If you are considering a visit to Hobart, where about 40% of the population in Tasmania lives, you may want to consider the other regions in the area worth visiting while in the area.
Tasmania itself is more than just the home of the Tasmanian devil and one of the few large temperate forests in the southern hemisphere. It is an area where habitation by humans goes back more than 35,000 years and where a significant number of Aborigines still reside even today. The island is small but the landscape is rather diverse. There are forests, mountains, hills and it's all surrounded by water.
Whether visiting Hobart particularly or the Tasmanian region overall, people who love the outdoors can’t help but to fall in love with the area. There is an abundance of national parks for those looking to do everything from hiking to fishing. And a town like Hobart is a good place to make as your base if you are looking to come to the Tasmania region with the hope of exploring the surrounding wilderness. But Hobart is only one place to consider as a base, there are other towns sprinkled throughout the area which also have rich colonial histories that are worth hanging out in.
Let’s take a look at a few other places to stop that aren’t too far from the Hobart region if you are planning to take a trip to the second oldest city in Australia sometime soon.
Richmond
It is pretty close to Hobart and is nestled right in the middle of the country. A 26km (16 miles) trip from Hobart makes it an easy and short trip to get there from Hobart. It is not only the home of classic colonial architecture; it is also an area that boasts of being the first area that was given over to English settlers for farming. Today artists and artisans who love the serenity of rural life for inspiration can often be found here either visiting or calling the area home.
Launceston
It used to be that back in the day if you want to go from Hobart to the township of Launceston the 200km (125mile) trip would take a full day. But today the route to Australia’s 3rd oldest city is much more flat, which makes for a much quicker trip. Settled in 1804, Launceston still today has a quaint feel with its classic buildings and its historic parks and walking paths. You can even take a trip to the Queen Victoria Museum and Art Gallery while there to take a gander at their large display of colonial art.
Bruny Island
It may be only a short distance from Hobart, but Bruny is miles away from the Hobart Region in terms of the look of the landscape. The trip will take you a short 100km (60 miles) to travel and will take you no more than 45 minutes to reach and is a popular stop for those who enjoy bird-watching.