Venue + Accommodations
Hobart, Tasmania
28 April to 1 May 2026
Hobart, Tasmania
Hobart is the capital city of the island state of Tasmania, and is the southernmost capital city in Australia.
The city is framed by the rugged figure of kunanyi / Mount Wellington and the flow of the wide River Derwent, with wilderness nearby – just beyond the mountain. Its harbour forms the second-deepest natural port on the world, with much of the city’s waterfront sitting on reclaimed land.
The city lies on country which was known by the local Muwinina people as Nipaluna, a name which includes surrounding features such as Kunanyi / Mount Wellington and Timtumili Minanya (River Derwent)
Founded in 1804 as a British penal colony, Hobart is Australia’s second-oldest capital city after Sydney, New South Wales.
Hobart is known for it’s cultural and dining experiences. The Museum of Old and New Art, aka Mona, looms large in global art circles and on the itineraries of scores of travellers.
The iconic Salamanca Market has been a Saturday tradition for more than 50 years, and the city’s food scene is dynamic, with cafes, restaurants and bars transforming Tasmania’s famously fresh produce into refined expressions of place and season.
Getting there
Accommodation
Transport
The Hotel Grand Chancellor Hobart has a prime waterfront location just a short walk away from popular attractions such as Salamanca Place and The Markets, Battery Point, the MONA Ferry and the CBD.
Access to Tasmania
By Air – Three carriers can get you to Hobart; Qantas, Jetstar and Virgin Australia. Frequently scheduled flights operate from most capital cities to Hobart. Flights take approximately one hour from Melbourne to Hobart.
Access from the airport to Hobart city is around 20 minutes.
By Sea – The Spirit of Tasmania is a large car-ferry that operates from Melbourne to Devonport and this is often a popular option for visitors seeking to explore more of Tasmania.
Conference Venue
Hotel Grand Chancellor Hobart
1 Davey Street, Hobart
- The Old Woolstore Apartment Hotel – from $189
- Vibe Hotel – from $162
- Mantra on Collins – from $179
- The Henry Jones Art Hotel – from $300
Entering Australia
Know what to expect when you enter Australia.
Depending on your circumstances, you might want to find out more about:
- visas and our requirements for entry
- what to expect when you cross the border