Hobart, Australia
Australia's island state, Tasmania, is home to Hobart. Hobart is Australia's second oldest city and was founded in 1804. It is nestled between the Derwent estuary and harbor, one of the world's finest deepwater harbors, at the base of Mt. Wellington, which rises 3,600 feet from the sea. The port initially grew with the arrival of settlers and convicts and it later flourished as a whaling town. Today, it is a busy commercial port for the export of newsprint and timber and it is also the finishing point for the popular Sydney to Hobart yacht race.
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Featured Shore Tours from Hobart
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Hobart City Sights & Panoramic Views HBA-000
Tasmania’s capital city Hobart — shaped and defined by the ocean, river and its majestic mountain backdrop — is an intriguing blend of heritage and...
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Historic Richmond & Coal Valley Wines HBA-005
Step back in time and visit Australia's most delightful Georgian village. Established in 1825, five years before Port Arthur, Richmond is a genuine...
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Port Arthur & The Tasman Peninsula HBA-010
Travel along the scenic Tasman Peninsula, abundant with spectacular coastal views, to Port Arthur, where you'll enjoy a guided exploration of its...
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Huon Valley & Tahune Airwalk HBA-015
Experience the beauty of this part of Tasmania with a visit to the Tahune Airwalk, where you can experience walking within the tree canopy.
At the...
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Mt. Field National Park HBA-020
Take a guided walk around the beautiful grounds of the oldest trout hatchery, Salmon Ponds, in the Southern Hemisphere.
Visit the hatchery and its...
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Bonorong Wildlife Park & Historic Richmond HBA-025
Explore the historic convict village of Richmond, home to Australia’s oldest Catholic Church, and visit the native Australian animals at Bonorong...
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Scenic Bush Walking HBA-030
Tasmania is a walker’s paradise and this gentle introduction to hiking will showcase some of the very best of the countryside located within half an...
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Downhill Biking HBA-035
Travel by coach to the summit of Mount Wellington, rising to a height of 1270 meter, Mt Wellington is a spectacular and panoramic backdrop for the...
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Scenic Cruise To Peppermint Bay-Captains Upper deck HBA-040
Enjoy a relaxing cruise along the historic and magnificent sheltered waterways of the Derwent River and D’Entrecasteaux Channel, past Bruny Island to...
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More about Hobart
Docking / Disembarkation
Your P&O ship docks at Princes Wharf in Hobart, which is just a short walk from the centre of town.
Taxis
Taxis are available just outside the perimeter of the wharf security area. A complimentary shuttle bus will operate between the ship and town centre throughout the day.
Shopping
Hobart has many unique locally made souvenirs to offer such as woollen goods, ceramics,hand-blown glass, woodwork and leather goods. Inside the pier area are a few local vendors selling gifts and
souvenirs. In town, the Cat & Fiddle Arcade and Salamanca Place are two popular locations to shop, or stroll along Elizabeth, Liverpool, Collins and Murray Streets to visit the various boutiques. Generally, shops are open Mondays through Saturdays, 9:30a.m. to 6:00p.m.,
and are closed Sundays, except for when a cruise ship is in port.
Dining
Located amongst beautiful heritage listed buildings and tree lined streets, Hobart is home to an abundance of restaurants, specialist food shops, bars and niche shopping. Pick up a bargain, sip a coffee
and browse through the galleries. In the evenings you can enjoy the attractive river view whilst dining and relaxing.
Climate
Hobart’s mean maximum temperatures are above 20ºC in summer but below 12ºC in winter. Mean minimum temperatures are about 12ºC in summer and 5ºC in winter. Hobart also boasts the most daylight hours
of any capital city during summer.
Tipping
Tipping is not customary for service, but is frequently offered at the client's discretion in appreciation of good service. As a guide you can leave a 10% tip in restaurants if you choose.
Credit Cards
Major credit cards and charge cards are widely accepted. Automatic teller machines provide currency to foreign card holders.
Telephones International and Local
Public telephones are available throughout the centre of town.
What To Wear Ashore
To make your day ashore as enjoyable as possible, please ensure that you wear comfortable flat soled shoes and a hat, and bring along some sunscreen and bottled water.
Shore Tours
There are a variety of tours available for you to enjoy during your time in Hobart. Subject to availability tours may be booked onboard at the Shore Tours Desk. Passengers will meet at a specific location for each shore tour departure. Please refer to the daily onboard newsletter for the correct place and time. Your friendly
Shore Tour staff will be at that location to assist you.
P&O Cruise Agents
In case of emergency while you are ashore please contact the nearest P&O crew member. Alternatively, P&O’s port agent representative in Hobart is:
Inchcape Shipping Services Ltd
Ground Floor, 38 Motpelier Retreat
Battery point (Bldg Mailbox No. 9)
Hobart Tas 7004
GPO Box 1720 Hobart TAS 7001
Tel: (03) 6224 1470
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