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1. Royal Tasmanian Botanical Gardens
Established in 1818, these gardens are known for English-style plant and tree layouts -- including a great conifer collection -- a superb Japanese...
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2. Cascades Female Factory Historic Site
The tales told here will make the hairs on your neck stand on end -- like the fact that 17 out of every 20 children born within the walls of this...
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4. The Shot Tower
- On the banks of the Derwent River and rising 48 meters above the bank, this sandstone tower, built in 1870, provides spectacular views up and down... read more
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5. Battery Point
- Battery Point is the historic center of Hobart, a district of grand mansions, quaint mariners' cottages and boatyards. The area is beautifully... read more
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6. Queens Domain
- Lovely views of the city and the river are features of Queens Domain. When the Hobart colony was established, the high ground to the north of the... read more
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7. Mount Wellington
- Mount Wellington is a spectacular backdrop to the city, with many wonderful views and lovely walks; some easy and others quite challenging. A fit... read more
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8. Constitution Dock
- Constitution Dock is a lovely place to sit quietly and watch the water. At New Year, this is the finish of the annual Sydney Hobart Yacht Race... read more
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9. Salamanca Place
- A row of beautifully renovated sandstone warehouses lines Hobart's historic waterfront. Built in the 1830s, they were centres for trade and commerce.... read more
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10. Penitentiary Chapel Historic Site
- John Lee Archer designed many of Hobart's beautiful buildings and the Penitentiary Chapel Historic Site dates to 1831. The National Trust is responsible... read more
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All around the city of Hobart are fun things to see and do. Take a stroll through the most historic section of the city, Battery Point, and learn how the city was originally founded. Start off at one of the more infamous museums, Cascades Female Factory Historic Site, and learn about the dark underbelly of this historic city. This tour is sure to both educate and scare any traveler.
From here, head to the Royal Tasmanian Botanical Gardens and relish in the easy splendor of the flowers. For more nature, take a hike through lovely Mount Wellington. The hikes range in difficulty, so there's something for everyone. Take in some shopping at Salamanca Place, the renovated waterfront district of Hobart. This is the perfect area to unwind at the end of the day before heading out to a delicious dinner.
