The oldest city in Australia after Sydney is Hobart. This seaside town is located on the island of Tasmania and is its capital. Due to the fact that Hobart is the southernmost port of Australia, it is from here that most sea expeditions to Antarctica start.
Salamanca
If you come here, then first of all visit the historical district of the city - Salamanca. This place is notable for its ancient sandstone buildings. Previously, they served as warehouses, but now there are theaters, cozy cafes, souvenir shops, etc. Every Saturday fairs are held at the local market. Here you can buy original souvenirs - crafts from local craftsmen and antiques. In addition, farmers sell their products here - cheeses, vegetables, fruits, flowers. Small coastal cafes are very cozy. It's nice to sit here with a cup of coffee while listening to street musicians play.
Mount Wellington
Hobart is located at the foot of Mount Wellington. From its observation deck, which is 1270 meters high, there is a magnificent view not only of the city, but of the entire Tasman Peninsula. For lovers of active recreation, hiking trails have been laid to the top of the mountain.
District Battery Point
The Battery Point area was named after a coastal artillery battery designed to protect the island from enemy attacks. From Salamanca you can get here by walking along the Kelly Steps. This part of the city was originally inhabited by sailors and fishermen. Many buildings from colonial times have been preserved here and now.
Here it is worth visiting Arthur's Circle, consisting of ancient houses standing around the villa. It is home to Australia's oldest military installation, Anglesey Barracks. They have recently ceased to be used by military personnel and are now the Australian War Museum. Next to it is the beautiful Anglican Church of St. George, built in 1836.
The area is also home to the Tasmanian Maritime Museum, the Colonial Museum, where you can see items used by Hobart's people during the British Raj, and the Van Diemen's Land Museum (formerly the name of the island of Tasmania).
Richmond
It is also interesting to visit the small town of Richmond, which is located near Hobart. Here are two of Australia's oldest structures - the city prison and the Richmond Bridge, built from sandstone by prisoners, which is still in use for its intended purpose. On the road from Richmond to Hobart, you can visit some winery, of which there are many in these places, and try wines made from local grapes.
Holidays in Tasmania
It will help you forget about all the hardships and problems that have fallen on your shoulders, unbridled nature will give peace to your heart, there will be a lot of pleasant time to sit at sunset by the seashore and think about how to solve this or that situation, and of course this pure and untouched nature He will definitely bring you a person and tell you how best to act in this situation that happened to you. Its beautiful landscape will not let you lose heart, but on the contrary will give you useful spiritual strength that has left you in the bustle of the city. Tasmania’s nature has healing qualities, it can put a person firmly on his feet.
A holiday in Tasmania will be remembered especially colorfully, because you can find a common language with people from different cities not only of your own country, but also with people from countries of foreign republics, even if it turns out that you encounter your most sworn enemy on this island, then your spiritual nature will melt into his heart is ice, and you will be able to find a common language and common interests with him, some common plans for a joint partnership may even appear.
Not far from the seashore and clean sand, you can find various types of ancient buildings and take pictures near them, and if by chance you don’t have a camera at hand, then you can borrow it from new friends for the duration of the photo session and take pictures with them or separately, after which there will be a reason, upon arriving home, to correspond with them in the future and exchange personal photos, and perhaps come to visit each other and share various impressions. And who knows, after such a trip a new family may appear.
Mysterious island: to remember a vacation of a lifetime!
How nice it is to relax surrounded by pure nature, sit on the seashore watching the sunrise with your loved one, relatives or like-minded people, talk in a calm atmosphere on various interesting and intimate topics, surrounded by beautiful trees, sitting comfortably on clean sand, listen to the sound of the surf and watch the waves splashing tremblingly.
