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A Perfect Holiday in Hobart: Top Activities

Plan a trip to Hobart for exciting experiences– from the Hobart Tours to the Salamanca Place and MONA, enjoy the culture and natural beauty of the city.

By olivia williamsPublished 2 years ago 3 min read
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Hobart is Australia's southernmost capital and is a delightful city to plan a visit for a couple of days. Take a stroll around the many streets here and you will discover numerous historic buildings, colonial-era sites, ports, national parks and buzzing markets. This port city of Hobart was once a brutal British colony for convicts but that was in the past and now the city fully embraces its culture and heritage and its imposing convict-built edifices are some of the city’s top tourist attractions. If you ever visit this spectacular city in Tasmania, keep in mind these destinations/activities to make your trip a memorable one!

Explore Hobart on a cruise

The capital city has undergone a significant transformation from a sleepy port city to a hub of progressive culture and it’s remarkable setting between the sea and the plains of Mount Wellington has influenced many artists and activities that thrive here. There are many attractions waiting to be discovered here like Battery Point, Kangaroo Bay and the native nature and wildlife and all of them are best experienced on the hobart cruises. Enjoy these scenic vistas of the area as you gently sail along the waterways taking in the sea breeze, a great way to relax and reenergize before heading back to the blitz-filled city.

The Hobart Boat tours have been a popular tourist attraction in the city for some time now, offering good food and drinks, views, great photo ops and much more, all the while ensuring a comfortable and stress-free experience.

Get a cultural fix at Salamanca Place

The waterfront district of Salamanca Place with the historic sandstone buildings is often considered Hobart’s heart. What once was known for sailors and whalers is now a tourist hub that oozes heritage charm. This strip of land is now inhabited by artists and other craftsmen who mingle with each other to make way for the largest outdoor market in Australia, the Salamanca Market. A visit to any new city is incomplete without shopping at its famous markets and this is the place for you in Hobart. The Saturday Salamanca Markets is one of the most popular tourist destinations in the city and with more than 300 vendors who sell everything from handmade ceramics, jewelleries, wood

work, glassware to food, fruits, vegetables and dairy. This cobblestone square is also blessed with rows of Georgian sandstone buildings which is home to more than a dozen art galleries and performance spaces along with artist studios, eateries and bars. Don’t miss out on this tourist hotspot where you will find everything from the freshest local produce to the crafts of Tasmanian artists.

Enjoy Contemporary Art at MONA (Museum of Old and New Art)

Located on a riverfront setting, MONA is Australia’s largest private museum and is one of Hobart's greatest gems. Housed underground with three levels, this provocative art collection offers an immersive experience through portable touch screen devices called the O. You can enjoy the artworks on display while the O tells you about its significance and how the artist was inspired to create such confronting works. It is a must-visit for art lovers as it is the prime testament of how the culture of Hobart from the colonial times has drastically evolved into what it is today. Among other attractions here at the MONA are restaurants, wine brewers, luxury accommodations, tennis court, entertainment venues, cinema and library. The best and most enjoyable way to access the museum is to board a 30-minute high-speed ferry from the city harbour which will leave you right at the museum's doorsteps.

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