Seven Mile Beach
by bijo69
A great trip out of town is to visit Seven Mile Beach. If you're brave enough you can go for a swim is the cold water, if you like walking -there's a trail to Lauderdale (about 10km) from where you can take the bus back to Hobart.
Buses: Routes 191 192 291 292 293 X13 X14 X15 X16
Choose your tolerance level of spiciness
by yann.ng about Little Italy Pizza And Pasta
A small place popular with students for it's portion and price for a full pasta.
The Owner owns many branches around the world. You can choose from a rating of one to ten for spiciness. I usually take level 2 which is quite hot..
HOURS:
Mon–Wed 8.30am–8pm
Thu–Fri 8.30am–9pm
COST:
Basic pasta $6.50 (I usually order this size and share with a friend)
Full pasta $8.50
Basic Pizza $7 I love the Seafood Marinara with level 1 spiciness
Hobart: Mt Wellington
by Intrepidduck
At 1270m Mt Wellington, or refered to by locals as "the mountain", dominates Hobart's backdrop. Climbing to the top can be done either by foot from Fern Tree or by taking a number of pathways out of Cascades. It is recomended that people come prepared for some enduring hiking and also that the Mount Wellington Walk Map is a must for information. This can be bought at the Service Tasmania Office at 134 Macquarie Street, Hobart.
The views from the top are most rewarding when its clear, and not to windy. During winter months and depending on conditions certain sections of the Pinnacle Road can be closed off to motor traffic due to snow coverage. In good weather bicycling to the top can be a challege, by this means coasting much of the way down afterwards. Public buses out of Franklin Square in Hobart only go as far as Fern Tree.
The Parliament House in Hobart
by seamandrew
Originally designed by famous convict architect John Lee Archer as a customs house, this large sandstone two-storey building was constructed using convict labour between 1835 and 1840. After self-governance was granted to Tasmania in 1856, the building was modified to suit parliamentary use. The lower floor now houses an historical museum and interesting historical documents are available for viewing.
Open 10am-4pm Mon-Fri.
FASCINATING HOBART
by AusPinay
"SMALL BUT TERRIBLY RICH IN NATURAL BEAUTY"
Hobart is Tasmania’s harbour capital, located in the south-east of the state at the foot of majestic Mount Wellington.
What’s fascinating about Hobart? It is Australia’s smallest and most historical capital close to amazing natural wonders. It is your jump off point for exploring south east Tasmania. Also, it has an eclectic mix of historical and modern art and culture.
Visit also Mt. Nelson Lookout, Mt. Wellingrton, Salamanca marktes, and many more places of beauty!