It is necessary not only because the international Sydney - Hobart-regatta fly to Hobart, as the capital of the island offers much more Sehenswürdiges Tasmania. When you arrive at the Hobart International Airport (IATA: HBA, ICAO: YMHB) we recommend you rent a car, because on an island tour, one meets many beautiful corners of Tasmania. With the car, explore Hobart playing on your own and learn about also places and ways that you may never have reached with an organised tour by Hobart!
Already in 1642 the island was discovered Abel Tasman by the Dutch but only in 1825 South Wales the Tasmanian new declared himself independent. At the same time was the city Hobart, on the banks of the underlying Derwent to the capital of the new State. The city stretches to the foothills of the Mountain Mount Wellington (1270 M) which rises West of Hobart. Since Hobart has the largest harbour in Tasmania, Obtainreide, fruit, timber, wool and ore are exported there. There are factories there such as tanneries, mills and breweries. The capital city of Hobart is named after a certain British Colonial Secretary called Lord Robert Hobart.
Enjoy a walk through the harbour of Sullivan's Cove, or indulge in one of the excellent restaurants with fresh seafood. The historical battery point, which cascade brewery, the oldest brewery of Australia, the Salamanca market, botanical gardens and the wrest point Casino are some of the sights of this port city. If you are to new year in Hobart, can you celebration the finish of the famous sailing regatta Sydney to Hobart in the port.
The main attraction of Mt. field National Park are the Russell if (waterfalls) overthrow the 40 meters in depth. There are various walks to choose from available, to explore the flora and fauna of the Park. The Freycinet National Park offers a wealth of different hikes to secluded sandy beaches, coves and impressive views - passing up to 300 meter high granite. One of the most famous and most beautiful walks takes you to the magnificent Wineglass Bay, where you can take a refreshing swim before you are on the way back again. This and much more are within distance with a rental car and should be missed definitely.