Hobart
The city has many beautiful historic
buildings and precincts, especially in the area
around the river. There are many fine examples of
Georgian and Victorian architecture, such as
Salamanca Place, which has a terrace of
wharehouses dating back to the whaling days of the
1830's.-
Salamanca Market - a major
Saturday morning attraction, for locals and
visitors alike. Situated in front of large
sandstone warehouses which have been converted
into a maze of craftsmen's workshops,
giftshops, restaurants and other 'artsy-crafty'
shops. These warehouses were mostly built to
service 19th century whaling.
Battery Point, behind
Salamanca Market. This area is very old
and full of interesting architecture. Many
of these buildings are built in the area's
golden sandstone, giving the older parts
of the city a warm golden glow. Even
though it is a very poor building material
compared to Sydney sandstone.- Botanical Gardens Beautiful location about fifteen minutes walk from the city centre. A must see attraction is the sub antarctic garden. Its like walking into a freezer full of plants!
Hobart Tasmania Travel Highlights
The metropolitan area stretches north along the Derwent River, crossed by several bridges. It has a mild temperate oceanic climate, with four distinct seasons. Founded in 1804 by Colonel David Collins, Hobart is the second oldest city in Australia. It grew out of the penal settlement on the island at Risdon Cove, eight kilometres up river, which was founded in 1803 and abandoned five months later for the present site of Hobart.
Nearby Battery Point, the original seamen's quarters of the city and Maquarie and Davey Street offer more than 60 buildings classified by the National Trust. Things to See at Hobart
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