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The second oldest city in Australia, Hobart is indeed a fascinating place to visit. Dating back to 1804 when it grew out of the penal settlement on the island, Hobart boasts many beautiful historical buildings and areas all beneath the majestic backdrop of the often snow-capped Mount Wellington.

There are many rewarding ways to spend your time in Hobart. Take a stroll along the riverfront and admire the Georgian and Victorian architecture, then visit Battery Point to see buildings made out of Hobart's golden sandstone, which gives parts of the city a warm, golden glow. On a Saturday, visit Salamanca Place where the sandstone warehouses date back to the 1830s and stalls line the maze of streets selling everything under the sun, while the surrounding art galleries, theatres and cafés will cater to your every need.

Check out the Tasmanian Museum and Art Gallery to see the stuffed Tasmanian Devil and the extinct Tasmanian Tiger, or head to the Maritime Museum of Tasmania to learn about the whaling industry, see early aboriginal boats and even shipwrecks. Hobart's wine industry has exploded in recent years and a day out in the Coal River Wine Region and D'Entrecasteaux Channel sampling some of the region's wines and gourmet cuisine at Moorilla, one of Australia's most awarded vineyards, is not to be missed.

Travellers should look into buying the See Tasmania Card which grants access to over 60 attractions across Tasmania, as well as tours and discounts. The card is available for either three, seven or 10 day validity periods.

Salamanca Market

Salamanca Market

This weekly market takes place every Saturday morning between 8.30am and 3pm, come rain or shine, and is one of Hobart's best loved markets and a tourist attraction in itself. Travellers can enjoy shopping here for everything from locally grown organic fruit and vegetables...  see full details



Mount Wellington

Mount Wellington

Visitors in Hobart can't help but notice that the city's skyline is dominated by the majestic Mount Wellington, which towers over the city at 4,170 feet (1,271 m) high. Travellers can enjoy the incredible panoramic views from atop the mountain by taking a...  see full details



Cadbury\'s Chocolates

Cadbury's Chocolate Factory

What could be better than a trip to the Cadbury's Chocolate Factory while visiting Hobart? Not much. Here, visitors will learn how Cadbury chocolates are made, learn the history of the company in Australia, see chocolates being moulded and enjoy tasting the raw materials....  see full details



Royal Tasmanian Botanical Gardens

Royal Tasmanian Botanical Gardens

A must when visiting Hobart is a trip to the Royal Tasmanian Botanical Gardens, the second oldest botanical gardens in Australia, which features many different types of flora. Enjoy strolling through the Japanese garden, check out the Veggie Patch and herb garden, marvel at...  see full details



Louisa's Walk

Tasmania's premier tourist attraction, Louisa's Walk is a 'live history show', that tells the heartbreaking story of an Irish woman, Louisa Regan, who was sent to Australia in 1841 as a convict, on a seven-year sentence for stealing a loaf of bread. This piece...  see full details


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