Official Language:
English
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Currency:
Australian Dollar
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Population:
Approximately 200,000 people call Hobart home.
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Weather:
Climate and current weather information for Hobart Australia: Hobart is generally cooler than other Australian state capitals, with a mean maximum temperature of over 70ºF/20ºC in January and February. Hobart is not truly hot in summer, November through May the average temperatture is in the 60's to low 70's (16-21°C). The long twilight of the Summer evenings is enjoyable. Winters can be very cold.
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Hobart, small in size is one of the region’s most diverse, friendly, and exciting cruise destinations. Located south in the Island State of Tasmania, this cruise port is situated at the expanse of the Derwent River. Hobart is Australia’s second oldest city. The city is very rich in character and history. Situated next to one of the most beautiful natural harbours in the world and at the base of the majestic Mount Wellington. Mount Wellington rises at 3,600 feet from the sea. The harbour is unique with fishing boats and Antarctic supply vessels going in and out throughout the year.
In 1803, Lieutenant John Bowen arrived with 24 convicts from Sydney to settle on the eastern shores of the Derwent River. A year later, 300 more convicts arrived with marines to guard over them. 30 free settlers arrived soon after including women and children who founded Hobart Town on Sullivans Cove. This was on the opposite shore and just six miles way from the original settlement. The deep-water port assiste in making the town prosperous, and the merchant class became wealthy through whaling & shipbuilding.
Southeast of Hobart is Port Arthur. This is the most visited area in Tasmania. This place was chosen as the site for a prison settlement in September of 1830 for the worst of convicts. Eventually Port Arthur became a self-supporting industrial center. The early timber buildings were replaced by brick and stone buildings.
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Battery Point - A village of workers' cottages and grand houses set in narrow, irregular streets, has hardly changed in the last 150 years.
Salamanca Place-
Explore the historic section of the city on foot and wander over to Salamanca Place, on the docks. There you will find a conglomeration of Georgian style warehouses, dating from 1830-1850, which have been converted to restaurants, galleries, and craft shops. Dont miss the weekend's great, open market, where you can buy excellent arts & crafts, sold by the large population of artisans. Due to the woodworkers, potters, and craftspeople who have settled in rural Hobart, it is surely possible to find handmade wares of outstanding quality. If you miss the weekend market, never fear, you can buy these wares in one of the many permanent gift shops at Salamanca Place.
Charlie and the Cadbury Factory-
Sure to please visitors of all ages, try this boat trip up the river to Claremont. It is one of Hobart’s northernmost suburbs, and home to the Cadbury Factory! It’s a tasting tour with a sweet touch!
Mt. Wellington-
The highlight to the skyline of Hobart. Originally sighted by Captain Bligh. There are bus tours to the top of the mountain all day. It is certainly worth it for the fabulous views of the city and the river.
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