Hobart, Australia (Point of interest)

Hobart's Maritime Museum of Tasmania nostalgically traces the region's nautical history through artefacts, paintings and ship models. Visitors can learn about early explorers, the whaling industry, ship-building and trading on a guided tour, or at ... Continue reading →

Known as Unghbanyahletta or Poorawetter to the indigenous people of the area, Mount Wellington towers 1270 metres above Hobart's harbour and town centre. The mountain provides many opportunities for bushwalking, cycling and abseiling and is much lo... Continue reading →

The Narryna Heritage Museum is nestled in the heart of Battery Point, Hobart's original village. Built over a three-year period in the 19th century by sea captain Andrew Haigh, in 1957 this Georgian sandstone house was established as Australia's fi... Continue reading →

A historic plant collection and a large number of native Australian trees flourish within the manicured grounds of the Royal Tasmanian Botanical Gardens in Hobart. Explore the world's only Subantarctic Plant House, with its specimens displayed in a... Continue reading →

The Tasmanian Museum and Art Gallery in Hobart holds a wealth of information on the island's history and culture. Learn more about local geology, the indigenous population and wildlife, as well as colonial and Tasmanian art. The museum is housed i... Continue reading →