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Most Viewed Off The Beaten Path in Hobart

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Suburbs.

Suburbs., Hobart

 8 Reviews  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... 

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Bruny Island

Bruny  Island, Hobart

 balhannah Says:  Bruny Island is only 40minutes by car from Hobart, then a 20minute Ferry ride from the town of Kettering. The cost of the ferry is $25 for a car in 2008.There... 

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The SHOT TOWER

The SHOT TOWER, Hobart

 balhannah Says:  The Shot Tower is located on the Channel Highway at Taroona, about 10ks from Hobart. It is 48 metres tall and round, was built in 1870. You can't miss it (look... 

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Out and about

Out and about, Hobart

 iandsmith Says:  Should you be looking for something different to do on a day trip, you could do worse than do a loop out through Bothwell, an historic village north west of... 

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TahuneAirwalk

TahuneAirwalk, Hobart

 iandsmith Says:  The thing about the Airwalk is that it's changed the area dramatically. Before, those who loved the forest used to visit with few others taking the time. Today,... 

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The Big Tree

The Big Tree, Hobart

 iandsmith Says:  Again, unlike many others, I am putting this in my top 10 of things to see in Tasmania. This superb forest has trees of such significance that I used the... 

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Go for a walk

Go for a walk, Hobart

 Tasmania Says:  If you enjoy walking, an excellent way to spend a day is to walk on the mountain which is so close to Hobart.Wellington Walk Maps are available at the Tourist... 

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The Derwent Bridge

The Derwent Bridge, Hobart

 seamandrew Says:  Not much exciting about the Derwent bridge. Structurally, it's not very impressive, but the view going across the Derwent River is excellent. Also, if you drive... 

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Freycinet National Park

Freycinet National Park, Hobart

 seamandrew Says:  While it takes a good 3-4 hours to get there from Hobart, the destination is well worth the journey. Freycinet National Park is one of the worlds most precious... 

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Maria Island

Maria Island, Hobart

 seamandrew Says:  Just a bit north of Hobart, is the small town of Louisville which is where you can take the ferry across to Maria Island. There's a small town (village really)... 

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Beaches north of Hobart

Beaches north of Hobart, Hobart

 seamandrew Says:  There are a number of beaches north of Hobart that seem a bit out of place. For an island, considered to be in a temperate climate zone, these beaches look very... 

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Arthur Circus

Arthur Circus, Hobart

 seamandrew Says:  Arthur Circus was part of an original grant to the Reverend Robert Knopwood. This site was purchased by Governor Sir George Arthur in 1829. When he resold the... 

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Most people completly forget...

Most people completly forget..., Hobart

 Mike_Ashy Says:  Most people completly forget that tasmania actually has snow! Even though it doesn't get much Ben Lomond in the north east of the state (3hrs form hobart) can... 

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There are many trails, the...

There are many trails, the..., Hobart

 j-san Says:  There are many trails, the most famous and very long one is The Overland Track. It takes several days to complete and includes the famous World Heritage Site:... 

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One of the most beautiful...

One of the most beautiful..., Hobart

 photobf Says:  One of the most beautiful spots I was at in Oz, was the southern-most cape of Tazzie..This walk to get there is about 3-4 hours return. Now, I'm not a hiker in... 

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The Antarctic Adventure Center...

The Antarctic Adventure Center..., Hobart

 photobf Says:  The Antarctic Adventure Center in Salamanca when in Hobart was very interesting. I enjoyed the mini planetarium that was there since the sky is very different... 

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For the adventurous souls out...

For the adventurous souls out..., Hobart

 Krystynn Says:  For the adventurous souls out there in cyberspace, if you come to Tasmania, you MUST go white-water rafting. Otherwise, what's the point of coming??? More... 

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Port Arthur is well worth a...

Port Arthur is well worth a..., Hobart

 Svitata Says:  Port Arthur is well worth a visit, with it's ruined walls and prison buildings. This is where the British used to send their convicts to. There are many stories... 

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most every where in tassie is...

most every where in tassie is..., Hobart

 googoosh Says:  most every where in tassie is off the beaten track isn't it? 

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Visit Kennedy Square in the...

Visit Kennedy Square in the..., Hobart

 seagoingJLW Says:  Visit Kennedy Square in the Salamanca District. There is a charming fountain there. 

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Spend an idyllic weekend at ...

Spend an idyllic weekend at ..., Hobart

 Krystynn Says:  Spend an idyllic weekend at Cradle Mountain. More later... 

Top 3 Hotels in Hobart

Astor Private Hotel

 1 Review and 62 Opinions  An old style hotel with a great hostess in the form of Tildy, who is extremely helpful and at all... 

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Grand Chancellor Hotel Hobart

 5 Reviews and 215 Opinions  Grand Chancellor is very good hotel. Fortunately, we are lucky to get the rooms with view over the... 

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Salamanca Inn

 1 Review and 75 Opinions  This where all the fun starts. Be there on Saturday morning for the best market in Australia, maybe... 

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Q:  Hi Iam travelling to Hobart for a few days in the first week of August, my grandchildren just want to play in the snow, can anyone... 

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A: There is most likely to be snow on Mt Wellington in August - can't guarrantee it though. I have experienced snow there in late October! 

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Seamandrew's Hobart Page

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  Arriving in Hobart was a bit exciting for us for a couple of reasons. First, here we were on the remote island of Tasmania. That in itself was rather exciting. However, Hobart was were I was going to... 

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IMPREXXION: TASMANIA-HOBART

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 ..."Love is a splendour thing.....and I fell in love, heads over heels with this place instantly since I first stepped onto this heaven of an island in 2000. I have been back since, almost every year;... 

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Hobart

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 Hobart, the nation’s second oldest Capital has a quality of life the envy of all other states. The City’s population live work and play in a thriving community offering a range of lifestyle choices...... 

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Hobart - The Capital City of Tasmania

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 After 6 days of extensive touring, we ended our journey in Hobart. From Chocolate to Female Prison Factories, the history in Hobart is amazing! 

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Hobart - relax, you're there

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 This shot was taken at Hobart airport so, there's a chance that you might even be able to get a similar shot......well, that is if you get the first flight in or stay there overnight in your motorhome... 

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