About HobartHistoryHobart, Tasmania’s harbour-side capital city was founded in 1804, and is the second oldest city in Australia. It now has a population of approximately 250,000 people. Hobart city stretches along both shores of the Derwent River, and has the lofty Mt Wellington as a picturesque backdrop. Hobart is a city of sails and sandstone, festivals and flavours - colourful spinnakers on the harbour, fine old 19th century warehouses along Salamanca Place, the fun and music of the waterfront Summer Festival and excellent restaurants highlighting Tasmania’s fresh food. In parts of Hobart, it is easy to feel as if you’ve stepped back a couple hundred years. Take a walk through Battery Point, where the city’s oldest cottages snuggle together, stroll through one of the city’s heritage parks, in the shade of mature English trees, or wander along Salamanca Place, with its line of Georgian warehouses, the sandstone chipped by convict chisels. How to get hereWith the city centre only 15km from the Hobart International Airport, it serves as a hub for many travellers to Tasmania. There is also an airport shuttle bus service departing from the airport with various stops throughout the city. Things to DoWrest Point Hotel and Casino, Australia’s oldest legal Casino, it has a great selection of restaurants and bars including The Point Revolving Restaurant. www.wrestpoint.com.au Cascade Brewery, founded by Peter Degraves in 1824, is Australia’s oldest continuously running brewery. Set in the rolling hills of South Hobart, the historic Cascade brewery is set against the majestic backdrop of Mount Wellington. Offering tours of the brewery with samples at the end. www.cascadebrewery.com.au
Cadbury’s Chocolate Factory, is a 20 minute drive away from the centre of Hobart and offers tours of the magnificent chocolate factory including comprehensive talks on how chocolate is made and the history of Cadbury, a short film demonstrating production in the factory and the Cadbury souvenir shop and cafe, plus a chocolate gift for each visitor. Bruny Island Charters allow you to experience an eco cruise with a difference. Exploring the rugged southern Tasmanian coastline and experiencing the local wildlife nearby, whether you chose to do an all day tour from Hobart or the three hour cruise from Adventure Bay. With stunning views and memories you will never forget, it is a once in a lifetime experience. The Peppermint Bay Cruise is a fully guided cruise from Hobart to Peppermint Bay. You’ll board the luxury high-speed catamaran, Peppermint Bay II, at Sullivan’s Cove on Hobart’s waterfront. Led by knowledgeable guides, you’ll explore 75 kilometres of dramatic coastline, secluded bays and tranquil seaside towns. Things to See
Battery Point, located behind Salamanca Market, is one of the oldest areas of Hobart. Royal Botanical Gardens contain an extensive live collection of Tasmania’s native flora. www.rtbg.tas.gov.au Tasmanian Museum and Art Gallery, from exhibits about the Southern Ocean and Antarctica to the Tasmanian Aborigines, from the Penal colonies to Charles Darwin, it is an excellent look through history - http://www.tmag.tas.gov.au/ Maritime Museum of Tasmania - www.maritimetas.org Places to Stay
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