REGION: Hobart
Founded in 1804 and declared a city in 1842, Hobart is rich in reminders of its colonial past. It is Australia's second-oldest city (after Sydney) and more than 90 of the city's buildings are National Trust-classified. Hobart is nestled on the western shore of the Derwent River and at the foot of Mount Wellington, which is often snowcapped in the winter months. There are panoramic vistas of the city available from the mountain's superb lookouts. Like most Australian capitals, Hobart's lifestyle is defined by water; it is a riverside city with a bustling harbour, surrounded by picturesque harbourside warehouses. The harbour remains integral to the city's economy. Only metres from the business district are the docks where overseas ships moor, supplies are loaded for Australia's Antarctic bases and fishing vessels return with their catch. The waterfront area is the focal point for visitors to Hobart, as it is the site for many of the city's tourist attractions. |
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Tourist infoTasmanian Travel and Information Centre
National Park Head Office
Parks/Reserveslatest storiesExplore Hobart Tasmania with Max Walkermaxwalker | 2008-10-30 | Despite a life rich in experience, I am still, will always be … a slow talking Tasmanian, with the legacy of 5 broken noses from playing football. | read more Building a history (Tasmanian Architecture)spirit | 2008-09-09 | As the need for a penal colony gradually decreased, free settlers and freed convicts built up towns and villages all over the state. There are many fine examples of historical architecture and towns like Richmond, Stanley and Ross are a perfect introduction to Tasmania’s heritage. | read more top storiesExplore Hobart Tasmania with Max Walkermaxwalker | 2008-10-30 | Despite a life rich in experience, I am still, will always be … a slow talking Tasmanian, with the legacy of 5 broken noses from playing football. | read more Building a history (Tasmanian Architecture)spirit | 2008-09-09 | As the need for a penal colony gradually decreased, free settlers and freed convicts built up towns and villages all over the state. There are many fine examples of historical architecture and towns like Richmond, Stanley and Ross are a perfect introduction to Tasmania’s heritage. | read more |
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Main AttractionsBattery Point
Cadbury Chocolate Factory
Cascade Brewery
Constitution Dock
Royal Tasmanian Botanical Gardens
Runnymede
editors picksExplore Hobart Tasmania with Max Walkermaxwalker | 2008-10-30 | Despite a life rich in experience, I am still, will always be … a slow talking Tasmanian, with the legacy of 5 broken noses from playing football. | read more Building a history (Tasmanian Architecture)spirit | 2008-09-09 | As the need for a penal colony gradually decreased, free settlers and freed convicts built up towns and villages all over the state. There are many fine examples of historical architecture and towns like Richmond, Stanley and Ross are a perfect introduction to Tasmania’s heritage. | read more |
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