All-New Hobart Qantas Club To Open In 2026
First look at Hobart’s new Qantas Club
As Hobart Airport continues with major terminal renovations, Qantas has shed light on plans for an updated Qantas Club scheduled to open in 2026. The new airport lounge will increase seating capacity by 50%, from 96 to around 150 seats. But this isn’t just a renovation, it’s an entirely new space built from scratch.
In addition to expanding its seating capacity, the new Hobart Qantas Club will offer runway views and a refreshed dining experience. This will hopefully be a welcome change from the current offering, with a wider range of hot and cold options, and an emphasis on showcasing Tasmanian flavours and produce.
Qantas have now shared an initial concept image for the space, which the airline describes as a “modern design inspired by the Tasmanian landscape.”
From what we know, the new lounge will be a far cry from the old Hobart Qantas Club. Carried forward is the contemporary minimalist design seen in Qantas’ latest Adelaide lounge and the upcoming Sydney International Business Lounge. The design favours natural tones and soft textures, complemented by live greenery that echoes the broader Hobart Airport redevelopment theme of bringing the island’s natural beauty indoors.
While construction continues, Qantas is offering passengers access to a temporary Hobart lounge adjacent to Gate 5. The space used to be a public seating area, and is incredibly small. Due to the size restrictions, most single-use lounge passes are not accepted in Hobart. We’ve also been turned away on several paid Business Class tickets, as there simply aren’t enough seats to cope with demand at peak times.
The new Qantas Club is being built as part of Hobart Airport’s $200 million terminal redevelopment, which broke ground in February 2024 and is expected to be completed in early 2027. The upgrade will double the size of the terminal, a long-awaited expansion driven by continued passenger growth.
Recently, Hobart Airport opened a new security screening hall, which features advanced technology, including body scanners, CT bag x-rays and an automatic tray return system. This allows passengers to leave laptops, electronics, and aerosols in their bags.
A barebones seating area and a new toilet block with animal relief facilities were also recently opened.
Two more departure gates are under construction for a total of seven, making for one boarding gate per aircraft parking bay. New food and retail outlets, plus a third baggage carousel, are also on the list.
Hobart Airport was originally designed to handle 1.5 million travellers a year, but now accommodates around 2.6 million annually, with forecasts suggesting numbers could climb to 3.5 million by 2030.
