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... more
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... more
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... more
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... more
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,... more
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... more
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... more
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... more
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... more
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)... more
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... more
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... more
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... more
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:... more
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... more
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... more
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... more
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... more
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...
..."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;...
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......
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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