Best Indoor Playgrounds For Kids In Hobart (2026 Edition)

A rainy day shouldn’t mean missing play. When the kids are getting antsy indoors or you just want to make playtime plans that don’t depend on the weather, an indoor playground is a safe bet. Whether they want to climb, skate, swim, bounce or just explore and learn, Hobart has enough indoor playgrounds and game spaces to make sure the kids can always have a good time, rain or shine.

Here are our top picks for Hobart’s indoor play spaces in 2026 as the temps cool down.

BOUNCE

Derwent Park

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Kids bouncing off the walls? They need a trampoline. Or 50. BOUNCE Hobart is a massive indoor playground with a complex of trampolines ready to launch your child to new heights of fun. Had enough jumping? There’s a climbing wall, a giant ‘big bag’ to land in, a high ropes course and dodgeball. It’s probably worth investing in the two hour pass. For the extra little kids under 5, they have a soft play miniBOUNCE zone. Plus an on-site cafe, free car parking as well as bus stops close by. Pricing varies, and be sure to book in advance.

Hobart Aquatic Centre

Grab the goggles and get out of the house. Whether you’ve got strong swimmers begging for pool games and races or little ones just getting used to splashing around, the Hobart Aquatic Centre has more than enough to keep them occupied for an afternoon. The Splash and Play zone has water features and a tipping bucket for interacting with water in a safe, fun way. The heated family pool is great for play, practice and just hanging out together. On school holiday weekdays, the Aquatic Centre also runs School Holiday Splash, with giant inflatables, slides, play zones and diving boards. Standard pool admission applies for your visits.

mapiya lumi at TMAG

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Meaning ‘Around here’ in palawa kani, mapiya lumi is part playground, part gallery, geared towards kids aged 0-7. Surrounded by murals of nature, taxidermied specimens, tactile sculpture and the interwoven Dreaming stories are interactive exhibits and zones for kids to discover Tasmania in a truly special way. They can learn and play as they like, whether they want to zip down the indoor slide, look at native animals and fossils, share stories in the yarning circle or play around the miniature houses modelled on Hobart’s streets. Entry is free, but you do need to book your timeslot.

Woody’s Skate Centre

Slide on in for a public skate session at Woody’s Skate Centre. Perfect for all ages (that can strap on a pair of wheels), Woody’s opens the rink for public skates on Saturdays and Sundays during the day, as well as a Friday Night Disco. Whether skates or rollerblades, novice or experienced, they’re all welcome on the rink, and it’s a great way to get active while having fun. There’s also a play centre for kids in primary school and younger, including a jumping castle. When they’ve tired themselves out, it might be time for a treat at the cafe, with loaded fries, toasties, pizzas and milkshakes on offer. Tickets are for two hour or two hour plus sessions, with skate and equipment hire available. 

Hobart Zoo & Aquarium

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What’s better than a playground? A playground and a zoo. Hobart Zoo & Aquarium’s indoor playland is included in your zoo admission. Come for the koalas and Tasmania’s largest aquarium, stay for the state-of-the-art play space. The playland is split into play zones, one for toddlers up to 5, with more gentle play and soft equipment, another for ages 5-14 where they can climb, jump and challenge themselves. Cool in summer, warm in winter, there’s a cafe and picnic table seating nearby so you can give the kids some play freedom but keep a watchful eye.

Rockit Climbing Gym

Are the kids ready for a vertical ‘playground’? Rockit Climbing Gym runs classes with professional coaches to help kids learn new skills and push themselves in a fun new environment, while also staying safe. The class sessions are split into ages: Joeys (ages 5-8), Wallabies (ages 8-12) and Roos (ages 13-16). You can sign them up for a single session, and if they get a taste for scaling walls, there are weekly and term class packs available, as well as school holiday programs.

Need more inspo?

If the kids crave more bright lights and big entertainment, Intencity has every kind of game to keep them busy for hours, from air hockey and hoop shoots to racing car simulators, and Zone 3 has laser tag covered with a weekday special from 12pm-5pm (perfect for school holidays), as well as evening sessions.