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Best walking routes in Hobart

18 routes ranked on sights, efficiency, hills & length — real foot distance and elevation.

3.8 scoreHills 1/105.2 kmBest Dec, Jan
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#1
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One Hour in Hobart: A Short Walk

1 hour

6 stops2.2 km1 h 5 min

2.2 kmdistance1 h 5 minwith stops6stops+0 mgain
3.7 sights6.6 efficiency0.0 hills9.1 length
Stops & elevation
Walking only 30 min+ up to 1 h insides+0 m climb along route
  1. Franklin Square
  2. Theatre Royal, Hobart
  3. Tasmanian Museum and Art Gallery
  4. Salamanca Market
  5. Salamanca Arts Centre
  6. Kelly's Steps
2–19 m

Photo: ViewpointCanleyCC BY-SA 4.0

4.9/10
#2
Viewpoint

Hobart in 2 Hours on Foot

2 hours

10 stops3.5 km1 h 50 min

3.5 kmdistance1 h 50 minwith stops10stops+18 mgain
2.8 sights7.3 efficiency0.3 hills10.0 length
Stops & elevation
Walking only 45 min+ up to 2 h 20 min insides+18 m climb along route
  1. Hobart Cenotaph
  2. Franklin Square
  3. Theatre Royal, Hobart
  4. Tasmanian Museum and Art Gallery
  5. Hobart Synagogue
  6. Odeon Theatre
  7. St David's Cathedral, Hobart
  8. Salamanca Market
  9. Salamanca Arts Centre
  10. Kelly's Steps
2–21 m

Photo: ViewpointEdoddridgeCC BY-SA 3.0

4.8/10
#3
Viewpoint

Hobart in One Day: Walking Itinerary

One day

18 stops10.5 km4 h 5 min

Inside visits push a full day to ~5 h 25 min.

Inside: St David's Cathedral, Hobart (~20 min) + Tasmanian Museum and Art Gallery (~1 h). Estimates only.

10.5 kmdistance4 h 5 minwith stops18stops~5 h 25 minfull day+55 mgain
2.5 sights7.3 efficiency0.9 hills9.5 length
Stops & elevation
Walking only 2 h 20 min+ up to 2 h 20 min insides+55 m climb along route
  1. State Cinema
  2. Lower Una Steps
  3. Odeon Theatre
  4. St David's Cathedral, Hobart (inside ~20 min)
  5. Salamanca Arts Centre
  6. Kelly's Steps
  7. Salamanca Market
  8. Tasmanian Museum and Art Gallery (inside ~1 h)
  9. Hobart Synagogue
  10. Theatre Royal, Hobart
  11. Railway Roundabout fountain
  12. Franklin Square
  13. Hobart Cenotaph
  14. Hobart Zoo
  15. Royal Tasmanian Botanical Gardens
  16. Tasman Bridge
  17. Hobart Bridge
  18. MV Lake Illawarra
2–66 m

Photo: ViewpointDanielFFFCC BY-SA 4.0

4.6/10
#4
Viewpoint

Parks of Hobart in 2 Hours

Parks

5 stops3.0 km1 h 30 min

3.0 kmdistance1 h 30 minwith stops5stops+22 mgain
2.7 sights7.3 efficiency0.4 hills8.5 length
Stops & elevation
Walking only 40 min+22 m climb along route
  1. St David's Park
  2. Salamanca Market
  3. Sullivan's Cove
  4. Franklin Square
  5. Hobart Zoo
1–27 m

Photo: ViewpointAnnette TengCC BY 3.0

4.5/10
#5
Viewpoint

Queens Domain, Hobart: Walking Route

DistrictQueens Domain

5 stops2.5 km1 h 5 min

2.5 kmdistance1 h 5 minwith stops5stops+6 mgain
2.7 sights7.9 efficiency0.1 hills7.3 length
Stops & elevation
Walking only 30 min+6 m climb along route
  1. Queens Domain
  2. Royal Tasmanian Botanical Gardens
  3. Hobart Zoo
  4. Hobart Cenotaph
  5. Franklin Square
19–85 m

Photo: ViewpointMagicFlute1983CC BY-SA 4.0

4.4/10
#6
Viewpoint

Hobart Loop Walk from Hobart Synagogue

Loop

15 stops4.4 km2 h 40 min

4.4 kmdistance2 h 40 minwith stops15stops+20 mgain
2.0 sights6.9 efficiency0.3 hills9.9 length
Stops & elevation
Walking only 1 h+ up to 3 h insides+20 m climb along route
  1. Hobart Synagogue
  2. Railway Roundabout fountain
  3. Theatre Royal, Hobart
  4. Tasmanian Museum and Art Gallery
  5. Maritime Museum of Tasmania
  6. Mawson’s Huts Replica Museum
  7. Sullivan's Cove
  8. Kelly's Steps
  9. Battery Point
  10. Salamanca Arts Centre
  11. Salamanca Place
  12. Salamanca Market
  13. Parliament House of Tasmania
  14. St David's Park
  15. St David's Cathedral, Hobart
0–21 m

Photo: ViewpointAdam Selwood @ https://www.flickr.com/people/adselwood/CC BY 3.0

4.2/10
#7
Viewpoint

Hobart Parks Walk

Parks

6 stops5.0 km1 h 55 min

5.0 kmdistance1 h 55 minwith stops6stops+26 mgain
2.5 sights7.9 efficiency0.4 hills5.8 length
Stops & elevation
Walking only 1 h 5 min+26 m climb along route
  1. St David's Park
  2. Sullivan's Cove
  3. Franklin Square
  4. Hobart Zoo
  5. Royal Tasmanian Botanical Gardens
  6. MV Lake Illawarra
1–34 m

Photo: ViewpointBarrylb at English WikipediaPublic domain

4.1/10
#8
Viewpoint

Self-Guided Walking Tour of Hobart

Walking tour

11 stops6.9 km2 h 45 min

6.9 kmdistance2 h 45 minwith stops11stops+50 mgain
3.3 sights6.3 efficiency0.8 hills4.7 length
Stops & elevation
Walking only 1 h 30 min+ up to 1 h 20 min insides+50 m climb along route
  1. Kelly's Steps
  2. Salamanca Arts Centre
  3. Salamanca Market
  4. St David's Cathedral, Hobart
  5. Tasmanian Museum and Art Gallery
  6. Theatre Royal, Hobart
  7. Franklin Square
  8. Hobart Zoo
  9. Royal Tasmanian Botanical Gardens
  10. Tasman Bridge
  11. MV Lake Illawarra
2–34 m

Photo: ViewpointJorge Láscar from AustraliaCC BY 2.0

4.0/10
#9
Viewpoint

Churches & Cathedrals of Hobart Walk

Churches

5 stops3.8 km1 h 40 min

3.8 kmdistance1 h 40 minwith stops5stops+48 mgain
1.3 sights7.4 efficiency0.8 hills9.1 length
Stops & elevation
Walking only 50 min+ up to 1 h 40 min insides+48 m climb along route
  1. Penitentiary Chapel
  2. Holy Trinity Church, North Hobart
  3. St Mary's Cathedral, Hobart
  4. St David's Cathedral, Hobart
  5. St. George's Anglican Church, Battery Point
16–44 m

Photo: ViewpointDiego DelsoCC BY-SA 3.0

3.9/10
#10
Viewpoint

Hobart, Hobart: Walking Route

DistrictHobart

11 stops4.6 km2 h 25 min

4.6 kmdistance2 h 25 minwith stops11stops+33 mgain
1.7 sights7.5 efficiency0.5 hills6.8 length
Stops & elevation
Walking only 1 h+ up to 3 h 20 min insides+33 m climb along route
  1. St Mary's Cathedral, Hobart
  2. Holy Trinity Church, North Hobart
  3. Penitentiary Chapel
  4. Railway Roundabout fountain
  5. Theatre Royal, Hobart
  6. Hobart Synagogue
  7. Odeon Theatre
  8. St David's Cathedral, Hobart
  9. St David's Park
  10. Parliament House of Tasmania
  11. Tasmanian Museum and Art Gallery
2–44 m

Photo: ViewpointGary HoustonCC0

3.8/10
#11
Viewpoint

Hobart Museum Walk

Museums

5 stops1.7 km1 h

1.7 kmdistance1 hwith stops5stops+5 mgain
2.4 sights6.7 efficiency0.1 hills4.8 length
Stops & elevation
Walking only 25 min+ up to 3 h insides+5 m climb along route
  1. Australian Army Museum Tasmania
  2. Salamanca Market
  3. Mawson’s Huts Replica Museum
  4. Maritime Museum of Tasmania
  5. Tasmanian Museum and Art Gallery
2–40 m

Photo: ViewpointJTdaleCC BY-SA 3.0

3.6/10
#12
Viewpoint

More of Hobart on Foot: Self-Guided Walk

More Sights Walk

6 stops4.9 km1 h 30 min~175 m stairs

4.9 kmdistance1 h 30 minwith stops6stops+146 mgain~175 mstairs
1.6 sights6.7 efficiency2.4 hills5.9 length
Stops & elevation
Walking only 1 h 5 min+ up to 1 h 20 min insides+146 m climb along route
  1. Eaglehawk Hangliding Lookout
  2. Australian Army Museum Tasmania
  3. McKellar-Liverpool Steps
  4. Corby-Whelan Steps
  5. Whelan-Corby Steps
  6. Cascades Female FactoryUNESCO
18–138 m

Photo: ViewpointBarrylbCC0

3.6/10
#13
Viewpoint

Hidden Gems of Hobart in 2 Hours

Hidden gems

8 stops4.8 km2 h 5 min

4.8 kmdistance2 h 5 minwith stops8stops+60 mgain
1.2 sights7.5 efficiency1.0 hills6.4 length
Stops & elevation
Walking only 1 h 5 min+ up to 2 h insides+60 m climb along route
  1. Hobart Cenotaph
  2. Railway Roundabout fountain
  3. Hobart Synagogue
  4. Holy Trinity Church, North Hobart
  5. St Mary's Cathedral, Hobart
  6. Odeon Theatre
  7. St David's Park
  8. St. George's Anglican Church, Battery Point
8–44 m

Photo: ViewpointPeter van der VeerCC BY-SA 2.0

3.5/10
#14
Viewpoint

Battery Point, Hobart: Walking Route

DistrictBattery Point

7 stops1.1 km1 h

1.1 kmdistance1 hwith stops7stops+0 mgain
2.1 sights8.0 efficiency0.0 hills3.0 length
Stops & elevation
Walking only 15 min+ up to 20 min insides+0 m climb along route
  1. Nanny Goat Lane
  2. St. George's Anglican Church, Battery Point
  3. Battery Point
  4. Kelly's Steps
  5. Salamanca Arts Centre
  6. Salamanca Place
  7. Salamanca Market
6–40 m

Photo: ViewpointJJ Harrison (https://www.jjharrison.com.au/)CC BY-SA 3.0

3.5/10
#15
Viewpoint

Hobart Photo Walk: Most Instagrammable Spots

Photo spots

13 stops9.2 km3 h 20 min

9.2 kmdistance3 h 20 minwith stops13stops+73 mgain
2.7 sights7.0 efficiency1.2 hills0.0 length
Stops & elevation
Walking only 2 h+ up to 1 h insides+73 m climb along route
  1. RV Investigator
  2. Kelly's Steps
  3. Salamanca Arts Centre
  4. Salamanca Market
  5. Eaglehawk Hangliding Lookout
  6. Tasmanian Museum and Art Gallery
  7. Theatre Royal, Hobart
  8. Franklin Square
  9. Hobart Zoo
  10. Royal Tasmanian Botanical Gardens
  11. Tasman Bridge
  12. Tasman Bridge Lookout
  13. MV Lake Illawarra
2–35 m

Photo: ViewpointTasmanian Archive and Heritage Office CommonsNo restrictions

3.2/10
#16
Viewpoint

Hidden Gems of Hobart: Off-the-Beaten-Path Walk

Hidden gems

11 stops6.7 km2 h 40 min

6.7 kmdistance2 h 40 minwith stops11stops+68 mgain
1.2 sights7.7 efficiency1.1 hills1.0 length
Stops & elevation
Walking only 1 h 30 min+ up to 2 h insides+68 m climb along route
  1. Hobart Cenotaph
  2. Railway Roundabout fountain
  3. Hobart Synagogue
  4. Holy Trinity Church, North Hobart
  5. State Cinema
  6. St Mary's Cathedral, Hobart
  7. Odeon Theatre
  8. St David's Park
  9. Battery Point
  10. St. George's Anglican Church, Battery Point
  11. Nanny Goat Lane
6–52 m

Photo: ViewpointCineBrick315CC BY-SA 4.0

2.8/10
#17
Viewpoint

Hobart Old Town Walking Tour

Old town

9 stops8.7 km3 h 5 min

8.7 kmdistance3 h 5 minwith stops9stops+48 mgain
1.6 sights6.6 efficiency0.8 hills0.0 length
Stops & elevation
Walking only 1 h 55 min+ up to 2 h insides+48 m climb along route
  1. St. George's Anglican Church, Battery Point
  2. St David's Cathedral, Hobart
  3. St Mary's Cathedral, Hobart
  4. Holy Trinity Church, North Hobart
  5. Penitentiary Chapel
  6. Hobart Synagogue
  7. Hobart Cenotaph
  8. Hobart Bridge
  9. Tasman Bridge
7–45 m

Photo: Viewpointarctanx.tkCC BY-SA 2.0

2.5/10
#18
Viewpoint

Stairways of Hobart Walk

Stairways

11 stops10.1 km2 h 50 min~636 m stairs

10.1 kmdistance2 h 50 minwith stops11stops+223 mgain~636 mstairs
0.7 sights6.6 efficiency3.7 hills0.0 length
Stops & elevation
Walking only 2 h 15 min+223 m climb along route
  1. Shoobridge-Allambee Steps
  2. Lower Una Steps
  3. Mount-Fordham Steps
  4. Auvergne-Senator Steps
  5. Doyle-Montague Steps
  6. Gordon-Benjafield Steps
  7. Gillon-Paraclete Steps
  8. Valley-Hooper Steps
  9. Whelan-Corby Steps
  10. Corby-Whelan Steps
  11. Kelly's Steps
7–188 m

Photo: ViewpointTravisCC BY 2.0

2.4/10

Hills: higher = steeper along the walk. Stairs (when shown): metres of mapped stairways near the route — approximate, not a step countvisit times are estimates.

Hobart walking stats

From the 18 rated routes162 stops total46 unique places.

Most climbStairways of Hobart Walk+223 m along route
Most stops / kmBattery Point, Hobart: Walking Route6.6 stops per km
Least climbOne Hour in Hobart: A Short Walk+0 m along route
Most stairsStairways of Hobart Walk~636 m mapped stairways (approx., not step count)
Longest / shortest10.5 km1.1 kmHobart in One Day: Walking Itinerary / Battery Point, Hobart: Walking Route
Places on routes46unique stop ids
How we score. Same formula for every route: Sights 50% (how notable the stops are)Efficiency 25% (less backtracking between stops)Hills 10% (how steep the walk is)Length fit 15% (distance vs the kind of walk). Stairs stay a fact in metres, not a quality bar. Avg score in the hero is the mean across all ranked walks.

Hobart FAQ

Short answers from this city’s data.

Best first-visit walk?
One Hour in Hobart: A Short Walk (2.2 km, 1 h 5 min with stops) ranks #1 here.
Best months to walk Hobart?
Dec, Jan are usually the nicest months for walking.
Shortest walk?
Battery Point, Hobart: Walking Route1.1 km, walking 15 min.
One hour in Hobart?
One Hour in Hobart: A Short Walk: walking 30 min, with stops 1 h 5 min, 6 stops.
One-day plan?
Hobart in One Day: Walking Itinerary: 18 stops, ~4 h 5 min on-route; suggested insides on marked stops; full day ≈ 5 h 25 min. Visit times are estimates.
Stairs and hills?
Hills is 10% of the score (higher = steeper along the walk). Stairs are not scored — when shown, they are metres of mapped stairways near the route (approximate; not a step count). Example: stairways ≈ 636 m, climb ≈ +223 m.
Can I change stops?
Yes — open in Maps, edit, then paste into Lineo for a cleaner order.
Why are some Google Maps links split?
Google Maps caps how many stops fit in one directions link (we use 11). Longer walks are split into numbered buttons (1/2, 2/2, …). Open them in order — each part starts where the previous one ended.