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HobartHobart is located in the south-east corner of Tasmania and nestled alongside the Derwent River. It is the second oldest city in Australia and has a pretty mixing of colonial architecture with the modern. It is relaxed and has a variety of shopping and eating places. Hobart offers several museums including the Maritime Museum of Tasmania, The Tasmanian Museum and Art Gallery and the Van Diemen's Land Folk Museum. The Cascade Brewery, close to the city centre, offers tours of the facility. There is also many outdoor activities that can be enjoyed along the Derwent.Things to DoCadbury Chocolate A tour of the Claremont Chocolate Factory is a must for chocoholics. You’ll see our delicious chocolates being made – and enjoy free samples. Buy chocolate a factory prices at the end of the tour as well. Tours from 8am Monday to Friday, bookings are essential.Hastings Caves State Reserve offers visitors a variety of experiences, from relaxing in the warm waters of a thermal springs pool, walking in the rich forests of the reserve and, of course, the unique experience of exploring Newdegate Cave. Richmond Maze and Tea Room get lost in two wooden Mazes each with their own surprise centre. Enjoy the delicious, freshly made food and drinks in the Tea Room. Located at 13 Bridge Street Richmond. Old Hobart Town Model Village model town is 1:16 scale which means you are able to stroll through it. It has been painstakingly reconstructed from original plans of the era thus depicting Hobart as it was in the 1820s. The authenticity of this model makes it unique in Australia. Blackaby's Sea Kayaks and Tours is the perfect way to reach Tasmania's pristine rugged coastline, temperate rain forests, islands, beautiful white sand beaches, viewing wildlife, and retracing the convict history of Tasmania and Australia. Tours include a Hobart sunset tour. Tasmanian Devil Jet 30 minutes of action packed excitement Jet Boating on the beautiful upper reaches of the Derwent River only 30 minutes out of Hobart. The Tasmanian Museum and Art Gallery opening hours (Main entrance 40 Macquarie Street) are 10am to 5pm every day except Good Friday, ANZAC Day (25th April) and Christmas Day (25th December). The site is on the Hobart waterfront. It is bounded by Macquarie Street, Argyle Street, Davey Street and Dunn Place. It overlooks Constitution Dock and is one block from the GPO. Maritime Museum of Tasmania reflects Tasmania’s rich maritime heritage where historic items, paintings and ships models combine with interesting display panels to unfold a series of fascinating stories including whaling, ship wrecks and naval warfare. Battery Point of today retains much of the character of 100 years ago. Battery Point is named after a Battery of guns (long since removed) that were established on the point in 1818. Arthurs Circus is a small enclave of lovely old cottages built around a park and well worth a look. Salamanca Place old sandtone buildings along the harbour front with a range of restaurants to choose from. On Saturday the Salamanca markets operate with over 300 hundred stall holders. The Cascade Brewery offers tours Monday to Friday four times daily with the highlight being the free sampling at the end. Hostels
Transit Centre Backpackers 199 Collins Street Hobart TAS 7000 Phone (03) 62312400 New Sydney Hostel 87 Bathurst Street Hobart TAS 7000 Phone (03) 62344516 Ocean Child Hotel Cnr Argyle & Melville Streets Hobart TAS 7000 Phone (03) 62346730 Hobart Town Guesthouse 1 Stowell Ave Hobart TAS 7000 Phone (03) 62248331 Adelphi Court 17 Stoke Street New Town TAS 7000 Phone (03) 62284829 Narrara Backpackers 88 Goulburn Street TAS 7000 Phone (03) 62313191
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