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Louisa's Walk
Ollie #1 of 62 attractions in Hobart
5 of 5 stars 153 reviews
Owner description: Louisa's Walk is a piece of strolling theatre that takes you on a journey into the life of Louisa Regan, an Irish convict, sent to Van Diemen's Land...... more » Owner description: Louisa's Walk is a piece of strolling theatre that takes you on a journey into the life of Louisa Regan, an Irish convict, sent to Van Diemen's Land on a seven year sentence, in 1841, for stealing a loaf of bread. You walk with the actors, Judith and Chris Cornish, in full costume, as they tell Louisa's story that starts in the gardens of Cascade Brewery, in South Hobart, along the Hobart Rivulet the early source of the city's water, to the Female Factory, where Louisa was imprisoned. « less
Attraction type  Theatres
Distance  3.4 km from city centre
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Bonorong Wildlife Sanctuary
Ollie #2 of 62 attractions in Hobart
5 of 5 stars 141 reviews
Owner description: Bonorong Wildlife Sanctuary (pronounced “Bon-a-rong” - Aboriginal meaning “Native Companion”) was established in 1981 as a sanctuary for injured and...... more » Owner description: Bonorong Wildlife Sanctuary (pronounced “Bon-a-rong” - Aboriginal meaning “Native Companion”) was established in 1981 as a sanctuary for injured and orphaned wildlife and is Tasmania's most popular wildlife park. At Bonorong you will see native animals which are extinct everywhere but Tasmania such as the famous Tassie Devil, Tasmanian Bettong, Eastern Quoll and Tasmanian Pademelon. You will also see favourites like wombats, koalas, kangaroos, possums, lizards, native birds and so many more. The animals of Bonorong are loved and cherished by all of the staff here at the Park and we are sure you will love them too! « less
Attraction type  Nature/ Wildlife Areas
Distance  20.8 km from city centre
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Mount Wellington
Ollie #3 of 62 attractions in Hobart
4.5 of 5 stars 281 reviews

Mount Wellington rises 1271 metres above sea level and rises immediately west of the Hobart CBD.  It is often covered in snow, even in summer due to the chilly westerly winds that... more »

Attraction type  Mountains
Distance  7.8 km from city centre
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Royal Tasmanian Botanical Gardens
Ollie #4 of 62 attractions in Hobart
4.5 of 5 stars 114 reviews

The Royal Tasmanian Botanic Gardens in Hobart are situated on the eastern edge of the city, overlooking the Derwent River and the Tasman Bridge. As well as the usual range of... more »

Attraction type  Gardens
Distance  1.9 km from city centre
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Battery Point
Ollie #5 of 62 attractions in Hobart
4.5 of 5 stars 97 reviews

Battery Point is named after a battery of guns (long since removed) that were established on the point in 1818 to defend the city against possible French and Russian invaders.The... more »

Attraction type  Historic Sites
Distance  0.5 km from city centre
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South Bruny National Park
Ollie #6 of 62 attractions in Hobart
4.5 of 5 stars 24 reviews

South Bruny National Park comprises towering cliffs, remote beaches, heathland and lush temperate rainforest landscapes.  It features muttonbird rookeries, gardens of kelp seaweed... more »

Attraction type  National Parks
Distance  68.9 km from city centre
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North Hobart
Ollie #7 of 62 attractions in Hobart
4.5 of 5 stars 33 reviews

Tired of the "touristy" docks and Salamanca area of Hobart?  For a taste of local nightlife and a wide range of affordable dining experiences, venture a kilometre north up... more »

Attraction type  Neighbourhoods
Distance  1.7 km from city centre
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Lark Distillery
Ollie #8 of 62 attractions in Hobart
4.5 of 5 stars 25 reviews

Lark Distillery's cellar in Davey Street, Hobart is the place to go for the finest quality malt whiskey in Tasmania. Their whiskey is made from Tasmanian barley malt and pure... more »

Attraction type  Breweries
Distance  0.3 km from city centre
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Theatre Royal
Ollie #9 of 62 attractions in Hobart
4.5 of 5 stars 15 reviews

The Theatre Royal in Hobart opened in 1837, with additions in 1850 and 1890.  It is Australia's oldest theatre.  It is still Hobart's main venue for live performance. Website here. more »

Attraction type  Theatres
Distance  0.4 km from city centre
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Hartz Mountains National Park
Ollie #10 of 62 attractions in Hobart
4.5 of 5 stars 11 reviews
Attraction type  National Parks
Distance  4.4 km from city centre
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Salamanca Arts Centre
Ollie #11 of 62 attractions in Hobart
4.5 of 5 stars 37 reviews
Art centre run by the government of Tasmania
Attraction type  Educational Sites; Art Galleries
Distance  0.5 km from city centre
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Cascade Brewery
Ollie #12 of 62 attractions in Hobart
4.5 of 5 stars 67 reviews

Cascade Brewery, on the western edge of the city, is Australia's oldest continuously operating beer brewery.  It first opened its doors in 1824 and even succeeded in continuing... more »

Attraction type  Breweries; Tours
Distance  3.2 km from city centre
State Cinema
Ollie #13 of 62 attractions in Hobart
5 of 5 stars 9 reviews
Attraction type  Cinemas
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Cascades Female Factory Historic Site
Ollie #14 of 62 attractions in Hobart
4.5 of 5 stars 30 reviews

Hobart was settled primarily as a convict prison for Great Britain.  Women convicts were housed in separate barracks called "female factories" until they were found gainful... more »

Attraction type  Historic Sites
Distance  2.8 km from city centre
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Seven Mile Beach
Ollie #15 of 62 attractions in Hobart
4.5 of 5 stars 23 reviews
Attraction type  Beaches
Distance  17.4 km from city centre
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St. David's Cathedral
Ollie #16 of 62 attractions in Hobart
5 of 5 stars 5 reviews

Although building started on St David's cathedral in 1868 and it was consecrated in 1874, work continued sporadically until 1936.  It is now widely regarded as the finest example... more »

Attraction type  Religious Sites
Distance  0.2 km from city centre
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Tasman Bridge
Ollie #17 of 62 attractions in Hobart
4 of 5 stars 23 reviews

The Tasman Bridge across the Derwent River was one of the world's earliest box-girder cantilever bridges when it opened in 1964.  But it's more famous for the fact that it fell... more »

Attraction type  Bridges
Distance  2.2 km from city centre
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Mount Nelson Lookout
Ollie #18 of 62 attractions in Hobart
4 of 5 stars 38 reviews

Mount Nelson, 5km from the city centre on the southern outskirts of Hobart, was the site of one of a chain of semaphore stations which realyed messages to and from Port Arthur... more »

Attraction type  Lookouts
Distance  3.1 km from city centre
Maritime Museum of Tasmania
Ollie #19 of 62 attractions in Hobart
4.5 of 5 stars 17 reviews
Attraction type  Museums
Shot Tower
Ollie #20 of 62 attractions in Hobart
4 of 5 stars 10 reviews

The old shotower at Taroona on the southern outskirts of Hobart is the oldest circular sandstone shot-tower in the world.  The distinctive circular tower was built in 1870 and... more »

Attraction type  Lookouts
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