HobartAustraliaTasmaniaCapital and largestport city, onTasmaniaThe estuary of the Derwent River in the southeast covers an area of about 1700 square kilometers.Hobart, founded in 1803, is second only to AustraliaSydneyThe second ancient city in China.As early as 1642, the Dutchtasman A long voyageSouth Pacific During the exploration, I first found this island and toured the southwest east coast. Later, there was aNavigatorI have been to this island, but I have no intention of occupying it.Until 1802, BritainlieutenantBowen landed at the southeast corner of the island and declared the island asBritish colonies。In memory of theexecutiveRobert HobartThe landing place was named Hobart in 1825, and the island was named Hobart in 1855Tasmania。
The Australians began to build this city in 1804, only more thanSydney16 years later, it is the second oldest city in Australia.The streets with historic buildings are everywhereinterestAbundant.For example, at the southern end of the portSalamanca Place It was formed during the popular period of whaling. The stone warehouse reminds people of the colonial era.The hill behind Salamanca Square is Bartley Point, where there are many 19th century style houses.Walking in it makes people feel like they are in a movie.The hotel and casino in Cape Leicester is the earliest casino in Australia.Although not as good as AmericanLas VegasLuxury, but it gives people a sense of elegance, which may be due to the simple and elegant temperament of Australia.Although horse racing is popular, no one will gamble away all his property.Hobart's busiest time is in summer.Especially Sydney, the morning after Christmas——Hobart RegattaWhen the sailing boat arrived at Hobart Port on or about December 31, the quiet city suddenly became boiling.In the sailing race, Australia and New Zealand performed very well, but most of the huge American sailing boats won.In the unrestrained cheerful noise of the contestants, the church bell, and the sound of the ship's whistle, we welcome the new year.
The local indigenous residents are members of the semi nomadic Mohonia tribe.In 1803, despite the existence of French explorers at that time, the British became the first criminal settlers in Reston Bay.In 1804, the residence was moved to the current site of Shorowfen Bay in Hobart.Later, a series of bloody conflicts occurred between Europeans and indigenous residents.As inAmericaIt happened that the disease brought by Europeans became extinctIndigenous peoples。The remaining areas were quickly replaced by free settlers and prisoners from outside (seePort ArthurEntry).becauseDevont RiverThe mouth is the best in AustraliaDeep water portOne, the world's second deepest natural port (second only toBrazilRio de Janeiro）, alsoSouthern OceanOfwhaleandSealsTrade CentreTherefore, it has rapidly developed into a major port with related industries, such asshipbuilding industry。
In February 1836,Charles Robert Darwin, asScientific research vesselA member of the Beagle visited Hobart Town.In the book "The Hunting Dog's Journey", he described himself as "particularly profound to a few large houses, whether built or under construction." According to the 1835 census of Hobart Town, there were 13826 residents in the local area, while the total population of Tasmania was 36505.
From 1836 to 1843, Tasmania/Hobart Governor was famousJohn Franklin sir.
In 1842, Hobart Town became a city and was renamed Hobart in 1875.
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City overview Hobart completely retains many colonial buildings, and the city center is used in the 1830ssandBuiltWarehouse, AncientParliament BuildingAnd Australia's earliestRoyal Theater。HobartOne of the most famous buildings is Hobart on the bank of the Devont RiverWrestlingCasino Hotel, and the old Hobart Bridge.This beautiful arch bridge, all made of steel and cement, spans the Derwent River, connecting cities on both sides of the river.TasmaniamuseumAnd the art museum, which contains British prisoners in exile and cultural relics from the colonial period, such asNine tailed whip、Handcuffs、FettersAnd yoke like shackles, etc.The "cannon corner" in the urban area is the first place where people live togethersocial positionIn direct proportion, there are various styles and shapes of houses.
In the suburb of Hobart, there are many ancient forts, the most famous of which is the fort headland located in the suburban Prince Park, where there are the oldest buildings in the state.The big fort stands on the top of the cliff like blockhouses, with the muzzle facing the sea, like a warning to the invaders.There are also century old pubs and shops in Fort Point.Hobart, like other cities, also has good sports facilitiesAquatic SportsThe ideal place.Surfing is mainly in Clifton Beach, a few kilometers south of Hobart.One of the important events of the year here is the sailing race from Sydney to Hobart.On the first day after Christmas every year, 20 large speedboatsSydney PortWe set sail and held a 1020km race,To reach the destination--Hobart.This sailing race is held at the same time as the 10 day celebration of Tanmania Festival. The city is full of festive atmosphere, including parades, open-air performances and fireworks.
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The area is 1695.5square kilometreHobartWellington HillSurrounded, only the east faces the sea.Wellington Mountain is 1270 meters above sea level. There is a road leading to the top of the mountain. Standing on the top of the mountain, you can not only see the whole scenic mountain through the telescopeTadao, andLiannanPacific Island CountriesNew ZealandIt is also faintly visible.In winter, the snow covered peak is a good place for skiing. In summer, the mountains are covered with vast forests and waterfalls, making it a resort for mountaineering activities.Hobart isTasmaniaThe economy, cultureTransportation Center, Primaryindustrial sector yesmetal smelting 、cast steel, paper making, textile, printing and dyeing, fertilizer, wood, meat processingFruit processingThe largest electrolytic zinc plant in China is also here.Hobart Port was the main whaling port andshipbuildingindustrial center 。The deep-water wharf here can berth 10000 tons of giant ships, and is a supply station for ocean fleets around the world.The city is connected to the north and northwest by railway, and it is also the intersection of main highways in Tasmania.Hobart in TasmaniaTemperate marine climateThe four seasons are distinctive.hereDecember toFebruary is summer,Average temperatureThe temperature is 22 ℃. It is winter from June to August, and the temperature is about 12 ℃.It is warmer in spring and autumn, but cooler in the evening.In midsummer here, the sun shines for more than 15 hours during the day.
A waterside warehouse built in the 19th century is a famous scenic spot in this city. Whalers, soldiers, petty bureaucrats and speculators used to bustle here.It's full of cafes, restaurants andMusic Studio, shoppers and tourists shuttling through it.At the nearby Battery Point,ColonistThe bright glass on the window of the hut glittered, whileTime styleIn the magnificent porchbrassThe hands sparkle.
In Hobart,Warm colorOfSandstoneAnd the bright big on the waterTriangular sailYingchenghui, the fishermen's boat is quietly docked at the dock, and the lifting rope makes a clear slapping sound on the mast. You can sit on the bar of SalamancaParasollowerTaste coffeeOn Saturdays, you can also visit the famous Salamanca Market.
The sailboats on the river are still sailing, and they are sailing between yachts and fishing boats.The Parliament Building stands quietly facing the lawn, which used to be the agricultural garden of Ancient Hobart TownGovernment BuildingSitting serenely on the grassland in the north of the city, the mayor's cows are grazing in this small ranch located in the center of the city.
Salamanca Art Center and its surrounding warehousesart auditorium, Technology HallConcert HallAnd the theater, you can enjoy Hobart's busy art scene.
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Here you can listen to South AmericafluteMusic played, bar rock music, street performers' singing and string musicquartetThe orchestra can also watch classical and contemporary drama performances.In art galleries and studios, you can also enjoy the bold and wonderful effects created by artists and craftsmen with pigments, glass, pottery and fabrics.
In 1804, the vice governor Collins identified the city as a colony. Soon, it became a British andIrelandA criminal exchange.Because she is located on the Tween Rivergeographical conditions Make her a good protected deep-water port.Now, every October and January, the Sydney Hobart Regatta runners come here tired but enthusiastic.
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Hobart has a temperate marine climate with four distinct seasons.As a city in the southern hemisphere, summer is from December to February, and winter is from June to August.
The following are some local average temperatures:
Average summerMaximum temperature21.1 ° C (70 ° F) average summerMinimum temperature11.9 ° C (53 ° F) Average maximum temperature in winter 12.5 ° C (54.5 ° F) Average minimum temperature in winter 5.4 ° C (41.5 ° F) Average annual rainfall 628mm (25 inches) Average maximum rainfall month October, 63mm (2.5 inches) Average minimum rainfall month February, 40mm (1.8 inches) Autumn and winter will see the top of Wellington Mountain snow.In summer, there is snow on the top of the mountain andhail。
Display ▼ hide ▲ Hobart Ellerslle Road (1971-2000) climate average data
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Average high temperature ° C (° F)
twenty-one point eight
(71.2)
twenty-two
(71.6)
twenty point two
(68.4)
seventeen point nine
(64.2)
fifteen point one
(59.2)
twelve point three
(54.1)
twelve point two
(54)
thirteen point four
(56.1)
fifteen point three
(59.5)
seventeen point two
(63)
eighteen point six
(65.5)
twenty point three
(68.5)
seventeen point two
(63)
Average low temperature ° C (° F)
twelve point five
(54.5)
twelve point seven
(54.9)
eleven point four
(52.5)
nine point six
(49.3)
seven point six
(45.7)
five point two
(41.4)
four point seven
(40.5)
five point five
(41.9)
six point nine
(44.4)
eight point three
(46.9)
nine point eight
(49.6)
eleven point three
(52.3)
eight point eight
(47.8)
Precipitation mm (inch)
forty-seven point three
(1.862)
forty
(1.575)
forty-one point nine
(1.65)
forty-four point two
(1.74)
thirty-eight point six
(1.52)
thirty-seven point five
(1.476)
fifty-three point seven
(2.114)
fifty-nine point two
(2.331)
forty-eight point seven
(1.917)
fifty-eight point three
(2.295)
fifty point six
(1.992)
fifty-six point five
(2.224)
five hundred and seventy-six point four
(22.693)
Source:Bureau of Meteorology, Climate statistics2009-03-17
Demographic data
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In 2018, the population of the whole Greater Hobart area was about 234930[1]。
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Hobart is world-famous for sailing competitions.It is the end of Sydney Hobart sailing race.The sailing race starts in Sydney one day after Christmas.So celebrating the arrival of the sailboat is part of Hobart's summer festival.
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Hobart Summer Festival is a food program that starts after Christmas and ends in mid January.Taste of Tasmania held in Salamanca is one of its main programs, and local tourists can taste delicious food and wine.
Every October, the Royal Hobart Show is held at the Royal Arena in Granlodge.The program focuses on the agricultural development of Tasmanians, including animal husbandry selection and wood cutting competition.The performance lasts for four days, from Wednesday to Saturday (the fourth Saturday in October).Thursday is a public holiday in southern Tasmania.
Since 1991, Hobart has been the terminus of the racing show in the state of Tagata, which is held every April.
University of TasmaniayesHistory of AustraliaIt is one of the four universities with a very long history and high international reputation. It is also rated as a four-star university in the comprehensive star ranking of Australian universities.It was an Australian high school in 2001Education CommitteeThe top ten universities with the most research achievements are recommended.First class teaching, research and student service facilities, won the National Award for Student Service and the highest research award in Australian universities.It's Britain《The Times》(THE TIMES) In 2004, it was one of the top 200 universities in the world selected in 2005. In 2005, it was rated as a 4-star university with reputation by the Australian university rating journal "Good Universities Guide", and the employment situation of bachelor and master graduates was the highest 5-star.The two main campuses are located in Hobart and Lanceston（Launceston）, a learning center located in Burnie, on the northwest coast of TasmaniaBernie。The two main campuses are located in the scenic area, a few kilometers away from the city center.Most students can walk from their residence to the campus.
Tasmania is an island province of Australia, 240 kilometers away from the Australian mainland, with unique and beautiful scenery, simple local customs and friendly residents,Cost of livingCheap, which is the best price in AustraliaInternational studentsThe university that offers the most scholarships.Parks and strange natural scenery all over the country, modernTeaching equipment, reasonable tuition andliving expenses，High levelIt is one of the best choices for overseas students to study.Tasmania is known as the place with the cleanest air, the bluest sky, the best coast and the most beautiful city in the world.The climate here is pleasant, people are friendly and enthusiastic;Rich history and diversified culture, delicious food andWineAnd a stable and relaxed lifestyle.The University of Tasmania offers a wide range of academic courses, including about 34 departments of arts, business, medicine, law, education, science, engineering and technology.The university offers courses from bachelor, master to doctor.There are 15000 students, including about 1500 international students.
In addition, the International Scholarship of the University of Tasmania provides international scholarships for international students in all undergraduate courses and postgraduate courses except medical courses. It is one of the universities with the widest range of scholarships.The school will assess whether all applicants can be admitted and whether they can obtain scholarships. For example, students will be awarded scholarships after assessmentnoticeandletter of admissionIt will be provided to students at the same time.Scholarships are awarded to those students who have outstanding achievements, and those who have won the scholarships can be exempted from 25% of the total learning costs.This has also been solved to some extentFamily conditionsOrdinary students dream of studying abroad.
Master's degree: agricultural science (research type) (2-year schooling), applied science (2-year schooling), chemistry (2-year schooling),Earth science(2 years), Geography (2 years),environmental scienceResearch (2 years),computer science(2 years), architecture (18 months), art (2 years), business (accounting and finance, teaching style) (18 months), business (accounting and finance, management, research style) (2 years), computer science (teaching style) (18 months),Design(18 months), economics (teaching) (18 months), economics (research) (2 years), pedagogy (teaching) (1 year), pedagogy (research) (2 years),Engineering Science(2 years), environmental management (2 years), environmental research (2 years), information system (teaching style) (18 months), information technology (research) (2 years), law (2 years), medical science (2 years), music (2 years), nursing (18 months), natural science (2 years).
Admission requirements
IELTS5 points You can apply for a visa, but you must first have language training at the university.IELTS6 can be directly enrolled.
Bachelor's degree: I have studied in a Chinese university for one year, or graduated from high school, but I have to go to university for one year firstPrep；
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Lecture based master's degree: bachelor's degree orBachelor of HonoursOr have rich work experience;
Research Master or Doctor: has obtained a master's degree in teaching.
Start date
School starts in February and July every year.
scholarship
The University of Tasmania is one of the universities in Australia that provides the most scholarships for international students. Scholarships are provided to students with outstanding achievements.Scholarships are granted based on the student'sPerformance evaluation, unlimited quantity.Scholarships andAdmission NoticeAt the same time, it is provided to students. If they get a scholarship, they will be exempted from 25% of the tuition fees during the whole study period.
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The most important festival activities in Hobart are mostly concentrated between the end of December and the end of January of the next year. There are rowing competitions from Sydney to HobartNew Year's EveAt the carnival party in the New Year, "Tastes of Tasmania" is like a food exhibition, where you can taste all kinds of good wine and food in Tasmania.The "Royal Hobart Regatta" at the beginning of February is a festival activity focusing on water activities.In addition, the Australian Wooden Boat Festival was held in November.In 2001, Tasmania Cultural Festival will be held every two years.
Located at the broad entrance of the De Winter River, Hobart, with the magnificent Wellington Mountain as the background, is a city with a long history and features navigation and marine industry.The best way to reflect Hobart's history is to take part in the stroll starting from the wishing well in Fackland Square at 9:30 a.m. on Saturday.Qiqu at Sandy Youwan RoadOrderThere are different gambling tables for serious gamblers and those who only seek excitement.There are also restaurants, bars, discos and 4 - and 5-star hotels in the casino.At the entrance of Salamanca Square, there is a row of Georgian warehouses built with sand and stone, where there are art galleries, restaurants and shops.If you want to experience the local style and noisy atmosphere, you can visit Salamanca Market, which is open from 9:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. on Saturday.Tourists can go to various stores, enjoy the performances of street performers and musicians, and bargain with local local producers.Wellington Mountain is the most convenient place to go from Hobart. From the top of the mountain, you can look out at Dete Canyon and D'Entrecasteaux Strait.Many long-distance tour groups willWellingtonIt is included in their travel plan, but the most interesting way to visit is to participate in a half day downhill tour of Wellington Mountain, that is, first send tourists up the mountain, and then take a slow bike down the mountain.The Van Divens Folk Museum is an ancient folk museum in Australia.It is located in a house called Georgia House on Puton Road in Battery Point.The museum recreates the early days of exploration in Tasmania in front of tourists.There are also restaurants and antique shops nearby.
Entertainment life
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Hobart entertainment is not rich, because there are only two theaters and a small number of shopping malls in the city.But you can buy fresh food at the busy Salamanca market every weekendvegetable & fruit。
Hobart is Tasmaniaphilharmonic orchestraThe Federal Concert Hall, located at the riverside of the city center, provides year-round performances.Hobart's Royal Theatre is the oldest theatre in Australia.Hobart's Sandy Bay is still royalYacht ClubThe base of.
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Hobart International Airport It is located in the suburb of Hobart East, about 16km away from the city center, half an hour's drive away, providing access to Sydney,Melbourne，Brisbane，PerthAnd other places.Skybus provides a shuttle bus from the airport to the city center,
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The cost is about 19 Australian dollars, and the city is located in Hobart CBD.The cost of taking a taxi from the airport to the city center is about 23 Australian dollars.
Hobart has buses to the suburbs of the city and long-distance buses to various places.From Hobart to the northern townLongerstonIt takes about 2 hours to drive.The roads from the south of Tasmania to the western, northern and eastern towns all converge in Hobart, with convenient transportation.
Although some car rental companies allow tourists to drive their cars with the ferry from Australia to TasmaniaAdamThe cost of renting a car may be cheaper than that in Australia.However, tourists should be reminded that before deciding which company to rent a car from, they must first ask whether there is any mileage limit,Insurance claimsThe scope of... and so on.International chain car rental companies such as Avis, Budget or Hertztourist seasonIn general, the cost of a small car is about 50 to 60 Australian dollars a day. The longer you rent it, the cheaper it will be.Some smaller local car rental companies, such as Advance (1800-030 118), Selective (6234-3311132 Argyle St.), Rent-a-Bug (6231-0300105 Murray St.), Jim's (6236-9779), sometimes the daily car rental fee is only A $25-30.The length of the rental time, the car itself and the low and peak travel seasons are all factors that determine the price.
bus
The local buses in Hobart are mainly served by Metro Tasmania.
Traffic regulations
The speed limit is 60 kilometers per hour in urban areas and 100 kilometers per hour in suburban areas.The road conditions that may occur when driving in the suburbs of Tasmania, such as the countrysideMeanderingThe road surface condition of the road may not be ideal. Sometimes there are trucks carrying firewooddense fog, icy roads and roadswild animal... wait, drivers must be careful.All passengers in the vehicle, whether in the front or rear seat, must be fastenedSafety belt。Children must have their own seats and cannot sit on the legs of adults in the front seat.If you are riding a motorcycle,safety hatIt must be worn.Holding our country orInternational driver's licenseThe validity period in Tasmania is 3 months.
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Tasmania is a paradise on earth in the eyes of Australians, but in the past, it was called "Hell Island".In the early days, it was a prison for Australian criminals. The prison was located near Port Arthur. The prison remains have become a famous tourist attraction.In addition, the island'saboriginesAustralian aborigines were driven to extinction when white people set foot on this land. Later, because of the Australian government's policies, these aborigines were forced to make it difficult to maintain their livelihood, so that the aborigines with pure Tasmanian origin had completely disappeared in 1876. Most of the remaining aborigines were mixed race. Fortunately, these aborigines still maintainedAustralian aboriginesPeople's spirit, inherit their inherent culture.People who have been to Tasmania will hear this story.
An WeishiChocolate House(The House of Anvers)Devonport (Devonport) Latrobe in the south is famous for its handmade Belgian style chocolate.In 1989, Igor Van Gerwen, a Belgian, came to Australia and foundcreamandbutterWith the world's most mellow flavor, it is very suitable for makingFilled chocolateandToffee。Of course, its famous food is not just sweet food.
Anweishi Chocolate House has obviousFlandersStyle, including waiter's hat, vest and bow tie.French Cheese StickbreadServe with smoked salmon enough for two people.Chocolate breadIt's still hot, as if it just came out of the oven.Delicious bread, cake and hand made chocolate are all made in small workshops in the back garden.Aztecs people call chocolate the food of God, and even God can't resist the proper mellowness of Anweishi chocolate.
From the Annecy Chocolate HouseexpresswayKeep going, and soon you will arrive at Ashgrove Farm.The milk for making cheese comes from the family next doorDairy farm。There are all kinds of cheese flavors, including deliciousmustardCheese.Besides, there are many more traditional cheeses. You can also try curd andwhey。
On the wayWorld Heritage SiteCradle MountainOn the way to Cradle Mountain, I saw the signpost leading to 41 º C South Aquaculture and detoured to a small salmon farm.Ziggy Pyka, the owner of the farm, came from Germany and built it here with his son BenFishpondAnd nearby wetlands, boardwalks, smoke houses and everything else.Ziggy's recipe for smoked salmon comes from an ancient family."We soaked the fish in brine for 24 hours, and added pepper, garlicRed pepper、Caraway seedSeed, mustard seedDill... Of course, I can't tell you all the ingredients. "
It is a simple pleasure to sit under the tall eucalyptus forest and enjoy a complete salmon and Aix's fresh bread and cheese!Wonderful food doesn't need any special decoration.And there are desserts after dinner. Let's go to Christmas Hill to pick them by ourselvesRaspberry。
Christmas Hills Raspberry Farm is near Aix.The farm is used to makewaffleandPancakeAll of our berries come from neighboring farms.In the mature season, the restaurant will provide fresh berries just picked every evening.Plus for baking cakes andEnglish MuffinThere will never be any fresh berries left every day.In order to let more people know the delicious food here, the restaurant also set up a stand along the road to sell berries.
Besides fruit, honey ice cream is sweet.Honey FarmFarm）Located in Chudleigh, it is operated by the Beerepoot family of the Dutch.Remmo, the eldest son of the family, said: "In 1999, our family moved to Tasmania, because it felt closer to Europe and the climate was cooler. The honey ice cream on the farm was even more pleasant than the salary increase (perhaps it should be said that it was close). There are more than 50 kinds of honey, including redPepperHoney andLeatherwood Honey - From leather woodLeatherwood(ONFragrant flower woodEucryptia ludda), which is unique to Tasmania. "
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Tasmania Devil Park (Tasmania Devil Park)
Tasmanian Devil Park is located about 90 kilometers southeast of Hobart, which can be said to be a rescue center for animal orphans.Here you can see all kinds of unique Tasmanian wildlife, including the "Tasmanian devil" of course.In addition, there are rare golden eagles and kangaroosopossum... etc.
There is time to feed Tasmanian demons from 10:00 to 11:00 every morning.
parkOpening HoursFrom 9:00 to 17:00 every day (except Christmas).
The adult ticket is A $11 and the child ticket is A $5.50 (aged 4 to 16).
The ticket for families (including 2 adults and 4 children under 16 years old) is $27.5.
Taruna is mainly a residential area, located about 10 kilometers southwest of Hobart.The most famous one in Taruna is Shot Tower,Tower height48 meters, there are 287 steps inside, which can go straight to the top of the tower.At the top of the tower, you can overlook the scenery of the whole Taruna area and the nearby Derwent River.The tower was built in 1870 and used to be a bullet manufacturing factory. On the first floor, museums and souvenirs are sold. However, tourists should be reminded that if there are young children traveling with them, they should be careful when climbing the top of the tower to avoid falling down accidentally.The opening hours of the museum and arts and crafts shop on the first floor are from 9:00 to 17:00. The admission fee for adults is 4 Australian dollars, and that for children is 2 Australian dollars.
Feld Hill National Park(Mt. Field National Park) Feld Mountain is about 80 kilometers away from Hobart. It was established as a national park in 1916 and is the oldest national park in Australia.Mount Verde boasts spectacular mountain scenery, vast rainforestlake, a variety of wild animals, andspectacular waterfalls famous.It takes about 15 minutes to walk to the famous Ressell Waterfall.The scenery in the National Park is very beautiful, and the occasional small wild animals will surprise you.
Richmond
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RichieMongolia is one of the important historical cities in Tasmania, located about 24 kilometers northeast of Hobart. There are about 50 buildings in the whole town since the 19th century.As early as 1820, white people came here to pioneer and established Richmond as agrain's distribution center, whether Sydney orMelbourneThey buy and sell wheat locally.The main street of Richmond is Bridge St. There are many English Georgian buildings along the street. Walking along the street, you can see Richmond Bridge across the Coal River, which is the oldest bridge in Australia. It was built in 1823. There is also a supernatural legend on the bridge: It is said that because this bridge was built by prisoners at that time, the supervisors often mistreated these prisoners,As a result, these prisoners were dissatisfied, so when the river rose suddenly one day, they joined forces to kill the supervisor and pushed him into the river. From then on, there were rumors of supernatural beings on this bridge, adding a lot of mysterious flavor to this ancient bridge.In addition, Richmond Goal, built at the intersection of Bridge St. and Edward St., is more famous thanPort ArthurThe older prison was built in 1825 (five years earlier than Port Arthur Prison).Inside the prison, there are kitchens, manual washing machines and torture tables for prisoners.
Open from 9:00 to 17:00 every day. Admission for adults is AUD4, and for children is AUD1.50.
Port Arthur
Port Arthur is located about 100 kilometers southeast of Hobart, at the tip of the Tasmanian Peninsula. Because of its dangerous terrain, it has the title of "prison in prison".Between 1830 and 1877, there were 12500 prisoners serving sentences in this prison, which was like purgatory on earth.Like the aboriginal events in Tasmania, the Australian government tried hard to hide all kinds of torture that occurred in Port Arthur Prison, but now this place has been built into a museum of great scale. On the summer night, there will be a night tour to visit ghosts in Port Arthur Prison, "Historical Ghost Tour".
Port Arthur Historic SitePort Arthur 7182
Admission: $19.80 for adults, $9.90 for children (aged 4 to 18),student ticketAUD15.80
