Hobart Tas 7000
Hobart, Tasmania’s attractive capital and Australia’s 2nd oldest city is picturesquely located on the Derwent River in the state’s SE region. Founded in 1803 as a penal colony, it went on to become a thriving port for whalers, sealers & ship building and is today Tasmania’s financial and administrative centre and home port for Antarctic research operations. Main industries include tourism, heavy metal industries, furniture manufacturing, textile printing & food industries. In recent years Tasmania has become a popular retreat for artists and those seeking an alternative lifestyle. King of the Derwent (Jan) (yacht race), Royal Hobart Regatta (Feb), Ten Days on the Island (Mar-Apr), Targa Tasmania (Apr-May), Antarctic Tasmania Midwinter Festival (June), Hobart Summer Festival & Taste of Tasmania (Dec-Jan), Sydney to Hobart and Melbourne to Hobart yacht races (Dec). 
Visitor Information Centre: Cnr Davey & Elizabeth Sts. Tel (03) 6230 8233.

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