A Guide To Hobart

Hobart is a beautiful city set on the scenic Derwent River. With a population of over 120,000 residents, Hobart is the capital city of Tasmania.

With a beautiful harbor and Battery Point's picturesque line of colonial cottages, Hobart pulls visitors from all around the world. Yachts dock at Hobart's harbor year round and the waterfront area of Salamanca Place puts up great weekend marketplaces , racy coffeehouses , pothouses and picture galleries for some entertainment by the ocean.

With an exotic location to boast about, Hobart is the southmost state capital in Australia, in addition to being its second oldest city. From outdoor activities to the nightlife scene, shopping excursions to historic outings, Hobart offers lots of attractions and activities to see and do. The Bonorong Wildlife Conservation Centre is one of the exciting attractions that Hobart has to offer visitors.

The Cascade Brewery and the Moorilla Estate are two of Hobart's finest wineries and offer a fun day out full of tours and wine-tasting sessions. If vino is not your love, but drinking chocolate is, check out Cadbury's own Chocolate Mill in Hobart. The Cadbury Chocolate Factory offers tours of the chocolate-making process and is an interesting attraction to experience.

The Royal Tasmanian Botanical Garden is located in Hobart and boast an amazing selection of flora and fauna in an ideal garden setting. Visitors and locals can experience the great outdoors by taking a walk through the garden's numerous acres of unique plants and flowers, whilst enjoying the overall garden atmosphere.

Visitors can also take a walk through history at the Tasmanian Museum and Gallery and the Female Factory Historic Site. Both of these museums are fun and exciting ways to explore the history of Tasmania whilst spending your holiday in Hobart.

No vacation would be complete without experiencing some of the local nightlife, and Hobart offers some of the best. If shows are your thing, head on down to the The oldest theatre in the country, the Theatre Royal, or if you fancy something a little more lively, Hobart's first casino at Wrest Point may be just what the doctor ordered!

Knopwood's Place is an historic tavern that keeps the nightlife alive in Hobart. Friday and Saturday nights are packed and there is occasional live music. Local bands also play on Weekends and the charming Irish Murphy's pub located at Salamanca Place. This local drinking pub offers a wide variety of beers on tap and atmospheric surroundings.

Hobart also offers some great shopping to visitors . The Salamanca Market is one of Australia's top markets and features over 200 stalls. Shoppers can find everything from handmade gifts such as pottery, glass and crafts to fresh fruits and vegetables.