> Hobart, Tasmania
Tasmania is the
smallest and most southerly of Australia's six states. It has an
island population of approximately 500,000 and lies about 200km (124
miles) south of the state of Victoria and is separated from mainland
Australia by Bass Strait. This heart-shaped island is 315kms (189
miles) across and 286kms (175 miles) long. Comparatively it's about
the same size as the republic of Ireland, a little larger than West
Virginia and one and a half times the size of Switzerland.
The capital city is Hobart with population of 193,000.
Tasmania was originally named Van Diemans Land by Dutch explorer Abel
Tasman in 1642, but it was settled by the British as a penal colony
in 1803. At that time it is believed there were about 5000
Aboriginals living on the island with a presence extending back for
more than 50,000 years. Convict transportation ceased in 1853. The
convicts provided the main source of building labour in the
colony and this heritage is still evident throughout Tasmania today.
Tasmania has a mild maritime climate. Statistically, Hobart has half
the rain of Sydney, more sun than Melbourne and it is warmer than
Madrid.
Tasmania’s capital city is an intriguing blend of heritage and
lifestyle, scenery and vibrant culture. Hobart is warm sandstone,
bright spinnakers on the River Derwent, fish punts at the docks, the
slap of halyards on masts, coffee under the striped sun umbrellas of
Salamanca, an occasional frosting of snow on Mt Wellington, bush
tracks and birdsong. Hobart is a city of history, with gracious
homes and buildings, colonial cottages, and warehouses, heritage
parks and gardens. It’s a city of bustling markets, a flourishing
arts scene, festivals and entertainment, and of fine restaurants.
Savour Tasmania’s superb cool-climate wines, famous beers and
delicious fresh foods.
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The Old Woolstore
The Old
Woolstore is conveniently located in the Sullivans Cove area of
Hobart, a short stroll from the Hobart CBD, Salamanca Place, the
Botanical Gardens, Victoria and Constitution Docks, the Hobart
Aquatic Centre, Battery Point, the Taste of Tasmania and the Domain
Tennis Centre.
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Driving Directions from the Airport
From the airport follow the Eastern Outlet to the city. Go straight
ahead at the roundabout onto Liverpool Street . Turn left onto
Campbell Street . Proceed to Macquarie Street ensuring you are in
the left lane of Campbell Street and turn left into Macquarie Street
. The hotel is located one block up on the left.
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