> Hobart, Tasmania
Tasmania is the
smallest and most southerly of Australia's six states with a
population of approximately 500,000. It 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.
Tasmania’s capital city, Hobart, is a 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, and an occasional frosting of snow on Mt Wellington.
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
Delegates can savour Tasmania’s superb cool-climate wines, famous beers and
delicious fresh foods.
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 had provided the main source of building labour in the
colony and this heritage is still evident throughout Tasmania today.
More than 20 per cent of Tasmania has been listed as a World
Heritage Area - in recognition of one of the world's great natural
and cultural treasures. It
conserves a diverse array of both natural and cultural features of
outstanding global significance.
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The Henry Jones Hotel
Standing on Hobart's waterfront, a row of historic warehouses dating
back from the early 1820s and a former IXL jam factory have been
transformed into an enthralling first-class hotel, dedicated to
showcasing the work of Tasmania's finest visual and performing
artists. Designed by award-winning architects, the hotel is itself a
work of art. You will be fascinated by the unexpected combination of
the antique and the ultra modern.
Accolades: Voted in the top 60 best new hotels in the world by Conde
de Naste Traveller 2005. Winner "Best Luxury Accommodation" and
"Best New Tourism Development" 2005 . Voted Best Overall Hotel in
Australia 2005 by Australian Hotels Association and the 2005
National Awards for Service Excellence. Winner of over 25 major
service, culinary and architectural awards in 2004 and 2005.
Hotel information:
• 50 Unique suites
• IXL Long Bar
• Henry's Restaurant
• Minutes from Salamanca Place and the CBD
• Adjoins the Atrium retail & fine produce arcade
• Harbourside location
• Non-smoking property
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