Things to do in Tasmania
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Old Post Office
1826.
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Paragon Theatre
This refurbished art-deco theatre shows Hollywood flicks, but also a revolving program of short films about the west coast and Queenstown.
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Pasta Merchant
There's wonderful fresh pasta here with lashings of mouth-watering sauces: try the unbeatable spinach and ricotta ravioli with homemade pesto. They also serve panini, pizza and real gelati in 12 flavours. You can buy pasta and sauces to take away.
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Penitentiary Chapel Ghost Tour
Historic hauntings at Hobart's old gaol.
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Piermont Restaurant
There are gorgeous vistas over Great Oyster Bay, but you will be more interested in what's on your plate. This much-awarded restaurant works magic with all that's local and fresh. As well as an innovative à la carte menu there's a fabulous five-course degustation menu ($100 with wine, $75 without).
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Pigeon Hole
This funky and friendly cafe is the kind of place every inner-city neighbourhood should have. The freshly baked panini are the best you'll have, and the foodie owners always concoct innovative spins on traditional cafe fare. Try the baked eggs en cocotte with serrano ham for a lazy brunch.
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Pinot Shop
This boutique bottle-o specialises in Pinot Noirs and fine wines – particularly of the Tasmanian variety. It also does premium international and 'big-island' vintages.
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Prosser's on the Beach
A glass-fronted pavilion by the water on Sandy Bay Point, classy Prosser's is BIG on seafood: try a fresh crayfish and avocado cocktail with warm citrus dressing, or the Catalan fish stew with mussels, scallops and chorizo. It's a taxi ride from town, but worth the trip. Bookings recommended, and from Monday to Friday, they'll even pay your taxi fare to get there.
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Rafting Tasmania
Five-/seven-/10-day trips costing $1750/2100/2700.
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Red Decker
Commentated sightseeing on an old London double-decker bus. Buy a 20-stop, hop-on-hop-off pass (adult/child/concession $25/15/23), or do the tour as a 90-minute loop. Pay a bit more and add a Cascade Brewery tour ($44/25/42) or river cruise ($48/37/46) to the deal.
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Richmond Arms Hotel
1888.
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Royal Oak Hotel
Hands-down Launceston's best pub – grungy, friendly and convivial with stacks of beers on tap, open mic nights (the last Wednesday of the month) and live acoustic rock Wednesday to Sunday. Decent pub meals and a kids' menu.
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R. Takagi Sushi
Hobart's best sushi spot makes the most of Tasmania's great seafood. Udon noodles and miso also feature at this sleek, compact eatery that's a favourite of central Hobart desk jockeys.
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Russells Falls
Don't miss the magnificently tiered, 45m-high Russell Falls, an easy 20-minute return amble from behind the visitor information centre. The path is suitable for prams and wheelchairs. There are also easy walks to Lady Barron Falls and Horseshoe Falls, and longer bushwalks.
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Seafood Munchies
Local seafood is well prepared for diners inside or on the deck, and for those stopping by for takeaway. Laid-back daytime cafe fare makes this a popular spot for coffee, salads, fish and chips, and classic scallop pies.
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Squire's Bounty
Yes, it is another James Squire concept pub, but the range of frosty beers is as wide as Bass Strait, and the bar snacks even taste good after a single beer. Big-screen TVs are perfect if you're in town and you want to watch your favourite footie team.
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St John's Church
The first Roman Catholic church in Australia was built in 1836.
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St John's Church
The first Roman Catholic church in Australia was built in 1836.
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Sullivans Coves Walks
Hobart's maritime history comes alive on these interesting walking tours.
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Swansea Bark Mill Tavern & Bakery
There are two good dining options at the Swansea Bark Mill. The bakery does cooked breakfasts until 11am, and the tavern offers great pub fare, excellent wood-fired pizzas and takeaways.
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Tapas Lounge Bar
Everyone's talking about this cool new place upstairs in the Rooke St Mall. It's all done up in black leather, has funky music, and the tapas-style menu also has options for kids. After 9pm it morphs into a bar for over 25s with live music Friday to Sunday.
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Tasmanian Expeditions
Nine-/11-day trips for $2595/2795.
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Tasmanian Expeditions
Eight-day/seven-night Overland Track trip for $2095 and a six-day Cradle Mountain/Walls of Jerusalem walk for $1695.
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Tasman Island Cruises
Take a bus to Port Arthur for a three-hour eco-cruise around Tasman Island, then explore the Port Arthur Historic Site and bus it back to town. Includes morning tea, lunch and Port Arthur admission. Departs Hobart at 7.45am; bookings required. Other options incorporate a visit to the Tasmanian Devil Conservation Park. Day trips to Bruny Island are also possible from Hobart.
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Tasman Island Cruises
Take a bus to Port Arthur for a three-hour eco-cruise around Tasman Island, then explore the Port Arthur Historic Site and bus it back to town. Includes morning tea, lunch and Port Arthur admission. You can also take just the cruise from Port Arthur (adult/child $100/55).
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