Top things to do with kids when in Hobart

Looking for the best things to do in Hobart with kids? You’ve come to the right place!
Here’s some of our recommendations and they’re all within walking (or pram pushing) distance to the Hotel!  

Mawsons Hut Replica Museum

The Mawson's Huts Replica Museum stands on the waterfront in Hobart, this location is just 200 meters from where Mawson’s expedition departed for Antarctica in 1911. The replica serves as both an educational facility and promotes the legacy of the Australian Antarctic Expedition. The hut gives visitors an historic insight into the daily lives of the AAE expeditioners who spent two winters living and working in the windiest place on Earth.

 

Check out their website for ticket pricing but kids under 5 go in for free! A 5-minute walk from the Hotel Grand Chancellor on the Corner Argyle & Morrison Streets (Opposite Constitution Dock). If you’re staying with us, see if you can find a model of the hut in our Hotel reception area! 

Check out the Saturday or Sunday Markets

On Saturday the markets at Salamanca, or on Sunday the Farmers Market in Bathurst Street are sure to keep you and the kids busy. With plenty of food on offer, live music and more- they’ll love wandering with you and taking in all the sights and smells.

 

Hot tip! Try to go before 10am in the warmer months to beat the crowds, especially if you’re planning to push a pram through! Salamanca Place, 11-minute walk from the Hotel via the Hobart Waterfront.

Bathurst Street (Starting at the Elizabeth Street Entrance) 15 minutes’ walk from the Hotel 

Tasmanian Museum and Art Gallery

Located in the heart of Hobart, the Tasmanian Museum and Art Gallery (TMAG) is a must-visit attraction for anyone with kids. With over 700,000 items on display, you'll get to discover both Tasmanian natural and human history at TMAG. 

From dinosaurs, gigantic sea creatures, to Tasmanian Devils, the exhibits are diverse and engaging- some of them are even interactive!
Be sure to arrive early to beat the crowds and take your time to fully appreciate what’s on offer.  On entry, ask the friendly staff about guided tours or special events that might be happening during your visit.

Got small children? Check out the mapiya lumi exhibit meaning “around here” TMAG's long-term interactive play and learn experience for children 0-7 years. This exhibition is a specially developed, age-appropriate museum experience for engaging play and learning for younger children, centered around the palawa culture (The Tasmanian Aboriginal people.) 

There is also a café on site for drinks and snacks, and a gift shop to take home a fluffy or education souvenir. A 2-minute walk across at the lights in front of the Hotel to Dunn Place and you’ll be at the main gate. Open daily from 10am-4pm, closed most public holidays but general admission is free! Some special exhibits may attract an entry fee. 

Hop on the Red Decker Bus!

Hobart’s official “Hop On Hop Off” sightseeing tour takes you to 20 key tourist stops around the city and surrounds. Get on and off the double decker as many times as you like or stay on board for the full 90-minute loop with professional commentary available in eight different languages. Sit up on the top level for some exceptional views of the city! 


Children 5 years of age and under travel free of charge and you can bring a pram on board! All children 16 years or younger must be accompanied by an adult. The bus departs from the Tasmanian Travel and Information Centre locatd on the corner of Davey and Elizabeth Street, just 6 minutes’ walk up the road from the Hotel Grand Chancellor. Timetable tours depart daily at *9am, 10am, 11am, 12pm, 1pm, 2pm and 3pm.

(*No 9am September – May).

Evolo Room Escape

Got older kids or maybe you’re a big kid yourself? Check out Evolo Room Escape. Recommended for children 7 years or older, there are three rooms to choose from at Evolo’s Hobart site: Secrets of the Jungle, Obscura and Defusal. You have 60 minutes to work through the puzzles and figure out how to escape! 


This experience has been designed here in Hobart and offers themed escape rooms like no other. Put your wits, communication skills and friendships to the test with this one! 5 minutes in a car or 18 minutes’ walk up from the Hotel at 187 Campbell Street Hobart.

Kids need a snack?

Our handpicked list of the best places to eat with kids when in Hobart is your kiddies ticket to a food lover’s paradise. From fresh sushi to tasty homemade pasta and pizza, we’ve got the scoop on where to find all the tasty treats. 

Want to look at more things to do? Find the original list here.