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Tuesday 23 June 2015

If you are planning a visit to Hobart this winter, make sure to keep the Royal Tasmanian Botanical Gardens on your list of places to check out. This lush and exquisite landscape of rare as well as exotic specimens is situated at the meeting point of the Domain and Tasman Highways, covering an area of 14 hectares. Not only is this place the world’s sole Subantarctic Plant House, but it is also very popular for housing a wide range of Tasmanian, Japanese and many other types of plants.


The fact that Hobart is actively used for Antarctic scientific investigations and explorations explains the reason for the Gardens’ incredible collection of flora from the subantarctic Macquarie Island, where you will also find the peculiar King’s Lomatia, a plant that reproduces by duplicating or cloning itself and has only one surviving colony in the whole world.

The florid bridges within the place will lead you across the gushing waters of the Japanese nursery. You can sit by and enjoy the view of the Lily Pond or explore the vegetation grounds controlled by the Gardening Australia campaign of Australian Broadcasting Corporation. There is also a restaurant inside the area from where you can collect samples of some specimens in the Gardens.

Another great section worth checking out is the Cactus House, where you can compare the various types of succulent vegetation from all over the world. Besides that, the Tasmania East Coast and Greater Hobart sections exhibit extensive collections of the local plants. The Fuchsia House and the Conservatory house exemplary and vibrant assemblage of flowering plants. If you are eager to know how the plants are sustained, then be sure to probe the Rain Garden. Simple demonstrations here will explain how the run-off water is purified before it is allowed to reach the waterways. A conservation work is also carried out for collecting and saving rare seeds which were once commonly available in Tasmania.

 
There are a number of transport options that you can choose from to travel to the Royal Tasmanian Botanical Gardens because it is situated only 2 kilometres away from the city centre. The place remains open for visitors all the year round, and has also got an on-site parking spot. If you are a long-distance traveller, there is a place barely 10 minutes away from the Garden known as the Hobart Hostel, a place distinguished for providing affordable hostel accommodation in Hobart.

Friday 19 June 2015


With an average population of around 215,000 people, Hobart is considered as the second least populous capital city in Australia. Almost 42 per cent of people living in the island state of Tasmania are based in this city, largely due to its location on the banks of the magnificent Derwent river. This capital of Tasmania boasts of a grand harbour and various picturesque bars, cafes, restaurants and pubs with exquisite views of the water. One of the best spots to visit in Hobart is the Salamanca Place which has got a wide range of venues that you can select from, and a large market is also held in this area on every Saturday.

Talking about the history of settlement in Hobart, chronological records show that the region was first occupied by Europeans in AD 1804, which makes it the second oldest city in the entire country. Here you will find a number of colonial cottages which line the narrow roads of Battery Point and present an overwhelming view of the landscape. There is also the Museum of Old and New Art, a private compilation of modern antiquities and artistic exhibitions, that is now regarded as the most popular tourist attraction in Hobart. Besides that, there is a wealth of other intriguing places that you can visit while your stay, one of them being the Cascades Beer Brewery for which there is also the provision for a guided tour. Paint ball and natural hikes are two of the major activities that you may venture out, apart from visiting MONA and Cascades Beer Brewery.
Just because Hobart is a small city when compared to giants like Perth, Sydney, Brisbane and Melbourne, it does not mean that you will have to face challenges when looking for lodging places here. There a number of places where you can find lavish as well as budgetaccommodation in Hobart, including hostel for backpackers, hotels, motels and apartments with accommodation facilities.
With all the modern equipments that one can expect from a city, Hobart is a wonderful place to escape from the hustle and bustle of metropolitan life for a few days and provides relaxation to the body and mind. Although the city is regarded to be off the radar by many people because of its remote position, the captivating charm of Hobart is something that you might celebrate if you are seeking a perfect retreat from your own city’s hectic pace.

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