TravelAwaits
May.31.2021
Hobart is the state capital and most populous city of the Australian island state of Tasmania, reached by a short flight or overnight ferry from Melbourne. Founded in 1804 as a penal colony, Hobart is Australia’s second oldest capital city after Sydney, and hands down the prettiest.
Snuggled into the estuary of the Derwent River, the skyline dominated by Mount Wellington standing 4,170 feet high, Hobart is one of the most colorful cities in Australia, with the small capital’s residential homes in their wild setting reminiscent of Reykjavik in Iceland. A small city, but gateway to one of the most beautiful Australian states, it is usually overlooked by visitors. Yet, Hobart is buzzing with a thriving food and art scene, has a beautiful harbor, a great market, and superlative museums. Regular festivals, palatable joie de vivre, and the surrounding beauty make Hobart a must-see stop on any Australian travel itinerary, with a few days in the Tasmanian countryside also added to the city break.