Hobart

City · Tasmania, 🇦🇺 Australia

Population 55,077

Area 113 km²

Time zone Australia/Hobart

Official website www.hobartcity.com.au

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Hobart's Absolute Essentials

Hobart’s identity is shaped by the towering kunanyi / Mount Wellington and the deep waters of Sullivans Cove. This selection features the historic Salamanca Market and the Royal Tasmanian Botanical Gardens, home to a unique sub-antarctic plant house. The city's maritime heritage is visible at Brooke Street Pier, the departure point for the MONA ferry. Cultural history is preserved at the Tasmanian Museum and Art Gallery and the Canadian exiles monument, while the local spirits industry is represented by the pioneering Lark Distillery.

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Hobart Parks and Gardens

Hobart’s green spaces range from the 14-hectare Royal Tasmanian Botanical Gardens, established in 1818, to the 2.7-kilometer Hobart Rivulet trail that links the city center with the historic Cascade Brewery. The collection includes the waterfront reserves of Battery Point, such as Purdon & Featherstone, and the expansive Queens Domain bushland, providing a mix of manicured floral displays, colonial-era landmarks, and natural walking tracks along the Derwent River.

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Hobart's Scenic Vistas & Falls

This collection highlights the dramatic topography surrounding Hobart, focusing on the Wellington Range and its foothills. It features diverse geological formations like the Rocking Stone and Sphinx Rock, alongside historic landmarks such as the 1811 Mount Nelson Signal Station. The list includes numerous waterfalls—ranging from the easily accessible Silver Falls to the secluded Secret Falls—and several peaks that provide vantage points over the Derwent River, Storm Bay, and the suburban landscape.

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