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Hobart Travel Guide

Posted by on January 5, 2010 No comments

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Hobart is the capital city of Tasmania, a very appealing and old city to visit, the city attractions as its wonderful harbor and the colonial cottages give Hobart a special atmosphere and elegant appearance. To Hobart’s harbor arrive a great number of yatchs from all over the world only comparable to Sydney’s Harbour.

Hobart’s history began when Lietenant John Bowen make the city the Australian’s second oldest capital city and was known as Hobart Town or Hobarton, the name is because of Lord Hobart, Secretary of State for War and the Colonies at the time of its settlement. As the time passed by Hobart become an important base for the British Navy, the dock of Hobart was used for the shipment of materials and new docks were constructed in Salamanca Place in the mid 19th century and was in this century that Hobart continued to grow, thanks in particular to considerable influxes of population after the two world wars. Hobart was proclaimed a town only in 1842 and many ships and buildings were constructed of the pioneering period and are still preserved.

More of the cities in Tasmania were used as penal colonies, Hobart was known for its agriculture and forestry development. Nowadays the port of Hobart is less industrious but more touristic, the city hosts many industries of Tasmania including a high-speed catamaran factory and a zinc smelter, as well as a vibrant tourist industry, the main University of Tasmania is located here and also the major financial and government institurions of the State.

Hobart is closer to the Antarctic coast than it is to Perth in Western Australia; navigators, whalers, and explorers have long regarded it as the gateway to the south. Has a population of about 250,000 inhabitants, a very small city compared with the rest of main cities in Australia.

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The City Of Hobart

Hobart, the capital of Tasmania, holds two records. One as the Southernmost capital city in Australia the other as the 2nd oldest capital city. The city offers both history in its Georgian buildings and harbour, and modern elements. It is surrounded by Derwent River and Mt. Wellington.

The city began as a town of tents and huts with a population of 262, but was named a city in 1842. Important industries included whaling, shipbuilding and export of corn and wool.

The city is fairly small with the streets laid out in a grid, with the Elizabeth Street Mall being the centre. You’ll also find a further shopping area along Elizabeth Street. For history visit the Georgian warehouses along the waterfront and the colony district of Battery Point. The university and casino are further along the river on Sandy Bay. To the north of the city is The Domain, a recreation centre, including the Royal Tasmanian Botanical Gardens. There is also a bridge crossing to the east and the airport.

Hobart offers tourist accommodation from hostels, hotels, and motels, to campsites and bed and breakfasts. There are a number of places to stay around Hobart, with the most popular being Battery Point, Glebe, New Town, North Hobart, Sandy Bay and West Hobart. Here you will find campsites, hotels and motels with a range of hostels and hotels in the city centre.

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Hobart, the picturesque and laid-back capital of Australia’s “South Island” is located on the hills around the Derwent River. With about a quarter of a million people, it has just enough population to sustain cosmopolitan cuisine and a creative social scene, without having the choking traffic and inescapable suburban sprawl of Sydney or Melbourne. Despite starting life as one of the original prison camps, just as Sydney did, this has evolved into a very, very comfortable place to exist.

Salamanca Place is the historic area of Battery Point and is one of the most visited areas in Hobart, with a lot og caf้s, bars, restaurants, galleries, pubs, and an excellent market on Saturdays. Many of the cottages in this area are fine examples of sandstone building.

For shopping the city center is a very good option, you can go to any of these streets: Liverpool Street, Elizabeth Street, Murray Street, Collins Street with the Centrepoint Arcade and the Cat and Fiddle Arcade, all of them have a great number of shops and galleries.

Sydney Travel Guide

Posted by on January 4, 2010 No comments

Sydney Travel Guide

Sydney is probably the most beautiful city in Australia, and is the capital city of New South Wales. Sunny and very visited, most of tourists come to this city to see its major attraction the Sydney Opera House, one of the most famous buildings on the world, and it’s also the pride of the city, of course there are other interesting buildings and monuments.

Sydney is a very big city but the main attractions are located in a small area which is also one of the most luxurious areas in the city. The beaches in Sydney are simply amazing, that’s why they are crowded of people in summer time, there are more than 20 waiting for you, the most famous between them is Bondi, located seven kilometers away from the city centre, is very visited in summer and through all the year, many tourists come here to spend Christmas time.

Manly Beach is also a very visited tourist destination, it’s near the Sydney Harbour National Park, you can take the ferry to get there in thirty minutes or can take the fast Jet Cat catamaran to be there in fifteen minutes. And to come back from a fantastic day on the beach the best time to get into the city is at night, the lights of all the city gives to it a special view, you have to see the lights of the tallest buildings around Circular Quay looks like rainbows over the water of the harbor.

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Sydney population is of about five million people, you’ll discover this city still has a small-town charm. In 2000 Sydney was the host city of the Olympic Games, all the city was full of visitors, journalists and sportsmen, there was a beautiful time in the city because of this. Sydney is also the dynamic centre for Australian economic activity and one of the most important cities for finance in the Asia-Pacific region.
The City of Sydney

Sydney, the capital of New South Wales, is Australia’s oldest and largest city with a population of around 4 million. Sydney is built around a huge harbour and hosts many tourist attractions as well as a number of beaches, baysand a couple of national parks.

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Sydney has many influences upon its style. Aboriginal sites and engravings can still be seen from the original occupiers, the Eora tribe. The city also has an anglo-mediterranean style and a growing Chinese and Asian influence.

The city is divided into North and South by the Sydney Harbour, with both Sydney Harbour Bridge and Tunnel connecting them. Most of the tourist attractions are in the South part of the city, with a large business and residential area in the North.

The South part of the city consists of The Rocks andCircular Quay to the North, with the Central Station marking the South. Darling Harbour marks the West and there are a number of parks to the East.

On the corner of Market and Elizabeth Streets you will find the country’s most prestigious department store – David Jones. While visiting this awesome store be sure to stop at their equally renown ‘Food Glorious Food’ Department. You can choose from one of their many gourmet delights and then stroll over to the beautiful Hyde Park for a picnic.

A shopper’s dream, Sydney’s Central Business District is home to some of the best shopping centres in the city. There is something for everyone with over 400 specialty stores in just 8 retail centres. Pitt Street Mall is where you will find the popular re-branded Myer Store.

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Don’t miss the chance to shop in the famous Queen Victoria building. This stunning shopping centre occupies an entire city block. Initially completed in 1989, the Queen Victoria was restored during the 1970’s and is now home to a huge array of boutiques and designer stores.

Opposite the Queen Victoria building is the historic Sydney Town Hall, built in the 1880’s. While in the city travel to the top of Sydney Tower, the tallest structure in Australia, and see amazing 360° views of Sydney.

Sydney hosts marvelous houses overlooking the coast, but there are also loads of tourist accommodation available, including the many Sydney apartments, Sydney bed and breakfasts, Sydney hostels, and Sydney hotels.