HOBART
THINGS TO DO IN HOBART
Framed by the rugged figure of kunanyi/Mt Wellington and the flow of the River Derwent, Hobart has stepped into the spotlight as a thriving cultural and dining mecca. As Australia’s second-oldest city, it’s also a place rich in both history and sandstone, that truly comes alive as the sea of locals and tourists descend upon Salamanca Market. As you delve into the crowded fold to browse its wealth of local produce, from scallop pies to sheep whey vodka, and one-of-a-kind finds like Huon Pine chopping boards and lavender salt, the multitude of colonial-style buildings above glowing in shades of gold, a timeless sensibility will quickly captivate. The call of the wild beckons just beyond the mountain, where you can breathe in Tasmania’s extra crisp air as you set out upon a marvellous hike or nature trail in pursuit of adventure, scenic vistas, and birdsong.
Expand your world (and your mind) with world-renowned, thought-provoking art, eat freshly caught seafood and climb a mountain all in the space of a day. It’s this dynamism that ensures Australia’s southernmost capital surpasses expectations at every turn.
Once known as the capital of Australia’s oft-forgotten island to the south, now a hotbed full of forward-thinkers and creative types – both homegrown and imported – Hobart has quickly earned itself cult following status. Whilst it is widely known that it was MONA (once described by Lonely Planet as the ‘best modern art gallery in the world’) that brought fame and affordable flights to the city, it’s the constant parade of new (and hyper-local) bars and restaurants that keep people coming back for more. This is a city made for gastronomic wanderers.
Brimming with good food and friendly hospitality, world-class accommodation, scenic streetscapes and lush parks, Hobart deals out charm and beauty in spades. Its harbour is the second-deepest natural port in the world, with much of the city’s waterfront consisting of reclaimed land. But the real ace up its sleeve is a welcoming community, who will do a good job of convincing you to shift gears from traveller to permanent resident.
