Tasmania (Hobart), Australia

Hobart’s Wapping District by Foot

Early Days of Hobart and Its Infamous Neighborhood Take a walk in the shoes of Hobart’s settlers during this excursion through an infamous neighborhood. Depart the pier for what was once Hobart’s colorful Wapping district. Home to many poor and working-class residents during the 19th century, the area’s bar-lined streets were frequented by sailors, soldiers and prostitutes—earning Wapping a notorious reputation for violence and debauchery. Stroll past the few remaining structures from that bygone era as your knowledgeable guide regales you with tales of the hardscrabble lives of the people who once occupied the tenements and bars. Make your way to the imposing stone facade of the Penitentiary Chapel—all that remains of the former prison—and listen to tales of the convicts executed here from 1857 to 1946. You will also pass by Hobart’s oldest cemetery and the historic docks at Salamanca Place, before returning to your ship. * Demanding - Physically challenging activities, including extensive walks, hiking, riding, water sports, and high altitude activities. Activities by foot may contain difficult, unpaved surfaces and/or multiple stairs and steep inclines. Total time walking or sta