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Hobart
Hobart is Australia\'s southernmost capital city. The fact that it is also the smallest is the key to its particular charm. A riverside city with a busy harbour, its mountain backdrop offers fine views over the beautiful Georgian buildings, numerous parks and compact suburbs below.

The city's conservative and provincial reputation among some mainlanders is undeserved. Hobart town has a thriving arts and crafts scene and a real sense of history, and for walking, eating and just soaking in the atmosphere it can't be bettered.

• Area: 1,360 sq km
• Population: 129,000
• Country: Australia
• Time Zone: GMT/UTC +10
• Telephone Area Code: 03

Orientation
Hobart is in the south-east of the state, in the middle of a series of islands and peninsulas that surround Storm Bay. It lies at the foot of Mt Wellington, and is approached from the north by the Tasman bridge and highway. Queen's Domain and the botanical gardens feed into the grid of the central business area, which is just minutes away from the wharves that line Sullivans Cove. The waterfront area is the focus for the city's events and the location of most tourist attractions. South from here is Sandy Bay, the site of Hobart's university and the Wrest Point Hotel Casino.

The airport is in Hobart's eastern suburbs, 16km (10mi) from the city centre. Buses leave from the Transit Centre, to the west of the city centre, and from Hobart Coaches, right in the city.

Accommodation in Hobart ranges from backpackers' hostels and quaint but sometimes expensive B&Bs and guesthouses, to harbourside pubs and four-star hotels. Because of the city's tiny proportions, it's possible to stay conveniently close to the city's attractions and food outlets. The main areas for budget accommodation are the city centre and the older suburbs to the north and west. Middle and upper-end accommodation is spread all over town.

History
The first inhabitants of the city area were members of the Aboriginal Mouheneer tribe, who lived a semi-nomadic lifestyle. Tasmania's Aboriginal people were wiped out so quickly that almost nothing of their history, culture or language was recorded. During Tasmania's Black War, Aboriginal people, fighting to retain their land, speared shepherds and stock and, in turn, were hunted and shot. In 1828 martial law was proclaimed by Governor Arthur, giving soldiers the right to arrest or shoot on sight any Aboriginal found in an area of European settlement. Between the 1820s and 1840s most remaining Aboriginals were rounded up and moved to a camp on Bruny Island. Most of these died of despair, malnutrition or respiratory disease and by 1876 Tasmania's last full-blooded Aborigine was dead.

The city of Hobart was established in 1804 at the mouth of the Derwent River, one year after Tasmania's first settlement was secured at nearby Risdon Cove. It began as a collection of tents and huts, with a population of 178 convicts, 25 marines, 15 women, 21 children, 13 free settlers and 10 civil officers. The colony's location on the Derwent River - one of the world's finest deep-water harbours - was a key to its successful development, and Hobart Town (as it was known until 1881) was proclaimed a city in 1842.

Tasmania, or Van Diemen's Land as it was originally known, was best-known as a penal colony in its early days, with prisons for recurring offenders established on Sarah Island, Maria Island and Port Arthur. Free settlers, however, were often opposed to the idea of living with criminals, and in 1856 transportation to the island was abandoned. Parliamentary elections took place the same year and the island renamed itself Tasmania. Hobart's merchants took advantage of the city's excellent harbour and many made their fortunes from the whaling trade, ship-building and the export of products like corn and merino wool.

Although it was one of Australia\'s earliest settlements, Hobart's role in the 20th century reflected the scarcity of opportunities that affected the entire state. As a result, state and local governments have consistently been avid proponents of industry and development. In 1973, Hobart's venerable old dame of hotels, the Wrest Point Riviera, was granted the country's first casino license. It was during this decade, too, that plans were drawn up to build enormous hydroelectric power-stations in the hope that the state could become a net exporter of electrical power.

Tasmania is renowned world wide for its pristine wilderness areas, and from the 1960s through to the 80s, Hobart became the organisational headquarters of a wide coalition of community groups determined to prevent the damming of areas of the state considered to be of global heritage and environmental value. The conservation movement organised significant and lengthy protests for the preservation of Lake Pedder and the Franklin and Gordon Rivers. In the 1989 state elections, Tasmania's Green Independents gained 18% of the vote and held the balance of power in parliament.

The political dominance of the Greens - unique among Australian legislatures - came to an end in 1998, when the state's electoral boundaries were redistributed. The long-overdue overturning of repressive laws against homosexuality in the late 1990s indicates that there remained a well-developed politically progressive community in the state to counteract the deep conservatism that often predominates.

In recent years, Hobart has participated in the property boom that has affected the rest of the country's big cities, although that trend has begun to slow in recent times. The city continues to attract a strong progressive community, including a vocal community of environmental activists and supporters who are hoping to make a difference in the state's current hot-button issue, the logging of old-growth forests.

Hobart is a magical city to spend a holiday at. Nestled under Mt Wellington on the Derwent River Hobart is renowned for its heritage buildings, beautiful parks, fine restaurants, the Salamanca Markets and its Festivals. Hobart is the gateway to the best quality food and boutique wines and the famous Tasmanian salmon, crayfish and cheeses, raspberries and strawberries, beer and chocolates. This unique setting provides for an ambience that you will not find in another city anywhere in the world

It is a city rich in maritime history, and is shaped and defined by water. A diverse range of craft including Antarctic supply vessels, sailing dinghies, catamarans, kayaks, ocean racing yachts, fishing boats and square riggers ply the waters of the Derwent. Beyond is Storm Bay and the vast Southern Ocean.

The Port is a central focus for the City providing both a busy commercial hub and also a place where residents and visitors like to spend time strolling along the docks talking with the local fishermen, watching the large cargo vessels load and unload or sampling some fine Tasmanian produce at one of the many cafes and restaurants located around the cove. With its beautiful climate, laid-back lifestyle and friendly people, you can't go wrong. Hobart is an ideal home base to make, if you are planning to visit some of Tasmania's other spectacular tourist destinations.

Being a modern cosmopolitan city, Hobart has all sorts of different restaurants to have a wonderful meal at.
There is also plenty to do in and around Hobart city.

Shops and Services
Most shops within the Hobart CBD are open 7 days per week, as are some shops and most major supermarkets in the suburbs.

Central Business District
A short stroll from any of the major hotels or transit points you’ll find Tasmania’s premier commercial centre – Hobart’s CBD. A lively, friendly destination with that magical blend of pavement, arcade and centre shopping, providing easy access to national department stores, fashion outlets, Tasmanian souvenirs and crafts and a cosmopolitan café society. In the heart of the CBD, nestled amongst some of Australia’s best examples of sandstone and colonial architecture, street cafes and restaurants mix with great shopping to provide hours of fun and entertainment.

Salamanca Place, Salamanca Square and Salamanca Market
Salamanca Place, renowned for the famous Salamanca Market is home of fine Tasmanian arts and crafts, showcasing the works of many of Tasmania’s finest artists and craftspeople. Located amongst beautiful heritage listed buildings and tree lined streets, the area is home to restaurants, specialist food shops, bars and niche shopping. Pick up a bargain, sip a coffee, browse through the galleries. At night enjoy the attractive river view whilst dining and relaxing.

Battery Point
A leisurely walk from the CBD, this historic location features preserved architecture, arts and crafts shops, and fine dining restaurants. Discover Arthurs Circus, Kellys Steps, and the Heritage museum, with an impressive sandstone building housing a significant colonial collection

North Hobart
North Hobart is known as the restaurant strip, with eateries including pubs, taverns, restaurants and cafes. This busy area also features art galleries, small fashion boutiques, and Tasmania’s oldest operating movie house. Necessary services such as banks and postal facilities are also conveniently located here.

Sandy Bay
Sandy Bay, home to Australia’s first casino – Wrest Point, is renowned for small stylish boutiques and gift shops. Wander the busy streets for unique interiors, children and adult fashion or that perfect gift. With all services and a choice of cafes this small but buzzing location is bound to please

New Town and New Town Plaza
New Town is a suburban shopping strip containing National shopping chains, supermarkets and unique retail outlets.

Parks and Reserves
Hobart has approximately 22,000 trees in its parks and streets. This does not include the trees within Council’s bushland areas. The backdrop to Hobart is Mount Wellington, which is 1270m. It is only about a 30 minute drive to the top of the mountain from the City centre.

Beaches
Hobart is surrounded by water. The Derwent River provides for a host of beautiful beaches only minutes away.
Beaches in the Hobart municipality include:

• Nutgrove Beach, Sandy Bay
• Long Beach, Sandy Bay
• Lords Beach, Sandy Bay
• Red Chapel Beach, Sandy Bay
• Cornelian Bay Beach, Cornelian Bay
• Short Beach, Sandy Bay

Transport
Hobart has an efficient road transport system. There is no such thing as peak hour traffic.

Vehicles
Visitors and new residents to Tasmania have three months to transfer vehicle registration.

Public Transport
Hobart has an efficient public transport system. The main service is provided by Metro Tasmania.

Utilities – Electricity & Gas

Electricity
Hobart’s principal energy supplier is Aurora Energy.

Gas
Hobart does not currently have access to a natural gas supply, however the State Government has constructed a gas pipeline across Bass Strait from the mainland and it is expected that natural gas will be available in Hobart within the next two years.

Nursing Homes and Aged Care
Hobart has a number of nursing homes for the elderly throughout the City.

• Italian Day Care Centre, North Hobart
• Mary Ogilvy Home, New Town
• New Town Day Care Centre, New Town
• Rosary Gardens Nursing Home, Lenah Valley
• Sandown Village Apartments, Sandy Bay
• St Ann’s Nursing Home, Hobart
• Vaucluse Gardens Nursing Home, Hobart

Weather
According to the Australian Bureau of Statistics the following weather conditions were experienced in Hobart in 2002:

• Mean Daily Maximum – 17.6 degrees Celsius
• Mean Daily Minimum – 9.3 degrees Celsius
• Highest Temperature – 32.5 degrees Celsius
• Lowest Temperature - .1 degrees Celsius
• Mean Daily Sunshine – 6.8 hours
• No. Frost Days – 6 days
• Total Rain Days – 146 days
• Total Rainfall – 466 mm

Hobart has the second-lowest annual average rainfall of any Australian capital. Daylight savings in Tasmania commences on the first Sunday in October and finishes the last Sunday in March.

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Local Government Areas of Tasmania
Municipality of Brighton
Brighton
Hobart suburbs:
Bridgewater - Gagebrook - Old Beach
Pontville
Tea Tree

City of Clarence
Cambridge
Cremorne
Hobart suburbs:
Acton - Bellerive - Geilston Bay - Howrah - Lindisfarne - Mornington - Otago Bay - Risdon - Risdon Vale - Rokeby - Rose Bay - Rosny - Tranmere - Warrane
Lauderdale
Opossum Bay
Richmond
Seven Mile Beach
South Arm
City of Glenorchy
Hobart suburbs:
Austins Ferry - Berriedale - Cadbury - Chigwell - Claremont - Collinsvale - Derwent Park - Dowsings Point - Glenlusk - Glenorchy - Goodwood - Granton - Lutana - Merton - Montrose - Moonah - Rosetta - West Moonah

City of Hobart
Battery Point - Cornelian Bay - Dynnyrne - Fern Tree - Glebe - Hobart - Lenah Valley - Mt Nelson - Mt Stuart - New Town - North Hobart - South Hobart - West Hobart - Sandy Bay - Salamanca - Tolmans Hill
Municipality of Kingborough
Albion Heights
Bruny Island (including Alonnah)
Electrona
Hobart suburbs: Taroona
Howden
Kettering
Kingston suburbs:
Blackmans Bay - Bonnet Hill - Firthside - Huntingfield - Kingston - Kingston Beach
Margate
The Lea
Snug
Municipality of Derwent Valley
Boyer
Bushy Park
New Norfolk
Strathgordon
Municipality of Sorell
Dodges Ferry
Dunalley
Lewisham
Midway Point
Sorell
Municipality of Tasman
Koonya
Murdunna
Nubeena
Port Arthur
Municipality of Huon Valley
Cygnet
Dover
Geeveston
Huonville
Municipality of Glamorgan/Spring Bay
Bicheno
Coles Bay
Orford
Swansea
Triabunna
Municipality of Break O'Day
Fingal
St Helens
St Marys
Scamander
Municipality of Dorset
Branxholm
Bridport
Derby
Scottsdale
Winnaleah
Municipality of Flinders
Cape Barren Island
Flinders Island (including Emita, Whitemark)


Municipality of George Town
Bell Bay
George Town
City of Launceston
Dilston
Launceston suburbs:
Alanvale - East Launceston - Glen Dhu - Invermay - Inveresk - Kings Meadows - Launceston - Mayfield - Mowbray - Newnham - Newstead - Norwood - Punchbowl - Ravenswood - Rocherlea - Sandhill - South Launceston - St Leonards - Summerhill - Trevallyn - Waverley - West Launceston - Youngtown
Lilydale
Relbia
Note: Blackstone Heights and Prospect are in the Meander Valley council; Riverside is in the West Tamar council.
Municipality of Meander Valley
Carrick
Deloraine
Hagley
Hadspen
Launceston suburbs:
Blackstone Heights - Prospect
Mole Creek
Westbury
Municipality of West Tamar
Beaconsfield
Beauty Point
Exeter
Launceston suburb:
Riverside
Legana

City of Burnie
Burnie
Municipality of Central Coast
Forth
Penguin
Turners Beach
Ulverstone
Municipality of Circular Head
Marrawah
Smithton
Stanley
City of Devonport
Devonport
Municipality of Kentish
Cradle Mountain
Railton
Sheffield
Municipality of King Island
King Island (including Currie)
Municipality of Latrobe
Hawley Beach
Latrobe
Port Sorell
Shearwater
Municipality of Waratah/Wynyard
Savage River
Somerset
Waratah
Wynyard

Municipality of West Coast
Queenstown
Rosebery
Strahan
Zeehan
Municipality of Central Highlands
Bothwell
Bronte Park
Derwent Bridge
Ouse
Liawenee
Miena
Ouse
Tarraleah
Municipality of Northern Midlands
Avoca
Campbell Town
Cressy
Evandale
Liffey
Longford
Perth
Municipality of Southern Midlands
Bagdad
Campania
Oatlands
Ross

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