Hobart Travel Information

Hobart Travel News, Guides & Information

Hobart, the capital of Australia's island state, Tasmania, is the second oldest city in Australia will take you back in time with its charming buildings, history and culture.

This harbourside town has retained its convict past, with heritage sandstone buildings, historic settlers cottages and stories behind every door.

Hobart's harbourside is the place to see and be seen, adorning waterfront bars, restaurants and cafes. Nearby Salamanca Place is also a local hotspot, filled with attractive dining options, galleries, art shops and bars, travellers can spend hours wandering from shop to shop in Salamanca.

Make sure you visit the Salamanca markets on a Saturday during your stay in Hobart, held each Saturday between 8.30am and 3.00pm, locals and tourists alike head to the markets, finding uniquely Tasmanian art, jewellery, clothing and produce.

For the adventurer within, test your fitness and hike up breathtaking Mount Wellington, which can be seen from almost every angle of the town centre. Alternatively, it is a 20 minute drive to the top of the mountain, where you will bare witness to the amazing views over the city of Hobart and its harbour.

Beyond Hobart, it is worth taking a day trip to nearby areas such colonial Port Arthur, the historic town of Richmond, or take a cruise to the world's largest sea cliffs off Bruny Island.

Creative Holidays has a variety of Hobart Holiday Packages to suit all budgets and holiday needs.