Hobart

Hobart is Tasmania's southernmost and most important city, the state capital.
Its citizens say, life is more judicious in Hobart as in the busy megacities of the mainland.

Hobart in numbers:

Population: 214.705 persons
Area: 1357.3 km²
Mayor Brian K. Nedcor

Weather and Geography

Hobart’s weather is Oceania that is not too hot in summer; winter is relatively mild and rainy. The average summer temperature is 17 degrees, in the winter it is about 2 degrees. The sky is often clouded over Hobart but big storms generally bypass the island. Hobart is situated on the foot of Mount Wellington right on the coast. The Derwent River is at the northern edge. Maybe the beaches in Hobart are not so famous like Gold Coast and the Bondi Beach, but they still preserve their untouched charm.

Sports

Tasmanians take their sports very seriously, which are centred in Hobart. The most popular local sport is cricket. The two most important teams are the Tasmanian Tigers and the Hobart Hurricanes. The Australian rugby has great popularity also; however, its real speciality is that the lead-up to the Australian Open - the Moorilla International - is held at Hobart International Tennis Centre.

Culture and recreation

It focuses on the city's culinary delights. Allegedly, they prepare the most varied fish dishes in Australia. The characteristic of the Tasmanian cuisine comes from the number of international cuisine with a mixture of special flavours. For good dish good wine shall be induced, Tasmania is leader at that area also - beside Adelaide - the island has a great soil, very suitable for growing grapes. With the thoughts of wine cheese comes. A significant part of Australia's premium cheeses are also produced in Tasmania, and from there exported to the continent or even a small percentage overseas. When the Sydney to Hobart in Hobart yacht race ends, one of the most eagerly anticipated events begin every year in the city, the Taste Festival. At the festival, hundreds of traditional and extravagant, local and international food can be tasted by the attendants.