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Places to Visit in Hobart

 

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Louisa's Walk
Ranked #1 of 59 attractions in Hobart
Category: Theatres
Owner description: Louisa's Walk is a piece of strolling theatre that takes you on a journey into the life of Louisa Regan, an Irish convict,... more » Owner description: Louisa's Walk is a piece of strolling theatre that takes you on a journey into the life of Louisa Regan, an Irish convict, sent to Van Diemen's Land on a seven year sentence, in 1841, for stealing a loaf of bread. You walk with the actors, Judith and Chris Cornish, in full costume, as they tell Louisa's story that starts in the gardens of Cascade Brewery, in South Hobart, along the Hobart Rivulet the early source of the city's water, to the Female Factory, where Louisa was imprisoned. « less
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Ranked #2 of 59 attractions in Hobart
Category: Nature/ Wildlife Areas
Owner description: Bonorong Wildlife Sanctuary (pronounced “Bon-a-rong” - Aboriginal meaning “Native Companion”) was established in 1981 as a... more » Owner description: Bonorong Wildlife Sanctuary (pronounced “Bon-a-rong” - Aboriginal meaning “Native Companion”) was established in 1981 as a sanctuary for injured and orphaned wildlife and is Tasmania's most popular wildlife park. At Bonorong you will see native animals which are extinct everywhere but Tasmania such as the famous Tassie Devil, Tasmanian Bettong, Eastern Quoll and Tasmanian Pademelon. You will also see favourites like wombats, koalas, kangaroos, possums, lizards, native birds and so many more. The animals of Bonorong are loved and cherished by all of the staff here at the Park and we are sure you will love them too! « less
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Ranked #3 of 59 attractions in Hobart
Category: Mountains

Mount Wellington rises 1271 metres above sea level and rises immediately west of the Hobart CBD.  It is often covered in snow, even in summer due to the chilly westerly winds that... more »

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Ranked #4 of 59 attractions in Hobart
Category: Churches/ Cathedrals
Owner description: From 1831 more than 50,000 Convicts attended Hobart's Penitentiary Chapel. You can visit it today. It still contains a... more » Owner description: From 1831 more than 50,000 Convicts attended Hobart's Penitentiary Chapel. You can visit it today. It still contains a Chapel, Court Rooms, Tunnels, Solitary Cells, Refractory and Holding Cells and an Execution Yard with the Gallows where 32 people were hanged.Dedicated Volunteers will conduct you on a Guided tour lasting approximately 1 hour & 15 minutes detailing and explaining the fascination history of the Historic Site. Its use as a Chapel for the male convicts arriving in Hobart Town until 1853. Then its modification and utilization for 115 years as Hobart's Supreme Criminal Courts with one transept being retained as the Chapel for the adjoining Campbell Street Gaol. « less
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Ranked #5 of 59 attractions in Hobart
Category: National Parks

South Bruny National Park comprises towering cliffs, remote beaches, heathland and lush temperate rainforest landscapes.  It features muttonbird rookeries, gardens of kelp seaweed... more »

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Ranked #6 of 59 attractions in Hobart
Category: Theatres

The Theatre Royal in Hobart opened in 1837, with additions in 1850 and 1890.  It is Australia's oldest theatre.  It is still Hobart's main venue for live performance. Website here. more »

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Ranked #7 of 59 attractions in Hobart
Category: Gardens

The Royal Tasmanian Botanic Gardens in Hobart are situated on the eastern edge of the city, overlooking the Derwent River and the Tasman Bridge. As well as the usual range of... more »

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Ranked #8 of 59 attractions in Hobart
Category: Historic Sites

Battery Point is named after a battery of guns (long since removed) that were established on the point in 1818 to defend the city against possible French and Russian invaders.The... more »

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Ranked #9 of 59 attractions in Hobart
Category: Cinemas
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Ranked #10 of 59 attractions in Hobart
Category: National Parks
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Ranked #11 of 59 attractions in Hobart
Category: Historic Sites

Hobart was settled primarily as a convict prison for Great Britain.  Women convicts were housed in separate barracks called "female factories" until they were found gainful... more »

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Ranked #12 of 59 attractions in Hobart
Category: Religious Sites

Although building started on St David's cathedral in 1868 and it was consecrated in 1874, work continued sporadically until 1936.  It is now widely regarded as the finest example... more »

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Ranked #13 of 59 attractions in Hobart
Category: Beaches
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Ranked #14 of 59 attractions in Hobart
Category: Lookouts
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Ranked #15 of 59 attractions in Hobart
Category: Neighbourhoods

Tired of the "touristy" docks and Salamanca area of Hobart?  For a taste of local nightlife and a wide range of affordable dining experiences, venture a kilometre north up... more »

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Ranked #16 of 59 attractions in Hobart
Category: Lookouts

Mount Nelson, 5km from the city centre on the southern outskirts of Hobart, was the site of one of a chain of semaphore stations which realyed messages to and from Port Arthur... more »

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Ranked #17 of 59 attractions in Hobart
Category: Museums
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Ranked #18 of 59 attractions in Hobart
Category: Hiking Trails; Beaches; Scenic/ Historic Walking Areas
Owner description: This one-day walk takes in part of the famous South Coast Track, beginning at the small town of Cockle Creek. Visitors... more » Owner description: This one-day walk takes in part of the famous South Coast Track, beginning at the small town of Cockle Creek. Visitors observe native plants and birds as they cross coastal heathland, enjoy ocean views and gaze out over the expanse of the Southern Ocean imagining the distance between themselves and the nearest landmass of Antarctica. « less
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Ranked #19 of 59 attractions in Hobart
Category: Landmarks/ Points of Interest
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Ranked #20 of 59 attractions in Hobart
Category: Bridges

The Tasman Bridge across the Derwent River was one of the world's earliest box-girder cantilever bridges when it opened in 1964.  But it's more famous for the fact that it fell... more »

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Ranked #21 of 59 attractions in Hobart
Category: Historic Sites
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Ranked #22 of 59 attractions in Hobart
Category: Beaches
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Ranked #23 of 59 attractions in Hobart
Category: Art Museums; History Museums

The Tasmanian Museum and Art Gallery in Hobart is Tasmania's premier museum.  It is situated in a collection of 19th century historic buildings immediately north of Hobart's... more »

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Ranked #24 of 59 attractions in Hobart
Category: Bodies of Water
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Ranked #25 of 59 attractions in Hobart
Category: Marinas

Sullivan's Cove is the main waterfront area adjacent to Hobart City and is the city's main tourist precinct.  The cove was the site of the first British settlement on the western... more »

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Ranked #26 of 59 attractions in Hobart
Category: Museums
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Ranked #27 of 59 attractions in Hobart
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Ranked #28 of 59 attractions in Hobart
Category: Bodies of Water
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Ranked #29 of 59 attractions in Hobart
Category: Neighbourhoods
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Ranked #30 of 59 attractions in Hobart
Category: Sports Complexes
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