Hobart is one of the greatest small cities of the world

Hobart is one of the most beautiful and liveable cities in the world.  As the second oldest city in Australia, Hobart offers a wonderful blend of built and cultural heritage; environment; a vibrant art and dynamic sporting culture and a low stress lifestyle.

Nestled under Mt Wellington on the Derwent River, Hobart is renowned for its heritage buildings, beautiful parks, fine restaurants, the Salamanca Markets and its Festivals. It is a city rich in maritime history, and is shaped and defined by water. Hobart is the gateway to the best quality food and boutique wines and the famous Tasmanian salmon, crayfish and cheeses, raspberries and strawberries, beer and chocolates. 

With a population of 205,000 people, Hobart covers an area of 936 square kilometres and is built on the Derwent River. Hobart is a comparatively low-density city.

Named 'Best Temperate Island in the World' in 1999 and 2000 by Conde Nast Traveler, Tasmania has a mild, temperate maritime climate, with four distinct seasons.

During the summer the average daytime temperature is about 22°C / 72°F but the temperature can reach 30 C°. In winter the average daytime temperature is about 12°C / 53°F and snow frequently falls on Mount Wellington and hills nearby.

Winter is June to August with spring in September to November, summer is December to February.

Hobart has the second-lowest annual average rainfall of any Australian capital, with an average of 624mm per year.

Getting around Hobart is easy. Being a compact city it is easy to walk or cycle to most places. Alternatively an efficient public bus transport system is available. Visit the Metro Tasmania website for schedules, pricing and trip planners: http://www.metrotas.com.au/

To learn more about Hobart visit The Hobart City Council  and the Discover Tasmania websites.