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  A brief description, photos and links
Your discovery of Tasmania should be measured less by distance and more by time; by experiences immensely varied, yet always close at hand.With less than one per cent of the land surface of Australia and nowhere more than 115 kilometres from the sea, Tasmania's varied landscape is unrestrained by size.
These are Tasmania's midlands, legacy of a British colonial heritage and a green-belt of history stretching from north to south.
It is Tasmania's sun coast, edged by crystal blue waters and clusters of holiday homes that have tied generations of families to annual bouts of rest and recreation.
www.tasgreetings.com /tasmania.htm   (361 words)

  
 Tour of Tasmania: Hobart   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-07)
It is the largest city in the state, the population of the Greater Hobart area being approximately 190,000.
Hobart's early life revolved very much around the waterfront, frequented by whalers and colonial traders.
Hobart's newest attraction is the Antarctic Adventure, on Salamanca Place, which has over fifty interactive exhibits dealing with Antarctica and Australia's presence there.
www.tased.edu.au /tot/s/hobart.html   (411 words)

  
 Hobart Tasmania. accommodation, information
Hobart is the capital of Tasmania, the second oldest and most southerly city in Australia, see map.
Hobart is located on the south east of the island of Tasmania, on the banks of the River Derwent and is dominated by Mount Wellington which looms above the city.
Hobart is a popular tourist destination with a good selection of accommodation and with the introduction of the Spirit of Tasmania ferry route from Sydney, Tasmania is now more accessible than ever.
www.auinfo.com /hobart.htm   (597 words)

  
 Hobart - Tasmania -
Tasmania is the most non-urbanised of all the Australian states with only 40.2 per cent of its population living in, Hobart, the capital city.
By 1827 Hobart was a thriving port with an estimated population of 5 000.
Hobart's timber-based shipbuilding industry was in decline by the end of the century.
www.smh.com.au /news/Tasmania/Hobart/2005/02/17/1108500205809.html   (3469 words)

  
 Hobart and Tasmania's south   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-07)
Tasmania's south-east is the most densely populated region of the state, yet still has many bushland areas and natural wonders for the enjoyment of visitors and locals.
Hobart, the state capital and largest city in Tasmania, is in the south-east, and is the centre of commerce and industry.
Hobart International Airport is east of the city en route to Richmond, and has direct service to mainland Australian cities.
www.tased.edu.au /tot/s   (338 words)

  
 Hobart Hotels Travel Guide – Sightseeing in Hobart, Tours and Attractions in Hobart
Galleries and Museums In fine arts and craft, Hobart is blessed with a diversity of talented artists – painters, photographers, sculptors, woodcrafters, ceramicists and jewellers – who hold frequent exhibitions of their works in Hobart venues.
Mt Field National Park 80km (50mi) west of Hobart, was declared a national park in 1916, and was one of the first national parks in Australia.
Waterworks Reserve is one of Hobart’s significant natural assets and protects high biodiversity plant systems, which are habitat for threatened species such as the swift parrot and the eastern-barred bandicoot.
www.hoteltravel.com /australia/hobart/guides/sightseeing.htm   (6263 words)

  
 Holiday Guide to Hobart & Tasmania
Tasmania’s beauty is never more richly expressed than in spring, when our maritime climate paints the grounds of historic sites the pinks, reds, yellows and purples of mother England.
In the south, Hobart’s Royal Botanical Gardens is one big party on 1 and 2 October, when you’re invited to celebrate the annual Tulip Festival with food, wine, art and entertainment in one of Australia’s oldest and most beautiful public gardens.
Then, from 4 to 7 November, the secrets of some of the most talented craftspeople you’ll ever meet are yours for the asking, at Deloraine’s annual craft extravaganza.
www.discovertasmania.com.au /home/index.cfm?language=English   (282 words)

  
 Networking Tasmanian Adventures   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-07)
Tasmania, the island adventure state of Australia, is one of the world's most mountainous islands.
Tasmania is one of the last great temperate wilderness areas on earth.
Tasmania's latitude is equivalent to that of Barcelona, Rome and Istanbul in the northern hemisphere.
www.tasadventures.com /index.asp   (367 words)

  
 Cheap hotels Hobart - Accommodation Discounts
This highway is en route to the North, North West and Western regions of Tasmania.
Hobart's Salamanca place, also on the waterfront, houses many old warehouses which have been converted into offices, cafes, restaurants and shops, the latter selling wares which are a shoppers delight.
Bay View Villas is located in quiet and picturesque West Hobart just minutes from the CBD and all local attractions and offers quality two or three bedroom, fully self-contained double storey villas for your stay in Hobart.
www.roomsready.com.au /hobart.php   (1307 words)

  
 HOBART, TASMANIA
Hobart lies on the banks of the Derwent River estuary, a broad, drowned river valley in the south of Tasmania.
The main metropolitan area as a whole is hilly, but it is dominated by Mount Wellington, less that 10km west of the city centre.
Whilst whaling made Hobart an important port, its beautiful harbour is now the destination for the annual yachting races from Sydney and Melbourne.
www.ga.gov.au /education/facts/capital/t.htm   (122 words)

  
 Hobart, page 1   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-07)
The Hobart Macquarie Motor Inn is located in the city centre and is within walking distance to historic Battery Point and the renowned waterfront area - Salamanca Place and is just two kilometres to Hobart Casino.
Away from the hustle and bustle, yet close to the heart of the city of Hobart is Northside Holiday Villas.
located: Distance to City Centre/PO: 500m Hobart Fountainside is located just a few miutes walk from the city centre, which enables you to escape the hassles of inner city driving and parking.
www.wheretostay.com.au /catalog/listings/all/hob700   (823 words)

  
 Serviced Apartments Hobart
Bay View Villas Apartments Hobart is located in the quiet and picturesque suburb of West Hobart, just minutes from the CBD and all of Hobart's local attractions.
Close by to the Bay View Villas Apartments Hobart is the bustling restaurant district of North Hobart and our apartments provide the perfect base from which visitors can experience all the major tourist attractions of Southern Tasmania.
Being located near Hobart's major attractions it is a great base for exploring the CBD and its sporting and cultural facilities.
www.aussieapartments.com.au /hobart.htm   (1514 words)

  
 Weather Underground: Hobart, Tasmania Forecast   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-07)
Waning Gibbous, 91% of the Moon is Illuminated
High: 66° F / 19° C Wind West 2 mph / 3 km/h
Low: 53° F / 12° C Wind West 4 mph / 7 km/h
www.wunderground.com /global/stations/94975.html   (312 words)

  
 BUG - Backpackers Guide to Hobart, Tasmania, Australia
Hobart Airport (tel (03) 6216 1600; website www.hobartairpt.com.au) is on the A3 highway about 17km east of the city centre.
Bus travel is the main form of public transport in Tasmania, and Hobart is well connected to other destinations within the state.
Tasmania is the best state for hitching and Hobart is a great city to hitch from.
www.bugaustralia.com /hobart/gta.html   (304 words)

  
 Hobart Tasmania travel guide - Australian Tourism Net
The city of Hobart is unique offering all the amenities of a thriving city only minutes from a wide variety of natural beauties.
Situated on the west bank of the Derwent River the city in many ways retains the flavour of a small town with a leisurely pace and a population of 160 000.
One of the most beautiful capitals in the world, Hobart is set under the towering peak of Mount Wellington and has a deep water port rivaling Sydney Harbour.
www.atn.com.au /tassi/tassi-e.htm   (227 words)

  
 Family Tree of Beth (Nolan) Stott - Tasmania Australia   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-07)
Kerry Ann Nolan, born in Tasmania; married (1) Malcom McGillivray in Victoria; married (2) Gavin Wildridge Johnstone in Tasmania; married (3) Lindsay Broughton in Tasmania.
Medland Patterson Honey, born 14 November 1850 in Hobart, Tasmania; died 26 June 1927 in Lindisfarne, Tasmania; married Francis Warren Lucas 8 August 1874 in house of Mr John Thomas.
Walter Moss Honey, born 29 January 1858 in Hobart, Tasmania; died 19 April 1933 in 50 Colville St., Hobart Tasmania; married Emily Watson 16 September 1891 in Congregational Church.
stott.customer.netspace.net.au /famtree2.htm   (3381 words)

  
 Backpacker information for Hobart and surrounds   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-07)
Hobart is alive with the stigma of days long past.
There is much more to Hobart than meets the eye so give yourself a few days at least.
Tasman Peninsula lies South East of Hobart and the drive is picturesque to say the least.
www.backpackertours.com.au /Tassie/All_hobart.htm   (206 words)

  
 Psychologist Dr Jacqui Triffitt, PhD (Clin.Psych). West Hobart, TAS - Shyness & Social Anxiety Treatment Australia
Jacqui Triffitt is a Clinical and Sport Psychologist in private practice in West Hobart, Tasmania.
However, for some individuals even the thought of driving and being in 'in the driver's seat' can be terrifying, triggering anxiety symptoms such as: pounding heart, sweating, shakiness, and feeling sick.
Jacqui has recently published a book called Back in the Driver's Seat, which is based on the programme and provides practical skills and strategies to help people who have a fear of driving to improve their confidence to begin or to return to driving generally or in specific driving situations.
www.socialanxietyassist.com.au /jtriffitt   (624 words)

  
 Mirago : Regional: Oceania: Australia: Tasmania: Localities: H: Hobart: Education
Chigwell Primary School - Primary school serving the northern suburbs of Hobart, Tasmania.
Hobart College - A senior secondary college with boarding facilities, also offering open learning programs.
Springfield Gardens Primary School - Situated in West Moonah, in the foothills of Mt. Wellington, near the Derwent River.
www.miragorobot.com /scripts/dir.aspx?cat=Top/Regional/Oceania/Australia/Tasmania/Localities/H/Hobart/Education   (621 words)

  
 North West Tasmania, West Coast, North West Coast and Inland, Australia - Accommodation - Strahan, Queenstown, Tullah, ...
Queenstown is situated 258 km north west of Hobart on Tasmania's central west coast.
Located between Cradle Mountain and Strahan, Tullah Lakeside Chalet is a perfect location to explore the highlights of Tasmania's west coast.
The Lodge is a boutique resort hideaway tucked away in a temperate rain forest, which also organises tours to the Cradle Mountain and surrounding areas.
www.webtravel.com.au /nth_tas_accm.htm   (2280 words)

  
 Hobart - Tasmania
Hobart is the second oldest city in Australia (after Sydney) and is the country’s smallest state capital (well, everything on mainland Australia has gotta be BIG).
The old city center, with its wealth of colonial buildings, clusters around Sullivans Cove [see map of Hobart] on the west bank, backed by wooded slopes rising to the often snowcapped peak of the 1270m high Mount Wellington.
The city historically spread inland along the grid of streets leading uphill from the from the warehouses of Sullivans Cove, leaving a legacy of fine buildings.
upfromaustralia.com /hobarttasmania.html   (210 words)

  
 The Lucksmiths and Rob Clarkson tour Tasmania » ABC Hobart
Rob Clarkson began his career in Hobart in the early 1990's recording a tape by the title of 'Hellbent in Hobart'.
Many of the songs talked about well-known Hobart locations such as Faraday Street, Churchill Avenue, Mount Wellington and he even wrote a song by the title of 'Hobart, city of love'.
Following the bands performance on the afternoon program they played to a sell out crowd at the Republic bar, which would indicate a strong likelihood of a return trip to the state.
www.abc.net.au /hobart/stories/s879107.htm   (494 words)

  
 GIFTS FLOWERS FLORIST HOBART TASMANIA   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-07)
With the exception of a small number of select galleries in the Hobart region, the product is unavailable elsewhere.
We personally deliver flower arrangements to the Hobart region in Tasmania Australia.
We are not a relay or network florist and we do not relay orders to other regions nor do we accept orders from internet relay florists (more about relay florists).
www.giftstasmania.com.au   (458 words)

  
 Holiday accommodation Hobart, Tasmania
To find your perfect Hobart holiday accommodation, use our Quick Search to select the locality, the accommodation type and then click "GO".
Hobart highlights include the annual Sydney to Hobart yacht race, weekend markets, art, craft and antique galleries, cafes and shops along the waterfront and in the historic areas.
Hobart also boasts a wide range of accomodation to fit every holiday and visit - from hotels and resorts to unique self contained holiday houses and luxury bed and breakfast accommodation.
www.takeabreak.com.au /hobart.htm?lid=145   (312 words)

  
 West Moonah, Hobart & Southern, Tasmania, TAS Unspecified - Cracker, Australia's free classified community
West Moonah, Hobart & Southern, Tasmania, TAS Unspecifieds
Neat 1 bedroom brick upstairs apartment, one of four on the block, common/shared ground which is maintained by a gardener, built ins in bedroom, electric heating, kitchen, bathroom/laundry combin...
WEST MOONAH $125,000 - $145,000 WEST MOONAH, Tasmania (TAS)
realestate.cracker.com.au /real-estate/tas/tasmania/hobart+--+southern/west+moonah/commercial/62.html   (497 words)

  
 Travel to Hobart, Tasmania Australia
On a clear day from the summit, there are spectacular views over the City of Hobart, down to the D'Entrecasteaux Channel and Bruny Island, as you take in the views you will understand why this imposing mountain is close to the heart of the people of Hobart.
Paddle the Hobart waterfront on a gentle sea kayak and join the Mt Wellington Descent for an action packed half day adventure.
The spectacular Franklin River in Tasmania is the ultimate wilderness experience.
www.magicaljourneys.com /Australia/australia-travel-hobart.html   (1015 words)

  
 Hobart Tasmania Salamanca place markets accommodation sydney hobart yacht race acommodation mount wellington csiro ...
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Hobart, population 180,000 and founded in 1803 is Tasmania's capital.
There is history everywhere, and the friendliest people in Australia - if you haven't been to Hobart and Tasmania you haven't lived.
www.tasmanian.com /travelhobart.htm   (118 words)

  
 Tours in Hobart and Tasmania
Located on a picturesque peninsula this is the perfect opportunity to team your chocolate experience with a splendid natural experience, as you cruise to and from the factory from the magnificent Hobart harbor and Derwent River.
The South Coast Track in Tasmania's remote South West is considered one of the best wilderness treks in Australia.
Stunning cliffs, wild rapids, cascading waterfalls and lush rainforest - this is the untouched wilderness that is Tasmania's Franklin River.
www.bcl.com.au /hobart/hobarttours.htm   (1048 words)

  
 Bay View Villas
Hobart, Tasmanias historic capital, is a thriving centre surrounded by magnificent mountains and water views.
Bay View Villas is located in quiet and picturesque West Hobart just minutes from the CBD and all local attractions.
Bay View Villas is ideal for families or groups, offering a wide range of facilities including games room, heated indoor swimming pool, childrens play ground and BBQ area.
www.bayviewvillas.com   (122 words)

  
 FOOTBALLCRESTS.COM - Kingborough Lions United SC
Kingborough Lions United SC was formed in 1998 following a merger between Kingborough United SC and West Hobart Lions SC.
(West Hobart Lions SC had previously been known as 'Caledonian SC' prior to the banning of ethnic based names by Soccer Australia.)
Kingborough United SC was itself the result of several previous mergers and had recently moved to a new stadium (Lightwood Park)
www.footballcrests.com /kingboroughlusc.htm   (207 words)

  
 West Hobart accomodation TAS, Australia
You’re sure to have an enjoyable experience at the Marquis, it is an Accredited Hotel Motel family owned and operated by skilled and professional staff, giving you a warm atmosphere and friendly service.
If you are after premium waterfront properties then beach to beach might be a better bet - after all, West Hobart is a great Motel Hotel to take a vacation in.
This site is copright, all accomodation and accommodation in West Hobart, TAS, Australia is listed by the holiday property owners themselves and as such we do not take any responsibility for the accomodation listed on this site being accurate or that the holiday house, apartment and hotel details are correct.
www.lookonline.com.au /holiday_accommodation/marquismotelmotel.html   (454 words)

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