Deep-water port allowed some whaling and shipping industries to make their fortunes in its time. According to many visitors, the port of Hobart is one of the most beautiful in the world, certainly because the city with its mountains and the Derwent estuary offers an extraordinary landscape. If you come to Hobart hoping to make many cultural visits you will be surprised at the number of monuments listed at the Australian Historic Monuments, no less than 90 are open to visitors like the Royal Theatre of 1837 or the former Parliament. The centre of this former prison town has assets that are worth a visit. Like many tourists, you will certainly begin your visit in Salamanca Square, a cultural landmark of Hobart with its art galleries, theatres, bookshops that occupy the basements of former Georgian warehouses, and other shops. The square is even more lively on Saturday mornings with the market where producers come to sell their local products or even some craftsmen who exhibit their Tasmanian art objects for sale. One of the most beautiful neighbourhoods to walk in is certainly Battery Point. While strolling through the streets, you will be able to admire very beautiful historic houses among modest houses or fishermen's huts. Sports activities are important like sailing, Tasmanian national sport, diving, hiking in the many parks around, climbing, etc... If you enjoy religious buildings, visit the amazing architecture of Trinity Church and to learn about Hobart's history, the Tasmanian Museum will meet your expectations. Boat lovers will not miss the visit to the Navy Museum. If you choose your stay in February make sure to be present for the maritime festival which is the occasion to see regattas and superb boats. The bars of Hobart are very lively meeting places where the atmosphere and welcome are very warm. If you appreciate the gastronomy it is also in Hobart that you will find the best restaurants that will prepare you the local specialties like the kangaroo escalope, the Australian Dinkum Chile and for the dessert the Strawberry Meringue Pudding.