As a city of storytellers, Hobart is home to award-winning venues and experiences that share our rich history and celebrate the incredible people who call this place home. Its cultural reputation continues to grow, with UNESCO recognizing it as a City of Literature.

If you’re looking to incorporate Tasmania’s unique cultural experiences into your next business event, continue reading to explore some of the venues and opportunities available.

MACq01 Hotel

Recognizing that visitors to Tasmania seek more than just cocktails and selfies—craving adventure, learning, and authentic experiences—MACq01 has pioneered a new category of accommodation: the storytelling hotel.

They offer numerous experiences that let delegates step into the world of some of Tasmania’s legendary characters, and for today, we’re highlighting one of the most captivating offerings:

The Storytelling Tours.

These tours captivate delegates as they are led by a MACq01 Master Storyteller. Hand-picked as guardians of the stories of Tasmania’s past they hold a gift for delivering captivating and engaging tours.

Discover more about their experiences [here].

Cascade Female Factory Historical Site

The UNESCO World Heritage-listed Cascades Female Factory remains a relic of Hobart’s colonial past. The site retells the moving stories of the thousands of convict women and children who passed through its towering sandstone walls.

Guided tours and storytelling experiences here will draw delegates deeper into their past, providing a thought-provoking site for your next event.

Blak Led Tours

Blak Led Tours Tasmania, founded in 2022 out of a deep passion for truth-telling and culture, is an AQF Sustainable Tourism-accredited business dedicated to sharing Tasmanian Aboriginal stories. Through guided tours and storytelling projects across Lutruwita/Tasmania, they offer immersive experiences that foster a deeper understanding and connection with the Tasmanian Aboriginal community and culture.

Their offerings include two guided tour experiences and a free self-guided tour, each designed to provide meaningful insights into the rich history and living heritage of Lutruwita/Tasmania.

Learn more by visiting their website [here].