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 Seafaring history and beautiful views |
Bruny Island Road Hobart, TAS 7150 Australia +61 3 6267 4494 |
Besides being a beautiful bay with lovely views from a central lookout, it is steeped in the sailing history of the area. First sighted by Abel Tasman in 1642, and described as a favourable landing spot, the bay was used as an anchorage for Tobias Furneaux in H. M. S. "Adventure". Furneaux then named the bay in 1773. Captain Cook visited the bay in 1777 with the H. M. S. "Resolution". Captain Bligh (of mutiny fame) visited the bay in 1788. His shipboard botanist planted a number of fruit trees, including what is said to be the first apple trees in Tasmania. Review © 2007, Wcities |
 For that special night |
20 Runnymede St Battery Point Hobart, TAS 7004 Australia +61 3 6232 3900 http://www.lenna.com.au |
Take a step back in time as you enter the elegance and old-world charm of this plush restaurant. Soft lighting and lovely antique furniture set the mood for a special evening. Silver service is attentive without being obtrusive. The menu changes to reflect the seasons, so in summer expect to enjoy berry concoctions in the dessert menu and in winter, hearty fare such as the roulade of free range chicken filled with brandy soaked apricots, wrapped in filo pastry. The wine list is extensive. Most main dishes are in excess of AUD20. Review © 2007, Wcities |
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 Charming bed and breakfast |
6 Colville Street Battery Point Hobart, TAS 7004 Australia +61 3 6224 2434 |
Built in the late 19th century, this establishment offers a fine example of the architecture of the period. Located in the charming and historic village of Battery Point only one kilometre from the centre of Hobart, and within easy walking distance of Salamanca Market. Review © 2007, Wcities |
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Heritage ambience abounds |
7 McGregor Street Battery Point Hobart, TAS 7004 Australia +61 3 6224 2111 http://www.batterypointguestho... |
Overlooking Salamanca Place and featuring stunning gardens sits this old world bed and breakfast. Close to cafes, galleries and restaurants. Review © 2007, Wcities |
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Walks, falls, history and spectacular coastline |
Bruny Island Hobart, TAS 7000 Australia +61 3 6267 4494 / +1 800 676 740 (Toll Free Australia only) |
A microcosm of Tasmanian beauty, the twin North and South islands have a lot to offer. Enjoy lovely scenery and temperate rainforest, waterfalls and spectacular coastal panoramas, surfing and fishing, fairy penguin and muttonbird (short-tailed shearwater) viewing and many easy walks including an easily accessible boardwalk. The island was named after the French Admiral Bruni D'Entrecasteaux who surveyed the channel between the island and the mainland in 1792. A botanist with an expedition captained by William Bligh (of mutiny infamy), is said to have planted the first apple trees in Tasmania here in 1778. Review © 2007, Wcities |
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Delicious Chocolate Tastings and Tours |
Cadbury Estate Cadbury Rd Hobart, TAS 7011 Australia +1 800 250 260 (Toll Free) http://www.cadbury.com.au |
Chocolate lovers should visit this factory as there is plenty of opportunity to taste samples as you follow the tour through this famed factory, established in 1922. Tours start with a video presentation before setting off on a two-kilometre guided tour which culminates at the factory shop where you can take advantage of some bargains (some half the store price), but note, only cash will be accepted for purchases. The public cannot buy from the shop--only tour participants can. Review © 2007, Wcities |
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Historic brewery |
140 Cascade Rd Hobart, TAS 7004 Australia +61 3 6224 1117 http://www.view.com.au/cascade/ |
Producing some fine examples of beer, Cascade Brewery is Australia's oldest brewery established by Peter Degraves in 1832. The two-hour tour is informative and you can watch first-hand the brewing process and learn about the history of brewing in Australia, as well as the history of the building. Cascade beer is brewed from Tasmanian hops and barley and pure water from further up Mount Wellington. There is a museum of brewing and you can wander through the beautiful Woodstock Gardens. Check website for further details including updated prices. Review © 2007, Wcities |
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Yachts and food on the harbour |
Davey Street Hobart, TAS 7000 Australia +61 3 6230 8233 |
Constitution Dock is a lovely place to sit quietly and watch the water. At New Year this is the finish of the annual Sydney Hobart Yacht Race and February sees the Royal Hobart Regatta. It is at such times the waterfront comes alive with visitors, sailors and spectacular sailing vessels. Several fine restaurants are close by while floating stalls cater for those who prefer a more informal feast of traditional fish and chips while watching the boats. Review © 2007, Wcities |
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Beautiful from estuary to upper reaches |
Hobart, TAS 7000 Australia +61 3 6230 8233 (Tasmanian Tourist And Information Centre) |
From the estuary with the distinctive Old Iron Pot Lighthouse and busy recreational and shipping traffic, to the peaceful and picturesque waters further north, this river is an intrinsic part of the city of Hobart and the lifeblood of the Derwent Valley. The river offers the visitor a unique way to see attractions such as Incat Catamaran Company,Cadbury's Chocolate Factory andMoorilla Vineyard. TheCruise Company offers excellent combination cruise/attraction tours. Further north there are lovely riverside picnic spots, opportunities for a gentle introduction to white water rafting and along the river's length the fishing is excellent. Review © 2007, Wcities |
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Penal colony history and panorama |
Arthur Highway Hobart, TAS 7179 Australia +61 3 6250 2363 http://www.parks.tas.gov.au/hi... |
The infamous Port Arthur Penal Colony was built on the Tasman Peninsula because it was easily secured by the narrow isthmus at Eaglehawk Neck and the fact that most people could not swim. Tethered dogs, especially trained to warn soldiers of escapees, guarded the narrow strip of land. An excellent museum now occupies the original Officers' Quarters, which is reputed to be the oldest remaining military building in Australia. There is a restaurant, coffee shop and an information centre close by, making this a perfect stop before exploring the Peninsula. Review © 2007, Wcities |
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Historic buildings, delicious local treats |
16 Degraves St South Hobart Hobart, TAS 7004 Australia +61 3 6223 3233 http://www.femalefactory.com.au |
A modern confectionery factory manufacturing delicious chocolate fudge, truffles, sauces and other delicacies made from local Tasmanian ingredients occupies the site of a once severely overcrowded prison built in the 1820's for female prisoners. The renovated site now has a lovely garden within the original wall of the prison yard with an excavated convict wash tub as a pretty water feature and Mt Wellington the backdrop. A guided tour includes the factory, gardens, a history of the prison and some tasty samples. Review © 2007, Wcities |
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Luxurious heritage bed & breakfast |
51-53 Sandy Bay Road Battery Point Hobart, TAS 7004 Australia +61 3 6224 1200 |
It is hard to believe that you could find a stunning Victorian mansion set in an acre of magnificent gardens only 400 metres from the city centre. Combining the charm of yesteryear with modern conveniences, this really is a special accommodation experience. Review © 2007, Wcities |
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 Tasmanian made |
77 Salamanca Place Hobart, TAS 7000 Australia +61 3 6223 7895 http://www.handmarkgallery.com/ |
Each trip to Salamanca must include a visit to this gallery, simply to enjoy the superb articles on display. It is also an ideal place to purchase a special gift. The gallery owners are staunch supporters of Tasmanian artists. You will find the very best examples of glassware, jewellery, textiles, pots, timber craft, furniture and paintings. Make sure you experience the beauty of the kaleidoscopes—so wonderfully crafted that international statesmen and the Dalai Lama have all been presented with them. There are changing exhibitions of paintings and sculptures and a gallery of local art from which to choose. Review © 2007, Wcities |
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Waterfront renaissance |
Hobart, TAS 7000 Australia +61 3 6230 8233 (Tasmanian Visitor Information Centre) / +61 3 6216 4283 http://www.waterfront.tas.gov.au/ |
The Hobart waterfront is coming back to life. Former warehouses and factories are now art and craft outlets, galleries and restaurants. Brooke Street Pier, Constitution, Waterman's and Victoria Docks, once home to trading ketches, whaling boats, tuna fleets and liners now give mooring to pleasure craft, ocean-going yachts, ferries and fishing boats while Princes Wharf, New Wharf and Elizabeth Street Pier accommodate apartments and cafes. Mawson Place, Salamanca Arts Centre and the Centre for the Arts on Hunter Street emphasise the importance of the arts in this redevelopment. Review © 2007, Wcities |
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Tranquil lower reaches, wild in wilderness |
Huon Highway Hobart, TAS 7109 Australia +61 3 6264 1838 (Huonville Tourist Information) |
The broad and tranquil waters of the Huon River are born in the great south-west wilderness and flow to the D'Entrecasteaux Channel near Bruny Island. A river of many moods; calm and tranquil in its broad lower reaches and fast with rapids suitable for kayaking further inland. The Huon Highway follows the river from Huonville to Franklin and even from the car the visitor can appreciate the beauty of this pristine river. Upper reaches can be accessed through Geeveston via the Tahune Forest Reserve Road. From here, a walking track follows the bank right into the Southwest National Park. Review © 2007, Wcities |
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Heritage cottage |
5 Knopwood St Hobart, TAS 7000 Australia +61 3 6224 7225 http://www.kelleys.com.au |
The freshest of seafood is all you will find at Kelleys. Located in an old sailmaker's cottage in historic Battery Point, the restaurant has nearly two centuries of stories to tell. Not too much imagination is needed to listen to the walls whispering the tales of bygone days, and the log fire adds considerable charm. Great service, superbly fresh seafood and a good wine selection make a visit well worthwhile. The menu acknowledges a Japanese influence, but also presents what is seasonal and fresh in a deceptively simple manner. The result is memorable. Main dishes start at about AUD15. Review © 2007, Wcities |
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Brutal history in beautiful setting |
Arthur Highway Hobart, Tasmania 7182 Australia +61 3 6251 2300 http://www.portarthur.org.au |
The narrow connection to the mainland at Eaglehawk Neck made the Tasman Peninsula the ideal site for the harshest penal settlement in 19th century Australia. It is now a beautiful and haunting open-air museum of convict history. Take a guided tour or wander the site at leisure and soak up history. Walk through the ruins and original and restored buildings or explore several museums and enjoy restaurants, souvenir shops and informative displays. Admission: Adults AUD24; children AUD11; family AUD52; concession AUD19. Admission price covers two consecutive days. Review © 2007, Wcities |
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Picnicking and walks with views |
Queens Domain Hobart, TAS 7000 Australia +61 3 6230 8233 (Tasmanian Visitor Information Centre) |
Lovely views of the city and the river are features of this park. When the Hobart colony was established the high ground to the north of the city was allocated for the personal use of the Governor, protecting it from development. Now a large public park it contains playing fields and large areas of native grassland. The perfect place for a picnic, an easy walk, or watching a summer game of cricket. Lookouts on the hill at the northern end of the park provide the best views. Review © 2007, Wcities |
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A slice of history |
45 Arthur Circus Hobart, TAS 7004 Australia +61 3 6223 7895 |
Located in one of the oldest and most historic streets in Tasmania, this really is a thoroughly charming place to visit and all the better because it is so close to restaurants, the docks, Salamanca and the city. Review © 2007, Wcities |
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Panoramic views of Adventure Bay |
Near Adventure Bay Hobart, TAS 7150 Australia +61 3 6233 8203 |
This seven-kilometre stretch of road travels above Adventure Bay - where Captain Cook anchored his ship The Resolution - and into pleasant shady woods with a canopy of tall trees. The short drive itself is worth the trip, but a more satisfying experience is a family walk or bike ride. Ideally cyclists should start at the south end of the road and coast back to Adventure Bay to be picked up by a vehicle. Fitter riders might like to go both ways, but they should be prepared for the climb. Review © 2007, Wcities |
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Quintessential historic town with lovely ambience |
B31 via Tasman Highway Hobart, TAS 7025 Australia +61 3 6260 2132 (Richmond Tourist Information) |
Return to the 1800s in one of the most historic towns in Australia. Convict labour built many of the buildings and they have been beautifully preserved. They now house cafes, splendid galleries and antique shops. A visit to the town can include a self-guided tour, excellent shopping, fine meals and attractions such as Old Hobart Model Village, Richmond Maze and the Richmond Food and Wine Centre. Buildings of considerable significance include Old Richmond Gaol (1825), St John's Church (1837), the former post office (1832) and the beautiful bridge. Review © 2007, Wcities |
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Incarceration 1800s style |
37 Bathurst St Hobart, TAS 7025 Australia +61 3 6260 2127 |
Almost untouched since convict times, this is the oldest intact gaol in Australia. Visitors can see the perfectly preserved chain gang sleeping rooms, flogging yard, cookhouse, holding rooms and female solitary confinement cell. Historic relics, including documents and incarceration paraphernalia, give the visitor a clear view of the harsh life of the 1800s. It is claimed that the building is haunted by past prisoners and it is not hard to understand why when a chill wind blows through the yards or shadows move across the whitewashed stone walls. Review © 2007, Wcities |
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Historic site |
Risdon Cove Hobart, TAS 7016 Australia |
Lieutenant John Hayes named the area in 1793,and was the site of the first white settlement in Tasmania from 1803-4. Previously the land had belonged to the Moomairremener people, who were cast out in a most savage and brutal manner. The Aboriginal community met at Risdon Cove in 1992 determined to win back their land. In 1995, the Tasmanian Aboriginal Council returned Risdon Cove to the Tasmanian Aboriginal Land Council and the Tasmanian Aboriginal Centre now administers it. There is an excellent leaflet detailing this period in history obtainable from the Tasmanian Aboriginal Centre. Review © 2007, Wcities |
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Soperb gardens, stunning views |
Queens Domain Hobart, TAS 7000 Australia +61 (0)3 6236 3050 http://www.rtbg.tas.gov.au/ |
Established in 1818 and set on a gentle slope with wonderful vistas of the Derwent River are 13.5 hectares of peace and solitude. The gardens contain over 6500 species, including more than 400 Tasmanian plants. An interesting curiosity is the Arthur Wall near the main gate-once heated by fires to keep the frost from exotic species. The gardens are home to a succulent fuchsia house, herb garden, extensive conifer collection, and Chinese and Japanese gardens as well as a stunning conservatory and spectacular annual bed displays. Stay for lunch at the restaurant. Admission: Free. Review © 2007, Wcities |
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Elegantly restored colonial residence |
61 Bay Rd New Town Hobart, TAS 7008 Australia +61 3 6278 1269 |
Originally called "Cairn Lodge", this elegant home was built around 1836 for Robert Pitcairn, a lawyer and an advocate against exportation of convicts. When seafarer Captain Charles Bayley bought the property in 1864 he renamed it "Runnymede" after his favourite ship. The National Trust manages the property and have restored and furnished it in keeping with a gentleman's residence of the period. The charming garden overlooks New Town Bay on the river and features historic trees and plants. Admission: Adults AUD8; children free if accompanied by an adult. Review © 2007, Wcities |
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Hobart Australia |
Dominant in early days, the Review © 2007, Wcities |
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 Centre of the arts |
77 Salamanca Place Hobart, TAS 7000 Australia +61 (0)3 6234 8414 http://www.salarts.org.au/ |
Situated in one of Salamanca's sandstone warehouses, the Centre comprises four galleries - Long, Sidespace, Loft and Avago. It also houses the Peacock Theatre and a small cafe and bar. The programme and frequently-changing exhibitions are well publicised in brochures and in the local press. Theatre performances generally commence at 8p, with the bar and cafe open to provide patrons with refreshment before and after the show and at interval. Often the actors join the audience in the bar after the performance, providing a nice intimate Hobart touch. Review © 2007, Wcities |
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A Saturday activity not to be missed |
Salamanca Place Hobart, TAS 7000 Australia +61 3 6230 8233 (Tasmanian Visitor Information Centre) |
Salamanca is a great place to buy that unusual gift or souvenir or just enjoy browsing through more than 300 stalls. Buy jewellery and local crafts, fruit, vegetables and home baking, clothing and millinery, flowers and second-hand goods. And if the stalls are not enough to entice, the market takes place along the historic waterfront with beautifully restored sandstone warehouses now converted into boutique shops, restaurants, galleries, cafes and bars across the road from a pleasant park. Note that credit cards are not accepted by all stall holders. Review © 2007, Wcities |
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Renovated historic waterfront, great shopping |
Salamanca Place Hobart, TAS 7000 Australia +61 3 6230 8233 |
A row of beautifully renovated sandstone warehouses lines Hobart's historic waterfront. Built in the 1830s, they were centres for trade and commerce. Recently they have been tastefully converted into stylish bars, art studios, book shops, boutiques, restaurants, jewellery stores and outdoor cafes. A lovely place to window shop or relax with a cappuccino or purchase a beautiful (and original) reminder of your visit. Across the road are lawns and park benches sheltered by the spreading branches of plane trees that are transformed by a mass of fairy lights in the evenings. Review © 2007, Wcities |
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Local pub atmosphere |
29 Trumpeter Street Battery Point Hobart, TAS 7004 Australia +61 3 6223 5551 |
This is very much a locals' and sailors' pub, and has been since 1842, but that does not mean that you will not feel comfortable here. Quite the contrary, particularly if you are a lover of things nautical. This was a theme pub before the term was invented. Walk around and enjoy Hobart's maritime history, or just nurse a drink in front of the log fire. The courtyard is pleasant on balmy evenings in summer. Have a counter meal in the smoky bar at bargain prices, or enjoy the restaurant where the three-course menu. Review © 2007, Wcities |
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One of Tasmania's oldest settlements |
Sorell Hobart, TAS 7172 Australia +61 3 6265 2201 |
The township was founded in 1821 and until 1860 it supplied most of the grain in Van Diemen's Land. There are some interesting buildings from the colonial days including Scotts Church (1824), St George's Church (1826) and The Blue Bell Inn,(now colonial accommodation), built circa 1863. Sorell, had been established for only three years when the bushranger Matthew Brady, who had earlier escaped from Macquarie Harbour, captured the township, imprisoning the garrison soldiers and most of the citizens. He was hanged two years later. Sorell is on the road to the Tasman Peninsula. Review © 2007, Wcities |
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Hobart's earliest footsteps |
Hobart, TAS 7000 Australia +61 3 6238 2711 (Hobart City Council) http://www.sullivanscove.com/ |
Niberlooner was the aboriginal name for Sullivans Cove renamed on 21 February 1804 by Lieutenant David Collins. He made his way ashore via a small rocky outcrop he called Hunter Island, which now lies under the building to the left of the Centre for the Arts on Hunter Street. Collins chose the Cove because of its fresh water supply and protected anchorage. Thousands of convicts landed here from England. Formerly the centre for salt factories, abattoirs and boneyards, Sullivans Cove is enjoying a new lease of life as a cultural and residential area. Review © 2007, Wcities |
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Bridge spanning the beautiful Derwent River |
Tasman Highway Hobart, TAS 7000 Australia +61 3 6230 8233 |
This gracious long-span bridge across the Derwent River estuary was opened on August 17, 1964. It links the city centre to the eastern suburbs and all points on the north-east Coast. Being the only direct connection between the city centre and Hobart Airport, a drive across the bridge enables the visitor to glance up the beautiful river and down towards the sea. In 1975 a ship rammed the bridge causing its collapse and the loss of 12 lives. Ferries carried commuters until the bridge was rebuilt. Review © 2007, Wcities |
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Australia's Oldest Theatre |
29 Campbell St Hobart, TAS 7000 Australia +61 3 6233 2299 http://www.theatreroyal.webcen... |
Built in 1837, this is Australia's oldest theatre and a fine example of Victorian "bijou" architecture. It has survived old age, fire and public criticism and has been beautifully remodelled and restored. The auditorium, with its impressive central dome, gilt decoration, rich colours and intricate mouldings is the crowning achievement. Backstage has been fully modernised with technology capable of theatrical wizardry. Originally offering entertainment ranging from music hall to cock fights, it now offers a year-round programme of theatre and performance. Review © 2007, Wcities |
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Rooms with a view |
410 Sandy Bay Road Hobart, TAS 7005 Australia +61 3 6225 0112 http://www.wrestpoint.com.au |
Luxury, style and comfort are in abundance whilst a guest in the Tower at Wrest Point. The million dollar views are breathtaking. When you are ready to taste the nightlife there is no better place to be —just head to the Casino and watch the winnings roll in. Review © 2007, Wcities |
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