T
hese days, it seems ‘Tassie’ is on the
lips of travellers everywhere and
there’s plenty of reasons for this. The
Island State is blessed with abundant
natural beauty, unique flora and fauna, and
a glorious sense of isolation and accessible
remoteness.It’salsorenownedforitsfresh
produce, seafood, wine, cheese and all things
gourmet. Not to mention the winding back
roads lend themselves perfectly to self-drive
touring – ideal for campers looking to expand
their horizons to the south.
The scenic capital, Hobart, is a must-visit on
any Tassie touring itinerary. Hobart’s spacious
suburbs sprawl either side of the city centre,
a narrow sliver of urbanisation sandwiched
betweenthesandybanksoftheDerwent
River and the bulky foothills of kunyani/Mount
Wellington.Keepyourcameraattheready–
you’ll be met with photo-worthy scenes around
every corner.
Having lived in Hobart for a large portion
of my life, I must profess to a certain level of
bias when it comes to this pint-sized and super-
friendlycapital.ButthisalsomeansIcanshare
an insider’s perspective of some of the best bits
to help plan your next visit!“At 1271m,
kunyani/Mount
Welington
dwarfs the
smal city its
profile prominent
regardle of
where you go
around town”
Mount Wellington Pinnacle
viewing shelterLost World Track city viewsLost World Track view
towards the Pinnacle