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For more information on Hobart and its surrounds, please visit www.discovertasmania.com.au.

Getting a measure of Tasmania’s capital, Hobart, calls for a new way of looking at city life. It’s a lively place, with a waterfront that buzzes with action around the surrounding restaurants, pubs, cafés and clubs. Yet Hobart is a city of contradictions. Hobart has all the advantages of a city. But its population has retained a sense of community; so the locals are laid back and friendly despite their urban surroundings.

Shopping, nightlife, art and craft galleries, and fine dining are popular, yet bushland on adjacent Mt Wellington and a string of secluded beaches are within easy reach.

Enjoy a morning of wilderness and wildlife adventures and be back in the city for a lunch of local gourmet food and some of the world’s finest cool climate wines. In fact, you don’t even need to leave the city – slide into a sea kayak at Constitution Dock to explore the sheltered inlets and bays of the Derwent River.

Don’t be fooled by the beauty of the city – previously rated the world’s third most photogenic by readers of the Lonely Planet travel guide series – and its solid Georgian sandstone buildings. Hobart may be a photographer’s delight but scratch the surface and you discover it has a seamy past, built on convicts, merchants and seamen. This is Australia’s second oldest

city, after Sydney, and you can touch the marks of a convict chisel on a public building, down a beer at a pub named after one of the colony’s corrupt ministers of the cloth, or stroll along streets of original workers’ cottages in Battery Point.

Bands, buskers and more than 300 stallholders gather every Saturday in the historic Sullivans Cove precinct for the city’s famed Salamanca Market. It sells everything from hand crafted wooden sushi trays to organic vegetables, alongside artist studios and cafés.

In summer, Hobart parties in honour of its strong maritime connections, with dockside festivals, the spectacular finish of the famous Rolex Sydney to Hobart yacht race, and a celebration of Tasmania’s traditional wooden boat building skills. It’s a city lifestyle without the city ways that are a stressfull elsewhere.

Wander the Royal Botanic Gardens and view the outstanding variety of themed planting with the famous ABC Gardening Australia’s veggie patch or discover the Tasmanian Museum and Art Gallery.

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• Experience the River Derwent on a river cruise.

• Travel to Mt Wellington for unforgettable breathtaking views.

• Browse the Salamanca Market or the Sunday Farm Gate Market.

• Explore the many galleries and shops showcasing local works.

• Embark on a short drive to Richmond to view Old Hobart Town, the model township that mimicks life in the 1820s.

• Take a leisurely stroll through the Botanical Gardens overlooking the River Derwent.

• Head to the Tasman Peninsula and visit the historic Port Arthur site.

• Take a drive to Richmond to view Australia’s oldest bridge.

• Join a guided wine tour or pick up a copy of the Tasmanian Wine Routes brochure from any visitor information centre.

• Visit the World Heritage listed Cascades Female Factory.

• Try sea kayaking or take an eco cruise or harbour tour.

VISIT MONAFor art lovers, unravel some of the most cutting-edge art that the southern hemisphere has to offer.

MONA - the Museum of Old and New Art - is Australia’s largest privately-funded museum. A fascinating place, the museum showcases a range of beguiling art installations, modern sculptures and ancient relics. MONA is highly interactive, so you can easily spend a day here meandering through its enthralling architecture.

MONA is located at 655 Main Road, Berriedale, and entry costs $20 and is free for anyone under 18 years of age. MONA is only a 30 minute ferry ride from Hobart, which costs $20 return. For more information, please visit www.mona.net.au.

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MarketEnjoy the sights, sounds, flavours, action and colour of one of Australia’s best outdoor markets. Hobart’s most famous market boasts an array of food, music, art and craft, clothing, antiques, collectables, books, bric-a-brac, jewellery and more all set amongst graceful plane trees and the mellow sandstone facades of Salamanca Place.

Occurring every Saturday between 8am-3pm, Salamanca Market brings this harbour-side strip to life with the colourful stalls of Australia’s finest outdoor market. Salamanca Market highlights fine Tasmanian art and craft, hand-worked glass, innovative design in Tasmanian timbers, stylish clothing and bold ceramics.

For more information on the Salamanca Market, please visit www.salamanca.com.au.

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RichmondTwenty-five kilometres of country road and 100 years from Hobart sits the historic town of Richmond, with its fine Georgian architecture still impressively intact today.En route to the Tasman Peninsula and Port Arthur, Richmond is an original village made of slate and cobbles, handmade brick and mellow stone, and cottages and manors. You will marvel at its historical gems unmatched elsewhere in Australia. Stand in the cells of Richmond Gaol (1825), Australia’s oldest convict gaol, for a chilling insight into the existence of convicts, bushrangers and Aborigines imprisoned on Van Diemen’s Land.

Walk on the oldest bridge in Australia, built by convict labour between 1823 and 1825 to aid in the movement of military, police and convicts between Hobart and Port Arthur. Wander through the cemetery of St. John’s Catholic Church (1836), Australia’s oldest remaining Catholic Church, for fascinating glimpses of early settlement life. Visit Old Harbour Town to get a glimpse of a bygone era in this wondrous model village.

The Coal River Valley surrounding Richmond is an award-winning wine producing region with a similar climate to the famous regions of France and Germany.

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ArthurJust ninety minutes from Hobart, Port Arthur is a premier tourist attraction for visitors to Tasmania.Port Arthur is a quaint village that is better known for its well preserved penal colony buildings. Port Arthur was first established as a penal settlement for convicts back in the 1830s and, today, showcases the rich heritage of Tasmania’s past.

See the eerie remains of The Penitentiary, and visit the Separate Prison, the Dockyard and the Coal Mines - where the most reprehensible prisoners were sent once upon a time.

Be sure to spend some time in the village of Port Arthur. You can also surf, sea kayak and bushwalk in the area, and the coastline is spectacular.

A short drive south of Port Arthur will take you to Remarkable Cave, a cave-like opening that leads out to sea. From here you can walk to Crescent Bay, a secluded curve of striking beauty backed by huge sand dunes. For a different view, take a plunge and dive amongst rich marine life and explore the local shipwreck sites in waters that offer some of the best temperate diving in Australia.

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WellingtonMount Wellington rises above Hobart, Tasmania’s waterfront capital, creating a bold backdrop to the city.Escape from the urbanity of Hobart and experience nature at its finest. Only 20 minutes from the CBD, and standing at 1,270 metres in height, Mount Wellington offers just this.

The panorama from Mount Wellington offers superb views. On a clear day, you can see the peaks rising from World Heritage wilderness on the south-west.

A diverse range of f lora and fauna thrive in the protected reserve around Mount Wellington with 500 native plant species found here. A number of bird species also call the region home along with possums, bandicoots, echidnas and pademelons.

Enjoy a drive up to Mount Wellington where you can embark on a walk, which range from easy to more difficult, through temperate bushland to sub-alpine flora. Alternatively, experience the region through a thrilling mountain bike tour to see all that this picturesque landscape has to offer.

Bruny

IslandWith its sparse population and scenic beauty, it is little wonder that visitors and locals flock to Bruny Island.Joined by a sandy isthmus, you can head for the rolling green hills of North Bruny or the rugged sea cliffs and forested hills of South Bruny. Rich in heritage and wildlife, Bruny Island offers locally produced food including homemade fudge, chocolate, berries, cheese and fresh oysters as well as premium quality wines.

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Preserving Tasmanian Wildlife. Tucked away at the edge of the world, Tasmania still hosts tracts of wilderness left largely untouched by human development and so offers a last refuge for a number of species that are now extinct everywhere else. These include the Tasmanian devil, the Eastern quoll, the Tasmanian pademelon and the shy Tasmanian bettong. Nonetheless, dangers exist in this paradise, some of which threaten the survival of these species.

• The numbers of wild Tasmanian devils are in sharp decline due to the effects of the Devil Facial Tumour Disease (DFTD). With the disease now found in over 60% of the devil’s natural habitat, DFTD represents the single greatest threat to the Tasmanian Devil and the species is now listed as ‘Endangered’.

• More animals are killed on the roads in Tasmania, per capita, than anywhere else in the world. This

means that there is a constant stream of injured and orphaned animals requiring veterinary care, rehabilitation, or time with a qualified orphan carer. Vehicles do not discriminate between species, so all wildlife from wallabies, wombats and possums to Tasmanian devils and Wedge-tailed eagles are at risk.

• As an island state, Tasmania’s coastlines support a rich variety of seabirds. Unfortunately these birds run into trouble from time to time, including entanglement in fishing line and debris, malnourishment, and attacks by dogs and cats.

To help address these problems, some wildlife organisations (such as Bonorong Wildlife Sanctuary, www.bonorong.com.au) facilitate the rescue, rehabilitation and release of native species. However by being aware of these problems and working to avoid them, all visitors to Tasmania can help protect the state’s wildlife and ensure they are safe for others to enjoy.

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ValleyHuon Valley, located twenty-five minutes from south Hobart, is a picturesque region that showcases just how diverse Tasmania can be.While you might stop at any one of the main towns within Huon Valley - Huonville, Dover, Geeveston, Hastings, Judbury, Glen Huon and Ranelagh - there’s so much more to see and do here. Traversing through wildnerness and waterways, visitors can choose to stop and walk through forests to marvel at the wildlife, or relax at a winery along the way. If you’re up for an adventure and some breathtaking panorama, why not try the Tahune AirWalk. For more information, visit www.tahuneairwalk.com.au.

THE HUON TRAILThe Huon Trail is a renowned visitor trail that contrasts the tranquil inland hinterland with the wild southern Tasmanian coastline. The Huon Trail is made up of four regions: D’Entrecasteaux Channel, Bruny Island, Huon Valley and Far South. Offering a plethora of activities ranging from walks to exploring maritime history to gastronomy, the trail has something for everyone. For more information, please visit www.huontrail.org.au.

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Wine RouteWhat could be more pleasant than taking in the sights of southern Tasmania while visiting delicious cellar doors along the way. Embark on an enjoyable drive through the picturesque landscapes of southern Tasmania, stopping in and tasting sumptuous cold climate wines along the way.

The Southern Wine Trail commences just 15 minutes from Hobart and encompasses these fertile regions: the Coal River Valley, the Derwent Valley and Huon Valley/D’Entrecasteaux Channel. Drop in and indulge your palate today.

For a Southern Wine Route Map, visit winetasmania.com.au/about_our_wine and download the Tasmania’s Wine Routes brochure.

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CalendarofEventsJANUARY• Moorilla Hobart International Tennis• MONA FOMA• Sandy Bay Regatta• Burnie Lilium Show• Devonport Cup• Cygnet Folk Festival• Tamar Valley Folk Festival

FEBRUARY• Middleton Country Fair• Chinese New Year Festival• Royal Hobart Regatta• AAMI Hobart Cup• Bushy Park Show• Festa Italia Hobart• Clarence Jazz Festival

MARCH• Fingal Valley Festival• Moonah Taste of the World Festival• Devonport Motor Show• Devonport Food and Wine Festival• Dahlia, Gladiolus and Floral Art Show• A Taste Of The Huon• Forth Valley Blues Festival• Tasmazia International Mural Fest

APRIL• Tasmania’s Body and Soul Festival• Anzac Day Dawn Service – Hobart

MAY• Campbell Town Show• Tastings at the Top

JUNE• Dark MOF• Queen’s Ball 2015

JULY• Festival of Voices• Devonport Jazz in July• That’s Jazz Festival

AUGUST• Latrobe Chocolate Winterfest

OCTOBER• Royal Launceston Show• Longford Show• Royal Hobart Show

NOVEMBER• Breath of Fresh Air Festival• Westbury Agricultural Show• Brighton Show• Scottsdale Show• Huon Show• Deloraine Show• Devonport Spring Show• Australian Father & Son Golf Championship

DECEMBER • The Taste Festival, Hobart• Rolex Sydney Hobart Yacht Race• Hobart Collectors Antique Fair Events • The Falls Festival• Eve in the City – Lantern Dreams Festival• NS14 National Championship (Dec - Jan 2016)

For more information on what’s on, please visit www.discovertasmania.com.

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MarketsSALAMANCA MARKETSalamanca Place, Hobart Every Saturday 8am to 3pm

FARM GATE MARKETMelville Street Outdoor Car Park Every Sunday 8:30am to 1pm

BROOKFIELD VINEYARD MARKETBrookfield Vineyard, Margate Every Wednesday 8am to 4:30pm

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Ambulance/ Police / Emergency 000

Police Assistance Line 131 444 For non emergencies

Royal Hobart Hospital 6222 8308 48 Liverpool St, Hobart

Davey Street Medical Centre 6223 6223 25 Davey St, Hobart

City Doctors 6231 3003 188 Collins St, Hobart

After Hours Doctors 6244 1058

Denticheck 6224 3207 150 Collins St, Hobart

My Chemist Salamanca 6224 9994 6 Montpelier Retreat, Hobart

Chemmart Pharmacy 6234 1553 103 Liverpool St, Hobart

Quarantine Regulations 6233 3352 Tasmania

Metro Buses (city travel) 132 201 Timetables are available at www.metrotas.com.au.

Tassie Link 1300 300 520 (coach service for outlying areas of Hobart)

Taxi Combined Services 132 227

Hobart Visitor Information Centre 6238 4222 20 Davey St, Hobart

Local knowledge and bookings For up to date opening times, local knowledge and bookings, contact one of the local visitor information centres or visit www.startwithi.com.au.

Internet Access For cafés and restaurants offering free wireless internet access go to www.wificafespots.com.

Banks The majority of banks are open between 9.30am and 4pm Monday to Thursday and close at 5pm on Friday. Banks and ATMs are located along Elizabeth and Liverpool Streets.

Shopping Normal retail hours are approximately Monday to Friday 9am to 5.30pm, Saturday 9am to 5pm and Sunday 10am to 4pm. (Shop hours can vary across businesses).

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The information contained in this publication is provided as a guide only. Although every effort has been made to ensure the accuracy of the information, John Batman Group disclaims any liability or responsibility for the accuracy of the information contained herein. Advertising material appearing in this publication is supplied by the operator or service provider and John Batman Group is not responsible for the accuracy of advertising content.

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Compiled with the assistance of Tourism Tasmania. Editorial for ‘Tasmanian Wildlife’ courtesy of Bonorong Wildlife Sanctuary.

Images courtesy of (Cover) Graham Freeman, (Cover trio of images, left to right) Annika Turpie, Will Horan, Samuel Shelly, (back cover) Peter Aitchison. Images also courtesy of Tourism Tasmania.

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