Hobart - Tasmania
Hobart, on the Derwent River is Australia’s second oldest city and
the old and new blend well together. It is a small cosmopolitan city offering
all of the amenities of a large city and few of the hassles. Attractions
range from rows of 19th century Georgian sandstone warehouses in Salamanca
Place where every Saturday the famous Salamanca Market is held from 8.30am – 3pm.
Salamanca is the nations
biggest, brightest and best outdoor market, with its craftwork and fresh
local produce.
There is a grand finale for the end of the Sydney to Hobart Yacht Race,
which runs from December 27 through to the Taste of Tasmania food festival
in January.
Visit one of Australia’s most significant historic sites – the
Port Arthur Historic Site, view wildlife close up at the Tasmanian Devil
Park, stop to view the many natural wonders all along the peninsula.
Across the channel is Bruny Island where Captains Bligh and Cook once dropped
anchor.
The closest World Heritage Area is Hartz Mountains National Park and nearby
are the Southern Forests with their towering eucalypts. North of the city,
along the east coast, visitors can wander white sandy beaches, cycle around
historic Maria Island National Park, or dive into crystal clear waters.
Highlights
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Mount Wellington |
The 21-kilometre (13-mile) drive
to the summit takes you from temperate rainforest to sub-alpine flora
and glacial rock formations, ending in panoramic views of Hobart, Bruny
Island, South Arm and the Tasman Peninsula. |
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Port Arthur |
Site has more than 30 buildings,
ruins and restored period homes, dating from the prison’s establishment
in 1830 until its closure in 1877. During this time about 12,500 convicts
served sentences and for many it was a living hell. |
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Bruny Island |
Bruny Island is an island of
surprises - gentle countryside and wild coastlines, quiet beaches and
roaring surf, lighthouses, farmhouses, and a rich heritage of sealers,
whalers and explorers. There are many spectacular cliff-top walks in
South Bruny National Park, while at The Neck Game Reserve you can see
little penguins and shearwaters in great numbers on twilight tours in
the breeding season. |
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