Tasmania’s capital city and the second oldest capital in Australia, Hobart is nestled in the foothills of Mount Wellington. With its contrasting blend of culture, heritage and scenery, the rugged mountains along with the gourmet experiences has something for all who come to the port city. Delve into rich seafood straight from the Southern Ocean, be mesmerised by the 1830s Georgian warehouses and explore Australia’s best outdoor market, the Salamanca market. Taste the flavours of the local produce at The Taste of Tasmanian festival and go back into time with the Dark MOFO festival that draws light on the city’s past and present. Places like the historic Port Arthur, the Mount Field National Park and the Huon and Derwent Valleys focus on the importance of Hobart and the preservation of the flora and fauna here. If you’re visiting Hobart, don’t miss the burn preparation at Mount Nelson which is organised by The Mount Nelson Bushcare volunteers to preserve and protect the wildlife habitat in the forests.