Hobart Leisure

Hobart is abound with sports and outdoor activities, and there are several popular spectator sports in the Hobart and Tasmania area including Australian Rules football, cricket and tennis. Hobart is also well-known for its clear, calm waters, which are ideal for swimming, scuba diving and snorkelling, with a few beaches along the east coast being suitable for surfing.

Australian Rules football

Australian Rules football is run by the Australian Football League (AFL) and is often simply referred to as 'footy' by locals in Hobart. Regular games take place at the Bellerive Oval, attracting many thousands of cheering spectators. The Australian Rules football seasons runs from April to September, and the atmosphere at the matches in Hobart is exciting and memorable.

Scuba diving

The clear waters around many of Hobart's coastal areas are ideal for snorkelling and scuba diving, although the most popular spot for scuba diving in Hobart is around the Tasman Peninsula coastline, easily reachable by car from Hobart city centre. Famous throughout Hobart and Tasmania for its outstanding underwater scenery, which includes large caves, colourful fish and friendly seals, scuba diving courses, dive schools and equipment hire in and around Hobart's Tasman Peninsula are readily available.

Boating

There are several sailing, canoeing and kayaking schools in the Hobart area, catering to both experienced and novice sailors. Ocean kayaking in and around Hobart's dockland area is especially popular, and affordable introductory lessons are readily available on Hobart's east coast.