Tasmania (Hobart), Australia

Hobart Sights

Tasmania’s Capital City Take in the sights of Tasmania’s capital city, and the stunning landscape of the Royal Tasmanian Botanical Gardens. The second oldest capital in Australia, after Sydney, Hobart offers a contrasting blend of heritage, scenery and culture, combining historic charm with a modern lifestyle in a setting of exceptional beauty. Travel by coach through the city, enjoying the contrast of elegant sandstone alongside modern architecture. You will pass Anglesea Barracks—the oldest Australian army barracks, and one of Australia’s most significant historic military precincts. Journey through the suburb of South Hobart to the gardens of the Cascade Brewery Company, Australia’s oldest operating brewery, located at the foot of the majestic Mt. Wellington. Continue to the Royal Tasmanian Botanical Gardens, where you will have some free time to explore the magnificent collection of conifers and cool temperate trees, and the extensive gardens that embrace the flora of the Southern Hemisphere. Please note: the Royal Tasmanian Botanical Gardens are closed on December 25th. Guests will not call at the gardens on this date. * Easy - Walking portions are generally over easy surfaces