Hobart, Tasmania - Australia *In a Weekend*
Saturday:
Salamanca Markets
Tasmania is a beautiful place to visit and between the untouched beauty and the realestate prices it guarentees to have you considering a move the whole way home.
Salamanca Place is one of Hobart's important historical areas. During your visit, take some time to wander through St David's Park and read the inscriptions on the headstones. They give an impression of Hobart's colourful history.
The streetscape is famous for its historic Georgian warehouses, dating back to the 1830s. Many of these warehouses have been converted into galleries, theatres, cafes, craft shops and restaurants. The market highlights the creative skills of the local craftspeople in a atmosphere that is inspiring, innovative and entertaining.
Salamanca Market, operated by the Hobart City Council, has become something of an institution in Hobart. It began with humble beginnings in 1972 with just 10 stalls occupying a small section of historic Salamanca Place.
While strolling through the market take a look at Kelly's Steps. These were built 1839 by the legendary adventurer, sealer, and whaler James Kelly to link Salamanca Place with historic Battery Point.
Salamanca Market is held every Saturday. The market operates from 8.30am - 3pm.
www.totaltravel.com.au/.../
The Cadbury Factory Tour
Claremont Tasmania
A tour of the famous Claremont Chocolate Factory is a rewarding experience. You’ll see our delicious chocolates being made – and enjoy free samples.
The Factory Tour includes entry to the Visitor’s Centre. You will encounter fascinating insights into the history of Cadbury Claremont - and some of the characters and products that have made Cadbury a part of growing up in Australia.
On the tour, you will see how some of your favourite Cadbury products are created, and learn the secret of ‘that great Cadbury taste’.
As well as being a modern facility with computerised and robotic production lines, the Cadbury Claremont Factory has 18 heritage-listed buildings.
The historic Conching Machines, featuring solid granite rollers, were installed sixty years ago and still
operate daily.
Chocolate at factory prices
After the tour, rush into the Cadbury Chocolate Shop. We offer exclusive factory discounts on a huge range of Cadbury Schweppes products.
Café and gift shop
After the tour you can relax in our café. We also offer a great range of gifts, t-shirts and souvenirs.
This is a tour of a working factory, so numbers are strictly limited. Advance bookings are a must!
Tours operate from 8am Monday to Friday.
Call Toll Free 1800 627 367
Cadbury Schweppes Chocolate Factory
Cadbury Road
Claremont, Tasmania, 7011.
http://www.sullivanscove.com/food.htm
Sunday:
Although this tourist development has changed the area, it is still a popular place to picnic in one of the many shelters or tables, while cooking lunch on a gas barbecue.
Beyond Tahune (*gates) is the Warra Long Term Ecological Research site. This area is part of a worldwide forest monitoring and research network established under the United Nations Environment Program. More details can be read on the Huon Trail sign located in the picnic area, near the start of the Huon Pine Walk. This 20 minute loop walk is easily managed by most people and is the easiest place in Tasmania to see young and mature Huon pines growing in their natural riverine rainforest environment.
Visitor Centre
As the main entrance to Tahune you can buy your AirWalk tickets here, as well as local crafts and wood products. The bistro serves local fare, hot meals and great coffee. For those who prefer to have a barbecue, the Bluestone Shelter and barbecue sites are close by. A new attraction at the Centre is Southern Forest Threads, a spectacular hand-made quilt, presented to Forestry Tasmania as a memento of its strong ties with the Huon Valley community. Twenty-two women took part in the project, including the Southern Spinners and Craft group and the Huon Valley Quilters, contributing more than 700 hours of labour.
Tahune Forest AirWalk
This 597m walk amongst the trees gets you 20m above the ground. The highlight is the cantilever that is 48m above the river level, providing fantastic views of the forests and the junction of the Picton and Huon Rivers.
Adults - $17.00
Children - $9.00 (5-16 years old)
Family $38.00
Concession: Student & Senior Cards $15.00
Ph 03 6297 0068
Fax 03 6297 0042
Take a picnic or pic up some fresh food in a near by town and set yourself up in a beautiful spot for some lunch. the small resturant located on site is quite nice but on weekends can be very packed with people. Click the link below for more information on other activities.
http://www.tasforestrytourism.com.au/pages/site_s_tahune.html
From here make your way back to Hobart on one of the more scenic roads.
The best advice I can provide from here forth is simply to stop and get a map, then choose your own adventure. Go for a drive and explore some of the coastal lines or inner beauty of Tasmania's south. Keep your eyes open on the side of the road for secluded Stawberry fields or apple orchids. Whether buying or dining, make some of the most unbelieveable little dishes, perfect for a Sunday afternoon.
posted by Kolohe Inc. @ Friday, August 25, 2006
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