Make a trip to Hobart, the capital city of Tasmania. Hobart offers a variety of options for day trip seekers, with waterfalls, history, culture, fine dining and more. After picking your car rental from Hobart Airport post-landing in Australia, the travel opportunities go far and beyond. Hobart is a small city with big ideas, offering an adventure for everyone.
Within the city itself, expect to find an array of vintage and antique shops. Should you be in town on a Saturday, it might be a good idea to check out the vibrant weekend Salamanca Market. Located at historic Salamanca Place, next to the Hobart waterfront, the market is a designated tourist attraction with locally made produce.
Battery Point is the premier address of Hobart. The old suburb is teeming with traces of the area’s colonial history. Named after the ‘battery of guns’ purposed for the defence of the city, present day Battery Point holds an abundance of restaurants, cafes, pubs and bars. Driving in and around Battery Point certainly gives one an uncanny sense of stepping back in time.
Next, drive in your car rental to the pinnacle of Kunanyi, Mount Wellington, which is less than an hour’s drive from the city. On a day with clear skies, the mountain offers a breath-taking view of not only the city but also the surrounding area. The mountain also makes a great hiking destination for the adventurous. The Pinnacle Road may be closed at any time of the year due to snow and ice or other severe weather conditions. So do remember to check the City of Hobart website for details before embarking on your road trip in your car rental.
Accessible only by a car ferry from a town called Kettering, the journey to Bruny Island is south from Hobart city. The island is made up of two landmasses, separated by a narrow stretch of sand called the Neck. Famous for its local produce, treat yourself to gourmet fare and liquor. Check out the Bruny Island Lighthouse that has been standing since 1838. The Neck offers a sand dune hike for visitors, providing a spectacular view of the island coast.
Should you be interested in the history of Colonial Australia, Port Arthur would be the place to go. Port Arthur was once known as the ‘inescapable prison’ housing criminals. Listen to the stories of the inmates and prominent individuals who have had a connection with the Port. Port Arthur also harbours a dark place in history, sparking the push for gun-control legislation. Less than 2 hours from Hobart city, Port Arthur is an excellent destination to include in your road trip.
Hobart has direct flights from Melbourne, Sydney and Brisbane and from Hobart Airport it's a 20-minute drive into the city. With a large fleet and great offers to choose from, have your transportation needs sorted out by Hertz Car Rental while in Hobart.
