Hobart
Night view of city from Mount Nelson, with Wrest Point Casino in foreground Source: John Banagan
View over city and Derwent River from Mount Wellington Source: John Banagan
Cascade Brewery, oldest in Australia, established 1824 Source: Grant Dixon
Wine tasting at the cellar door, Moorilla Estate Source: Richard I'Anson
Old colonial charm: Battery Point at sunset Source: John Hay
Sliding out of view, Tasman Bridge at dusk Source: Manfred Gottschalk
Tinderbox Winery vineyard in autumn Source: Christopher Groenhout
Yachts moored at marina by Royal Yacht Club of Tasmania, Sandy Bay Source: David Wall
Mures Fish Centre restaurant at Victoria Dock Source: Richard I'Anson
The opulent Cascade Brewery and grounds Source: Rachel Lewis
Pottery for sale at Salamanca Arts and Crafts Market Source: Chris Klep
Mt Wellington from Bellerive Marina Source: Grant Dixon
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Jailed for sitting in wrong plane seat
A PASSENGER says she was dragged off a plane by police and spent three days in jail after a row with a flight attendant over where she could sit during a flight.
Nude Hobart swim race to go ahead
SWIMMING in Tasmania's cold winter ocean is a brave effort for anyone - but a group of icy enthusiasts want to go one step further - swim naked in the freezing southern waters.
Aussie destinations are rising stars
TWO Aussie cities have fought their way back into travellers' hearts, making a TripAvisor list of world's top 10 up-and-coming locations.
The Doc answers your questions
THE Doc answers your questions on an itinerary for Tasmania for the Sydney to Hobart race at New Year and arranging travel insurance in Europe.
The Doc answers your questions
THE Doc answers your questions on an itinerary for Tasmania for the Sydney to Hobart race at New Year and arranging travel insurance in Europe.
Hobart Fast Facts
- Area:
- 1360 km2
- Population:
- 200525
- Timezone:
-
+10
- Area Dialing Code:
03
- Languages Spoken:
- English
- Currency:
- Australian Dollar
- Code: AUD
- Symbol: A$
- Electrical Plugs
-
- 220-240V 50Hz
Best Aussie city, and among top in world is...
YOU'LL never guess which Australian city has been named one of the best cities in the world to visit next year.
The readers' guide to Hobart
HOBART, with its mountain-meets-the-sea location, vies with Sydney for the most beautiful physical setting of any Australian city.
Tasmania makes big food impact
TASMANIA's fresh produce, wineries and top chefs are attracting global attention, writes Rick O'Shea.
Ten great reasons to see Tassie now
NEED an excuse to put on a jumper and hop on a plane for a trip down south? How about 10?
Hobart Overview
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Getting There & Around
There are no direct international flights to or from Tasmania. Airlines with services between Hobart and the mainland are Qantas (tel: 13 13 13; www.qantas.com.au), Jetstar (tel:...
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Activities
Apart from taking in the architecture and poking through the bits and bobs at the Salamanca Place craft market, activities include cruising on the Derwent River, taking the National...
Spots worth a visit in Tasmania
FROM beautiful beaches to stunning scenery, it's time to explore the best of what Tasmania has to offer.
Tourist bitten 'down under' by deadly snake
A BRITISH tourist is lucky to be alive after a painful and embarrassing encounter with one of the deadliest snakes in Australia.
Anger at Hobart Airport take-off curfew
A RUNWAY renovation curfew at Hobart International Airport and a plane fault has left 120 Virgin Blue passengers stranded.
Anger at Hobart Airport take-off curfew
A RUNWAY renovation curfew at Hobart International Airport and a plane fault has left 120 Virgin Blue passengers stranded.
Storms delay Sydney-Hobart sailors
CREW members are racing to make the start of the Sydney-Hobart yacht race, after flights out of Melbourne were delayed
Storms delay Sydney-Hobart sailors
CREW members are racing to make the start of the Sydney-Hobart yacht race, after flights out of Melbourne were delayed
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Barry says: Show me the mono-dough
UPDATE: NSW Premier Barry O'Farrell says Tasmania can have Sydney's monorail, but no way are they getting it for free.
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