WHVT EM DID.

Australians don't really travel around Australia; this probably isn't a proven fact but I can guarantee there's at least 70% truth behind it. If we we were going to go somewhere, then we would go somewhere far (not too hard since we're pretty far from every where) and see other parts of the world that's just a bit different to us. It's also not cheap either!
However, if you're in negative annual leave like me (cry), you might see yourself doing more short weekend trips away instead, and Jetstar sales make it that much easier to do so.

Through working in travel, I know that Tasmania has always been a popular tourist destination, but it never sparked an interest with me. Hobart is like the distant cousin twice-removed of Australia's metro cities, usually excluded from family functions because, damn, it's not even attached to the main island (shout out to Sicily, they know what's up). It is one of the oldest cities in Australia dating back to the first fleet and convict era, but what else? Could you even call it a city? Are people there Amish? But more importantly, what's there to eat?

Day 1 of my 2 day journey began at Salamanca Markets, which operates every Saturday. An amazing, though a bit touristy, street with stores selling artisanal craft, hand-made goods and locally grown produce.

Classical guitarist in Salamanca Markets

Homemade biscuits: Pepper berry, oat biscuit, chocolate & almond, coffee & cinnamon (fav pick)

Back: Chocolate Afghan biscuit

Pure leather fruit peels (similar to roll ups?)

Recycled toy trinkets (sort of like Sid from Toy Story, but more love and less blowing things up)

Hand built terrariums. You can see tiny people if you look closely enough, all of which were also hand painted!

Silver Hill Bratwurst hotdogs

Jolly Jumbuck from Gypsy Rolls $12 - Spit roasted, marinated lamb wrapped in mountain bread and served with lettuce, carrot and apple bushpepper relish. The slow roasting spit smelt and looked delicious, but it was quite dry (sad) and about 3 bites worth

A million different types of locally grown apples that I've never heard of but look equally as juicy

Locally grown and organic fruits and veg

CHOCOLATE DOUGHNUT. They even heat it up for you so that it's toasty on the outside and oozy on the inside :')

Beautiful (and cheap!) flowers everywhere

Hand made and painted ceramic cups

Mangus - Tasmanian based blues and jazz band. These guys were amazing!

Famous scallop pie ($7?) from Smiths Pie. The fishy/seafood taste is distinct but not overpowering, with a slight curry flavour and no need for sauce. Huge pieces of scallops as well, win!

We then made our way to Battery Point, one of Hobart's oldest and most historical areas. It was time travelling to the past, with sandstone structures still standing from the 18th century. We walked into Narryna Heritage Museum not knowing what it was until the lady on duty said it was $10 entrance fee. The huge 19th century house was built by a sea capital and some items brought from his ship still remain, but others were just as old. Full of rich and interesting history, like using human hair to make fine jewellery, and well worth the $10 entry fee if you have the time

Just up the road from Salamanca Markets was the historical part of town, Battery Point

A place stuck in time, even the lollies on the display looked like they were from way too long ago (acid drops, anyone?)

One of the rooms in the Narryna Heritage Museum, everything bar the fireplace has been kept as is

Hobart is apparently known for its doors

Afterwards, we headed to the top of Mt Wellington for breathtaking panoramic views of the city and its surrounds. The day ended on a high note, with a stroll around Franklin Wharf basking in the last light of the day, awing at the beautiful sunset colours.