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Battery Point | Now surrounded by a leafy park, Battery Point with grand and strategic views of the Derwent River and the Harbour served as a defensive point for Hobart during the 19th Century. There are historical tours available. No link found. | Phone +061 6230 8233 for more info. | Riley St. TAS |
Brickendon Historic Farm & Convict Villa | Brickendon House - built by William Archer in 1824 for his family. A rare insight into the world of early Tasmanian settlers. Visit the Historic Farming Village, stay in the quaint cottages or wander the glorious gardens. | Open Tue - Sun 9.30am - 5.00pm Phone 03 63911251 | Woolmers Lane TAS |
Constitution Dock | Constitution Dock serves as the finish line for the Sydney to Hobart Yacht Race and the Melbourne to Hobart Race every year. Many of the old Georgian warehouses have been restored with shops and restaurants. Link - Constitution Dock | Phone +061 3 6238 2843 for further information. | Davey St. TAS |
Criminal Courts | Built in 1831, and designed by John Lee Archer as the chapel for the prisoners barracks. One of Tasmania's most historic buildings. There are tours of the execution yard and cell blocks available. Link - Criminal Courts | Phone 03 6231 0911 | Brisbane and Campbell Sts TAS |
Entally House | Built 1819 by Thomas Reiby. His mother had been 'transported' to Sydney at the age of 13, where she eventually became a very succesful businesswoman. Also has a green house, chapel, coach house complete with stables. Link - Entally House | 9:00am - 4:00 pm, Mon to April 1st to September 30th, 9:00am - 5:00 pm from 1st Oct to the 31st Mar, Sundays 12 noon - 4.30. Closes Christmas Day, Boxing day and Good Friday. Phone 03 6393 620. 18km south west of Launceston. | TAS |
Penny Royal World | Entertainment Park with open-air museum - there is a rebuilt windmill and watermill, and a gunpowder mill, even a coach building workshop. Link - Penny Royal World | Phone 3 6331 3377 | 147 Paterson Street TAS |
Salamanca Place | Salamanca Place has been a gathering place for mariners for a long time. Now redeveloped, it continues to attract visitors the year round. Every Saturday, with exceptions for Christmas Day and ANZAC Day, there is a market held here. You can also find Parliament House, one of the oldest surviving buildings in Hobart and the Salamanca Arts Centre. A growing collection of galleries, theatres, cafes, craft shops and restaurants have been centered here. No link found. | Phone +061 3 6238 2843 for more information. | Salamanca Place TAS |
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