Explore Hobart, Tasmania, Australia, with this interactive street and satellite map. You can “grab” the Hobart, TAS map and move it around to re-centre it. You can change between standard map view and satellite map view by clicking the small square in the bottom left-hand corner of the map. You can use the zoom buttons on the lower right side of the map to zoom in or out to street-level detail.
This page also offers TOPO MAPS — Geoscience Australia topographic mapping and the classic NATMAP 1:250 000 sheets — plus a labelled MGA grid overlay, a distance and bearing tool, and a GPS grid-reference readout. See How to Use This Map below. You will find live weather, local and world news further down the page.
This interactive map shows the street layout and satellite imagery for Hobart, Tasmania, Australia. Use the Map and Satellite buttons above to switch between street map and aerial imagery views. Use the + and − buttons to zoom in or out, or scroll your mouse wheel while holding the Control key to zoom. On a touchscreen, use a two-finger pinch gesture to zoom in and out.
Click ⛶ Fullscreen to expand the map to fill your screen for a larger view. To return to the normal page view, press the Escape key on your keyboard, click the ✕ Exit Fullscreen button that appears above the map, or on a mobile device tap the back button (Android) or the close icon (iOS).
Drag the map to pan to any area of Tasmania or beyond. Switch to Satellite view to see high-resolution aerial photography of Hobart and surrounding areas, including streets, buildings, parks and waterways.
TOPO MAPS — NEW. Click the green 🔍 Search Maps button below the map to open a second map with a Base map row offering three choices. OSM is the standard OpenStreetMap street map. Topo shows the Geoscience Australia National Base Map — seamless topographic mapping covering the mainland, Tasmania and the external territories. NATMAP 250K shows the classic NATMAP 1:250 000 map sheets, mosaicked nationwide — the printed sheets generations of Australians navigated the outback with. The search box finds any Australian town, suburb or landmark by name, so you are not limited to Hobart.
Reading the map like a paper sheet. Click Grid to overlay the Map Grid of Australia (MGA), labelled along the edges exactly as a printed topographic sheet is — at normal zoom the squares are one kilometre across, so you can read a six-figure grid reference by eye and judge distance directly off the map. Click Measure, then tap two points, to get the distance between them together with the grid bearing in degrees and mils, the true bearing, and the magnetic bearing to set on a compass.
Click 📍 My position to take a single GPS reading from your device. It marks where you are and reports your position as an MGA grid reference as well as plain latitude and longitude — the grid reference being what emergency services and search and rescue work from — with a Copy position button so you can paste it straight into a text message. It takes one reading and stops, rather than tracking continuously, to conserve your battery. Note that map tiles need mobile coverage, but a GPS reading does not — your coordinates stay correct even where the map itself cannot load, which across much of inland Australia is most of the time.
Map search is available for a limited number of queries per session to manage costs. Be specific — search precisely for best results.
| Locality | Hobart |
| State | Tasmania (TAS) |
| Local Government Area | Hobart City Council |
| Country | Australia |
| Timezone | Australian Eastern Time (AEST/AEDT) |
| Remoteness | Inner Regional Australia |
| Latitude | -42.88236 |
| Longitude | 147.32862 |
| Population | 252,639 |
| Density | 117506.5 /km² |
| Area | 2.1 km² |
| Elevation | 19 m |
| Postcode | 7000 |
| Area Code | 03 |
Hobart is a locality in the Hobart City Council local government area of Tasmania, Australia. With a population of 252,639, Hobart is a major urban centre in Tasmania. The locality covers an area of 2.1 km², giving a population density of about 117506.5 people per km². It sits at an elevation of around 19 m above sea level. Hobart is located at 42.8824°S, 147.3286°E. It observes Australian Eastern Time (AEST/AEDT). Postcode: 7000. The Australian Bureau of Statistics classifies the area as Inner Regional Australia.
Hobart, Tasmania's capital, unfolds with a captivating grace at the foot of Mount Wellington, its physical setting a dramatic interplay of water and mountain. It lies 161.9 km south of Launceston, TAS (from Launceston, TAS: bearing 175°T), and is situated 3.4 km north-north-west of Sandy Bay. The city's geography is defined by the deep, sheltering waters of the Derwent River estuary, which opens into Storm Bay and the vast Southern Ocean, creating a harbour that has shaped much of its character. Rolling hills, cloaked in a mosaic of urban development and verdant countryside, rise steeply behind the city, their slopes offering breathtaking vistas, especially in the soft, diffused light of a Tasmanian afternoon. The air here often carries a crispness, a clean scent of sea salt and damp earth, a constant reminder of the wilder landscapes that lie just beyond the city's embrace. Hobart possesses a distinct sense of place, a quiet confidence that comes from its isolation and its enduring connection to the natural world, a feeling that permeates the rhythm of its streets and the demeanour of its people.
The history of Hobart is deeply entwined with the arrival of Europeans, established as a penal colony in 1804, a past that has left its mark on the city's architectural heritage and its collective memory. Over time, it evolved into a significant maritime centre and a hub for exploration and scientific endeavour, its economy once driven by whaling, sealing, and resource extraction from Tasmania's rich hinterland. Today, Hobart's economic landscape is more diverse, with tourism playing a crucial role, drawn by its unique heritage and stunning natural attractions. The public sector, particularly government administration and education, is a substantial employer, while industries such as aquaculture, wine production, and specialized manufacturing contribute to its prosperity. The shadow of its convict past is still visible in many of its historic buildings, standing as silent witnesses to the city's formative years.
Hobart's cultural life is as rich and varied as its dramatic landscape, offering a vibrant tapestry of arts, sport, and community events. The city is home to a number of professional sporting teams, including the Hobart Hurricanes in the Big Bash League, and has a strong following for Australian Rules Football, though it currently lacks a national league team in the AFL. Major annual events such as the Taste of Tasmania food festival and the iconic Sydney to Hobart Yacht Race draw visitors from across the globe, celebrating the region's produce and its maritime spirit. World-famous landmarks like the Salamanca Market and the Museum of Old and New Art (MONA) are must-see destinations, while the pristine beaches along the nearby coastline and the expansive Royal Tasmanian Botanical Gardens offer serene escapes. Renowned institutions like the University of Tasmania anchor its academic standing, and Hobart has produced a remarkable array of famous individuals, from the groundbreaking actor Cate Blanchett to the celebrated author Richard Flanagan, all of whom have, in their own ways, reflected the unique spirit of this captivating southern city.
Sources: curated tourist landmarks, CAPAD 2024 (Australian protected areas), OpenStreetMap.
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This page provides a street and satellite map of Hobart, Tasmania. Live weather conditions with current observations and a 7-day forecast are powered by Open-Meteo. Real-time local news and world news feeds keep the page current, while an editorially written description provides background on Hobart, in the Hobart City Council local government area.
Detailed location data for Hobart includes the postcode (7000), telephone area code (03), and local government area (Hobart City Council), with an ABS remoteness classification of Inner Regional Australia. These are among the most commonly searched location details for any Australian city, town or locality.
Search Maps opens a second, independent map. It searches OpenStreetMap for any Australian town, suburb or landmark by name; offers Geoscience Australia topographic mapping and the classic NATMAP 1:250 000 sheets as base layers; overlays a labelled Map Grid of Australia (MGA) so the map can be read like a printed topographic sheet; measures distance and grid, true and magnetic bearings between any two points; and takes a single GPS fix reporting your position as an MGA grid reference and as latitude and longitude. Map tiles require mobile coverage, but a GPS position does not, so the coordinates remain correct even where the map cannot load.
Location data is drawn from Geoscape Administrative Boundaries (GDA2020) and enriched with GeoNames and Australian Bureau of Statistics data, matched by coordinate proximity — ensuring the correct Hobart is identified even where the name is shared across multiple localities.
| Page generated | October 2026 |
| Location data | Geoscape Administrative Boundaries (GDA2020); enriched with GeoNames and ABS 2021 Census data, matched by coordinate proximity |
| Map layers | Google Maps; © OpenStreetMap contributors; © Geoscience Australia National Base Map and NATMAP 1:250 000 (CC BY 4.0); magnetic declination from NOAA NCEI (World Magnetic Model) |
| Description | Editorial description generated with AI assistance from verified Geoscape, ABS and GeoNames location data. |