At the foot of Mount Wellington is the city of Hobart. From the mountain offers a magnificent view over the city, its suburbs, islands and peninsulas in the mouth of the Derwent River, which originates in the central plateau.

The capital of Tasmania is a safe haven, protected from any contamination. Colonial architecture complements the overall atmosphere of some old-fashioned. Victorian buildings side by side with the modest wooden cottages. Colonial homes as it is transferred to the atmosphere of the past century.

In the city center two passenger ports: port the Constitution and the port of Victoria. Here in the New Year ends Regatta Sydney – Hobart. Here are the floating fish shops and good restaurants.

A little farther stretches Salamanca Square – a broad area in front of the stone warehouses, stretching along the harbor. Much of the area occupied by boutiques, restaurants and art galleries. On Saturdays at the site, surrounded by sycamore trees, brought the first colonists, arranged a flea market. "

Battery Point, the quarter arose two centuries ago, built up with yellow, blue and pink houses. Near the park Princess has several beautiful Baroque buildings and the old fishermen's pubs.

On the Cape are guns, which in 1818 had to defend the city against the French.

Hobart hotels:

• Grand Chancellor Hobart 4*