Situated on both sides of the River
Derwent with the imposing bulk of Mount
Wellington dominating the skyline behind
the city, Hobart is one of the most
attractive places in Australia. The city is
the second oldest city in Australia after
Sydney and was established as a penal
settlement in 1803.
Hobart has one of the deepest harbours in
Australia and although the port is well past
its heyday as a major exporter of fruit and
wool the river is still active with many
yachts and other pleasure craft. In addition
Hobart is a starting point for Australian and
International ships going to the Antarctic.
Around the harbour many of the fine old
brick and sandstone buildings have been
restored and converted into new uses
including hotels, restaurants, art galleries
and craft shops. Salamanca Place hosts a
tantalising market every Saturday and
behind that is Battery Point, the historic
centre of the city.
Tasmania has developed a fine reputation
for the production of wonderful fresh
produce, fruit and vegetables and a
burgeoning wine scene. The Tastes of
Tasmania Festival held in Hobart around
the New Year is a showcase of this
outstanding produce; the event coincides
with the end of the annual Sydney to
Hobart yacht race so the harbour and city
really come alive.
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