 Hobart, Tasmania, Tasmania
Hobart, Tasmania
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Hobart is the capital and biggest city in Tasmania. Founded in 1803, Hobart is older than any other city in Australia except Sydney. It covers an area of 1357 sq km (524 sq mi) and has a population of 212,000 people (2010 estimate).
Guide to Hobart Hotels
Here's a list of hotels in Hobart that you can book online, with full description, star rating, address, location map, evaluation, and prices as offered by different booking sites. This helps you to make your room booking with the site that offers the best price.
Hobart, Tasmania
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More on Hobart
Hobart began as a penal colony that was established in 1803 at Risdon Cove, by the eastern bank of the Derwent River. It was named after the Colonial Secretary, Robert Hobart, 4th Earl of Buckinghamshire (1760-1816).
Hobart enjoys a mild temperate oceanic climate. Warmest months are January and February, when the average high temperature reaches 21.6°C (70.9°F). During the Summer solstice Hobart receives as much as 15 hours of sunlight, more than any other major city in Australia. June and July are the coldest months, with average low temperature falling to -2.8°C (27°F). The wettest month is October, although the months of June to November are relatively wet.
Hobart Post Office at dawn
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Going to Hobart
The main gateway is the Hobart International Airport (HBA). The airport gets flights from Qantas, Jetstar, Virgin Blue, Tasair and Tiger Airways.
Moving about Hobart
If you are exploring only Hobart and not the rest of Tasmania, you can either rent a car or take the public bus.
Tasman Bridge, Derwent River, Hobart
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Places of Interest in Hobart
- Battery Point
Maritime village with views of the Derwent River.
- Castray Esplanade
Riverside walk with views of the city.
- Constitution Dock
Main anchorage for fishing boats in Hobart.
- Criminal Courts and Penitentiary Chapel
Former 19th prison complex now a museum.
- Hunter Street
Historic harbour-side locale in Hobart.
- Maritime Museum of Tasmania
Museum charting the seafaring history of Tasmania.
- Narryna Heritage Museum
Oldest folk museum in Australia.
- Parliament House
Oldest civic building in Hobart.
- Salamanca Place
Centre of the arts and creative scene in Hobart.
- Tasmanian Museum and Art Gallery
19th century building with fine collection of prints and paintings.
- Theatre Royal
Oldest theatre in Australia.
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