A Town Like Hobart

Hobart is state capital and most populous city (200,525 people) of the island state of Tasmania. It’s one of the most beautiful and liveable cities in the world with a blend of built and cultural heritage; environment; a vibrant art and dynamic sporting culture and a low stress lifestyle.

Hobart provides a cosmopolitan lifestyle without the hustle and bustle of bigger cities. There are 5,532 businesses in Hobart Local Government area and about 44,700 people work there. Hobart is a busy seaport, and home port for the Antarctic activities of Australia and France. Notably, the port loads around 2,000 tonnes of Antarctic cargo a year for Australian research. As well as the seaport facilities Hobart has a major airport with regular flights to and from all major Australian cities.

The city also supports other industries, including Incat, a high-speed catamaran shipyard, a zinc smelter, as well as a vibrant tourist industry.

Other notable businesses in the area include the Cadbury chocolate factory and the Cascade Brewery. The Hobart surrounding area has many vineyards.

Hobart has a highly efficient public transport system, excellent roads and high standard information communications infrastructure and technology. High-speed telecommunications connections that link Hobart with the rest of Australia and the world.

Nestled under Mt Wellington on the Derwent River, Hobart is renowned for its heritage buildings, beautiful parks, fine restaurants, the Salamanca Markets and its Festivals. This unique setting provides for an ambience not found in any other city anywhere in the world.

Hobart has a wide range of schools, both private and public. The University of Tasmania is one of Australia's oldest and most respected, and the Hobart TAFE was voted Australia's Best Training Provider in 2000 and 2002.

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