Having grown from a small
collection of traders in 1972 to
one of the most vibrant and loved
outdoor markets in Australia, with
more than 300 stallholders, the
Salamanca Market is a sight to
see. Open every Saturday from
8.30am-3pm, this market offers
a range of products from Tassie’s
best producers and artisans.SALAMANCA
market
past the aquatic centre to the
Soldiers Memorial Avenue to
stroll through the Avenue of
Honour – comprised of more
than 500 trees planted in 1918-
19 commemorating soldiers
who died in World War 1.
Continue wandering through
the Domain towards the Royal
Tasmanian Botanical Gardens.
Established in 1818, the
14-hectare gardens showcase
6500 species and variety of plants- including more than 400 native
Tasmanian species. From
crossing the shiny red wooden
bridge within the Japanese
Garden to immersing yourself
in the icy environment of the
Sub-Antarctic Plant House,
there is plenty to admire.
Across from the main
entrance of the gardens lies
the original site of the
Beaumaris Zoo (Old Hobart
Zoo). A private collection
(started in 1895) before it
turned public, the zoo closed in
1937 – less than one year after
the last captive Tasmanian tiger,
which once called this zoo home,
died. In September 2000, on
World Threatened Species Day,
a colourful gate featuring sad-
faced sculptures (including the
Tasmanian tiger) was installed.
Commemorating the animals
that were once here, today the
gates and only a couple of ruins
of enclosures remain.
By now you should have
reached your 10,000 steps.If you’re excited to continue
exploring this area, the
Domain is also home to natural
woodlands, the Hobart Cenotaph,
Government House and an array
of sports centres, bicycle and
walking tracks for you to discover.
Otherwise, head back into the
city or back home to relax after a
day of historic and natural beauty
along Hobart's waterfront. ■Royal Tasmanian
Botanical Gardens,
Queens Domain.Houses at
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