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The Tasmanian Capital, Hobart, is unrivalled for it’s sheer beauty, combining a breath-taking natural backdrop with heritage architecture. It also acts as the perfect base for some exhilarating and wondrous adventures into the endless visual feast that is the Tasman wilderness. Welcome to a place where time is yet to ravish or reconstruct; and where romance is blossomed or rekindled in a world away from your own.
Best of all, unlike many other destinations known for their timelessness, nature or romance, the city of Hobart still offers a vibrant and pulsating cultural experience. Its huge sandstone waterside warehouses have been converted into some of the country’s finest cafes and restaurants, as well as artist studios and galleries. And known as the City of Festivals, there’s always an abundance of live theatre, music, or art displays and performance; whether in its many outdoor venues and public parks, or in one of its immaculately maintained theatres. And be sure not to miss Hobart icon, Salamanca Markets, where you can meet the very people who grow or create the treasures you’ll take home with you. And there’s always a fresh brew to savour, beneath the sun-umbrellas.
At sunset, make your way to the summit of Mount Wellington; it not only looks, through crystal clear skies, over the city, but out to the myriads of estuaries and islands that trails out to the Tasman Sea. An incredible view best enjoyed in the arms of someone special!
Beyond the city itself, get ready for some magical experiences. For the ultimate step back in time, travel South East, through the beautiful Coal River Valley wineries, to the historic town of Richmond, famous for its perfectly kept colonial jail. From here, move to Australia’s most historical and unique experiences, Port Arthur, home of the peninsula historic site: Australia’s best-preserved convict settlement. Here, you can literally experience how the first settler’s lived, without any interference from the here and now. There are guided tours, a general museum and even a convict study centre. Don’t learn about history just in the books or on the screen… step into it!
South of Hobart, nature and romance go hand in hand. Cruise off Bruny Island, with the some of the world’s tallest sea-cliffs towering above. Continue through the Oatlands, home of Australia’s largest collection of sandstone buildings, for the picturesque towns of New Norfolk, featuring some of Australia’s best antique shopping, and the rural historic charm of Hamilton.
Returning from a holiday in Hobart isn’t just like returning from a far away world – but as if you’ve woken from a dream of another place in time. It’s a truly individual, yet deeply Australian, experience; one that will stand out from the endless replications of bustling city after bustling city. And we’ve got some of the best Hobart hotels and accommodation to choose from, meeting all budgets and desires. So, book yourself a journey to the past you’ll remember long into the future! Hobart Tours and Activities also available.