Hobart has many historical buildings within walking distance of the waterfront. We are staying in the Customs House Hotel……it is now a complex consisting of 3 buildings cobbled together. Think stairs and sloping floors. The view is great. We look out across to Constitution Dock. The Parliament building and gardens are beside it across the road.

Soooooooo you are going to walk around and play which building is that near the hotel and also at Battery Point. Battery Point was the place where 3 unsuccessful attempts were made to build a defence for the new settlement in the early days. Despite this , there are some beautiful example of colonial and later building styles.

 

You do realise that Hobart was developed on a maritime industry so yes you are off to the Maritime Museum. No complaining…..I have scored the children’s scavenger hunt and we are on a mission to find Lego men and stuffed animals….oh and we will read about shipwrecks and maritime stuff.  Can you see teddy, Mr rat, echidna, and at least 2 Lego men?

There were quite a few shipwrecks on Tasmania’s wild coast. Some occurred because hazards were not reported or recorded on maps. There were also stories of amazing survival such as Blythe Star where 7 survived on a life raft and then landing in a remote area.

A few other sights…..we did start looking at Historical sites in the city circle but decided it would wait till another day.

 

   

Coffee? See you tomorrow. We are off to Bruny Island , think oysters, chocolate and perhaps a walk up a lighthouse…..be ready.