Capital of Tasmania, or Tazzie, as the locals call it! It's also known by the colonial name under British rule, Van Diemen's Land. This little island south of the bigger island is worth the flight over. You can fly in up north to Launceston and make your way south or fly directly into Hobart, which is what I did.
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Salamanca Market: Check the hours of this open air market before you go, as hours may change seasonally. You can find snacks, toys, produce, handcrafted goods, and more!
Tasmanian Museum and Art Gallery: A great display of both indigenous and penal history.
Allport Library: Colocated with the State Library of Tasmania, there is a library in the Allport collection but the fine art and furniture is the attraction here.
Cascades Female Factory: Not a maternity ward. This is the place where female convicts sent to the penal colony made goods to support the cost of their incarceration as well as give them skills to succeed upon release.
City Walk: In addition to scenic harbor and park views, walking around the city offers some gems like the goal (jail) and burial site of cadaver convicts, found when they were building a school on the top of the hill.
Nosh:
Potsticker Dumpling House: It was so good I at there several times during my stay in Hobart.
Mako Seafood: Fish boat restaurants in the harbor are a Hobart fixture. They're probably all good but I had the Mini Fish Basket with fish, calamari, shrimp, scallop, and fries.
Nip:
Cascade Brewery: A bit outside the city, it's worth a trip to see the brewery and grounds.
Hope & Anchor Tavern: The oldest licensed pub in Australia...I think that means you must get a beer here!
Hobart Brewing Co: The namesake brewery is tuck back on a quiet street but still easily accessible from the city. In the warmer months, there is plenty of outdoor seating and a fire pit in the colder months.
