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Hobart (Tasmania), Australia

Tasmania's capital has much in common with Sydney. Founded but a few years later, Hobart also owes its origins to the establishment of a penal colony - and its natural setting is just as impressive. Seen from its fine deep-water harbor, Hobart spills over the lower reaches of the Derwent Valley as Mt. Wellington towers in the background. Much of the city's heritage is centered on the historic waterfront. North of the city stretches the vast parkland of the Queen's Domain. Many of Tasmania's other attractions are within easy reach of Hobart.

With more than 90 National Trust buildings, Hobart, founded in 1804, combines colonial character with a sophisticated metropolitan lifestyle.

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  • Wildlife Parks (Bonorong Conservation Park)Wildlife Parks (Bonorong Conservation Park)

    This sanctuary is are dedicated to rehabilitating and releasing Tasmania's injured and orphaned animals, including one of the largest kangaroo and wallaby free-ranging refuges, Tasmanian Devils, Koala Bears, Wombats, Wallabies and Golden Possums.

  • RichmondRichmond

    Settled in the early 1800s, this Georgian town has preserved much of its historic charm and is home to the oldest working bridge in Australia, as well as the oldest Roman Catholic church.

  • Mount Field National Park & Russell FallsMount Field National Park & Russell Falls

    Discover an amazing diversity of plant life, from enormous tree ferns to alpine vegetation. Take a trail walk through the rainforests here and find some of the tallest trees in the world.

  • Port ArthurPort Arthur

    Once Australia's largest penal colony with upwards of 12,000 hardened British convicts that passed through its gates, now a tourist attraction and UNESCO World Heritage Site.

  • Huon Valley Apple & Heritage MuseumHuon Valley Apple & Heritage Museum

    The Apple Museum has everything you ever wanted to know about apples and apple farming, along with memorabilia of the area.

  • Salamanca PlaceSalamanca Place

    Originally a warehouse district, this area is now a lively hotspot of restaurants, galleries and boutiques, as well as an arts community. On Saturdays, it is host to a popular street fair.

  • Royal Tasmanian Botanical GardensRoyal Tasmanian Botanical Gardens

    Australia's second oldest botanical gardens (established in 1818) features the nation's widest collection of temperate climate plants, Chinese collections, a Japanese garden and a Fuchsia house.

  • Mt. Nelson Signal StationMt. Nelson Signal Station

    This semaphore station, with panoramic views of Hobart and the Derwent Estuary, was established in the 19th century to relay messages, such as a prisoner escaping, as quickly as possible between Hobart and the Port Arthur Penal Settlement.

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