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Hobart Neighbourhoods, Locations and Hobart Districts
(Hobart, Tasmania - TAS, Australia AU)



Hobart is divided up into various neighbourhoods, locations, districts and popular regions, full of many outstanding tourist attractions, landmarks, heritage Hobart buildings and natural beauty spots. The main neighbourhoods and districts in Hobart include the following areas.

Hobart Locations and Districts: Central Hobart - Hobart, Tasmania (TAS), Australia AU
Hobart city centre incorporates the Central Business District (CBD), which is surrounded by Hobart's Collins Street, Elizabeth Street, Liverpool Street and Murray Street. Central Hobart is home to many excellent shopping centres, which are particularly concentrated around the Main Road and on Elizabeth Street. Other important landmarks in central Hobart include the largest pedestrianised Franklin Square, the Town Hall, the Cat and Fiddle shopping arcade, Brooke Street Pier, Constitution Dock and Hobart's Victorian Dock.




Hobart Locations and Districts: The Queen's Domain - Hobart, Tasmania (TAS), Australia AU
When the city of Hobart was first founded, this high hill located on the northern side of Hobart was reserved for the use of the governor, with building restrictions across the hill. This green area of parkland soon became known as the Queen's Domain and contains wildlife reserves, sports fields, playing grounds and scrubland. The Queen's Domain area in Hobart offers spectacular views across Derwent River and Hobart city centre.

Hobart Locations and Districts: Hobart Waterfront - Hobart, Tasmania (TAS), 7000, Australia AU
Hobart Waterfront is now one of the city's most fashionable areas, with many trendy street cafés, bars, restaurants and specialist handicraft shops. Centred around Franklin Wharf, the considerable renovation at Hobart Waterfront has breathed fresh life into this historic area, which was once a busy port, and Hobart's Waterfront has also become a lively nightspot.

The Gasworks Complex is a small and compact district situated on Hobart's waterfront. Previously an industrial area of Hobart, attractions in the Gasworks Complex area include a local museum, specialist shops, cafés and heritage buildings.

Hobart Locations and Districts: Mount Wellington - Hobart, Tasmania (TAS), 7000, Australia AU
Home to some of the best views of Hobart, the stunning Mount Wellington is situated in southern Hobart and can be seen throughout the city. Attractions on Mount Wellington include walking trails, seating areas, spectacular views of Hobart city, and a winding road, which travels to the top of the mountain.

Hobart Locations and Districts: Salamanca Area - Salamanca Square, Hobart, Tasmania (TAS), 7000, Australia AU
Situated in Hobart's Salamanca district, close to the city centre, Salamanca Square is a popular spot for tourists staying in Hobart. With rows of restored sandstone warehouses on the harbourfront, other attractions at Salamanca Square include numerous street cafés, restaurants, speciality shops, seating areas, buskers, regular live entertainment and the busy weekly flea market.

Hobart Locations and Districts: Battery Point District - Hobart, Tasmania (TAS), Australia AU
Battery Point is the historic centre of Hobart, full of heritage buildings, behind Princes Wharf and Salamanca Place. This old port area was named Battery Point after the prominent gun battery, which used to stand next to the port's guardhouse. Hobart's Battery Point was once a thriving maritime area and this is reflected in the houses, which range from charming workers' cottages to grand mansions, together with many interesting small shops, cafés, restaurants and public houses.

Hobart Locations and Districts: Sandy Bay - Hobart, Tasmania (TAS), Australia AU
Sandy Bay is a large coastal resort of Hobart, with a number of exceptional gardens, large hotels and scenic views. This popular seaside location also features a good selection of shops, cafés and a large casino complex.

Hobart Locations and Districts: Bellerive Village - Bellerive, Hobart, Tasmania (TAS), 7018, Australia AU
Bellerive Village, in eastern Hobart, is a small and historic part of Hobart. Popular with tourists, Bellerive Village contains around 20 interesting heritage buildings dating back to the mid-19th century, walking trails and other places of historical interest.

Hobart Locations and Districts: Bruny Island - Bruny Island, Hobart, Tasmania (TAS), 7000, Australia AU
Bruny Island is a short trip from Hobart city centre and has a population of around 500. With around nine ferries travelling to the island each day from Kettering, Bruny Island is almost divided into two, with 'North Bruny' and 'South Bruny' being connected by an extremely narrow strip. Attractions on Bruny Island, close to central Hobart, include camel tours, bush walking, mountain biking, horseriding, surfing, swimming and fishing.

Hobart Locations and Districts: Eastern Shore - Hobart, Tasmania (TAS), Australia AU
Hobart's Eastern Shore, across the famous Tasman Bridge, is home to many important attractions. These include the Bellerive Oval cricket stadium, which regularly hosts large international and Australian test matches during Hobart's cricket season, from October until March. The coastal Eastern Shore area of Hobart also features many exceptional spots for scuba diving, swimming, fish, sailing and other recreational activities.

Hobart Locations and Districts: Derwent Valley - Hobart, Tasmania (TAS), Australia AU
The picturesque Derwent Valley area of Hobart is located to the north of the city. Full of large vineyards and wineries, Derwent Valley is renowned throughout Australia for its exceptional wines. Derwent Valley also features a number of enormous national parks, walking trails, rainforests and natural areas of outstanding beauty.

 
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