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Hobart
Cosmopolitan style, colonial charm – a city shaped by the sea
Bright spinnakers billow on the harbour. Historic warehouses look down on the bustle and fun of Salamanca Market. The craggy blue heights of Mt Wellington loom on the western horizon. To the south, the estuary broadens into the wide expanse of Storm Bay. Beyond is the vast emptiness of the Southern Ocean. Hobart is a city of sails, sandstone and sunshine – a place that combines a rich colonial past with contemporary art and culture; a place that has all the attractions of a state capital, wrapped up in a friendly, accessible, people-sized city. It’s a city of seasonal festivity – between December and January, The Taste Festival and the Sydney-Hobart racing fleet fill the docks with colour; in June, the Antarctic Midwinter Festival celebrates Hobart’s links with the frozen south. Hobart is a blend of charm and elegance; of heritage and sophistication; of spirit and style. Victoria Dock, Hobart city and Mt Wellington.
Bright spinnakers billow on the harbour. Historic warehouses look down on the bustle and fun of Salamanca Market. The craggy blue heights of Mt Wellington loom on the western horizon. To the south, the estuary broadens into the wide expanse of Storm Bay. Beyond is the vast emptiness of the Southern Ocean. Hobart is a city of sails, sandstone and sunshine – a place that combines a rich colonial past with contemporary art and culture; a place that has all the attractions of a state capital, wrapped up in a friendly, accessible, people-sized city. It’s a city of seasonal festivity – between December and January, The Taste Festival and the Sydney-Hobart racing fleet fill the docks with colour; in June, the Antarctic Midwinter Festival celebrates Hobart’s links with the frozen south. Hobart is a blend of charm and elegance; of heritage and sophistication; of spirit and style. Victoria Dock, Hobart city and Mt Wellington.
Windows Into The Past
Australia’s second-oldest capital has a rich colonial heritage – it’s an
essential part of the fabric of the modern city. In the historic
Battery Point precinct are Hobart’s oldest cottages; in Salamanca
Place’s convict-built warehouses are boutiques,
restaurants, artists’ studios and galleries. Across the docks, Hunter Street’s heritage buildings mark the original position of the Old Wharf and Hunter Island, where the first settlement’s provisions were securely stored.
restaurants, artists’ studios and galleries. Across the docks, Hunter Street’s heritage buildings mark the original position of the Old Wharf and Hunter Island, where the first settlement’s provisions were securely stored.
Visions in Paint, Clay and Timber
Hobart’s painters are inspired by the pure southern light and the
island’s wild, natural landscapes; woodworkers and furniture-makers use
their skills to craft Tasmania’s superb specialty timbers; artists and
craftspeople shape clay, precious metals and glass into objects of
beauty. Original Tasmanian artwork makes the best kind of souvenir – a
unique, hand-made memory of the city.
A Maritime City
Hobart has always had its focus on the harbour of the River Derwent and
the sea beyond. A harbour cruise is a wonderful way to see a maritime
city and there’s always something happening around the waterfront
precinct, where Antarctic supply ships share the docks with deep-sea
trawlers, crayfish boats, abalone mother-ships, ocean racers, cruising
yachts and sea kayaks.
Fresh Air and Fair Winds
As the sea eagle flies, it’s only a few kilometres from the centre of
the city to the mountains, forests and wilderness of southern Tasmania –
so you’d expect Hobart to be a base for adventure. Mt Wellington has a
network of walking tracks that criss-cross the face of
the mountain – as well as a challenging new mountain bike track that has won international praise for its design and construction. The views are just as impressive from the walking tracks through Bicentennial Park on Mt Nelson. Hobart’s southern beaches can turn on terrific surf – grab a paddle and explore the river and docks by sea kayak. Haul on a rope as you enjoy a harbour cruise under sail – and for a bird’s-eye perspective of the city, you might even like to jump out of a plane with a stranger strapped to your back. It’s called tandem skydiving and although you don’t have to be crazy, it helps.
the mountain – as well as a challenging new mountain bike track that has won international praise for its design and construction. The views are just as impressive from the walking tracks through Bicentennial Park on Mt Nelson. Hobart’s southern beaches can turn on terrific surf – grab a paddle and explore the river and docks by sea kayak. Haul on a rope as you enjoy a harbour cruise under sail – and for a bird’s-eye perspective of the city, you might even like to jump out of a plane with a stranger strapped to your back. It’s called tandem skydiving and although you don’t have to be crazy, it helps.
Tastes of Hobart
As you’d expect of a city so close to the sea, Hobart is a paradise for
seafood-lovers. you’ll find the catch of the day fresh from the fish
punts and fishmongers in and around the docks and served with flair
in the city’s restaurants. The food markets of Salamanca and the city’s
bakeries and specialist grocery stores are the place to collect the
ingredients for a gourmet picnic; while close to the city are the
wineries, cellar-doors and vineyard restaurants of the southern
Tasmanian wine regions in the Coal River, Derwent and Huon Valleys.
Feel the Pulse
Day or night, Hobart is vibrant, lively and interesting – culture and
entertainment are part of the city’s lifestyle. It’s the home of the
Tasmanian Symphony Orchestra, widely recognised as one of the world’s
finest small orchestras. It’s the home of the Theatre Royal, the
nation’s oldest theatre, admired by performers for its superb acoustics.
It’s a city where you can hear Irish jigs and cool guitar on Saturday
morning; listen to live blues, jazz and soul in the evening; and dance
until the early hours at a nightclub. Hobart’s vibrant city-centre has a
wide variety of shops and department stores. A short stroll from the
CBD there are the boutiques and antique shops of Salamanca Place and Battery Point; and
suburban boutiques, shops and art galleries of Sandy Bay and North Hobart.
Information with thanks from www.discovertasmania.com pictures from google images and fliker
