WHERE TO STAY
THERE’S PLENTY of options for campers to stay in and around Hobart. Most accommodation is on the outskirts of town,
but nothing’s really that far away in Hobart, especially if you have your own wheels.
The majority of the caravan parks are on the eastern shore – the opposite side of the river to the city centre. A couple of
these are quite close to some nice beaches and would be convenient for people heading up the East Coast.
Just 10 minutes north of the city, the Hobart Showground Motorhome Park offers accommodation for a range of rigs
and is also quite close to public transport for easy access to the city centre.Tug boat heading out to guide a
ship under the Tasman bridge
Waterfront precinct. Cruise
ships are frequent visitors over
summerThe period between Christmas and New
Year is one to pencil into the calendar, too,
as you can make the most of the Taste of
Tasmania festival, as well as the arrival of the
Sydney to Hobart yachts.
Back in the centre of town, visit the
Tasmanian Museum and Art Gallery (TMAG),
with its plentiful permanent exhibitions of
Tasmanian Aboriginal culture, flora and fauna,
as well as a host of temporary exhibitions that
keep things interesting.TREAT YOURSELF
Salamanca is, in many ways, the heart of
Hobart’s historic waterfront precinct. This was
once the rough wharf-front playground of
sailors, whalers and factory workers, but those
days are long gone and pleasant bars and cafes
now line the footpath, perfect for brunching
and lunching.
In the late afternoon, stop in at The Den for
a cocktail in stylish, wood-panelled surrounds,
before heading across to the wharves for some
fresh seafood or a feed of scallops and chips.
Finish up with a Tasmanian-made ice cream or
gelato from the Van Diemens Land Creamery
punt at Constitution Dock and stroll among theADVENTURESHrt,tania