The capital of the Australian island of Tasmania and one of the oldest cities in the country, Hobart is the place to head if you appreciate eye-catching architecture and picturesque natural scenery. Museums and art galleries, fine restaurants and a plethora of shopping outlets join the mix to help make this one of Tasmania’s premier tourist destinations.
With the pretty Derwent River running through its centre and the majestic Mount Wellington occupying the panorama, this is a destination with plenty to please the eye. A Hobart holiday gives you the chance to wallow in the beauty of lush green flora at the Royal Tasmanian Botanical Gardens or soak up the history and heritage of old buildings such as Runnymede or St David’s Cathedral.
For perspectives on more specific aspects of the city, past and present, visitors can take one of the numerous Hobart tours that are available. The Battery Point Walking Tour which takes in the old warehouses of Salamanca Place and various colonial structures is one of the most popular among culture seekers, while fans of a drop of beer can enjoy a tour of the famous and historically significant Cascade Brewery.
Hobart city offers a relaxed ambience in which visitors can enjoy a pleasant stroll or a leisurely dining experience at any one of the great restaurants around Salamanca Place, Battery Point and Sullivan’s Cove. Visitors feeling energetic can take advantage of the city’s proximity to the ocean and enjoy a variety of sand and sea-based activities. The local surf scene is especially vibrant, with Port Arthur presenting some of the best waves in the area.
Check out any popular Hobart guide and it’ll tell you that the city is well geared to receiving visitors, having an established tourist infrastructure that caters to the needs of holidaymakers of all ages and backgrounds. Hobart hotels are plentiful, with the Sullivan Cove district offering some of the best options in the centre and Glebe and Mount Field National Park providing some good options for visitors preferring to stay in more suburban areas.