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South Hobart

Tasmania, Australia · Oceania

About South Hobart

South Hobart is worth a stop: 55km from Devils Kitchen.

South Hobart is a town located in Tasmania, Australia. With a population of 5,221, it is an important destination in Oceania.

On a road trip, South Hobart sits in Australia, where you drive on the left. It's in the Australia/Hobart time zone. Below you'll find where to stay, things to do nearby, and everything you need to add South Hobart to your route.

About South Hobart

South Hobart is an inner suburb of Hobart. It is bound by Dynnyrne, Fern Tree, West Hobart and the Hobart central business district.

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South Hobart offers many attractions including tourist sites, museums, parks, and local restaurants. Explore famous landmarks, scenic roads, and natural wonders on our interactive map and plan your visit.

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Where is South Hobart located?

South Hobart is located in Tasmania, Australia, Oceania. The coordinates are -42.8946 latitude, 147.3092 longitude.

What is the population of South Hobart?

South Hobart has a population of approximately 5,221 people, making it a town in Australia.

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Quick Information

Population
5,221
Continent
Oceania
Country
Australia
Region
Tasmania
Timezone
Australia/Hobart
Coordinates
-42.8946, 147.3092

Emergency & Services

Essential numbers in Australia

Police
000
Ambulance
000
Fire
000
Non-emergency police
131 444
Driving side
left

112 works from mobiles. Distances between fuel stops in the outback can exceed 200 km: plan ahead. Wildlife is most active at dawn/dusk.

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Worth the detour from South Hobart

5 notable places within an hour's drive.

scenic viewpoint

kunanyi / Mount Wellington

1,271 m summit above Hobart reached by a sealed 21 km road to an enclosed observation shelter overlooking the Derwent estuary.

6 km · about 10 min drive

museum

Museum of Old and New Art (MONA)

Australia's most controversial and provocative private museum, built underground in a Tasmanian winery.

8 km · about 15 min drive

museum

Port Arthur Historic Site

Preserved 19th-century convict penal settlement on the Tasman Peninsula, a World Heritage site at the end of the Arthur Highway.

52 km · about 60 min drive

photogenic

Tessellated Pavement

A flat shore platform at Eaglehawk Neck fractured by tectonic stress into an almost perfectly rectangular grid, then eroded into pans and loaves. Best at low tide near sunrise.

52 km · about 60 min drive

natural wonder

Devils Kitchen

A collapsed sea cave near Eaglehawk Neck where the ocean boils 60 metres below in a narrow dolerite chasm, with Tasman Arch a short walk away. Both are metres from the car park.

55 km · about 65 min drive

Driving roads near South Hobart

  • Right herekunanyi / Mount Wellington1,271 m summit above Hobart reached by a sealed 21 km road to an enclosed observation shelter overlooking the Derwent estuary.

Nearby Destinations

Other places to explore near South Hobart.

Sandy Bay

🇦🇺 Australia

1 km awayPop. 11,727

Dynnyrne

🇦🇺 Australia

1 km awayPop. 1,578

Hobart city centre

🇦🇺 Australia

2 km awayPop. 3,971

West Hobart

🇦🇺 Australia

2 km awayPop. 5,805

Battery Point

🇦🇺 Australia

2 km awayPop. 2,142

North Hobart

🇦🇺 Australia

2 km awayPop. 2,500

Hobart

🇦🇺 Australia

2 km awayPop. 252,639

Mount Stuart

🇦🇺 Australia

3 km awayPop. 2,339

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