Hobart is Australia's southernmost capital city and also the capital of Tasmania. The city has a population of 170,000 and was
founded in 1804 at the mouth of the Derwent River. Hobart is a riverside city with a busy harbour. Its mountain backdrop offers fine views over the beautiful Georgian sandstone buildings,
many of which were built by the convicts that settled the island. There are numerous parks and compact suburbs. Hobart has a thriving arts and crafts scene, the highlight of which is
Salamanca Market on Saturdays. The city lies at the foot of Mt. Wellington.
Battery Point was the first place that Hobart was settled and abounds with Georgian cottages which have been made into restaurants and shops.
The heart of Hobart is its harbour.
Try to be in Hobart on a Saturday so you can go to the Salamanca Market and visit Salamanca Place where the 1830's sandstone
warehouses are home to galleries, artists' studios, shops, restaurants and cafes. Hobart also has parks, gardens and museums.
You can tour Cascade Brewery above. You can also tour the Lark Distillery, Island Produce Fudge Factory and the Cadbury
Chocolate Factory.
