Hobart Council

During Fire Permit Period: Electric, gas, and solid fuel BBQs permitted with appropriate clearances.

During Total Fire Ban: Only electric and gas BBQs permitted. Solid fuel (charcoal, wood) BBQs are BANNED.

Reserve Closures: Waterworks Reserve and other bushland reserves close on Extreme or Catastrophic fire danger days.

Check fire restrictions at fire.tas.gov.au or call 1800 000 699.

Most BBQs in Hobart parks operate on a first-come, first-served basis and do not require booking.

Bookable BBQ Locations:

• Waterworks Reserve - 2 undercover sites with gas BBQs (Site 1: 15-30 people, Site 9: up to 80 people) - $32/hour
• Legacy Park - 2 undercover pavilions + 2 wood-fired ovens (up to 40 people)
• Long Beach Reserve - 1 undercover pavilion near play area
• Cornelian Bay Park - 1 BBQ and covered area

Bookings can be made up to 12 months in advance. Minimum 2 hours for pavilions, 3 hours for wood-fired ovens. A bond is required.

Hours: Winter 8am-4pm, Summer (daylight savings) 8am-9pm

Email: [email protected]

Report BBQ or park issues online or contact Council:

• Phone: 03 6238 2711
• Address: Customer Service Centre, 16 Elizabeth Street, Hobart
• Hours: Weekdays 8:15am-5:15pm