MONA Is Reopening Soon — Here’s Our Pick For Staying Harbourside In Hobart

Here are two facts. One: MONA (the Museum of Old and New Art) is officially reopening on 26 December. And two: it's high time you hit up Hobart. Right so far? Thought so. Make this harbourside hotel your base for a couple of days in one of Australia's current cultural hotspots.

Sitting pretty on Hobart's harbourside, MACq01 celebrates Tasmania’s history, from its indigenous population to the local characters found in towns around the state. Each of their modern minimal-style rooms features a different character and their story for you to immerse yourself in the local culture. Think sporting heroes, inventors and even convicts.

Be sure to make time for onsite Story Bar, the only bar in Hobart with a deck overlooking the stunning water. From there, make your way to Old Wharf Restaurant, where local Tassie produce shines.

The hotel is ideally located, just a quick jump from Hobart's epic local dining scene after a day at MONA. Try out Fico for amazing Italian, or splash out on The Lounge By Frogmore Creek.