Things To Do Hobart Tasmania
Hobart is the Tasmanian capital and is a great holiday destination for both overseas and Australian visitors. Especially great for fun family holidays, Hobart's historical past and exciting future will leave lasting memories for all. Come see Tasmania and make Hobart the base for all your sightseeing adventures into this wonderful island.
Hobart
is one of the oldest settlements of Australia and retains many heritage
buildings that reflect it's colorful history. Simply walk the streets
of Hobart town and there are historic reminders of Australia's penal
past everywhere.
Nestled on the banks of the Derwent River, Hobart is one of the finest deep water anchorage found anywhere in the world. Settlement by Europeans began in 1804 and today just over 200,000 people call Hobart their home. The city is a major tourist destination with it's old world charm and many attractions that draw people from all over the world.
Some of the things people come to see in Tasmania are the historic ruins of Port Arthur, Australia's notorious penal colony, the cute but ferocious Tasmanian Devil and the charm of the old buildings that have been well kept in Hobart and surrounds.
Travel
a short distance out from Hobart to Richmond and Australia's
oldest bridge still stands as proudly as the day it was built. Yes,
there are treasures to be found for those that really want to enjoy
the best.
For the family there is nothing like a fun tour to Cadburys Chocolate Factory and a cruise on the Derwent River. For adventure lovers a wilderness trek into the Franklin River will have you talking for years to come and we won't mention that fishing for trout in Tasmania is the best in Australia.
Add the fabulous views from the top of Mount Wellington or a trip to wilderness of Bruny Island and you have an experience that you will never forget.
So come on down to Hobart, join the fun, take a few guided tours, enjoy delicious food and old world charm soon.
