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Hobart And The Derwent
There is no other capital city in Australia like Hobart.
Located in Southern Tasmania with the magnificent Mt
Wellington as a backdrop, this historical city has so much
to offer. Though small in size it is rich in heritage,
spectacular scenery and amazing landmarks.
Tasmania is a fantastic place to tour by campervan as you
can see a large number of attractions in a short time. Just
plan your itinerary each day and go where you please. Using
Hobart as a base you can tour most of fantastic Southern
Tasmania easily as there are plenty of rest stops to relax
and enjoy the views.
What also separates Tasmania from the rest of Australia is
that the four seasons are so distinctive. The Hobart
Summer Festival at Sullivans Cove is a must, and showcases
what Hobart has to offer with great food, festivities and
entertainment. Temperatures are still mild enough to be
comfortable and enjoy this fun season. Autumn is sunny
during the day with crisp mornings, and a myriad of golden
trees and warm colours. Winter brings the snow capped
mountain peaks, cosy log fires and amazing scenery. Spring
of course is the prettiest season with abundant flowers and
beauty.
There are plenty of caravan parks, one of the most popular
being Seven Mile Beach Caravan Park, located 15 mins from
the city. It is a great spot right on the beach for a few
nights or even a week, and is a popular location for horse
riders. Elwick Tourist Park is located in central Hobart
and is a fantastic base as you enjoy the nearby attractions.
Other beaches close by are Clifton and Carlton beaches which
are great for surfing or enjoying the natural beauty of the
area.
The city centre’s best feature is the waterfront as Hobart
is a port city. Not only are you spoilt with an array of
restaurants, shops and entertainment, there is also boating,
fishing, water sports and cruises running daily along the
majestic Derwent River.
You can board a catamaran or a ferry to enjoy the river at
its best. One popular cruise is to the heads where the
Sydney to Hobart yacht race ends. The Derwent River offers
some of the best cruises in Australia as it is well
sheltered and has such rugged beauty and scenery that is
always changing.
For nature lovers, the Royal Tasmanian Botanical Gardens
offer an amazing display of flower species. Founded in 1818,
the gardens are a place of beauty, with plant native and
exotic plant species such as conservatory plants, bright
displays of annuals, a Japanese garden, a cacti garden,
tropicals plants and the largest collection of conifers
in the southern hemisphere.
You will need a day to visit Mt Wellington. You can drive
to the base of the mountain at Fern Tree and then begin the
5-6 hour walk to the summit. There are a number of walking
trails to choose from and you will be rewarded with
spectacular views of Hobart and beyond.
A lovely drive along a country road is to Richmond, only
25km from Hobart where you will find historical manors and
cottages. You can also visit Richmond Gaol, which is
Australia’s oldest convict gaol. Richmond will take you
back a century to the convict days and will give you a
closer look at a completely different way of life.
Surrounding Richmond, the Coal River Valley has about 17
vineyards, and has almost the same climate as the famous
French vineyards. Make sure you visit a few of these award
winning wineries.
Hobart is perfect to visit any time of the year. It is the
the perfect end or beginning to a camper holiday around
Tasmania and its stunning attractions will bring you back
time after time.
Jenny Brewer
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Hobart Day Tours
Bottom Bits Bus offers a range of tours to suit your length of stay and destination preference. All of our trips are fun, flexible and affordable. Tours to Cradle Mt, Wineglass Bay and Mt Field.
Georgina Cottage Apartments
Georgina Cottage Apartments are just a 15 minute drive from the airport and in the heart of the city. It is a short stroll to the North Hobart restaurant strip and a 10 minute walk to the waterfront, Salamanca and historic Battery Point.
Hobart Historic Tours
Guided historic walks of Hobart. Enduringly popular, this tour goes for 1 ½ hrs and provides a wonderful insight into Hobart's history and background.
Hobart Seal Tours
Take a high speed journey to see a giant seal colony - 8000 seals - at the bottom end of Bruny Island. On board every trip there’ll be two guides to help you enjoy this journey of a lifetime.
Peppermint Bay
Peppermint Bay is located in the rural village of Woodbridge, just a short 35 minute drive south from Hobart. Sample the cuisine in the Dining Room or Terrace Bar, or take a cruise on the Peppermint Bay II.
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