Details About Hobart, Tasmania

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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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