Hobart tourist attractions

Are you considering Hobart as your destination for this coming vacation? This capital city of Tasmania makes an ideal destination for both long and short getaways. Tasmania is an island state of Australia and is surrounded by water. The city of Hobart emphasizes on its waterfront, which is only a few minutes away from the heart of the city. There are several Hobart attractions that have lured numerous tourists to the city for years.

The city has both modern and traditional side to it. If you experience only one aspect of the place then you can be rest assured that you are surely missing out. Being a tourist it is very important to plan your tip in a way, so that you get to experience most of the things that the city has to offer.

Let’s take a quick look at some of the major Hobart tourist hubs:

Bruny Islands:

Located on the south east coast of Tasmania, Bruny Island is ideal for relaxing, fishing, and boating. In case you want to take a break from the busy city life then Bruny is the place for you. Both locals and tourists prefer this island for weekend breaks. This place helps you to unwind, relax and rejuvenate your body and mind to get back to your everyday life with full vigor.

There are no big hotels or resorts in Bruny islands, only guesthouses and holiday inns are available. The place has some shops for necessary supplies; there is also a museum, which tells the history of the place and about the explorers who happened to go there. The island has very few landmarks of which the lighthouse is a popular one.

• Fishing
• Surfing
• Walking around the desolate wild coast.
• Wildlife spotting, etc.

Port Arthur:

One of the top Hobart tourist attractions, Port Arthur is an eerie and ghostly heritage quarter situated on the outskirts of Hobart. The place used to be the settlement of convicts in the olden days.

The ruins of the convict settlement consist of the massive prison structure, guard tower, the gothic church, hospital and the barrack.

The displays are very interactive and tell the dreadful story of the many convicts who had been imprisoned there, sometime between the years 1830-1877. It is believed that spirits and ghosts were and are still present there.

Cascade Brewery:

This is another very important Hobart attraction. Tourists usually make it a point to take a paid tour of Cascade Brewery. Built about 180 years ago it is considered to be the oldest brewery in Australia.

The tour consists of - a look in the brewing process and tasting. After this, you can walk around the widespread garden of the brewery; and then you can go to the café and relax yourself.

Mt. Wellington

Mt. Wellington is another very popular tourist hub in Hobart. The locals call it ‘the mountain’. It is very important to visit the peak of the mountain, which is indeed an excellent experience. The view from the top is simply incredible and mesmerizing.

• Bike riding
• Bush walking
• Rock climbing
• Horse riding

The place is also a very good venue for picnic.

Along with these, there are some other appealing sites in Hobart as well, like Cadbury chocolate factory, convict trail, and many more. While planning a trip to Hobart, make sure you visit some if not all the Hobart tourist attractions.