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Hobart
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Situated between Mt Wellington and the River Derwent, Hobart, the second oldest state capital in the land was established in 1804 - just one year ahead of its great civic rival, Launceston.
Saturated in colonial history, Hobart is one of those cities guaranteed to keep the visitor busy. You can make a frothy start with a tour of the Cascade Brewery, tread the ancient boards of the Theatre Royal, troop through the Anglesea Barracks, say a prayer in the Penitentiary Chapel, admire the blooms of the Royal Tasmanian Botanical Gardens, try you luck in Australia’s first legal casino at Wrest Point, or take the weight off your feet with a cruise on the harbour.
Battery Point is the heritage area of Hobart and offers insight into Hobart's maritime history with museum, churches and the Arthur Circus with wonderfully preserved Georgian cottages. Constitution Dock, finishing line for the premier yachting event - the Sydney to Hobart Yacht Race, is the place to buy seafood. Bargain hunters will love the Salamanca Place where markets are held each Saturday. And don't miss a tour at the Cadbury Schweppes Chocolate Factory at Claremont, about 10 minutes north of Hobart.
The warmer months are a great time to visit Hobart especially during late Summer and Autumn. Hobart is an excellent starting point for a tour around beautiful Tasmania.
Festivals: Summer Festival (Dec - Jan), Australian Wooden Boat Festival (Feb), 10 Days on the Island (Mar - April every second year), Tulip Festival of Tasmania (Sept), Sydney and Melbourne to Hobart Yacht Race (Dec)
Things to do
Royal Tasmanian Botanical Gardens - off the Tasman Highway includes the Gardening Australia garden and Subantarctic Plant House
Gasworks Shopping Village - with a commercial whiskey distillery open for tour, off Tasman Highway
Tasmanian Museum and Art Gallery - collection of colonial artwork and Bond Store, Hobart's oldest building, Argyle St
Hope and Anchor Tavern - Australia's oldest licensed hotel, Macquarie Street
Penitentiary Chapel Historic Site - to see tunnels, courtrooms and ghost tours, Campbell St
Theatre Royal - charming Georgian interior is the oldest operating venue with nearby Wapping - a one time red-light district
Maritime Museum of Tasmania - with relics and documents from early years, Davey St
Constitution Dock and Victoria Dock - for great seafood
Salamanca Place - row of 19th century warehouses, now converted to galleries features a market each Saturday with buskers, colour and fresh fruit and vegetables
Antarctic Adventure - interpretive centre with exhibits and interactive displays, Salamanca Square
Battery Point - to see steep Kelly Steps, grand houses, St Georges Anglican Church, Arthur Circus and the oldest building in battery point - the signalling station
St David's Park - pioneer burial ground, Davey St
Anglesea Barracks - of Georgian elegance with daily tours, Davey St
State Library and Museum of Fine Arts - for rare books and antiquities, Bathurst St
Elizabeth Street Mall - CBD, to find the main department stores in Hobart
Cat and Fiddle Arcade - curios and kitch. Murray St
In the area
Sandy Bay - to see the Royal Yacht Club, Wrest Point Casino, Mount Nelson Signal Station Lookout and Shot Tower
Mount Wellington - for panoramic views of the D'Entrecasteaux Channel, Hobart and Derwent Valley. Temperatures can drop so take warm clothing.
Cascade Brewery - with tours and tastings, near Mount Wellington
Runnymede - a magnificent Georgian style National Trust homestead, New Town
Tasmanian Transport Museum - open on weekends and public holidays, Glenorchy
Cadbury Schweppes Chocolate Factory - operates tours each weekday and also has a factory shop. Free samples available during tour.
Seven Mile Beach and Clifton - for swimming and walks
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