From 2 December 2025 to 21 April 2026, Jetstar will connect Newcastle and Hobart with three direct flights a week — Tuesday, Thursday and Saturday. Whether you’re planning a quick escape or a longer adventure, this is the easiest way to reach Tasmania’s capital - no connections, no long drives or busy airports just a short 2 hour direct flight from Newcastle Airport.
Hobart is for anyone wanting to reconnect with family and friends. It’s for couples planning a trip that feels like a real getaway, where the pace slows and the focus shifts to fresh air, great food, art, and culture. It’s for those looking to disconnect from the everyday and explore world-class coastlines, islands and national parks.
Discover all of Hobart.
Hobart may be small, but it leaves a big impression.
- Salamanca Markets – every Saturday, this iconic market turns the historic waterfront into a festival of food, art, and music.
- kunanyi / Mount Wellington – lace up your boots or take the drive for panoramic views across the city and beyond.
- MONA – the world-famous Museum of Old and New Art, a must for anyone who loves culture and art with a side of quirky.
- Battery Point – wander through sandstone cottages, leafy lanes and charming cafés.
- Cascade Brewery Co – home to the oldest operating brewery in Australia.
- Tasmanian Devil Unzoo – see Tassie’s most famous wildlife up close in a unique, open environment.
- Day trips worth the extra time – Wineglass Bay, Bruny Island, Cape Pillar walk and Port Arthur’s historic site are all within an easy 2.5 hour drive.
Hobart is closer than you think and the perfect place to slow down, switch off and enjoy more of what matters.