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What’s on…. Your 2018 Guide for Hobart
Blunstone Arena: Tuesday 12 December 2017 Under 19 Championships Gates open: 9.30am Friday 15 December 2017 Under 19 Championships Gates open: 9.30am Sunday 17 December 2017 Rebel Women’s Big Bash Hobart Hurricanes v Sydney Gates open: 1.00pm Thursday 21 December 2017 KFC Big Bash League Hobart Hurricanes v Melbourne Renegades Gates open: Members 5.30pm, Public 6pm Friday 22 December…
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Hobart – What’s new in town?
Some are brand spanking, some are ‘newish’ and some doors haven’t even swung open. What’s more, this is just Hobart. We have so much more to bring you….there’s whispers of Mexico in North Hobart, some good coffee on its way on the corner of Murray and Brisbane, also newbies headed for Kingston Beach. But for now, let’s take a…
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Tasmania Travel Tips
What to wear in Tasmania Due to the varying climate no matter when you come to Tasmania bring a warm jacket. If you are coming in the cooler months, it’s best to bring clothing you can layer because even the winter sun can be quite warm. Shopping hours Tasmania has seven day trading, however not all shops are open…
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Cricket @ Bellerive Oval
Bellerive Oval is also known as Blundstone Arena, their sponsor name. It is located in the City of Clearence on the eastern side of Hobart, Tasmania. In 1977, Tasmania qualified for the Sheffield Shield and the Tasmanian Cricket Association decided to choose Bellerive Oval as their home ground ahead of KGV Oval and North Hobart Oval. The stadium underwent…
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Hobart’s eastern suburb of Bellerive
For heritage lovers, the waterfront suburb Bellerive is perfect for a stroll through yesteryear. The picturesque village offers panoramic views of Hobart city and Mt Wellington from its marina and esplanade. Explore Bellerive’s beautiful historic homes by walking its streets from the marina to the beach. Walk up to Kangaroo Bluff Fort historic site, and discover how Queen Battery was…
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Top things to do in Hobart
Explore Hobart’s Coastline The area around Hobart has some beautiful coastline to explore with the largest sea cliffs in the southern hemisphere providing habitat for seabirds and seals. On the water, it’s not uncommon to see Dolphins, Whales and Sea Eagles. We were even lucky enough this year to see a pod of Orcas in the Derwent River. The best…
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Tasmanian food and drinks story
Tasmania’s rich soil, pure air and clean water, inspire dedicated growers to produce a truly authentic food and drink experience. Tasmania is a great place to learn about and try fresh produce. You can find it at farmers markets and in local eateries, from cheap and cheerful pubs to high-end bars and restaurants. You can even stop and buy from…
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The world of Tasmanian wines
Tasmania’s naturally elegant wines are made from grapes grown in climates similar to those of the famous European wines – with mild summers and long autumn days that ripen the grapes providing elegance and intensity of flavour. This unique island state now produces elegant cool climate wines such as Pinot Noir, sparkling wines, Riesling, Chardonnay, Sauvignon Blanc, Cabernet Sauvignon and…
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Tasmania Food & Drinks
One of the many things to appreciate about Tasmania is the quality of its fresh produce. You would expect a place known as “the Apple Isle” to produce fruit in abundance, and Tasmania does that. However, small-scale, boutique-style farmers now produce a lot more than fruit. Fresh ingredients from Tasmania satisfy demand from interstate and international restaurants, and also from…
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World Heritage areas
Tasmania’s unique wilderness and five of Tasmania’s historic convict sites are listed by the United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organisation (UNESCO) as worthy of World Heritage Listing. We have put together a quick guide for you: Tasmanian Wilderness Western Tasmanian Wilderness National Parks were added to the World Heritage Committee in 1982. It now covers around 1.4 million hectares,…