Hobart, Administrative capital in southeastern Tasmania, Australia.
Hobart is the capital of Tasmania, set along the estuary where the Derwent River meets the sea, with Mount Wellington rising over a thousand meters behind it. The city spreads from waterfront docks to wooded hills and suburbs climbing the lower slopes of the mountain.
The British Crown founded this place as a penal settlement in 1804, following Sydney as the second colonial outpost in Australia. Sandstone buildings along the waterfront date from the 19th century, when whaling and shipbuilding fueled early growth.
On Saturday mornings, locals gather at Salamanca Market to browse handmade crafts, fresh produce, and food stalls along the waterfront warehouses. Pubs across the older neighborhoods fill with dockworkers and office staff after work, sharing stories over beer and discussing yacht races.
The center is easy to explore on foot, with most points of interest clustered along the waterfront and nearby streets. To reach the mountain summit, take the winding road that climbs through forest and offers a lookout over the city and bay at the top.
The city serves as a departure point for scientific ships heading to Antarctica, with specialized port facilities for research equipment and supplies. On the docks, you may sometimes see icebreakers and research vessels moored alongside fishing boats and yachts.
Location: Tasmania
Inception: 1803
Elevation above the sea: 54 m
Address: Hobart TAS 7000, Australia
Website: http://hobartcity.com.au/Home
GPS coordinates: -42.88333,147.31667
Latest update: December 3, 2025 07:54
Photo license: CC BY 2.0
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Museum of Old and New Art
9.1 km
Kunanyi / Mount Wellington
6.6 km
Salamanca Market
1.3 km
Tasman Bridge
2.9 km
Wrest Point Hotel Casino
2.7 km
Richmond Bridge
19.5 km
Hobart Zoo
1.9 km
Cascades Female Factory
1.8 km
Sullivans Cove
1.5 km
Royal Tasmanian Botanical Gardens
2.3 km
Tasmanian Museum and Art Gallery
1.3 km
Parliament House
1.1 km
Mount Pleasant Radio Observatory
13.3 km
Government House, Hobart
2.2 km
Hobart Cenotaph
1.7 km
Hobart Library
704 m
Hope and Anchor Tavern
1.3 km
Anglesea Barracks
1 km
Theatre Royal, Hobart
1.2 km
Hobart Synagogue
1 km
Bridgewater Bridge
17.5 km
Hobart coastal defences
1.8 km
Bowen Bridge
7.3 km
Bonorong Wildlife Sanctuary
19.7 km
Odeon Theatre
669 m
Kelly's Steps
1.5 km
Brooke Street Pier
1.3 km
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