Hobart is the capital of Tasmania, Australia, and it’s known to be the second oldest capital city after Sydney. This riverside city is also one of the most fascinating places on earth due to its laidback culture, beautiful views and fresh seafood. Here’s our take on why you should totally check out Hobart.

#1 They take their COFFEE very SERIOUSLY

Oh yes, they don’t kid about coffee, most Hobart’s cafés are humming with locals. Try these places:

• Pilgrim Coffee
• Machine Laundry Cafe
• Tricycle Café & Bar Salamanca
• Criterion Street Cafe

#2 The Mad Market of Salamanca

Every Saturday morning, the street of Salamanca becomes a bustling market offering the freshest produce and quirky artisanal handicrafts. Stock up on crispy apples, juicy berries, leatherwood honey, hand-turned timber products, woollen jumpers and funky clothes sold in one of 300 stalls. More info here

#3 What about MONA?

MONA - Museum of Old and New Art – is one of the most controversial private collections of modern art and antiquities in the world. The owner described the place as a “subversive adult Disneyland”. The site also includes the Ether Building Function Centre, Moorilla winery and vineyard, Cellar Door, Wine Bar and Barrel Room, Void Bar, Moo Brew microbrewery, The Source restaurant, a 63-seat cinema, the Mona Library and gallery and eight contemporary accommodation pavilions. Thus, we highly suggest following a tour for this location.

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#4 Seafood Seduction

Take a tour with Pennicott Wilderness Journeys (Winner of Australia’s Best New Tourism Development 2014) to enjoy gourmet seafood extravaganza that’s harvested by divers and eaten fresh on the boat, which cruises from Hobart to Bruny Island and back.

#5 Royal Tasmanian Botanical Garden

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Here’s a family friendly location that’s a short walk from the centre of Hobart. The botanical garden features a variety of distinct displays. Wander through the Japanese and Chinese gardens or be adventurous and explore the unsual Subantartic Plant House complete with sound tracks of native wildlife.

#6 Mount Wellington

A view not to be missed! Walk the trails up to the summit or feel the wind through your hair while riding a bicycle downhill before ending the day with kayaking on the Derwert. What a day filled with spectacular nature!

#7 Stuff your face in Fish&Chips

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There’s no way you are leaving Australia without having a takeaway Fish&Chip, especially when you are in Hobart. Visit the Waterfront as it’s one of the best places to enjoy a plate of fresh seafood or plonking yourself down on the side of a wharf with some fish&chips.

#8 Visit Tasmanian Museum and Art Gallery (because it’s FREE!)

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Another family friendly location where your kids (or yourself) could learn and have fun for free! This second oldest museum in Australia has recently undergone a spectacular $30 million redevelopment. Whether you are a family seeking an educational and engaging experience or a tourist looking to discover more about Tasmania’s history or an art lover, Tasmanian Museum and Art Gallery has something to offer visitors of all ages.

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