Sightseeing in Hobart - what to see. Complete travel guide

As a city, Hobart has been famous starting from the beginning of the 19th century. The British tried to be ahead of the French and be the first ones to establish a new colony in Tasmania. When searching for a suitable area for a settlement, the British chose a picturesque area not far from Mount Wellington where the River Derwent meets the Bass Strait. Initially, this was a small settlement consisting of tented houses. This was mostly home to soldiers, prisoners, and first settlers who had come to explore the new land by their own initiative.
The Royal Tasmanian Botanical Gardens is one of the most popular landmarks in Hobart. In addition to many rare species of plants, this botanical garden is famous for its interesting buildings, many of which are very old. In 1818, Lieut-Governor William Sorell ordered to establish a botanical garden with a limited entrance. To take care of the garden, it was decided to appoint superintendents, and William Davidson became the first superintendent in 1828. Local people tell that prisoners worked over the creation of the gardens. They made a wall that is hollow inside to heat fruit trees and a special protective wall against locusts. Later, the Royal Society of Tasmania started managing the botanical gardens.

Do you want to learn more about the heritage of the aboriginal people of the Australian island? In this case, make sure you visit the museum and picture gallery in Hobart that has been open since 1843. The collection of the museum keeps growing every year. Initially, the exhibits in the museum halls were dedicated only to the life and culture of local people. However, the collection has been growing year after year, and now visitors to this museum can learn about the island’s nature, the industrial part of Hobart, main crafts, and even artworks made by local colonists.

Every year, tourists from all over the world visit Hobart in order to visit Hastings Caves. This is a true underground kingdom, and tourists are welcome to explore its halls and passages. Gorgeous stalactites, stalagmites, and helictites are a true pride of Hastings. After an interesting excursion, everyone is welcome to swim in the thermal spring that is located not far from the cave.

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City tours, excursions and tickets in Hobart and surroundings
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National and city parks around Hobart
♥ County Park 'Oak Ridge Prairie' , 13.3 km from the center. On the map
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♥ State Park 'Indiana Dunes' , 23 km from the center. On the map
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♥ Recreation Area 'South Shore' , 36.7 km from the center. On the map
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♥ State Park 'Avalon' , 36.8 km from the center. On the map
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♥ Local Park 'Morgan' , 38.5 km from the center. On the map
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♥ County Park 'Oak Ridge Prairie' , 13.3 km from the center. On the map


♥ State Park 'Indiana Dunes' , 23 km from the center. On the map


♥ Recreation Area 'South Shore' , 36.7 km from the center. On the map


♥ State Park 'Avalon' , 36.8 km from the center. On the map


♥ Local Park 'Morgan' , 38.5 km from the center. On the map


Sights around Hobart from our guide 'Extreme places on Earth'
Moody Church
From the series “Monuments of Byzantium: the most famous buildings”
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Distance from Hobart center - 52.7 km.
The high vaulted ceiling, elegant chandeliers in the Byzantine style, large windows with colored stained glass, and antique wooden furniture – every detail of the interior of the church is special. Redbrick was the main building material in the construction of the church. The facade of the church seems incredibly openwork and elegant for buildings of this type. The church is distinguished by its impressive scale. It is specially equipped for large public events. The acoustic is special in the vast hall. A modern air conditioning system was installed in it not so long ago. …
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Soho House Hotel
From the series “Best industrial-style loft hotels”
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Distance from Hobart center - 51 km.
Many ancient elements of decoration have been preserved in it after more than a hundred years. Beautiful wrought-iron porticos, brick walls, and wood-beamed ceilings are among them. There was a water pump on the roof of the hotel in the past. It had to be dismantled during reconstruction. A chic relaxation area with a swimming pool, spacious terraces, a restaurant, and a bar is located on the roof of the loft hotel today. The first two floors of the hotel are open to everyone today. Popular restaurants and cafes are located here. The atmosphere of the past years was also preserved in them. Absolutely everyone can feel it. …
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John Hancock Center
From the series “Elegant Architectural Structures for Fans of Skywalks”
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Distance from Hobart center - 50.9 km.
Such a life under the sky has some unusual features. For example, to find out the weather, residents of high-rise apartments normally call an employee on the ground floor. Travelers who plan to visit Chicago in the period from January to March, will have a unique opportunity to skate on the ice rink. It opens each winter on one of the top floors of a skyscraper. The skating rink is situated at 300 meters altitude that makes it the highest in the world. John Hancock Center is one of the few skyscrapers in the world, which in many respects is focused on tourists. …
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If you haven’t visited this event yet, there is still time to book a hotel in Dubai because Expo 2020 Dubai runs until 31 March 2022. People who are unable to visit the emirate can make a virtual tour on the Expo 2020 website. By the way, the virtual visitation has already reached 31.6 million by the end of December.
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If you haven’t visited this event yet, there is still time to book a hotel in Dubai because Expo 2020 Dubai runs until 31 March 2022. People who are unable to visit the emirate can make a virtual tour on the Expo 2020 website. By the way, the virtual visitation has already reached 31.6 million by the end of December.

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