A flight to Hobart takes you to Australia’s smallest state capital and its southernmost city. Soak up the atmosphere amongst the pretty colonial Georgian buildings lining the busy harbour, or take a boat out onto the water for picturesque views of Hobart and Mount Wellington.
Step back in time at the Narryna Heritage Museum in Hobart which is full of colonial artefacts and other historical treasures. Enjoy local colour at Salamanca Place, Hobart’s historic waterfront bustling with boutiques, bars, bookshops, restaurants, outdoor cafés and craft galleries.
Hobart is dominated by the 1270m (4165ft) Mount Wellington; drive to the top and take one of the many scenic walkways for panoramic views of the city and its harbour dotted with yachts and fishing boats. Take a day trip from Hobart to the historic site of Port Arthur, a former penal colony set on the shores of a beautiful bay.
Locals in Hobart enjoy the region’s rich pickings like salt-sweet oysters, fresh crayfish, scallops and abalone. Try local cheeses alongside sweet apples from Tasmania – once known as the apple isle. Wash it all down with Cascade beer from Australia’s oldest brewery or sample one of the many delicious Tasmanian wines. |