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A Day in Hobart

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Salamanca Place

Once the heart of Hobart's trade and commerce, Salamanca Place has been a significant feature of the city's landscape since the 1830s. Today, the row of beautifully-renovated sandstone warehouses that line the historic Hobart Waterfront are filled with stylish bars, art studios, bookshops, boutiques, restaurants, jewelry stores, and outdoor cafes, making Salamanca Place a lovely spot to window shop or relax with a cappuccino. Visitors to the area should swing by on Sunday to catch the beloved Salamanca Market, which comprises hundreds of stalls selling local wares and snacks. Visitors can also check out the nearby Salamanca Square, a restful respite within the lively hotspot. Come in the evening for a chance to see the site's surrounding trees done up with fairy lights.

Salamanca Place, Hobart, TAS, Australia, 7000
Spacebar Gallery

Located in the famous Salamanca area of Hobart, this gallery is chocked full of the designs and creations of local and interstate artisans. These wares include men and women's clothing, visual art, accessories and home wares. Moreover, their is a craft exchange area of the shop, which has homemade gifts made by non-professionals and a perfect spot to purchase something special. The in-store designer creates amazing unique jewelry pieces by up-cycling various bits of metal. Let's not forget, you can have lunch at one of the many restaurants in Salamanca, and then stop in for a browse. - Janice Barton

77 Salamanca Place, Salamanca Arts Centre, Studio 021, Hobart, TAS, Australia, 7000
Royal Tasmanian Botanical Gardens

Set on a gentle slope offering sweeping views of the Derwent River is a 13.5-hectare (33-acre) haven of peace and solitude. The Royal Tasmanian Botanical Gardens contain over 6,500 species including more than 400 native plants, many of which are endangered. The gardens are home to a succulent fuchsia house, herb garden, extensive conifer collection, both Chinese and Japanese gardens, and the only Subantarctic Plant House in the world. Dappled with ponds, tranquil park benches and arched bridges, the gardens display a burst of floral colors interspersed with a peaceful charm. Other attractions include a stunning conservatory and the Arthur Wall, one of two convict-built walls on site. An on-site restaurant and cafe offering meals and snacks is the perfect place to enjoy local cuisine with spectacular views of the glimmering river.

Lower Domain Road, Queens Domain, Hobart, TAS, Australia, 7000
John Elliott Classics Museum

The John Elliott Classics Museum, an antiquities museum, resides on the University of Tasmania, Hobart campus and rates number two in Australia. Approximately 800 pieces of art and culture are contained in this collection from ancient Mesopotamia, Egypt, Etruria, and Rome. In 1954, classics professor, John Elliott, began this museum as a teaching aid for his courses and an exhibition for all to enjoy. New pieces are acquired and donated on a regular basis. If you are interested in ancient history, you can not miss this venue.

Churchill Avenue, University of Tasmania Campus, Hobart, TAS, Australia, 7005
Mount Wellington

Offering wonderful views and numerous walking trails, Mount Wellington is both a spectacular backdrop to Tasmania's capital and one of its best-loved attractions. While experienced walkers can reach the summit from the city center on a full-day hike, easier walks, five or six hours round trip, are also available from the bus terminus at Fern Tree. A spectacular panorama awaits at the summit barring inclement weather. Although visitors will enjoy views of Mount Wellington whether or not they climb it, the vistas of Hobart are incomparable from its formidable peak.

Pinnacle Road, Wellington Park, Hobart, TAS, Australia, 7054
Museum of Old and New Art

Located just north of Hobart on the Moorilla Winery grounds, the Museum of Old and New Art (MONA) is the largest privately-funded museum in Australia. It offers one-of-a-kind contemporary paintings and sculptures, an iconic waterfall embedded with images, and beautiful Egyptian antiquities, all from the collection of businessman David Walsh. The building was purposely designed to be strange and surprising, with its lack of windows, long staircases, and subterranean design all providing a sense of mystery and adventure. This three-level institution is built on the Berriedale peninsula and can be reached by car or ferry, which leaves from the Hobart Waterfront every few hours. Visitors can tour the museum using their smartphones, which track their locations and display information about the exhibits. There is also a five-star restaurant on-site that offerings wine tastings.

655 Main Road, Berriedale, TAS, Australia, 7011
Bonorong Wildlife Sanctuary

Native wildlife is up close and personal in natural surroundings at the Bonorong Wildlife Centre. Wander through and enjoy animal shows presented by knowledgeable staff or feed wallabies and kangaroos. Enjoy the restaurant or indulge in a picnic hamper with billy tea and damper. Large groups can book a "Breakfast with the Beasts" with a full breakfast including bush damper and billy tea. They then accompany a keeper to feed the animals. Night-owls can book a bush barbecue dinner followed by a spotlight tour of the nocturnal animals.

593 Briggs Road, Brighton, Hobart, TAS, Australia, 7030
Marion Bay

A bay like no other the Marion Bay in Tasmania is one of Australia's most famous destinations. Marion is famous for hosting some of the best carnivals and festivals of the country, famous among them being the Falls Festival. Named after Frenchman Marion Du Fresne, the bay has a distinctive character and charm of its own, which make its an ideal getaway. The best time to visit this picturesque small town is during one of its festivals, when it comes alive and is vibrant with activity. Definitely a must on your itinerary when visiting Australia.

Marion Bay, Sorell, TAS, Australia, 7175
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