What is Hobart known for?
Hobart, the capital of Tasmania, is known for its harbor setting beneath kunanyi/Mount Wellington, its historic sandstone buildings, Salamanca Market and MONA, the Museum of Old and New Art.
Founded in 1804, Hobart is Australia's second-oldest capital city after Sydney. It sits on the River Derwent and has a deep-water port that has long served whaling, trading and fishing ships.
Battery Point and Salamanca Place are filled with Georgian buildings from the colonial era. The Salamanca Market, held every Saturday, is one of Australia's best-known outdoor markets.
Art, food and festivals
MONA, opened in 2011 by gambler and collector David Walsh, transformed Hobart's image. The museum's festivals, Dark Mofo in winter and MONA FOMA in summer, attract visitors from around the world.
Hobart is also the finishing point of the Sydney to Hobart Yacht Race, and the Taste of Tasmania food festival is held around New Year.
The city is a gateway to Antarctica, hosting research ships and the Australian Antarctic Division. Visitors can drive to the summit of kunanyi/Mount Wellington for sweeping views.