Insiders Hobart

Port Arthur tour

Insiders Hobart — Thu, 06 Aug 2009 05:58:44 +0000

Port Arthur is a compelling and dramatic reminder of Tasmania’s convict past – created with convict labour, the imposing architecture, established gardens and eerie prison buildings all have many stories to tell. If you’re staying in Hobart, this tour is one of the best ways to see Port Arthur – the tour departs daily from Hobart (Brooke Street Pier) – and depending on where you’re staying in Hobart, you can even be picked up at your hotel.
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Piccalilly

Insiders Hobart — Tue, 04 Aug 2009 13:29:58 +0000

Piccalilly, situated in Battery Point, have created a menu not with entrees, mains & desserts, but with savoury & sweet dishes. On offer is an eight course degustation menu and a more traditional three course menu. The total dining experience, including a carefully selected wine list, is something in which to rejoice.
CONTACT
Cnr of Hamden Road and Francis Street, Battery Point, Hobart, Tasmania
Telephone : (03) 6224 9900

D’Entrecasteaux

Insiders Hobart — Sat, 11 Jul 2009 11:46:06 +0000

Located on the shores of the picturesque D’Entrecasteaux Channel, this small and intimate French provincial style hotel is only 15 minutes from Hobart. Perfect for a relaxing weekend getaway, romantic wedding, honeymoon, or corporate function. D’Entrecasteaux is a uniquely Tasmanian taste of France.

Recommended
CONTACT
77 Howden Road, Howden, Tasmania
Telephone : (03) 6267 1161

Marque IV

Insiders Hobart — Fri, 10 Jul 2009 09:15:54 +0000

Marque IV, situated on the gorgeaous Elizabeth Street Pier at Sullivan’s Cove has a comfortable, upmarket ambience. The menu is varied, with European and Mediterranean influences, and is driven by the local Tasmanian produce – beef, venison, scallops, ocean trout. They even have a gluten free menu.
CONTACT
Elizabeth Street Pier, Hobart
Telephone : (03) 62244428

Hobart bicycle hire

Insiders Hobart — Fri, 10 Jul 2009 09:14:06 +0000

Cycling is a great way to enjoy the beautiful scenery that Hobart and the Derwent river has to offer. Hobart is a very bicycle friendly city, and as long as you don’t plan on riding to the peak of Mount Wellington, the terrain is reasonably flat. Derwent Bike Hire is located at the Cenotaph (5 mins walk from the CBD), and has easy access to both the Inter-City Cycleway and Eastern Shore bike tracks. They have a wide selection of bicycles including kids bikes, tandems, and even recumbent bikes – which can be hired on an hourly, daily or weekly basis.
CONTACT
Near the Cenotaph, Hobart, Tasmania
Telephone : 0428899169

Ball & Chain Grill

Insiders Hobart — Wed, 08 Jul 2009 11:41:20 +0000

The Ball & Chain Grill is located in the heart of Hobart’s historic Salamanca Place – they specialize in steaks, local seafood and game dishes, all cooked on an authentic charcoal grill. If you’ve ever had a steak that’s been cooked on a real charcoal grill, then you’ll know how fantastic a real wood fire burnt down to charcoal can be. If you like steak, then this is one restaurant you have to try. They have an incredibly serious wine list too.
CONTACT
87 Salamanca Place, Hobart
Telephone : (03) 6223 2655

Mr Wooby’s

Insiders Hobart — Wed, 01 Jul 2009 12:07:44 +0000

The food at Mr Wooby’s features the best quality Tasmanian produce and seafood, and is expertly cooked and beautifully presented by John Addison and his friendly staff. The atmosphere at Mr Wooby’s is informal, and the service is warm and personal – the wine list includes some of Tasmania’s best, with many available by the glass at affordable prices.
CONTACT
8 Salamanca Square, Salamanca Place, Hobart
Telephone : (03) 6223 2866

Mures Upper Deck

Insiders Hobart — Wed, 01 Jul 2009 11:47:04 +0000

Mures, superb seafood, and the famous Hobart waterfront go together beautifully. Mures Upper Deck is located in Sullivans Cove (between Victoria and Constitution Dock), right next to the fishing boats and wharf area. If you’re after fresh, local seafood, then Mures should be at the top of your list – Mures are serious about seafood, and even have their own fleet of fishing vessels.
CONTACT
Victoria Dock, Hobart
Telephone : (03) 6231 1999

The Old Woolstore Apartment Hotel

Insiders Hobart — Fri, 26 Jun 2009 13:31:54 +0000

The Old Woolstore Apartment Hotel has built a reputation among business and leisure travellers as one of Hobart’s most welcoming and relaxing inner-city hotels. The Old Woolstore is centrally located – within a stone’s throw of the city centre and just a block away from Hobart’s majestic waterfront and close to some of the best restaurants in Tasmania. The Old Woolstore consists of a unique choice of fully serviced hotel rooms and apartments, offering a comprehensive range of meeting, conference and hospitality services.
CONTACT
1 Macquarie St, Hobart

Shu Yuan

Insiders Hobart — Fri, 26 Jun 2009 11:14:03 +0000

Shu Yuan is a wonderful little Asian vegetarian restaurant tucked away in Bank Arcade in Hobart’s CBD. With few Asian vegetarian options in Hobart, this tiny restaurant is a lunchtime favourite with locals looking for something healthy and tasty, and is a must visit for vegetarian and vegan travellers. This is quite simply some of the best vegetarian food on the planet – the most popular dishes are the soups and stir fries, and the delicious rice paper rolls – but the freshly cooked ‘ready to go’ daily specials are where you’ll find the real winners. Make sure you get there before the lunchtime rush hour, or you’ll miss out!
CONTACT
Bank Arcade, Liverpool St, Hobart
Telephone: (03) 6231 1270