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Travel Home > Directory > Destinations > Oceania > Australia > Hobart
Hobart Tasmania. Pop. 205,566. Currency - Australian Dollar (AUD). Language - English. Time Zone GMT + 11 hour. Main airport - Hobart International Airport (HBA). Best Time to go during the Tasmanian summer, especially January and February. Hobart is the capital city of the Australian state of Tasmania and is located on the Derwent River. The city was founded in 1804 by Colonel David Collins, and Hobart is the second oldest city in Australia. Hobart is a busy seaport, and serves as the home base for the Antarctic expeditions of Australia and France. The city has some distinctive industries including: a high-speed catamaran factory Incat; a zinc smelter operated by Nyrstar, the Cadbury chocolate factory; and the Cascade Brewery. Hobart is also a main tourist destination for visits to the historic inner city and further trips to other parts of Tasmania. Places to visit include: Salamanca Market; Battery Point; Botanical Gardens; Tasman Bridge; Wrest Point Hotel Casino; and Mount Wellington at 1,271 metres high. After all this why not take the Peppermint Bay Cruise followed by a freshly caught seafood meal. Tasmanian lobster, Scallop pie, and Deep-sea Trevalla (Antarctic butterfish) are some of the many marine delights awaiting the hungry tourist.
Hobart Hotels Flights and Travel including Somerset On The Pier Hotel Old Woolstore Hotel Grand Mercure Hadleys Hotel Grand Chancellor Hotel Hobart Travel and Tourism in Tasmania Australia.
The Somerset on the Pier blends classic hospitality, modern architecture, and a picturesque location. Situated by the Derwent River in historic Sullivan’s Cove, guests have convenient access to such attractions as Salamanca Place, Theatre Royal, Anglesea Barracks Market, and St. David’s Park.
Hobart is the state capital and most populous city of the Australian island state of Tasmania. Founded in 1803 as a penal colony, it is one of Australia's oldest cities. The city is the financial and administrative heart of Tasmania, and also serves as the home port for both Australian and French Antarctic operations.
Hobart is the capital city of the Australian state of Tasmania. Hobart is small and intimate (population 250,000) compared to larger mainland Australian cities, reflecting the small size of the state. The metropolitan area stretches north and south along the Derwent River, crossed by several bridges. It has a mild temperate oceanic climate, with four distinct seasons.
Travel Hobart has all your accommodation and travel needs for Hobart all in one place.
As one of the nation’s oldest councils in Australia’s second oldest city, the Council has demonstrated leadership on many fronts, making it one of the most liveable cities with a quality lifestyle.
One of few cities in Australia to enjoy curfew-free air services, Hobart Airport covers an area of 498 hectares on a plain between Frederick Henry Bay and Barilla Bay.
