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About Hobart.

Hobart, Tasmania’s capital lies in the south-east of the state, near the mouth of the Derwent River. Rising behind the city is 1,270 metre Mount Wellington, which is often snow-capped, sometimes even in summer.

Hobart is Australia's second oldest city and the historic buildings of the city and nearby suburbs reflect the historic past. The central city is easy to navigate, with streets being laid out in a grid pattern. 

Hobart's Climate.

Hobart has a cool climate climate, with Summer temperatures ranging from 10-22 deg ⁰C and Winter -5-15 deg ⁰C. Rain fall is about 50mm per month most months with Spring tending to be windy, so take a raincoat or umbrella. The best months to visit Hobart and Tasmania are from December till May.

Getting to Hobart.

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Using webjet you will find frequent air services to Tasmania, with direct flights from Sydney and Melbourne to Launceston and Hobart, and from Melbourne to Devonport, Burnie and King Island. Getting from the airport to Hobart city is easy, with fares about $10 on the airport bus to $32 if you prefer a taxi for the 10km ride. If you are starting a driving holiday from Hobart airport, you can also hire a car from one of the car rental companies. If you prefer to holiday more slowly, the get tickets for the Spirit of Tasmania along with your own car. 

Hobart tourist activities.

One of the most popular destinations in Hobart is Salamanca Place. Featuring magnificent beautiful sandstone warehouses on the harbour front, Salamanca Place is a prime example of Australian 1830s colonial architecture when the location was the centre of Hobart's trade and commerce. Many of the warehouses have now been transformed into galleries, restaurants, nightspots and shops selling everything from vegetables to antiques. Salamanca Place is perhaps most famous for its open-air market that is held  every Saturday morning.

Another place not to miss is the historic Battery Point. Featuring excellent examples of early colonial architecture, including Arthur's Circle, perhaps the best preserved example of early 1800s cottages in Australia. Also nearby in a converted Georgian style home is Van Diemen's Land Folk Museum - well worth the visit.

If beer is your tonic, visit the Cascade Beer brewery. It is Australia's oldest brewery is still producing some of the finest beer in the country 

A convenient way to see all Hobart has to offer is to take a tour of Hobart's Highlights  that visits all of the city's top attractions. 

If bushwalking is your thing then the climb to the top of Mount Wellington takes about 6 hours return. Organised Mount Wellington tours go to the summit, where even in summer you are likely to see snow. You might even like to explore the south coast on one of Australia's best wilderness walks on the South Coast Track Expedition, or take the 6 Day Taste of Tasmania - departing from and returning to Hobart - includes waterfalls, Port Arthur, Cradle Mountain, Wineglass Bay and more...

Accommodation in Hobart.

Before arriving in Hobart, it is worth booking some discount last minute accommodation if you are arriving in a few days or in just a few weeks, or if longer travels are planned you can book cheap hotel accommodation here.

Using our online booking service means you don't have to pay full price for hotels in Hobart. Instead, get yourself some cheap accommodation in Hobart because while there are many quality hotels ranging from 3 star to five star, most offer discount accommodation deals not only for business travellers, but also for international and domestic holiday travellers who have come to Australia's most southerly city to see the sights. Booking hotel accommodation through Accommodation Plus can result in some cheap holiday deals, saving you hundreds of dollars.

Many Hobart hotels offer last minute discount last minute deals that will save you significant amounts on your hotel room bookings. These available from a few hours to 20 days prebook and often include free inclusions, like free breakfasts, or free car parking. Another key accommodation reservation aspect is many hotels with last minute deals offer instant booking confirmation.

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