Top Rated Attractions in Hobart

One of the main thoroughfares in Hobart, Liverpool Street spans about 10 blocks and cuts through the city centre before turning into a residential street. Big shopping centers such as Myer and Elizabeth Street Mall can be found on the street. Between Murray Street and Elizabeth Street Mall is the pedestrianized Cat & Fiddle Arcade, a must-stop for children. Adjacent the Cat & Fiddle Arcade is the Centrepoint Shopping Centre, a delightful collection of shops situated around a food area. The other stores on Liverpool span from mainstream to eclectic, such as Horseland (for all your equestrian needs) and Tasmania Shop.

Craigow Winery was one of the first wineries established in the Coal River Valley which now has an international reputation for producing some of the world's best cool climate wines with similar climate and growing conditions to the northern wine-producing region of France. In 1822, a Scottish doctor named James Murdoch was granted a parcel of land along the banks of the Coal River. He named his property after his home in Scotland, Craigow-in-Minalthort. The current owner, also a doctor, Barry Edwards, planted his first vines in 1985 and harvested his first crop in 1993. Riesling, Chardonnay, Pinot Noir, Sauvignon Blanc, Gewurztraminer, and dessert wines are all available at the Craigow Wine Centre, or you are welcome to order your wines by the case online. Stop in for a tasting and enjoy a platter of Tasmanian cheese or a freshly brewed cup of coffee. The winery is only open for tastings during the summer months.

Established in 1990, this wine estate has plantings of Pinot Noir, along with the Bordeaux varieties of Cabernet Sauvignon, Cabernet Franc, and Petit Verdot. Chief winemaker Tim Krushka produces a lovely and superb blend of Bordeaux Red and Semillon Sauvignon Blanc. There is a conference center where food can be supplied by arrangement with caterers, however, there is no on-site restaurant. There are also barbecue facilities and manicured lawn areas where visitors can picnic. If you are so inclined, call in advance and arrange for a tour of the winery and wine-making facilities. This area of Tasmania, which is only a five-minute drive north of Richmond and about 15 minutes from central Hobart, is a wonderful place to spend a day or a weekend away.

These tours showcase the best of Tasmanian wine and food in the south of the state. The owners decided to make a sea change to beautiful Tassie from the mainland, and after purchasing their dream parcel of land, spent a great deal of time locating the premier suppliers of various types of produce and wine. As a result, Herbaceous Tours supplies a variety of tours for the most discerning traveler. Sausages, wine, mushrooms, honey, berries, chocolate, whiskey, cheese, olive oil, ice cream, oysters and even abalone are on offer along with a bit of very interesting history. Don't wait too long to make your reservations, as these tours are very popular. -Janice Barton

Niberlooner was the aboriginal name for Sullivan's Cove, which was renamed on 21st February 1804 by Lieutenant David Collins. He made his way ashore via a small rocky outcrop he called Hunter Island. Collins chose the cove because of its fresh water supply and protected anchorage. Thousands of convicts landed here from England. Formerly the center for salt factories, abattoirs and bone yards, Sullivans Cove is enjoying a new lease of life as a cultural and residential area.