian-made products and crystals. So why wait? Book your appointment now and experience the magic for yourself!

Hobart TAS

6.5 km away

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