About Hobart
Hobart is the capital city of Tasmania and is Australia's second oldest city, after Sydney. Hobart sits along the Derwent River and began humbly as a penal colony. Hobart is now a small and intimate city with a population of around 247,000 (as of 2020) in the Greater Hobart area. The city is renowned for its many historic buildings, including the famous Salamanca Place, and is the gateway to Southern Tasmania. Hobart played a major role during the heroic age of Antarctic exploration and is one of the five gateway cities to Antarctica.
Source: Wikipedia
Essential Information
Currency
Australian dollar (AUD)
Symbol: $
Language
English
Phone Code
+61
International dialing code for Australia
Driving
Drive on the left
Standard for Australia
Region
Oceania
Australia and New Zealand
Connectivity
The Service Tasmania & Parks and Wildlife office on Macquarie St. has free internet.Hadleys Hotelfoyer and Wrest Point Casino have free WiFi hotspot and excellent public bar for sheltering from the cold in comfort. There are numerous internet 'cafes' in the city centre. The State Library building in Macquarie St also offers free wifi. Many coffee shops offer free wireless internet with a purchase. Hobart City Council offers free wifi inside Franklin Square.
How to Get to Hobart
Transportation options and arrival information
Airlines serving the airport includeJetstar,Qantas, andVirgin Australiawith flights from:
Safety in Hobart
High Safety (Global Peace Index: 1.565)
About the Global Peace Index: Global Peace Index measures peacefulness on a scale of 1 (most peaceful) to 5 (least peaceful)
Things to See in Hobart
12 landmarks and points of interest
Derwent Entertainment Centre
indoor arena in Hobart, Tasmania, Australia
Franklin Square
Public square in Hobart, Tasmania
Hobart Synagogue
synagogue in Tasmania, Australia
Holy Trinity Church, North Hobart
church building in Tasmania, Australia
Odeon Theatre
historic former cinema and live entertainment venue in Hobart, Tasmania, Australia
Saint Peter's Lutheran Church Hobart
church building in Hobart, Tasmania, Australia
St David's Park
heritage-listed park in Hobart, Tasmania, Australia
Theatre Royal, Hobart
performing arts venue in Hobart, Tasmania, Australia
Allport Library and Museum of Fine Arts
collection focused on early colonial life in Tasmania
Hobart Mosque
mosque in Hobart, Tasmania, Australia
Parliament Square, Hobart
historic site in Tasmania, Australia
Tolosa Park
park in Tasmania, Australia
Source: Wikidata
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