The Location
Between the forest and city, Breath sits in Fern Tree, one of Hobart’s most distinctive neighbourhoods.
It’s a small mountainside community in the foothills of kunanyi / Mt Wellington, well known for its connection to nature, the fresh mountain air and much-loved local pub, The Fern Tree Tavern. Here native Australian bushland dominates the landscape, walking tracks and waterfalls are easily accessible, and the local wildlife is never far away. Yet Hobart’s waterfront, restaurants and historic sites are also only a short drive down the road.
It is a rare combination: the tranquillity of Tasmania’s wilderness with the convenience of the city nearby. For generations, Hobart locals have escaped to Fern Tree to walk, breathe, and reconnect with the landscape.
Hobart
As Tasmania's capital city, Hobart combines a rich colonial history with a thriving food, arts and cultural scene. The city is home to award-winning restaurants, sandstone buildings, waterfront precincts, galleries, markets and some of Australia's most celebrated cool-climate food and wine producers. Visitors can spend the morning exploring neighbourhoods like Salamanca and Battery Point, enjoy lunch by the waterfront, and return to the quiet of the mountain before sunset.
A Gateway to kunanyi / Mount Wellington
Rising above Hobart, kunanyi / Mount Wellington is one of Tasmania's most iconic landscapes. From Fern Tree, guests have immediate access to walking trails, mountain bike routes, lookouts, and picnic areas. The summit offers sweeping views across Hobart, the River Derwent and beyond to Tasmania's southern wilderness.
Whether you're seeking a gentle forest walk or a full day exploring the mountain, the experience begins just minutes from the door. More information about the park on the Mt Wellington Park Website: https://wellingtonpark.org.au/
A detailed park map can be found here: Mt Wellington Park Map and Walking Guide Link
Further Afield
Fern Tree provides an ideal base for exploring southern Tasmania. Within easy reach are MONA, Bruny Island, the Huon Valley, Richmond, New Norfolk, Mount Field National Park and Port Arthur.
Many guests choose to spend part of their stay exploring Tasmania's renowned food, wine and natural attractions before returning to the calm of the mountain.
Getting Here
BREATH is a 30 minute drive from Hobart Airport and 15 minutes from the city. Each cabin has a dedicated carpark on a sealed driveway right to your front door.
If you'd prefer to leave the car behind, taxis and Uber operate regularly to Fern Tree, and the kunanyi / Mt Wellington Explorer Bus stops at the Fern Tree Tavern, running up and down the mountain year-round, including on snow days, with connections into Hobart. More information at mtwellingtonexplorer.com.au.
Grocery stores and shopping centres are within a 15 minute drive.
