Hobart Vacations, Hobart Vacation Reviews, Tourism Guide

Hobart Vacation Guide

Hobart is the capital city of Tasmania, lying at the foot of Mount Wellington on the mouth of the Derwent River in the southeast of the state and the southernmost capital city in Australia. A peaceful and pretty town, the best time of year to visit is in summer (December to February), although you will find accommodation heavily booked and restaurants and bars busy.

A fantastic mix of the old and the new, Hobart is the second eldest city in Australia after Sydney, with a history rich in convict stories and a great pioneering spirit. Hobart has everything to offer from one of the best markets in Australia, Salamanca Market at the historic Salamanca Place, to the finishing point of the great Sydney to Hobart yacht race, held every year starting on Boxing Day in Sydney and finishing at the picturesque port of Hobart.

Bring your walking shoes as Hobart has some fantastic historic walks around the city and spectacular bush walks through the Mount Wellington park reserve.