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Sitting at the foot of Mount Wellington, on the banks of the Derwent River and a
bustling harbour, Hobart is Australia’s most popular southerly capital city.
The destination for the internationally famous Sydney to Hobart Yacht Race,
Hobart offers many events, attractions and tours for the visitor to enjoy.
Some of the popular areas for visitors include:
- The Waterfront and Salamanca
- Battery Point
- Central Hobart & the Queens Domain
- Eastern Shore
- Southern Region
- Northern Region
- Derwent Valley
- Huon Valley
- Mount Wellington
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Antarctic
Adventure Centre
• 2 Salamanca Square, HOBART TAS 7000
• Ph: 03 6220 8220 • Info Line: 03 6223 8383 • Freecall: 1800 350 028
• Experience the excitement
of the Antarctica in 21 degree comfort. Ride The Blizzard, pilot an
icebreaker, watch a movie and enjoy over fifty interactive displays.
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Bonorong Wildlife Park
• Briggs Rd, BRIGHTON TAS 7030
• Ph: 03 6268
1184
• Only 25 minutes north of Hobart, you can come
interact with kangaroos and koalas through the professional keepers.
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Maritime Museum
• 61 Argyle St, HOBART TAS 7000 • Ph: 03 6234 1427
• Discover the
evolving maritime history of Tasmania.
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Royal Tasmanian
Botanical Gardens
• Queens Domain, HOBART TAS 7000 • Ph: 03 6234 6299
• Unique flora, Sub-Antarctic Plant House,
conservatory, Japanese Garden and Botanical Discovery Centre.
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Salamanca Market
• Located in Salamanca Place, enjoy the sights, sounds, flavours and
colour of a bustling market place.
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Tasmanian Museum &
Art Gallery
• 40 Macquarie St, HOBART TAS
7000
• Ph: 03 6233 3500 (Recorded Information) • Ph: 03 6211 4177 •
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Salamanca Market
• Every Saturday from 8:30 am to 3:00 pm
• Enjoy the sights, sounds, flavours,
action and colour of Australia’s best outdoor market. Set between graceful plane
trees and the mellow sandstone facades of historic warehouses, Hobart’s famous
market at Salamanca Place attracts thousands of locals and visitors, every
Saturday of the year. Operated by Hobart City Council. Visit their website to
download the Salamanca Market Brochure.
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Showground Market •
Royal Hobart
Showground
• 2 Howard Rd, GLENORCHY TAS 7010
• Ph: 03 6272 6812 • Fax: 03 6273 0524 •
• Every Sunday - 8 am to 2 pm
• The biggest and best family Market in
Tasmania with both outdoor and undercover sites. There is sure to be something
for everyone, from second hand goods to art and craft ware, bric-a-brac, home
cooked cakes, chutneys and jams, fresh produce, a trash and treasure trove, for
a fun day out.
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The Rolex Sydney
Hobart Yacht Race
• Commences 26 December
• The Sydney to Hobart Yacht Race
official site has all the information you need for Australia’s premier boat
race, that commences on Boxing Day departing from Sydney. The race is organised by the
Cruising Yacht Club of
Australia.
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Hobart Summer
Festival
• Ph: 03 6238 2100 •
• Last week December / First week January
• For locals
and lovers of food and drink everywhere, summer in Hobart means one thing - it’s
time for the Taste of Tasmania. Program including The Taste, Buskers Festival,
Surf Craft Pursuit Challenge, Pier River Swim, Hazell Bros Family Days and a
number of other programs making up 11 days of fun for the entire family.
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Royal Hobart
Regatta
• Commences on the 2nd Monday in February
• Started in 1838 by the then Governor
of Tasmania, Sir John Franklin, the day was declared a public holiday, the day
consisted of friendly competition between local sailors and members of the
Merchant Navy. Today, it is now one of the oldest continuing public holidays in
Australia, with the cost of the regatta covered by sponsorship and to a lesser
extent, government grants. The entire Derwent River is given over to the Regatta
for the 3 days.
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Australian Wooden Boat Festival
• Held every two years during February
• From the inaugural event in 1994,
when 180 wooden boats graced Hobart’s docks, The Australian Wooden Boat Festival
has grown to become one of the nation’s most exciting and spectacular
celebrations. In 2005, there were more than 40,000 visitors admiring the 450
wooden craft of all shapes and sizes. Highlights of the 2007 festival was ‘The
Parade of Sail’, led by a fleet of tall ships and hundreds of boats making their
way en masse to the festival, up the Derwent. Other items of interest were ‘A
World of Model Boats’, ‘Shipwrights Village’, ‘Quick n Dirty Boat Challenge’,
‘Maritime Marketplace’ and much more.
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Royal Hobart Show •
Royal Hobart
Showground
• Royal Agricultural Society of Tasmania, 2 Howard Rd, GLENORCHY TAS 7010
• Ph: 03 6272 6812 • Fax: 03 6273 0524 •
• October
• The first show was held in January
1822, in the Old Market Place, in front of the present State Parliament House.
Today, the Royal Hobart Show is held in the Royal Hobart Showground in
Glenorchy, just 10 km north of Hobart. The show runs over 4 days, that includes
the Tasmania Show Day public holiday. The largest Royal Show held in Tasmania
that provide all the fun of a show fair with livestock events, wood chopping,
show bags, fair rides, and much more.
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The Hobart Beerfest
• Ph: 03 6247 1558 • Fax: 03 6247 1367
• With a mission to educate the
beer-loving public about the joys of craft beer; as well as promote pride in
supporting Tasmanian beverage and food producers., this will be the event for
many who love a beer. Come and sample over 80 boutique brews and expose
your taste buds to a range of beers from our own local breweries and brewers
from all corners of the world. So come all you beer lovers, industry
professionals, beer connoisseurs, home brewers, and anyone else looking for a
fun day out.
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TAS Tours •
Outback •
Eco •
Adventure •
National Tours |
Lets Show You
Tasmania Tours
• PO Box 188, SOUTH HOBART TAS 7008
• Ph: 03 6224 2782
• Mobile: 0418 576 489 (Bookings) •
• Personalised tours from Hobart tailored to your needs. Specialising in City
Sights evening tour, Wine Tours, Port Arthur day plus evening ghost tour, Cradle
Mountain tour. We go the extra mile.
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