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Hobart
About Hobart
Hobart is the state capital of Tasmania and the second oldest city in Australia with a rich colonial history. It is located between the estuary of the Derwent River at the foot of Mount Wellington (1270 m), and has a secure deepwater harbor.
Local highlights
Explore the city
- See the 19th century Waterfront and enjoy the many pubs and restaurants
- Salamanca Place with its lively outdoor Saturday Market
- International Wall of Friendship
- Central Business District with its great shopping, art and craft outlets, and café’s and restaurants.
- North Hobart's restaurant strip
- Sandy Bay with the casino (Wrest Point)
- See the Royal Tasmanian Botanical Gardens
Explore its museums and historical sights, such as
- Battery Point with interesting architecture and the Narryna Van Diemen's Land Folk Museum
- The historic Government House
- Tasmanian Museum and Art Gallery
- The Maritime Museum of Tasmania
- Kangaroo Bluff Historic Site
Highlights in the vicinity
- Enjoy a beach walk or go surfing on the beachside reserve near Hobart Airport
- Take the 21 km trip to the top of Mt. Nelson (1270 m)-a true wilderness experience ending in panoramic views of Hobart and the Tasman Peninsula. There are great bushwalking trails and opportunities for cycling and abseiling.
- See the Wellington Park with walking, climbing, abseiling, cycling and sightseeing opportunities. Descent Mt Wellington on bike, a most challenging ride.
- Huon Valley and Tahune Forest AirWalk
- Mt Field National Park with a diverse glacial landscape. The park is home to many of Tasmania’s animals such the Tasmanian devil, wombats and possums
- Cockle Creek-the tiny seaside settlement at the edge of Australia, with a stunning cliff-top view of the Southern Ocean. The Southwest National Park west of Cockle Creek is a World Heritage Area.
Good to know
- No. of inhabitants: 245 Thousand (2005 )
- Timezone: UTC +10
- Weather: temperate oceanic climate
- The emergency police tel. nr.: 000 (112 on cell phone)
Local transport
- Taxis
- Buses extensive urban network
Inbound transport
- Nearest airport: Hobart International Airport bout 18 kilometres from the city centre
- Car:
- Bass Strait is the sea-road to Tasmania
- the Lyell Highway takes you to the west coast, Midlands Highway to the north, Tasman Highway to the east coast, and the Huon Highway to the south.
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