All the best walking trails Hobart to explore

For the best bird’s eye view of Hobart, the Mount Wellington summit walk is a must. The 12 kilometre loop trail takes you through Tasmania’s stunning alpine forests as you climb to the summit of kunanyi/Mount Wellington. At the top of the summit, you’ll score incredible views of Hobart, the River Derwent and beyond. Because of the steep climb, it’s labelled as a challenging hike. If you’re just starting out your walking journey, you can drive to the summit and take shorter walks from the top instead.

Looking for a quick walk with stunning natural views? The cascades track starts at the historic Cascades Female Factory just south of Hobart where you’ll walk along the 3.4 kilometre trail to Myrtle Gully Falls. It’s not too far out of Hobart, but it is just far enough to get a break from the hustle and bustle of city life. It’s also a chance to immerse yourself in the natural beauty of Tasmania.

For a more urban walk, the Tasman Bridge to Botanical Gardens walk is a great way to get acquainted with the city of Hobart. Starting in Hobart’s CBD, this 3 kilometre walk takes you along the waterfront where you’ll then cross the iconic Tasman Bridge. On the other side of the bridge, this walk will take you into the Royal Tasmanian Botanical Gardens. This walk is flat and fairly short, making it accessible for all different fitness levels and ages. You don’t need to stop walking once you reach the Botanical Gardens, you can continue trekking through the stunning creeks, flowers and trees inside.

Just a short drive outside of Hobart is the Mount Nelson Signal Station walk. Taking just over an hour and a half to complete in its entirety, this walk takes you through the bush. It also has plenty of opportunities to spot incredible views of the River Derwent and the southern coastline along the way. The walk ends at the historic Signal Station, and the view truly is breathtaking. Don’t rush off in a hurry, you can soak up the views and have a rest at the café at the top.

Looking for a slightly more challenging walk? The Cape Huay track is one of the best walking trails in Hobart. The trail is a small section of the famous multi-day Three Capes hikes. Spanning 8.8 kilometres, this trail takes you along the cliffs that line the coast of Tasmania and also gives you plenty of spots to gaze out over the stunning Tasman Sea. Though the full trail is considered quite challenging, this part of the track is well-graded and suitable for most hikers. If you’re up for a truly challenging adventure, perhaps consider doing the entire Three Capes hike.