Hobart, Australia

• Hobart is the capital city of the Australian island state, Tasmania. It is located
on the south-eastern corner of the island, on the coast, and at the entrance to
the Derwent River.

• Hobart is Australia’s second oldest capital city,

behind Sydney, and is the chief port of the island
state.

• The population of Hobart is estimated at

over 220 000 people, making it the second-least
populated Australian capital city (Darwin is the
least populated).

• The traditional owners of the land on which

Hobart sits are the Muwinina
people.

• Abel Tasman, the Dutch explorer, was the first known

European to reach Tasmania, which he originally named
‘Van Diemen's Land’.

• Hobart was founded in 1804 when Lieutenant-Governor

Collins moved a nearby settlement to the location of
Sullivan’s Cove, due to it having good water, a good port
and shelter, from Mount Wellington.

• The town was initially established as a penal colony for

both male and female convicts. However, due to its deep-water port, Hobart
was also an important centre for shipbuilding, as well as the whaling and
sealing industries.

• Hobart experiences four distinct seasons with a mild,

temperate oceanic climate.

• Hobart falls into the Australian Eastern Standard

Time (AEST) time zone.

• Tourists visit Hobart to see the historical sites,

including museums and art galleries. They can explore the
beautiful natural environment, including Mount Wellington,
and enjoy the port harbour. Hobart is the finish line for the
international yacht race – The Sydney to Hobart.

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