Hobart,Tasmania
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By plane
Hobart city centre is 15 km from Hobart International Airport (HBA) at Cambridge. The following airlines fly to HBA:
* Qantas flies from Melbourne and Sydney.
* Jetstar flies from Melbourne, Sydney and Coolangatta (Gold Coast).
* Virgin Blue flies from Brisbane, Canberra, Melbourne and Sydney.
* Tasair flies from Burnie and Devonport.
* Tiger Airways flies from Melbourne.
An airport shuttle bus service runs from the airport to Hobart. The bus starts at the bus terminal. For the first three bus rides (plane departure before 07:30) you need to make a reservation before 8PM the night before. There are several pickup points throughout the city. The ticket can be bought from the driver or at the bus station.
By car
It is a couple of hours drive from Launceston airport (hire cars can be rented either in advance or at the airports), or three to four hours drive from the ferry terminal in Devonport.
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Salamanca Market
a major Saturday morning attraction, for locals and visitors alike. Situated in front of large sandstone warehouses which have been converted into a maze of craftsmen's workshops, giftshops, restaurants and other 'artsy-crafty' shops. These warehouses were mostly built to service 19th century whaling. Market stalls are one of the cheapest places to buy Tasmanian timber products.
Botanical Gardens
Beautiful location about fifteen minutes walk from the city centre. A must see attraction is the sub Antarctic garden. Its like walking into a freezer full of plants!
Tasmanian Museum and Art Gallery
donate some money so they can tart up their act. Has one of the best coin collections in any museum. It also houses stuffed versions of unique Tasmanian animals including Tasmanian Devils and the extinct Tasmanian Tiger. Currently hosting an excellent exhibition about Australia's antarctic history.
Maritime Museum of Tasmania
Carnegie Building, cnr Argyle and Davey Streets
Salamanca - there are many small art galleries located around Salamanca Square
Museum of Old and New Art
Built by David Walsh of Moorilla fame this newly opened museum features alternative and some confronting art to make you think.
January - April
October - December
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