Restautant Of The Year, Hobart A Global Travel Destination

Events For The Weekend

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David Rowe
October 17, 2025

Good Morning Hobart,

The weather for the weekend looking like a bit of everything, getting quite warm on Sunday.

In today’s newsletter:

  • Restaurant Of The Year Crowned

  • Real Estate Focus

  • Hobart A Global Travel Destination

  • Spirit Of Tasmania IV Hit With Another Setback

  • Boomers Return To Tasmania After 20 Years

  • Events For The Week

Restaurant Of The Year Crowned

Tasmania’s hospitality stars were celebrated at the 2025 Awards for Excellence, with a record crowd of 900 at the Royal Tasmanian Botanical Gardens.

Hobart’s Peppina won four golds including Restaurant of the Year – Metro, while Frogmore Creek claimed Restaurant of the Year – Regional.

The Plough Inn took four major honours, The Cove Tasmania enjoyed a breakthrough in accommodation, and Saffire Freycinet retained its regional dominance.

New People’s Choice awards drew over 20,000 public votes.

Real Estate Focus

Property Of The Week

46 Woodhurst Road, Seven Mile Beach: Set on 1001sqm overlooking the 5th green, this 2021-built four-bedroom, four-bathroom home offers luxury coastal living just minutes from Seven Mile Beach.

Featuring a master suite with walk-in robe and spa-style ensuite, guest suite with ensuite, open-plan kitchen with butler’s pantry, media room, and ducted heating/cooling throughout.

Outdoors, enjoy landscaped gardens, alfresco dining with electric pergola, and an outdoor shower. Close to golf courses, Lauderdale cafés, and Hobart Airport.

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Hobart A Global Travel Destination

Hobart has been named in Expedia’s top 10 hottest destinations for 2026, beating every other Australian city.

Searches for the Tasmanian capital jumped 25%, placing it alongside trending locations like Montana’s Big Sky, Okinawa and Sardinia.

Tourism Tasmania says the accolade highlights Hobart’s growing global profile, with Expedia describing the city as Tasmania’s cultural hub for foodies and nature lovers.

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Spirit Of Tasmania IV Hit With Another Setback

The state’s troubled Spirit of Tasmania IV has been deemed unable to berth at Point Henry in Geelong, after a safety assessment found the site required costly upgrades.

Instead, the ship will rotate between berths at the Port of Geelong until entering service in late 2026.

Sister ship Spirit V will also be temporarily stored in Europe before making its way to Hobart for fit-out.

Boomers Return To Tasmania After 20 Years

The Australian Boomers will play their first game in Tasmania in nearly two decades, taking on New Zealand at MyState Bank Arena on Friday, November 28.

The sell-out clash marks the start of their 2027 FIBA World Cup campaign, with captain and JackJumpers star Will Magnay calling it a “special” chance to represent Australia at home.

Community clinics and events will run across the state in the lead-up.

Events For The Weekend

Friday 17th

Location: 131 Collins Street, Hobart
Description: There will be games, face-painting, and the chance to meet some of the fabulous Story Dogs! There may even be a very special, very furry guest all the way from the Queensland forests – you’ll have to come along to find out who!

Saturday 18th

🏋️‍♀️ Free Sweat & Smoothie Sesh | 8:45AM

Location: Level 1, 69 Liverpool Street Hobart
Description: A hybrid workout combining strength and cardio - the perfect weekend challenge! 🥤 Free Liv Eat Protein Recovery Smoothies for everyone post-session.

🧳 The Greatest Travel Show | 9:00AM

Location: Mövenpick Hotel Hobart
Description: This is your chance to explore the world’s most breathtaking destinations with live, expert-led presentations. Meet our passionate travel specialists in person, ask your burning questions, and ignite the inspiration for your next unforgettable adventure.

Location: South Hobart Community Centre
Description: Join us for a joyful day of connection, creativity and climate-conscious fun, proudly hosted by the South Hobart Sustainable Community!

Location: 2064 Huon Hwy, Grove
Description: Willie Smith’s are proud to showcase local Huon Valley artisans, with an ever-changing variety of products, including handmade jewelry, honey, art, condiments, jams, ceramics, quality leather goods, and many more.

🎷 Samara Joy | 7:30PM

Location: Odeon Theatre
Description: Samara Joy is appearing as part of the Odeon Jazz Series—a celebration of the genre performed over three separate shows by world-renowned legends of jazz.

Sunday 19th

🏦 Hobart Town Hall Open Day | 10:00AM

Location: Hobart Town Hall
Description: Highlights will include climbing aboard one of Hobart's historic double decker trams, seeing the steam roller in action, listening to the choirs and folk bands, and enjoying the mini floral show in back of the ballroom.

🚶 Walk To Defeat MND | 10:00AM

Location: Hobart Athletics Track
Description: Register individually or as a team and raise vital funds for our community of people living with MND and KD across Tassie.

🎺 Brass Quintet Concert | 3:00PM

Location: St. George's Anglican Church, Battery Point
Description: With a program ranging from the Renaissance-inspired dances of Warlock’s Capriol Suite to the contemporary flair of DiLorenzo’s Fire Dance, with favourites from Grieg, Mozart, and Bernstein along the way, come along and get to know some of Hobart’s finest brass musicians.