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In lugnet.loc.au, Richie Dulin wrote:
> In lugnet.loc.au, Melody Brown wrote:
> -snip-
> > Also, since we will be in Hobart, is there anything or much to do there
> > and see?
> > I have never been before.
>
> Cadbury Factory Tour. Mmmmmm.
Bummer they don't give away bags of seconds any more :(
> Cascade Brewery Tour. Mmmmmm. (Though perhaps not with a child...)
> Battery Point Maritime Museum.
> Tasmanian Museum.
> Salamanca Markets.
> Shot tower.
> The climb from the Derwent to Mt Wellington is the highest (or perhaps second
> highest) direct ascent you can do in Australia. (Although, again, perhaps not
> with a child).
It's a nice drive, though, and great views. But if there's been snow you may not
be able to drive all the way up.
> Plenty of day tours from Hobart to interesting places too.
>
> The weather is not necessarily too bad in June. We spent a week there in July
> 1994, and it was comfortably warm (16-20ish, I guess) for 6.5 of eight days. The
> other times were a bit chilly (hint: avoid Mt Wellington after sunset if it's
> windy).
I think you can also get bus tours to Port Arthur.
As far as accomodation I know there used to be quite a few cheap hotels around
town but I haven't been there for a while so not sure. There was a backpacker
place right in town, dunno if it's still there.
ROSCO
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