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Hobart’s best hotels make the most of everything that makes Tasmania's capital so special – from the glittering Derwent River to the imposing majesty of kunanyi/Mount Wellington and the fascinating convict history. Add world-class food, a thriving arts scene and easy access to nature, and it’s no surprise Hobart has become one of Australia’s most exciting destinations for a weekend escape or longer stay. To help you find the perfect base, Time Out Australia's Travel & News Editor, Melissa Woodley, has teamed up with local expert writer, Josie Rozenberg-Clarke, who knows the city's nooks and crannies inside and out. Together, they've rounded up the very best hotels in Hobart – from boutique stays in the historic waterfront to luxe retreats with harbour views – making it a little easier to choose where to stay. Fair warning though: it's still going to be a tough pick. Editors' favourite hotels in Hobart: ⭐️ Best luxury hotel: The Tasman 📍 Best boutique stay: Collected/Places 😍 Best value for money: Travelodge Hotel Hobart ☀️ The best things to do in Hobart🍽️ The best restaurants in Hobart🖼️ The best art in Hobart Time Out makes a small commission from the affiliate links included in this article. These links have no influence on our editorial content, but they do help us to bring you more recommendations every week. For more information, see our affiliate guidelines.

Hobart’s food scene is undoubtedly one of the best in Australia, and the locals will happily back that up. As will Time Out Australia’s Travel & News Editor, Melissa Woodley, who after dining across every state and territory, can confidently say the best restaurants in Hobart rival those in Sydney and Melbourne. There are plenty of reasons Hobart has become a must-visit destination for food lovers. In recent years, a wave of acclaimed chefs has swapped the high-pressure kitchens of the mainland for Hobart’s relaxed, produce-driven lifestyle. This influx of talent, paired with Tasmania’s exceptional seafood, cool-climate wines and farm-fresh ingredients, has transformed the Hobart dining scene into one of the country’s most exciting. From intimate ten-seater bars and waterside fine diners to world-famous museum restaurants, here are the best restaurants in Hobart to score a reservation (or a walk-in table) at. Editors' favourite restaurants in Hobart: 😍 Best for views: Faro Bar and Restaurant 🌱 Best for special occasions: The Agrarian Kitchen 🍹 Best for snacks and spritzes: Restaurant Maria 💕 Best for date night: Pitzi Pasta Bar For more about how we curate our reviews and guides, see our editorial guidelines. 🍷 The best bars in Hobart☕️ The best cafés in Hobart

As an island off an island, Bruny ticks all the boxes with artisanal goods, stunning hiking trails and wondrous wildlife encounters. Despite its tiny permanent population of around 1,000, Bruny Island draws more than 150,000 visitors annually – all chasing a slice of the good life, even if just for a day. Getting to Bruny Island is half the fun. Take a scenic drive to Kettering, a 35-minute drive south of Hobart and jump on the car ferry, running every 20 minutes from 6.10am to 7pm during summer. The 20-minute journey will treat you to gorgeous views of the D’Entrecasteaux Channel and back towards kunanyi/Mt Wellington. Once there, the world is your (Bruny Island) oyster. You can explore the 60-kilometre stretch of land at your own pace, over a few hours, a weekend or an entire week. Here are the best things to do on Bruny Island. Editor's favourite things to do on Bruny Island: 🥾 Best hike: Fluted Cape Circuit 🌊 Best beach: Adventure Bay 🍽️ Best food stop: The Izzy Bar 🏝️ The best places to visit in Tasmania🚘 The best day trips from Hobart

What are the best restaurants in Australia? With one of the world's most diverse and exciting dining scenes, narrowing down the very best is no easy task – but don't worry, we've done the hard work (and plenty of eating) for you. Our expert editors, including resident foodie Melissa Woodley, have tasted their way across the country to curate this list of the best restaurants Australia has to offer, from fine-dining institutions to hidden neighbourhood gems. So, what’s the secret recipe to an exceptional dining experience? When compiling Time Out’s list of the best restaurants in Australia, we considered a mix of ingredients: talented chefs, stylish decor, lively ambience, top-notch drinks and, of course, unforgettable food. Luckily, Australia’s restaurant scene is sizzling with spots that check all these boxes, plus so much more. Here are the best restaurants in Australia right now. Editor's favourite restaurants in Australia: ⭐️ Best bucket-list: Saint Peter, NSW 💎 Best hidden gem: Warrior Restaurant and Bar, QLD 🥂 Best for special occasions: Wildflower, WA 🌊 Best view: Rick Shores, QLD 🌍 Best sustainable: The Agrarian Kitchen, TAS Jump to list: NSW | VIC | QLD | WA | SA | TAS | ACT | NT For more about how we curate our reviews and guides, see our editorial guidelines. 🍹 The best bars in Australia⭐️ The best hotels in Australia

There’s always time for a tipple when you’re travelling around Australia. Our thirsty country is swimming in stellar watering holes, from world-class cocktail bars and stylish rooftop lounges to cosy neighbourhood wine bars. We’ve even got a handful of contenders on the prestigious World’s 50 Best Bars list to back us up. Our local Time Out editors have rounded up the best bars in Australia right now for all your drinking pleasure. Of course, past Bar of the Year winners from Time Out's Food & Drink Awards feature on the list, alongside beloved institutions and hidden gems recommended by locals. So hit up one of Australia's best bars and see where the night takes you. Editor's favourite bars in Australia: 🏆 Best award-winning bar: Caretaker's Cottage, Melbourne 🤫 Best hidden gem bar: Cantina OK!, Sydney 🍽️ Best bars with snacks worth staying for: Bar Rochford, Canberra 🍽️ The best restaurants in Australia🍷 The best wineries in Australia

There’s no doubt that sunsets in Australia are dang beautiful. In our humble opinion, they’re unmatched anywhere else on the planet. You’ll find island utopias with panoramic sights that look even better in person than on Instagram, along with cityscape vistas and awe-inspiring inland scenes that spark joy close to home. Our Travel News and Editor Melissa Woodley reckons Darwin takes the crown for the best sunsets in Australia – especially from Mindil Beach – but golden hour at Uluru and Cottesloe Beach definitely give it a run for its money. Wherever you end up, here's our pick of the best sunset spots in Australia, covering every state and territory. Don't forget to arrive at least ten minutes before the scheduled time to see the full spectacle. What time is sunset in Australia? In summer, the East Coast enjoys late sunsets thanks to daylight saving. Cities like Sydney, Melbourne and Hobart see the sun dip between 8.00pm and 8.30pm, while Brisbane (which doesn’t observe daylight saving) sees sunset around 6.30 pm. Over on the west coast, Perth experiences summer sunsets around 7.30pm, while up north in Darwin, sunset is far more consistent year-round, around 7pm. In winter, the sunset shifts slightly earlier across Australia, typically between 5pm and 5.30pm. Darwin stays relatively steady, with winter sunsets landing from 6.30pm to 7pm, meaning the Top End avoids the super-early nightfall that southern cities experience.  🌅 The best sunrises in Australia😍 The most beauti

Not to toot our own horn, but Australia’s coffee culture is world-class. In 2025, an Aussie café was named the best coffee shop on Earth, and this year, six more exceptional coffee spots joined it on the highly anticipated list.  To help you find the best coffee in Australia, we've tapped into the wisdom of our most devoted coffee drinkers and writers around the country. From sourcing and roasting the finest beans to crafting flawless espresso and filter brews, these roasters and cafés are masters of the craft. Now, go grab yourself a hot coffee and start reading through the list of the best coffee in Australia. For more about how we curate our reviews and guides, see our editorial guidelines. 🥐 The best croissants in Australia🍹 The best bars in Australia

Adelaide’s restaurant scene offers the best of both city and regional charm, pairing seriously stylish design with abundant fresh produce from South Australia's world-famous wine regions. The city's forward-thinking mod-Oz cuisine draws on global influences, with everything from Afghan comfort food and Parisian classics to what might be Australia’s first pizza restaurant. Adelaide's wine lists are just as impressive, featuring powerful Barossa reds, spritzy natural wines and boutique SA labels. The best part? Even extended degustation menus sit at a price point that will pleasantly surprise East Coast diners. Time Out’s Travel & News Editor, Melissa Woodley, has joined forces with 11-year Adelaide local and passionate food writer, Dale Anninos-Carter, to bring you the ultimate guide to the best restaurants in Adelaide. Whatever you’re craving, you’ll find it here! Editors' favourite restaurants in Adelaide: 😱 Best new venue: Omada Bar & Grill 🫶🏾 Best affordable eat: Parwana Afghan Kitchen ✨ Best fine dining: Magill Estate Restaurant 💛 Best for groups: Golden Boy ❤️ Best for dates: Osteria Oggi For more about how we curate our reviews and guides, see our editorial guidelines. 🍷 The best bars in Adelaide☕️ The best cafés in Adelaide

Hobart's nightlife isn’t exactly heaving with activity after dark like its bustling mainland counterparts, but the city punches above its weight when it comes to bars. From hidden cocktail lounges and underground drinking dens to heritage pubs and waterfront watering holes, this guide rounds up the best bars in Hobart for every kind of night out. It helps that the local booze, like the food, is world-renowned – the beer, the wine, the whisky, the gin. Whatever your poison, it all adds up to a good time. So whether you're a Dirty Martini person or partial to a tinnie (or three), our expert writers, including Hobart local Josie Rozenberg-Clarke and Time Out Australia’s Travel & News Editor Melissa Woodley, can both attest to every inclusion on this list of the best bars in Hobart. Bottoms up! Editor's favourite bars in Hobart: 🍹 Best for cocktails and snacks: Sonny 🌅 Best for date night: Lucinda Wine Bar 🎶 Best beer garden: Preachers For more about how we curate our reviews and guides, see our editorial guidelines. 🍽 The best restaurants in Hobart🍕 The best pizza in Hobart

You might come to Perth for its breathtaking sunsets and beautiful beaches, but the city's food scene will convince you to extend your stay. The best restaurants in Perth showcase world-class Western Australian seafood, prized Manjimup truffles and award-winning wines from nearby regions like Margaret River and the Swan Valley.  Picking where to eat in Perth isn't easy – the city spoils you with everything from cool coastal eateries to charming European bistros and hidden laneway curry houses. Luckily, you're in safe hands. Our contributing food writer, Dale Anninos-Carter, has teamed up with Time Out's Travel & News Editor, Melissa Woodley, a regular visitor to the WA capital, to bring you this list of the best restaurants in Perth. So, put that appetite of yours to good use and get feasting. Editors' favourite restaurants in Perth: ✨ Best for special occasions: Wildflower 🍹 Best for seafood and spritzes: Madalenas ⚡️ Best for groups: Light Years For more about how we curate our reviews and guides, see our editorial guidelines. 🍷 The best bars in Perth☕️ The best cafés in Perth

If there was any lingering doubt that Brisbane is a world city, it was put to rest the moment we scored the 2032 Olympics. Since then, the River City's been named one of the world's trendiest travel destinations and one of the friendliest places to live. Whether you're a local or just passing through, our editors have compiled the ultimate guide to the best things to do in Brisbane right now. In QAGOMA, the city has two of the best-designed art galleries on the planet, and blockbuster art to show in them. Sure, we've got great barbecue spots, but you'll also find some seriously impressive fine dining experiences and rooftop bars, too. Add in that year-round sunny climate (though slip, slop, slap please) and a great set of river walkways and public transport connections, and you’ve got yourself a city that’s a dream to explore. Start ticking off this list of the best things to do in Brisbane. Editors' favourite things to do in Brisbane: 🐶 Best for families: Bluey's World 😋 Best for foodies: Eat Street Northshore 🧺 Best for locals: West End Markets 🌳 Free things to do in Brisbane🚗 The best day trips from Brisbane🥐 Brisbane's best bakeries

Perth’s sunny mornings and mild climate make it one of Australia’s best cities for alfresco dining, especially when it comes to breakfast. Couple that with the city's obsession for great coffee, and it’s no wonder that the best breakfasts in Perth are plentiful, creative and delicious. From north-of-the-river hotspots to south-of-the-stream gems, Perth's breakfast scene has something for every early riser. Whether you’re chasing flaky pastries, perfectly poached eggs or a standout flat white, the best breakfasts in Perth deliver every time. Now all that’s left to do is plan your next meal (brunch, obviously). ☕️ The coolest cafés in Perth🥐 The best bakeries in Perth

This intimate three-tiered restaurant takes things up a notch with its European fare, along with its thoughtful wine list to match any dish that takes your fancy. By no means is Le Rebelle a burger bar; however, we’d go there for Le Burger alone. It bleeds two types of French cheese in all their glossy glory, a punchy tomato relish, and features a melt-in-the-mouth wagyu patty that seeps with its grilled juices – rebellious by nature, and indeed one of the best burgers in Perth.  Other classic mains include glazed whole duck with bearnaise sauce, saffron cavatelli complemented by potato, broccoli and espelette, plus poisson du jour (fish of the day). The house baguette is a non-negotiable too, and the same goes for a glass of red. Time Out tip: Big on cheese? Oh, sorry, we meant ‘fromage’. Well, Le Rebelle is the place to be with the separate fromage menu of local and international choices. RECOMMENDED: The best restaurants in Perth

Nothing can beat a great curry, and few chefs can outdo Minoli De Silva’s jaggery lamb with spiced tomato salsa. The former MasterChef contestant has set up a city centre establishment that marries creativity with reverence for traditional Sri Lankan ingredients. Fill the table with spice-cured kangaroo tartare, spiced lamb ribs that are slow-cooked for 18 hours, and twice-cooked eggplant moju (a kind of relish-y curry). The plates are pretty and the product placement is thoughtful, accompanied by verdant sauces that dance around the dish, with a symphony that concludes in your mouth. The choice is only made harder by the wafting (and sensational) aromas that linger around the contemporary dining room. Top it all off with a zingy cocktail from Ella’s extensive list, where ingredients like kaffir limes, cardamom and pandan steal the spotlight. The Kiwi Bay not only leaves you refreshed, but it changes colour too. Time Out tip: Nab a seat in West Lane Arcade – the alfresco atmosphere only adds to the Ella by Minoli experience with Darwin’s tropical weather. RECOMMENDED: The best restaurants in Darwin

Six levels above Fortitude Valley’s The Constance hotel lies Dirty Sultan, an urban oasis that welcomes you upstairs for a taste of Istanbul nightlife and dining. The Turkish-style hang-out is a multifaceted hub that takes claim to Brisbane’s first rooftop shisha lounge title, all while dishing up polished street food that’ll take you straight to flavourtown, along with a weekend DJ that never fails to get the party started. In a wise move by Dirty Sultan, the shisha lounge is separate from the dining room and bar. Here, you can tuck into plates with the likes of slow-cooked lamb ribs, roast cauliflower and artichoke with buckwheat, and harissa-roasted half chicken, too. Artful cocktails are a Dirty Sultan mainstay, including the Musa of brandy, white crème de cacao liqueur, roasted macadamia and wattleseed liqueur with a hint of orange. 

Sit back and relax – or float, more like it – at Hyde Park and Fulham Gardens’ Blue Lagoon Float and Spa outposts. The award-winning Roman-inspired bath houses flaunt bath-side columns, timeless archways and a distinctly reflective shade of blue that does wonders for the senses. Among Blue Lagoon’s restorative massages, nourishing facials, body treatments and sauna offerings, the day spas are all the rage for their inviting, flotation therapy amenities. Leave that concept of gravity at the door and experience weightlessness upon a dense bath of epsom salt. Release tensions of the mind, body and soul; drift through the realms of relaxation; and maybe even astral project to Ancient Rome. Queue the mood lighting.

Coming in hot (or pleasantly warm in this scenario) is Temple Day Spa over in Unley – where an earthy facade of wood-clad walls and greenery suspended from the rafters entices that sweet inner peace. With a multitude of awards under its belt across 11 years, it’s safe to say that Temple’s therapists know a thing or two about self-care. Circling back to the ‘hot’ thing, Temple Day Spa does actually offer an ever-so-soothing hot stone massage – your discs will thank you later. But if that’s a little too much Mother Earth for your liking, opt for a full-body exfoliation, a hydrotherapy shower or an infrared sauna session. Oh, and to those up in the north-western suburbs, you’ll be pleased to know Temple Day Spa Semaphore is officially open for your pampering desires.

First things first: skin is the top priority at First Skin and Body. Having collected a slew of awards over the years and boasting 15 different skin-specific treatments, First is set on helping you feel your absolute best. Located inside one of Adelaide’s finest gyms, Next Gen Memorial Drive, this day spa is well-versed when it comes to the latest newfangled technology and procedures. As for the more so day spa side of things, we are all about the organic rehydrating honey and cocoa body wrap, where you’ll be lathered in papaya cream and walnut exfoliant, cocooned in French clay, and left to marinate and tenderise, leaving you oh so fresh and clean. 

One of the newest additions to Adelaide’s day spa scene is Davaar House along South Terrace’s leafy hive. The 19th-century mansion has been transformed into a truly luxurious sanctuary where the city sounds are a distant memory. Complete with original fireplaces and yesteryear finishes, Davaar House gives formal minimalism. Along with the usual day spa suspects, this wellness institute serves up downright cutting-edge treatments. Stimulate your cells with mild hyperbaric oxygen therapy, tingle in an anti-inflammatory ice bath, breathe easily during salt therapy, and regenerate upon a red light therapy bed. They also offer reiki, sound healing, yoga and naturopathic consultations, plus healthy bites, coffee and smoothies at the beautiful café.

Would you believe us if we told you that one of the best urban spas in Australasia is located right here in Adelaide? Well, truth be told, Ione Spa and Wellness along the pristine West Lakes waterfront takes claim to just that, having won runner-up honours at the prestigious 2023 Australasian Spa and Wellness Awards. Forget no-frills, Ione has all of the frills with its organic skin products, Swiss vichy jet shower and lakefront lounge with refreshments on the house. The building itself is even constructed with non-toxic materials and incorporates a crystal grid in the foundation for maximum energy healing. May we recommend the whopping 3.5-hour spruce-up? Essentially, you will be reborn. It’s no surprise Ione Spa and Wellness is one of the best day spas in Adelaide.

There’s much more to Australia’s architectural landscape than just our poster child Sydney Opera House. While its striking white sails are easy on the eyes, our nation is home to many other remarkable buildings that double as picture-perfect backdrops. Rocket-like structures take to the sky, grand domes command attention and ancient pavilions whisper stories of the past – not to mention a bizarre UFO-like dome in Canberra that looks like it landed from another planet. After exploring every Australian state and territory, our Travel and News Editor Melissa Woodley has scoped out the coolest architectural buildings in Australia you need to see with your own eyes at least once. Don’t forget to look up. The Bell Tower, Perth Is it a rocket ship? A towering crystal shard? Or a futuristic shield protecting the city? No, it’s The Bell Tower – Perth City’s landmark pride and joy, chiming sweet melodies across the Swan River. Standing 82.5 metres tall and complete with 18 bells, this striking glass and copper spire is one of the largest musical instruments in the world. It’s a sight to behold from below, but the sixth-level vistas across the mighty river are pretty epic too. Photograph: Robert Seba Royal Exhibition Building, Melbourne What do Melbourne’s Royal Exhibition Building and Paris’ Eiffel Tower have in common? Both were built for World Fairs (or World Expos) – global gatherings of the most creative minds that happen every five years. Our very own Carlton Gardens masterpiece