

Savour the moment in the relaxed and serene atmosphere of the Apple Isle's capital. Australia's second-oldest city, Hobart is a city that prides itself on its cultural and historical traditions in a vibrant and modern atmosphere.
Hobart International Airport offers curfew-free air services, and major national airlines regularly fly to and from there, including Qantas, JetStar, Virgin Blue and Tasair. Taxis, shuttle buses, chauffeured cars and limousines are available for airport transfers, and the airport also houses a number of car hire desks.
Spacious lounges, panoramic aircraft viewing areas, and a number of retail and catering outlets and services make the air-conditioned Hobart International Airport ideal for travellers. It offers a newsagent, medical transportation services, food outlets, car hire desks, ATM's, a bar, wireless internet, 'Airporter' shuttle bus services, a gift shop and both valet and regular paid parking (for long or short term stay) facilities.
Just got in and have nowhere to go? Spend the night at the Blue Bell Inn airport hotel from only $130 for a standard room. Just 8 minutes from the airport and 20 minutes from Hobart CBD, this is the ideal stop over to recuperate and organise the rest of your travel plans.
Hobart is a historical city with a cultural feel. Filled with restaurants, bars, theatres and markets, Hobart is also a short distance away from the Coal River Valley vineyards and lush forests and hills. There's always something to do in Hobart, whether it is visiting the mouth watering exhibitions at the Taste of Tasmania show across from Salamanca Place in January or watching the Sydney – Hobart Yacht Race in December. Brave the colder months and you could enjoy the demonstrations, lectures and exhibitions of June's Antarctic Mid-Winter Festival – a celebration of the shortest day and longest night in the Antarctic. Other interesting places to visit include:
Hobart is a city in a very small state – so enjoy the relaxed feel of a guided coach tour or the beauty of a scenic drive by rental car. Want something a bit more exciting and different? Then tour Hobart via trains, cruises or long bike rides.