A free day out in Hobart with kids
This is a free day in Hobart with kids, with a small museum, a playground, a beach and a mountain park. The Army Museum of Tasmania is 0.8 km from the centre and Caldew Park (The Train Park) is 1.2 km. Long Beach in Sandy Bay is 4.1 km out, and kunanyi / Mount Wellington is 7.5 km out. Every stop is free to enter. It suits school-age kids best, with the playground listed for ages 2 to 10.
The museum has short morning hours, so go there first. Then head out to the playground, the beach and the mountain park. The plan works Tuesday to Sunday, as the museum is closed on Mondays. Bring a hat, a picnic and layers for the mountain. Long Beach lists no lifesaver patrol, so swim with care.
Every stop is a listing on Funtivities, checked against the place's own website. Last reviewed 24 October 2026. Prices and hours can change, so check the listing before you go.
The day at a glance
- Morning: Army Museum of Tasmania
- Late morning: Caldew Park (The Train Park)
- Afternoon: Long Beach
- Late afternoon: kunanyi / Mount Wellington (Wellington Park)
Morning
Start at the Army Museum
Army Museum of Tasmania, Hobart · Museum · Ages 6-17 · Free · 4.7 stars (169 reviews)
A free military history museum in the old Military Gaol at Anglesea Barracks, Hobart. It is 0.8 km from the centre and listed for ages 6 to 17. It suits school-age kids who like history, and it only opens in the morning.
Tip: Open 9am to 1pm Tuesday to Saturday and 10am to 2pm Sunday. Closed Monday.
Late morning
Play at The Train Park
Caldew Park (The Train Park), West Hobart · Playgrounds & Parks · Ages 2-10 · Free · 4.7 stars (492 reviews)
Caldew Park, known as The Train Park, is a free City of Hobart playground in West Hobart with a train theme, slides, swings, barbecues and public toilets. It is listed for ages 2 to 10, so it suits younger kids best.
Tip: Barbecues and public toilets are on site.
Afternoon
Paddle at Long Beach
Long Beach, Sandy Bay · Beaches & Rock Pools · Ages 0-17 · Free
A beach in Sandy Bay beside Long Beach Reserve, with the sheltered waters of Little Sandy Bay, a bathing pavilion and a pontoon. The reserve has a large fenced boat-themed play area, barbecues, shade trees and toilets.
Tip: No lifesaver patrol is listed. Water testing says it is suitable for swimming, but avoid it after heavy rain.
Late afternoon
Drive up kunanyi / Mount Wellington
kunanyi / Mount Wellington (Wellington Park), Fern Tree · Nature & Outdoors · Ages 0-17 · Free · 4.8 stars (9131 reviews)
A free mountain park above Hobart with a drive-up summit lookout, family walks, Silver Falls and a playground at Fern Tree Park. It is open 24 hours and 7.5 km from the centre. It works for ages 0 to 17.
Tip: Check the Wellington Park listing for conditions before you drive up.
Prices, hours and map for kunanyi / Mount Wellington (Wellington Park)
Before you go
- The Army Museum of Tasmania is open Tuesday to Saturday 9am to 1pm and Sunday 10am to 2pm, so this plan works Tuesday to Sunday.
- Every stop is free to enter.
- Long Beach lists no lifesaver patrol. Avoid swimming there after heavy rain.
- kunanyi / Mount Wellington is open 24 hours and has a drive-up summit lookout.
- The Train Park and Long Beach Reserve both have barbecues and toilets.
Questions parents ask
What free things can you do in Hobart with kids?
The Army Museum of Tasmania is free, as are Caldew Park (The Train Park), Long Beach and kunanyi / Mount Wellington. The Tasmanian Museum and Art Gallery and the Royal Tasmanian Botanical Gardens are free too.
Is Mount Wellington free?
Yes. kunanyi / Mount Wellington (Wellington Park) is free to enter and open 24 hours. It has a drive-up summit lookout, family walks, Silver Falls and a playground at Fern Tree Park. It is 7.5 km from the centre.
Is there a free playground in Hobart?
Caldew Park, known as The Train Park, in West Hobart is free and has a train theme, slides and swings. Long Beach Reserve in Sandy Bay has a large fenced boat-themed play area, and Fern Tree Park has a playground too.
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