Greater Hobart
Greater Hobart is the region surrounding the Tasmanian capital of Hobart, taking in the commuter towns to its north, south and east, the diverse landscape around the River Derwent and D'entrecasteaux Channel, as well as the offshore of Bruny Island.Photo: aussiejeff, CC BY-SA 2.0.
Essential Destinations
Top destinations include Hobart and Bruny Island.
Hobart
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Hobart is the capital city of Tasmania and is Australia's second oldest city, after Sydney. Hobart sits along the Derwent River and began humbly as a penal colony.
Bruny Island
Bruny Island is an island of stunning natural beauty, close to Hobart in Tasmania. It's a possible day-trip from Hobart, but with boutique accommodation and plenty to offer for longer stays.
Kingston
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Kingston is a town of 10,000, just twelve kilometers south of Hobart and Australia's gateway to the Antarctic, or at least, kind of. It is part of the Greater Hobart region, and seat of the Kingborough local government area, and a popular gateway for travelers intending to head down to the D'Entrecasteaux Channel region or Bruny Island, the most visited offshore island in Tasmania.
Destinations to Discover
Explore places such as Richmond and Margate.
Richmond
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Richmond is a sizable historic village of around 900 inhabitants in the southwest of the Australian state of Tasmania. It is part of the Greater Hobart region.
Margate
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Margate is a town of 4,239 in the Greater Hobart region in southern Tasmania, and is one of the northernmost towns along the D'Entrecasteux Channel. The town is eight kilometers southwest of Kingston and 20 km from Hobart, the state capital.
Greater Hobart
- Type: metropolitan area
- Description: metropolitan region of Hobart, Tasmania
- Location: Southern Tasmania, Tasmania, Australia, Oceania
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Latitude of center
-43.1806° or 43° 10′ 50″ southLongitude of center
147.325° or 147° 19′ 30″ eastWikidata ID
Q111363000
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Satellite Map
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In Other Languages
“Greater Hobart” goes by many names.
- Swahili: “Hobart kubwa zaidi”
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