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Hobart, capital of Tasmania is
Australia's smallest and the second oldest city. A riverside
city with a busy harbor, its mountain backdrop offers fine views
over the suburbs below. Its beautiful Georgian buildings,
relaxed atmosphere, numerous parks and attractive homes make
Hobart one of the most enjoyable of Australia's cities.
27 km north-east of Hobart is Richmond, a delightful Georgian
village with Australia's oldest bridge. The best of Tasmania's
art and crafts are on sale in the many sandstone buildings.
New Norfolk, 38 km north of Hobart is famous for its hop fields
and turn of the century architecture. The town was first settled
in 1807 by convicts brought from Norfolk Island. Take an
exciting devil jet boat ride on the Derwent River, bushwalk in
the magnificent Mount Field National park area and find out how
an Australian sheep property works at the Hamilton Sheep Center.
Visit the Huon Valley about 45 minutes south of the city.
Visitors can explore the area stopping by apple, berry and
cherry orchards, oyster and salmon farms. Roadside stands sell
fresh produce.
Attractions
Salamanca Place
The beautiful sandstone warehouses on the harborfront at
Salamanca Place is a fine example of Australian colonial
architecture. These warehouses were the center of Hobart Town's
trade and commerce in the 1830s. Today they have been developed
to house galleries, restaurants, nightspots and shops selling
everything from vegetables to antiques.
Battery Point
Battery Point, the old port area, is the historic core of
Hobart. This waterfront precinct was first settled in
1804.During colonial times, this area was a colorful maritime
village, home to master mariners, shipwrights, sailors,
fishermen, coopers and merchants.
Tasmanian Museum & Art Gallery
The excellent Tasmanian Museum & Art Gallery incorporates
Hobart's oldest building, the Commissariat Store, built in 1808.
It has an outstanding collection of colonial art and exhibitions
displaying the cultural and natural history of Tasmania.
Royal Tasmanian Botanic Gardens
These beautiful gardens, situated only 2km away from the city
center, were established in the early 1800s and feature a fine
collection of exotic and native plants. |
