Hobart Things to Do

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Most Viewed Things to Do in Hobart

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Mountains.

Mountains., Hobart

 24 Reviews  From the top of Mt Wellington, on a clear day, you are rewarded with spectular views. You can see over to the Tasman Penninsula and also to the Southern Wilderness Area. Mt Wellington is 1270 metres... 

2.

Salamanca Markets.

Salamanca Markets., Hobart

 22 Reviews  While best known for its Saturday Markets, Salamanca Place is a great place to visit on any other day of the week. Spend time visiting the shops and galleries or enjoy a meal in one of the many... 

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Breweries and Confection visits.

Breweries and Confection visits., Hobart

 15 Reviews  The Cascade Brewery is Australia's oldest continuously operating brewery. It was founded in 1824 in the foothills of Mt Wellingotn - the site was chosen for its pure mountain water. In 1987 the... 

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Parks / Gardens / National parks.

Parks / Gardens / National parks., Hobart

 18 Reviews  The beautiful Royal Tasmanian Botanical Gardens are close to the Hobart CBD. A five minute drive will take you just past Government House , across the road from the Tasman Bridge. Established in... 

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Forestier, Tasman Peninsula / Port Arthur.

Forestier, Tasman Peninsula / Port Arthur., Hobart

 23 Reviews  To do Port Arthur justice you need to spend at least two nights there. It is not feasible as a trip from Hobart. Please follow the link to my Port Arthur... 

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Richmond

Richmond, Hobart

 5 Reviews  Richmond was named as a town by Lieutenant Governor Sorell in 1824. It was an important convict settlement and played a role as a military outpost in the growing colony of Tasmania. It was then the... 

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Suburbs.

Suburbs., Hobart

 8 Reviews  Sandy Bay is a happening suburb. It's always busy and, with a large marina, yacht clubs, university and casino all within a figurative stone's throw of each other, it's no wonder. Shown in this pick... 

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Museums.

Museums., Hobart

 6 Reviews  Possible the best museum and art gallery in Australia! The largest private collection of art and artefacts in the Southern Hemisphere. And it is located in a vineyard only a few miles from Hobart CBD... 

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East Coast.

East Coast., Hobart

 3 Reviews  Drive up the East coast highway. It is a fantastic drive as the road winds its way around the beaches for many kilometers of the coast from orford in the south to st helens in the north. Bay of fires... 

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Launceston.

Launceston., Hobart

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VISIT THE HISTORICAL SHOT TOWER

VISIT THE HISTORICAL SHOT TOWER, Hobart

 DennyP Says:  Taroona A short drive out of the city of Hobart along the Channel highway brings you to Taroona a quiet town that is a commuter town on the fringes of Hobart.... 

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Tasman Bridge

Tasman Bridge, Hobart

 The_Downunder_Mob Says:  The Tasman Bridge over the Derwent River was built in the 1960's due to increasing traffic to the growing suburbs on the eastern shore. It was opened with 4... 

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Tasman Bridge

Tasman Bridge, Hobart

 The_Downunder_Mob Says:  The Tasman Bridge over the Derwent River was built in the 1960's due to increasing traffic to the growing suburbs on the eastern shore. It was opened with 4... 

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Kangaroo Bluff Battery

Kangaroo Bluff Battery, Hobart

 The_Downunder_Mob Says:  As history tells, the sighting of two Russian warships in the Derwent harbour in 1873 prompted the consrtuction of the Kangaroo Bluff Battery. Construction... 

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Bonarong Wildlife Park

Bonarong Wildlife Park, Hobart

 The_Downunder_Mob Says:  Bonarong Wildlife Park is a showcase of Aussie wildlife. It is not a zoo but a sanctuary established in 1981 for the care of sick and injured wildlife. It is... 

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The Tasman Memorial

The Tasman Memorial, Hobart

 The_Downunder_Mob Says:  Abel Janszoon Tasman (1603 – 1659) was a Dutch seafarer, explorer, and merchant. He is famous for his voyages of discovery on behalf of the Dutch East India... 

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Charlie & the chocolate factory? No it's Cadbury..

Charlie & the chocolate factory? No it's Cadbury.., Hobart

 yann.ng Says:  You can join a Chocolate Factory tour where you'll be shown the different section of the chocolate manufacturing process and be given free chocolate samples.... 

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Harbour Cruise

Harbour Cruise, Hobart

 bijo69 Says:  You can choose from different companies who offer a variety of cruise. The most popular is certainly the one which goes to the Cadbury chocolate factory.I just... 

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HUON TRAIL - Apple Museum

HUON TRAIL - Apple Museum, Hobart

 imstress Says:  Some of the best apples are produced in Huonville. The Apple & Heritage Museum is a former apple packing shed. The displays and take you back to history.There... 

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HUON TRAIL - FOREST & HERITAGE CENTRE

HUON TRAIL - FOREST & HERITAGE CENTRE, Hobart

 imstress Says:  At the Forest and Heritage Centre youll learn about the history, machinery and woodcraft of the area.This sawmill must be an antique. I better take a photo and... 

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The May Queen

The May Queen, Hobart

 seamandrew Says:  The May Queen is Australia's oldest sail trading vessel still afloat, and one of only four wooden vessels of her era still afloat around the world. Built in... 

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The Lady Nelson

The Lady Nelson, Hobart

 seamandrew Says:  This replica ship of the original Lady Nelson allows visitors today to experience the history of this once great ship. Small and oddly shaped for it's time, it... 

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Consitiution Dock

Consitiution Dock, Hobart

 al2401 Says:  Hobart is the finishing line for the world famous Sydney to Hobart yacht race. The international race, hosted by the Cruising Yacht Club of Australia, starts in... 

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The Antarctic Link

The Antarctic Link, Hobart

 al2401 Says:  As Tasmania is believed to part of the ancient continent Gondwana, which also included Antarctica, it is fitting that today it provides a link to Australia's... 

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Kangaroo Bluff Historic Site

Kangaroo Bluff Historic Site, Hobart

 al2401 Says:  As history tells, the sighting of two Russian warships in the Derwent harbour in 1873 prompted the consrtuction of the Kangaroo Bluff Battery. Construction... 

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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 We did the lunch time cruise which was Excellent, we thought is was good value for money. The cruise boat is old, don't let this put you off. There are 3... 

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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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  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, 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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