About a 45-minute drive from Hobart is Salmon Ponds, the most famous and oldest fish farm in the southern hemisphere. It was established in 1860, and has been a popular picnic spot for Hobart residents and visitors since the late 19th century. Sur... read more
"Saltwater River", also known as Salt Cove, is a former penal colony on the Tasman Peninsula, 106 kilometres from Hobart and 23 kilometres from Port Arthur. On the Saltwater River site there were once two penal colonies. One was agricult... read more
Seven Mile Beach is one of the most popular holiday destinations 15 km east of Hobart, the capital of Tasmania. You can get here either by public transport or by private car on the excellent motorway. The beach also attracts tourists with its brea... read more
The Shot Tower is one of the most famous historic buildings in the state of Tasmania on the outskirts of Hobart. It is located 11 kilometres from the state capital in the town of Taroona. Built in 1870 by a Scottish immigrant, Joseph Moir, the tow... read more
