Car Hire Hobart - Mini guide to Hobart
One of the smallest of Australia’s state capital cities, picturesque Hobart welcomes visitors with a magnificent harbour setting, superb architectural heritage and tranquil atmosphere.
The city is very much a yachting town, being the finishing point for one of the world’s great yacht races, the annual Sydney to Hobart. At any time of year there are regattas, and the beautiful Derwent River estuary is perfect for all kinds of water sports, including swimming, windsurfing, parasailing, jet-skiing, water-skiing, fishing, canoeing and boating. Those interested in Tasmania’s enthralling maritime history should take time to explore the acclaimed Maritime Museum.
Elsewhere in the city is the centrally located Franklin Square, with its pleasant cafes, the refreshing green expanse of St David’s Park, and the excellent Tasmanian Museum and Art Gallery, which houses some interesting exhibits on Tasmania’s unique fauna and aboriginal culture. For exhilarating views of the city and harbour, climb to the top of towering Mount Wellington.
Hobart has plenty of quality accommodation and is especially well known for its sumptuous seafood restaurants. The nightlife scene is varied, ranging from charming bars and cafes to vibrant discos, pubs and clubs.
Nearby, outdoor enthusiasts will be delighted with the spectacular Mount Field National Park, with its alpine lakes, forests, waterfalls and magnificent vistas, all easily accessible via well-marked trails. For more stunning natural history, head to the Junee Cave State Reserve and try your hand at platypus-spotting, while the more adventurous can cave dive and explore the magnificent Junee Cave.
Hobart’s airport can be reached via connections from any of Australia’s major mainland international airports, and transportation into the city is convenient and reliable. There is also a regular ferry from the mainland.
The major suburbs in Hobart are: Battery Point, Cornelian, Dynnyrne, Glebe, Glenorchy, New Town, Moonah, Rosny, Sandy Bay and Warrane.
