The best family-friendly hikes and walks in Mount Direction Conservation Area

This is a nice little green space with a dirt walking trail along the coast. The trail takes a shady route back to the beach at Cornelian Bay from a bench overlooking the ocean here at its eastern end.

A paved path along the coast takes you past the park and playground as you parallel the beach. You get a great view south across the water to Tasman Bridge as you walk.

Queens Domain is a large reserve set on a ridge above the Derwent River, directly opposite the city centre. The area has been protected as public land since 1811, making it one of Hobart’s oldest reserves. It includes a network of bush tracks through dry eucalypt forest, along with open spaces and landmarks such as the Hobart Cenotaph. Elevated sections provide views across the river, the city, and toward kunanyi / Mount Wellington.

Maxs Infinity Loop is a 2 kilometre multi-use track encircling the summit through bushland. The loop features a dual-surface design, with one side laid in soft-fall bark for runners and walkers, and the other sealed for cyclists and prams. Distance markers run along the track, which can be accessed from points like Crossroads and Grassland Gully. The loop is named after Maxwell George Cherry OAM, a Hobart-based athletics coach, and was previously known as the Domain Joggers Loop before being upgraded in 2019.

Running along the Derwent River in Hobart, the Intercity Cycleway is a shared path linking the city with northern suburbs. The route follows a mostly flat, sealed surface with long stretches beside the river and sections set slightly inland. It’s used by cyclists, walkers, and runners, with open views across the water in parts and more enclosed sections through urban corridors.

Named after the famed Dutch explorer who was the first European to reach these shores, this found was unveiled in 1988 by Queen Beatrix of the Netherlands. It stands 14 metres tall and contains elemental representations of earth, air, fire, and water.

The Royal Hobart Regatta is a series of aquatic competitions and displays held annually in Hobart, Tasmania, Australia and is Tasmania's oldest sporting event. The regatta began in 1838.

"Opening in 1837, Hobart’s Theatre Royal has been the home of contemporary theatre in Tasmania for more than 185 years and is Australia’s oldest working theatre. This 700-seat national treasure occupies an important place in the hearts of Tasmanians and many visitors to Hobart. Since 2020, the Theatre Royal has occupied The Hedberg, a world class performing arts precinct in the heart of Hobart, Tasmania. The facility is shared with the University of Tasmania and was the result of a collaborative partnership between the Australian and Tasmanian Governments, the University of Tasmania, and the Theatre Royal. It incorporates the original Theatre Royal building into a contemporary multi-use performing arts facility. These new spaces - including three levels of foyers and bars, and a new 285-seat Studio Theatre, have provided many new opportunities for audiences to engage with the performing arts." https://www.theatreroyal.com.au/about/about-theatre-royal