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The Boatshed is an iconic building
                                                        located on the shores of Dove Lake


















































       HISTORIC HOBART                      MONA                                ANIMAL ENCOUNTERS
       Just steps away from the Hobart waterfront lie   The Museum of Old and New Art (Mona) in   Tasmania may be famous for the Tasmanian
       the historic neighbourhoods of Salamanca and   Hobart hosts Australia’s largest private art   devil, but the island is also well known for its
       Battery Point. Battery Point is an easy stroll   collection, including a range of ancient, Egyptian   populations of quolls, wombats, pademelons,
       from downtown Hobart and is where you can   mummies. It’s well known for its controversial   seals and penguins. Bicheno is the place to
       discover heritage homes on a self-guided walk.   and thought-provoking artwork. The museum is   watch cute Little penguins, while Bruny Island
       Afterwards, grab a drink or meal at the famous   accessible by car, but perhaps more enjoyable is   is great for spotting seals, dolphins and whales.
       Shipwright’s Arms Hotel. From here, walk   the 25 minute ferry ride from Brooke Street Pier.   Wombat lovers should visit the boardwalk at
       down Kelly’s Steps to the towering, sandstone   Mona is also the home of the annual Dark Mofo   Cradle Mountain, where is not unusual to spot
       warehouses of Salamanca Place. These   celebration where special exhibits, events and   these large marsupials feeding in the tussock
       buildings have been tastefully converted into   concerts are held regularly. After browsing, enjoy   grass. To see and learn about devils and quolls,
       galleries, boutiques, restaurants and whisky bars.   lunch or a glass of wine at one of the several   head to Bonorong, Devils @ Cradle or Tasmanian
       Salamanca is also home to the popular markets.   dining options or bars.   Devil Unzoo™.





                                                                             Tourism Tasmania & Rob Burnett. Provider Credit Photo: robburnettimages 2014









                                        Tourism Tasmania & Glenn Gibson                                           Tourism Tasmania & Rob Burnett






       Salamanca Place                      Mona


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