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If you love the land of adorable kangaroos and its iconic tourist attractions, the Hobart tour will undoubtedly be a journey you can't afford to miss. Located on the island of Tasmania, Australia's southernmost state, Hobart has risen in development to become one of the world’s top travel destinations.
5 must-do activities when visiting Hobart
1. Take a stroll around Salamanca Place
On Saturday mornings, visitors can take a stroll through the lively Salamanca markets and watch glassblowers, potters, and artists at work. Additionally, you can purchase handmade crafts, organic produce, homemade cheese, and freshly cut flowers from the friendly local florists.
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What's more, your Hobart tour becomes even more fascinating as you visit galleries, theaters, craft shops, and restaurants housed in warehouse buildings dating back to the 1830s in the King George style. These buildings once served as homes for sailors, whalers, and workers.
2. Hike Mount Wellington
From the information center at the windy summit of Mount Wellington, visitors can enjoy breathtaking views of Hobart city, Bruny Island, South Arm, and the Tasman Peninsula. The wild terrain at Dwelling Mountain stands 1,270 meters above sea level, yet it takes just about 20 minutes to reach from the city center.
Standing atop the stunning mountain and admiring the lush green forest - Photo: Collected
Here, you can engage in exciting activities like strolling along the water channels on the historic Pipeline Track, horseback riding or mountain biking across the Wellington Range, climbing the Sphinx Rock, observing the tallest Octopus Tree in the forest, or tackling the rugged Dolerite Organ Pipe tower.
3. Living in the oldest suburb of Hobart
When visiting Hobart, you can experience staying at inns beside ancient castles or in the simple wooden houses of fishermen in the Battery Point area – a location named after a gun battery placed here in 1818. Though the cannons have long since been dismantled, the Battery Point area still retains some of its unique charm.
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Here, visitors can explore historic architecture such as the Arthur Circus Cottages, St. George’s Anglican Church, and the Van Diemen Folk Museum – a building constructed in the King George style, situated on a site with beautiful scenery.
4. Visit Richmond and Kettering
Visitors will have the opportunity to cross the oldest bridge in Australia and stand in the cell of the oldest prison in the beautiful city of Richmond, just a 30-minute drive northeast of Hobart. Exploring the cobblestone streets under the dim light of lanterns or picnicking by the Coal River are also experiences you shouldn't miss.
Additionally, the area features many local handicrafts displayed in galleries and cafes. On the way back to Hobart, visitors can stop at one of the many wineries in the Coal Valley. From the south of Hobart, you can see the peaceful coastal towns of Kettering. Even better, you can enjoy lunch while admiring stunning yachts and fishing boats bobbing on the harbor.
5. Enjoy seafood and fine wines
Tasting classic wines from the temperate region in the wine cellars or wineries in Coal River Valley, Derwent Valley, and Huon Valley will be an experience that adds excitement to your Hobart tour. You can pair the wine with fresh fruits at a sunlit vineyard restaurant or indulge in freshly shucked oysters at Barilla Bay and fresh fish at Salamanca Market – both excellent choices.
Take a break and enjoy delicious food in Hobart - Photo: Collected
To make your holiday even more seamless and enjoyable, you can reach out to Mytour's office for assistance with booking flights, reserving affordable Hobart hotel rooms, or discovering other useful travel information.
