Hobart
Hobart city pass: is it worth it?
For most visitors, no single Hobart pass pays off: the city's headline sights are cheap or free, and MONA is a ferry plus entry bought separately. Buy a pass only if you plan three or more paid attractions in two days, or want the ferry-and-entry bundle. Otherwise pay as you go.
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Key facts
- Best for
- Travellers doing 3+ paid attractions in 48 hours, or wanting MONA ferry + entry in one ticket
- Skip if
- You are here for Salamanca Market, Battery Point, Mount Wellington and the waterfront — mostly free
- MONAcheck
- Ferry from Brooke Street Pier plus entry; often sold as one bundle (2026 estimate)
- Typical pass pricecheck
- A$70–150 per adult for 1–3 days, depending on inclusions (2026 estimate)
- Single attraction entrycheck
- A$20–40 per adult at most Hobart museums and sites (2026 estimate)
- Public transport
- Metro Tasmania buses; buy a day ticket separately rather than adding transport to a pass
- Where to buy
- Visitor information centre, attraction ticket desks, or the operator's own site
Top picks
Hobart does not have one dominant city pass the way some European cities do. What you will find is a small set of bundles: MONA ferry-and-entry combos, multi-attraction cards sold through the visitor centre, and tour passes that fold several day trips into one booking. Decide by counting the paid attractions you actually want, not by the discount headline.
If your list is MONA, the Tasmanian Museum and Art Gallery, and one harbour cruise, a bundle can save you a little and a queue. If your list is Salamanca Market, Battery Point, the waterfront and Mount Wellington, you are already doing Hobart on a near-zero attraction budget and a pass is dead weight.
- Count paid attractions first: three or more in two days is the break-even zone.
- Check whether transport is included; Metro Tasmania day tickets are usually cheaper bought separately.
- MONA is the one place where a combined ferry-and-entry ticket genuinely simplifies the day.
- Buy online the day before for MONA; weekend ferries fill up.
- Keep the pass only if you will use it on consecutive days.
| Option | Typical price (2026 estimate) | Hours | Best for |
|---|---|---|---|
| MONA ferry + entry bundle | A$60–80 adult | Ferry roughly every 30–60 min from Brooke Street Pier; museum 10:00–17:00, closed Tue (check) | Anyone whose main reason for Hobart is MONA |
| Multi-attraction card (2–3 sites) | A$70–120 adult | Valid 1–3 days from first use (check) | Two full days, three or more paid sites |
| Harbour or river cruise | A$40–90 adult | Departures through the day; 1–2.5 hours (check) | A half-day on the water |
| Metro Tasmania day ticket | A$10–15 adult (check) | Valid on the day of purchase | Getting to MONA by bus or around the suburbs |
| Salamanca Market | Free to enter | Saturdays, morning to mid-afternoon | Everyone; no ticket needed |
| Mount Wellington (kunanyi) summit | Free; paid shuttle or tour A$30–60 (check) | Road open year-round, weather permitting | Views without hiring a car |
Prices and hours
Treat every figure here as a 2026 estimate and confirm on the operator's own page before you pay. Hobart operators change prices seasonally, and winter (June–August) is quieter with shorter hours at some sites.
The pattern that matters: most of Hobart's best-known experiences cost nothing or very little. The paid cluster is MONA, a handful of museums and historic houses, and cruises. That is why a general city pass rarely beats buying two or three tickets individually.
- Prices are per adult unless stated; children and family rates are usually lower.
- Book MONA and any cruise ahead in summer (December–February).
- Check Tuesday closures before building a day around MONA.
| Item | Price (2026 estimate) | When |
|---|---|---|
| MONA entry | A$30–40 adult (check) | 10:00–17:00, closed Tuesday (check) |
| MONA ferry | A$25–40 return (check) | Morning to late afternoon departures (check) |
| Tasmanian Museum and Art Gallery | Free entry | Daily, daytime hours (check) |
| Salamanca Market | Free | Saturdays |
| Mount Wellington summit | Free by car; shuttle extra | Year-round, weather dependent |
| Harbour cruise | A$40–90 adult (check) | Multiple daily departures (check) |
How to get there
Hobart is compact. From the CBD you can walk to the waterfront, Salamanca and Battery Point in 10–25 minutes, so a transport-inclusive pass adds little value for those. Buses (Metro Tasmania) cover the suburbs, the airport link and the route toward MONA's Berriedale site; a day ticket is the simple option.
For MONA, the ferry from Brooke Street Pier is the experience most visitors want, and it is the reason a combined ticket exists. The bus is cheaper and drops you a short walk from the entrance. Driving is straightforward outside peak hours, with paid parking at the site.
If you are basing yourself well, read the area guide before you commit to a pass that assumes you will criss-cross the city.
- Ferry to MONA: Brooke Street Pier, central, walkable from most CBD hotels.
- Bus to MONA: cheaper, roughly 20–30 minutes from the city (check).
- Airport to CBD: shuttle or bus, around 20–30 minutes (check).
- Most central sights: on foot, no ticket needed.
Tips
Build the itinerary first, then price it both ways: individual tickets versus the pass. If the difference is under about A$10, take the individual tickets for the flexibility.
Watch the validity window. A two-day pass used on non-consecutive days is usually wasted. Also check what is excluded: many cards cover entry but not ferries, food or guided tours.
Winter visitors should check opening days carefully, since some attractions cut hours from June to August. Summer visitors should book MONA and cruises in advance rather than relying on walk-up availability.
If you are only in town for a weekend, a pass is almost never worth it; the free sights fill two days easily.
FAQ
Questions people ask
Is a city pass worth it in Hobart?
Usually not. Most of Hobart's key experiences — Salamanca Market, Battery Point, the waterfront, Mount Wellington — are free or cheap. A pass pays off only if you plan three or more paid attractions within two days, or want the MONA ferry-and-entry bundle.
What does the Hobart pass include?
There is no single city-wide pass. Bundles typically cover MONA ferry plus entry, a small set of museums and historic sites, and sometimes a harbour cruise. Transport, food and guided tours are usually excluded. Check each operator's inclusions before buying.
Which is better: a pass or single tickets in Hobart?
Single tickets, unless you are doing three or more paid sites in two days. Individual entry runs about A$20–40 per attraction (2026 estimate), so two or three tickets often cost less than a pass and leave you free to change plans.
Deep dive
Every source; changeable facts are marked check
Sources
- officialMONA — Museum of Old and New Art
- officialMetro Tasmania
- officialTourism Tasmania
- officialHobart City Council
- secondaryWikivoyage — Hobart