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Australias second oldest capital, Hobart is steeped in history. Its cool climate and small-town feel set Hobart apart from other Aussie capitals. To appreciate Hobart, walk around the Battery Point, a maze of uneven streets lined with quaint shops, cozy restaurants, and historic homes.
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Activities

Behind Princes Wharf is the historic core of Hobart, the old port area known as Battery Point. Don't miss Arthur's

  • Cascade Brewery is Australia's oldest brewery is still producing some of the finest beer in the country.
  • The excellent Tasmanian Museum & Art Gallery incorporates Hobart's oldest building, the Commissariat Store, built in 1808. The museum section features a Tasmanian Aboriginal display and relics from the state's colonial heritage, while the gallery has a good collection of Tasmanian colonial art.
  • Mt. Field National Park is well known for its spectacular mountain scenery, alpine moorland, dense rainforest, lakes, abundant wildlife and spectacular waterfalls.

Currency

Australian currency ($A) is decimal with the dollar as the basic unit (100 cents equals one dollar). The most commonly accepted credit cards are American Express, Bankcard, Diners Club, MasterCard, Visa and JCB.

 
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