Real Estate Hobart

Real Estate Hobart Hobart is Australia's southernmost capital city. The fact that it is also the smallest is the key to its particular charm. A riverside city with a busy harbour, its mountain backdrop offers fine views over the beautiful Georgian buildings, numerous parks and compact suburbs below. The city's conservative and provincial reputation among some mainlanders is undeserved. Hobart town has a thriving arts and crafts scene and a real sense of history, and for walking, eating and just soaking in the atmosphere it can't be bettered. Area: 1,360 sq km Population: 129,000 Country: Australia Time Zone: GMT/UTC +10 Telephone Area Code: 03 Orientation Hobart is in the south-east of the state, in the middle of a series of islands and peninsulas that surround Storm Bay. It lies at the foot of Mt Wellington, and is approached from the north by the Tasman bridge and highway. Queen's Domain and the botanical gardens feed into the grid of the central business area, which is just minutes away from the wharves that line Sullivans Cove. The waterfront area is the focus for the city's events and the location of most tourist attractions. South from here is Sandy Bay, the site of Hobart's university and the Wrest Point Hotel Casino. The airport is in Hobart's eastern suburbs, 16km (10mi) from the city centre. Buses leave from the Transit Centre, to the west of the city centre, and from Hobart Coaches, right in the city. Accommodation in Hobart ranges from backpackers' hostels and quaint but sometimes expensive B&Bs and guesthouses, to harbourside pubs and four-star hotels. Because of the city's tiny proportions, it's possible to stay conveniently close to the city's attractions and food outlets. The main areas for budget accommodation are the city centre and the older suburbs to the north and west. Middle and upper-end accommodation is spread all over town. In recent years, Hobart has participated in the property boom that has affected the rest of the country's big cities, although that trend has begun to slow in recent times. The city continues to attract a strong progressive community, including a vocal community of environmental activists and supporters who are hoping to make a difference in the state's current hot-button issue, the logging of old-growth forests. Hobart is a magical city to spend a holiday at. 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. 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. This unique setting provides for an ambience that you will not find in another city anywhere in the world It is a city rich in maritime history, and is shaped and defined by water. A diverse range of craft including Antarctic supply vessels, sailing dinghies, catamarans, kayaks, ocean racing yachts, fishing boats and square riggers ply the waters of the Derwent. Beyond is Storm Bay and the vast Southern Ocean. Being a modern cosmopolitan city, Hobart has all sorts of different restaurants to have a wonderful meal at. There is also plenty to do in and around Hobart city. Shops and Services Most shops within the Hobart CBD are open 7 days per week, as are some shops and most major supermarkets in the suburbs. Central Business District A short stroll from any of the major hotels or transit points you’ll find Tasmania’s premier commercial centre – Hobart’s CBD. A lively, friendly destination with that magical blend of pavement, arcade and centre shopping, providing easy access to national department stores, fashion outlets, Tasmanian souvenirs and crafts and a cosmopolitan café society. In the heart of the CBD, nestled amongst some of Australia’s best examples of sandstone and colonial architecture, street cafes and restaurants mix with great shopping to provide hours of fun and entertainment. Salamanca Place, Salamanca Square and Salamanca Market Salamanca Place, renowned for the famous Salamanca Market is home of fine Tasmanian arts and crafts, showcasing the works of many of Tasmania’s finest artists and craftspeople. Located amongst beautiful heritage listed buildings and tree lined streets, the area is home to restaurants, specialist food shops, bars and niche shopping. Pick up a bargain, sip a coffee, browse through the galleries. At night enjoy the attractive river view whilst dining and relaxing. Battery Point A leisurely walk from the CBD, this historic location features preserved architecture, arts and crafts shops, and fine dining restaurants. Discover Arthurs Circus, Kellys Steps, and the Heritage museum, with an impressive sandstone building housing a significant colonial collection North Hobart North Hobart is known as the restaurant strip, with eateries including pubs, taverns, restaurants and cafes. This busy area also features art galleries, small fashion boutiques, and Tasmania’s oldest operating movie house. Necessary services such as banks and postal facilities are also conveniently located here. Sandy Bay Sandy Bay, home to Australia’s first casino – Wrest Point, is renowned for small stylish boutiques and gift shops. Wander the busy streets for unique interiors, children and adult fashion or that perfect gift. With all services and a choice of cafes this small but buzzing location is bound to please New Town and New Town Plaza New Town is a suburban shopping strip containing National shopping chains, supermarkets and unique retail outlets. Parks and Reserves Hobart has approximately 22,000 trees in its parks and streets. This does not include the trees within Council’s bushland areas. The backdrop to Hobart is Mount Wellington, which is 1270m. It is only about a 30 minute drive to the top of the mountain from the City centre. Beaches Hobart is surrounded by water. The Derwent River provides for a host of beautiful beaches only minutes away. Beaches in the Hobart municipality include: Nutgrove Beach, Sandy Bay Long Beach, Sandy Bay Lords Beach, Sandy Bay Red Chapel Beach, Sandy Bay Cornelian Bay Beach, Cornelian Bay Short Beach, Sandy Bay Transport Hobart has an efficient road transport system. There is no such thing as peak hour traffic. Vehicles Visitors and new residents to Tasmania have three months to transfer vehicle registration. Public Transport Hobart has an efficient public transport system. The main service is provided by Metro Tasmania. Utilities – Electricity & Gas Electricity Hobart’s principal energy supplier is Aurora Energy. Gas Hobart does not currently have access to a natural gas supply, however the State Government has constructed a gas pipeline across Bass Strait from the mainland and it is expected that natural gas will be available in Hobart within the next two years. Nursing Homes and Aged Care Hobart has a number of nursing homes for the elderly throughout the City. Weather According to the Australian Bureau of Statistics the following weather conditions were experienced in Hobart in 2005: Mean Daily Maximum – 17.6 degrees Celsius Mean Daily Minimum – 9.3 degrees Celsius Highest Temperature – 32.5 degrees Celsius Lowest Temperature - .1 degrees Celsius Mean Daily Sunshine – 6.8 hours No. Frost Days – 6 days Total Rain Days – 146 days Total Rainfall – 466 mm Hobart has the second-lowest annual average rainfall of any Australian capital. Daylight savings in Tasmania commences on the first Sunday in October and finishes the last Sunday in March. RSL & Ex-Service Association Hobart RSLA Lenah Valley RSLA Navy Club, Hobart RAAF Association Memorial Centre, Hobart State Headquarters RSLA, Hobart Senior and Elderly Citizens 50 and Better Centre 108 Bathurst Street HOBART 7000 Phone 6234 1441 New Town Senior Citizens Club 22 Creek Road NEW TOWN 7OO8 Phone 6278 1368 Sandy Bay Senior Citizens Club 23 Lambert Avenue SANDY BAY 7005 Phone 6225 2067 Sport & Recreation Athletics Athletics Tasmania 6234 9551 Tasmanian Little Athletics 6229 4148 Rugby League Tasmanian Rugby League Association 6230 8275 Bowls Tasmanian Bowls Council Inc 6331 9920 Tasmanian Women’s Bowling Association Inc 6247 8848 Rugby Union Tasmanian Rugby Union 0417 376 627 Cricket Tasmanian Cricket Association 6211 4000 Soccer Soccer Tasmania 6273 3299 Croquet Croquet Tasmania Tennis Tennis Tasmania 6334 4237 Cycling Cycling Tasmania 6343 4711 Swimming Pools City Swim, Hobart New Town Swimming Centre, New Town Tattersall’s Hobart Aquatic Centre Football – AFL AFL Tasmania 6230 1800 Volleyball Southern Tasmanian Volleyball Association 0418 104 457 Police & Citizens Youth Club – Hobart 6230 2246 Yacht Clubs Yachting Tasmania 6224 3644 Rowing Rowing Tasmania 6427 2549 Planning to live in Hobart? 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