The seafarers' town lies at the mouth of the Derwent River at the foot of Mount Wellington. The capital of the smallest Australian state (Tasmania) was founded in 1803 as a prison colony. Nowadays, Hobart's image is shaped by houses from the colonial era and spacious parks. The town is also home to the 'tasmanian devil'. Sights include: Anglesea Barracks, the parliament building and the "Cascade" brewery.

Tips for excursions

Tasmanian culture

An excursion to Tasmania's most beautiful wine-growing region. Wine and cheese tasting is included. The local tour guide will provide expert information. There will be musical accompaniment to the tasting in the form of a live band. Then the trip continues to historic Richmond with Australia's oldest bridge, the Richmond Bridge. A visit to the Town Hall. The tour concludes with a short coach tour of Hobart.

Highlights of Hobart

Coach tour of Hobart. The excursion's first port of call is the historic warehouse complex at Salamanca Place, where numerous shops and restaurants are to be found. Then it's onward to Battery Point, the Cascade Brewery, which dates back to 1824, and Mount Wellington with panoramic views of the whole island. There then follows a visit to the Royal Botanical Gardens.

Richmond & Wildlife

An excursion into the areas around Hobart. The tour begins with a drive over the Brown Bridge to Risdon Cove. Then it's on to the historic residential estate of Richmond, with visits to the church and the old town. The next stop is the Bonorong Wildlife Park.