Brooke Street Pier is a unique, four-story floating building and ferry terminal located at Sullivans Cove on Hobart's waterfront. Completed in 2015 for approximately A$13 million, it was Australia's largest floating structure at the time. It serves as a major "tourism transport hub," most notably as the departure point for ferries to Mona (Museum of Old and New Art). Gayle and I wandered through during a morning walk along the Hobart waterfront. I came out with a nice Huon Pine Magnet from the good folks at Tiger Ina Papera Unique Woodcraft, who also has a gallery in the Salamanca Art Centre. read more

Pier has restaurants & pubs in the evening. During the day local artists, winemakers & distillers have tables with their wares. But tonight we saw people looking like pirates preping an old ship. From what we read this historic ship is traveling around Australia & will be back next year. Colorful! read more

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Brooke Street Pier located at Franklin Wharf is most notably known as the ferry terminal location for the Museum of Old and New Art (MONA) Ferry. What you might not know about this structure is that it is a floating building and technically a boat itself as the building essentially sits on top of a barge. It is very new as it opened just last year. The building serves as a tourism center as well as a place for Tasmanian artisans to sell their wares. Inside you will find the MONA counter in which you can buy tickets to the museum and for the ferry. Tour companies like Gray Line also have a counter to book day tours around Tasmania. And then there are a few open space booths with different Tasmanian goods on offer like cheeses and whisky tastings. If you are looking to nosh, there is a cafe at the front of the complex along with a restaurant and a cocktail bar in the back. Given the waterfront location, I am sure dining at one of these establishments would make for a nice time with a great view of the water. While my time here was limited to my time going to and from the MONA Ferry, I like the modern design of this unique floating building. With many old buildings in the area, the Brooke Street Pier really stands out. Have a look inside here, whether or not you take the MONA Ferry. read more

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Used this pier to take the ferry to MONA. It is glass-enclosed and had several quite touristy, upscale souvenir stands inside. There was also an interesting-looking restaurant at the end. I'm not really sure it is worth a visit, unless one is boarding the ferry to MONA. read more

The new development called The Glasshouse in the Brooke Street Pier is providing an exciting venue for Hobart. Included were a variety of pop up stores for coffee, wine, whisky tasting and accessory shopping. Mona music festival performances are happening this weekend. read more

Brooke Street Pier - Landmarks & Historical Buildings Near Me - Hobart, TAS