What are some good photo locations in Hobart?
Looking for ideas on some good photo locations around the Hobart area, and if council approval is required for places such as the Botanical Gardens if we were to opt for such locations.
Emilia B
Question Asked: 8/03/2017
Wedding Date: 2/11/2019
Wedding Location: Hobart, Tasmania
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Posted: 26/06/2026
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Sorry i dont know hobart.
Hi Emilia, I know that the Hobart Harbour area is very picturesque and I think would look very unique for wedding formal photos. Sunset and night time formal shots would look awesome with the city lights, boats at the dock and You and Hubby dressed to impress. In regards to the surrounding areas I would advise to think about using the majestic old buildings ( Building Archways and Entrance areas) as a backdrop for a modern feel to your wedding photos.
In regards to the Botanical Gardens, yes please speak to the council regarding getting permission to use the gardens for photos I know that in Adelaide Botanical Gardens (South Australia) you have to book a year in advance for the date and time. This is because they don't want your wedding activities to disturb others enjoying the gardens. And if you think you might be able to get around this issue-- trust me others have tried and what ends up happening is park rangers find out and they can fine you.
I hope this helps.
Nick Schulz
Bauldrick Productions Photography
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Let me check the current situation with photography permits at the Royal Tasmanian Botanical Gardens, since that detail matters most for planning.
Hobart is honestly one of the most rewarding cities to shoot in, because you get water, heritage stone and bushland all within a short drive. The waterfront around Salamanca and Constitution Dock is a classic for good reason, especially late afternoon when the light goes warm on the old sandstone warehouses. Battery Point and the rows of cottages along Arthur Circus give you that pretty, intimate feel, and if you want something more dramatic, the lookout at the top of kunanyi/Mount Wellington or the beaches and bushland around the Tasman Peninsula are stunning. For a bit of grit and texture, MONA and the surrounding area photograph beautifully too.
On the Botanical Gardens question, yes, you do need permission. The Royal Tasmanian Botanical Gardens treat any paid wedding shoot as commercial, and professional photographers are required to seek permission to undertake photo shoots within their grounds. This includes weddings and small event photography, as a requirement of the Royal Tasmanian Botanical Gardens Act 2002. The fee for professional photographers is $160 per booking including GST, and the permit application must be submitted at least 7 days before the day of shooting. One thing worth noting: fees and permissions for wedding photography are included in the hire packages if you are actually getting married at the Gardens, so if it is only for portraits, you arrange the standalone permit instead. I would still confirm directly with them when you book, as fees and lead times do get updated.
A couple of practical tips from doing this a lot. Build a realistic amount of travel time into your run sheet if you want more than one spot, because Hobart locations look close on a map but the drive plus walking, parking and resetting eats time quickly, and rushing is where the day comes unstuck. If you are coming for an autumn or winter wedding, plan your portrait window early, the southern light drops fast and you lose that golden glow well before you would in Brisbane. Whoever you book, ask whether they handle their own permits and how they edit your images afterwards. We sort the permits as part of the planning and edit everything ourselves in-house, so the final look stays consistent rather than being sent off somewhere to be batch processed.