Blogs from Hobart, Tasmania, Australia, Oceania - page 14

Federal Group is Tasmania’s leading provider of tourism, entertainment, conference, event and corporate experiences. With properties right around the state, we focus on quality, authentic and memorable experiences, no matter what your motivation to travel. Choose from the following accommodation, for business or pleasure: Wrest Point and The Henry Jones Art Hotel, right on the water in Hobart; the secluded Country Club Tasmania and Villas in Launceston; Strahan Village on the edge of the World Heritage area; Cradle Mountain Chateau in the state’s heart; Freycinet Lodge within the Freycinet National Park; The new luxury coastal retreat Saffire Freycinet overlooking the spectacular Hazards Mountains. Established in 1888, the Federal Group lay claim to being Australia's oldest, and the worlds third oldest hotel chain. The Federal Group is currently owned and operated by the Farrel... read more

Located on the River Derwent, the luxurious Wrest Point Hotel offers guests a hot tub, a casino and an outdoor swimming pool. The property also features 5 restaurants and 6 bars. Wrest Point Hobart is just 6 minutes’ drive from the Tasmanian Museum and Art Gallery and the famous Salamanca Markets. Sullivans Cove is a 5-minute drive away. All air-conditioned rooms feature a TV, a minibar and tea and coffee making facilities. Most rooms also offer excellent views of the harbour, city skyline or Mount Wellington. Guests can relax in the sauna, or play a round of mini-golf or tennis. The Wrest Point also offers a fully equipped fitness centre, a tour desk and a gift shop. Offering magnificent river views, The Point Revolving Restaurant serves Modern Australian cuisine with French influences. Pier One features tapas ... read more

My first opinion of Hobart reminded me a lot of the outskirts of the area I had been living in, near Yellingbo. The suburbs gave the impression of a shanty town built in a woodland, very green. Even the city itself was broken up by trees and vegetation, parks and grass. The bus didn't drop us where the transit centre was marked up my Lonely Planet book. There was however a very nice gentleman in the Redline coach office that gave me very accurate directions as to where I needed to go. I found my way there easily, stepped into the Tourist Information Centre and set myself up on a table with my LP guide and a large map, marking all the POI. 3 ladies in turn asked if I needed any help and it wasn't ... read more

During my first two weeks in Hobart, I will be working at Hotel Collins, where the President of SKAL Club Hobart, Greg Illingworth works at the General Manager. Hotel Collins is rated one of the best hotels in Tasmania, offering great views to Mount Wellington, over Hobart city and the Queen's Domain. Our Hobart hotel will enhance your Tasmanian experience whether at work or on holiday. Hotel Collins has a variety of room types, all contemporary furnished. Our staff will ensure your stay will be comfortable and enjoyable. Read more on webpage www.hotelcollins.com.au ... read more

I have been having meetings and gatherings with a lot of the SKAL Club members, everybody has been working on this exchange program for a long time and all of them has put a lot of work into it :) David Reed, he is specifically responsible for all aspects of the Youth Exchange Program and the Hobart contact with Copenhagen. Greg Illingworth, President and overall responsibility for everything at SKAL. Lisa Punshon, she is the Student Exchange Counsellor, she does the overall counselling on exchange program expectations, cultural issues, information ect. Jennifer Fritzpatrick, commitee member and she has been doing all the work placements and all matters related to my itinerary. Alfred Merse, commitee member and he has arranged all Federal Group placements. Mark West, also a commitee member and is doing all the insurances. Phil ... read more