Hobart pairs a compact waterfront with big day-trip energy. Walk Salamanca Place, climb or drive kunanyi / Mount Wellington for the view, and leave half a day for MONA if contemporary art is on your list.
Food is a big part of the city too — markets, seafood, and nearby cellar doors make it easy to eat well without leaving the greater Hobart area. Use the city as a hub for Bruny Island, the Tasman Peninsula, or a Freycinet overnight if you have extra days.