Tasmania

Hobart is the capital of Tasmania, an Australian island state. It is located on the south east of the island on the bay if the Derwent River. The city is the home port for Australian and French Antarctic operations. The city prides itself on its sustainability of both economic and social innovation. The city takes pride in their arts, food and scenery.

 One of the best ways to explore the city is simply on foot. This scenic capital was founded as a penal colony in 1804 and is ripe with history. The Tasman Bridge is a beautiful sight to behold as it connects the two shores of the city. The Hobart Synagogue is a built in the Egyptian Revival style and is the oldest synagogue in all of Australia. Explore the Salamanca Market to get a feel for the local culture, and view the beautiful sandstone buildings in cobblestoned Salamanca Place as well as the many Georgian structures of the city. Salamanca Place is also the go to place to experience the nightlife of this city. There are many popular bars, restaurants, and nightclubs situated here. It is located along the waterfront of the city and is home to many ethnic restaurants as well as some of the freshest local seafood cafeterias If you want to explore the city a bit more, travel to Elizabeth Street that is located in North Hobart, for a bite to eat, the dining options are plentiful.

Go explore the amazing scenery of the city and its surrounding areas. If you climb Mount Wellington, which the city sits at the base of, you will be privy to some of the most amazing views of the city and the river. If you want to taste some of the regions wines travel to Coal Valley, it’s a beautiful trek past forested areas and farmland, quaint a picturesque. Or explore a little south of the city to Bruny Island. The island is full of barren beaches and striking, dramatic cliff tops that you can look into the roiling water from above. If you are more in the mood for a slower stroll visit the Royal Tasmanian Botanical Gardens. It’s a short trip from the city and is the 2nd oldest Botanic Gardens in Australia. The city and surrounding area is ripe for exploring no matter what you choose your speed to be.