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weekenders << HOBART, AU
QUICK GETAWAYS MADE EASY SPRING / SUMMER 2013
Hobart... On Top Down Under.
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If you like markets you will love Salamanca. Image: Rob Burnett
ARTICLE COURTESY OF TOURISM TASMANIA
Unique perspective Huon Valley. Image: Bluescope Steel
NESTLED AT THE FOOT OF THE MAJESTIC MOUNT WELLINGTON ON THE BANKS OF THE DERWENT RIVER THIS ECLECTIC HAVEN LAYS CLAIM TO A RUTHLESS HISTORY, BURGEONING CULTURAL SCENE AND AWARD-WINNING FOOD AND WINE, ALL ENCOMPASSED IN THE MOST SEDUCTIVE OF SCENERY.
Begin your Hobart adventure on a Sullivans Cove Walk, located on Hobart’s
waterfront. Take a guided tour to discover the many colourful characters, stories
and events that have helped shape this city’s intriguing past. Or choose to take a
leisurely stroll on your own and explore the many galleries, theatres, cafes, craft
shops, restaurants and Salamanca’s Saturday Market.
Nearby is the booking office for MONA, Australia’s largest privately owned museum. Take the fast ferry from Brooke Street and in no time you’ll be wandering through three levels of subterranean art space, described by the museum’s owner as a ‘subversive adult Disneyland.’
MONA is a great place to grab some lunch, with options from fine dining to sharing a platter on the grass with your partner and a glass of wine.
Another option is a Tasmanian Air Adventures flight. Departing from Hobart’s waterfront, you’ll be able to see Tasmania’s wilderness like it was meant to be seen - in all its grandeur.
For those looking for a challenge, the Hartz Peak Walk won’t disappoint. Taking 3 to 5 hours return, in fine weather the summit offers the most spectacular views of the southwest.
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