Hobart

Australia's southernmost capital

Hobart is the capital and largest city of Tasmania, Australia's island state.

Situated on the Derwent River at the foot of Mount Wellington, it is Australia's second-oldest capital after Sydney.

The name also serves as a surname and occasional given name.

We flew into Hobart and drove up the coast.

city

Tasmania

Island state below Australia

Kingston

maritime

harbor

Safe anchorage for ships

  • portDocking place for ships
  • dockMooring structure at water's edge
  • yachtLarge pleasure vessel

regatta · sailing · seafood · fishing · whaling · marina · waterfront · trawler · oysters · salmon

heritage

colonial

Of occupied territories

history · sandstone · penal · preservation · architecture · historic · settlement · restoration · landmarks · conservation

festival

celebration

Festive event marking occasion

food festival · waterfront · New Year · cultural · parade · entertainment

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Australian geography - island vs mainland

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British naturalist, species theorist

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climate and latitude within Australia

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Cairns · Townsville · Alice Springs

Family

Hubert

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