Out and About in Hobart
The best way to discover Hobart's history is with a Sullivans Cove walking tour taking in the significant sites around the cove, Constitution Dock and Salamanca Place. Many of the Georgian and Victorian sandstone buildings date back to the city's settlement; Battery Point has one of
Australia’s greatest concentrations of convict-era architecture. Constitution Dock offers visitors a living cross-section of Australia's seafaring history from old ketches to the giant iron ships bound for Antarctic waters. From the viewing station at the top of Mount Wellington there is a superb view of Hobart and up to 100km beyond. There is also a network of walking tracks through Wellington Park.
Hobart is well known for its parks and gardens. Among them are the
Royal Tasmanian Botanic Gardens on the Queens Domain, St David’s Park and, on the city's outskirts, Bonorong Wildlife Park with its delightful collection of wombats, possums, wallabies and Tasmanian devils. One of the most popular attractions is the Cadbury Chocolate Factory in Claremont, 25 minutes from the city. Visitors can view the chocolate making process and enjoy free tastings along the way.