Hobart Mt Wellington

The Aboriginal name for Mt Wellington is Unghbanyahletta or Poorawetter. It is 1270 metres above sea-level. Very windy but once you get up there the panoramic views of Hobart, Bruny Island, South Arm and the Tasman Peninsula are fantastic. Did you know in February 1836 Charles Darwin climbed Mt Wellington during a visit on the HMAS Beagle.

Hobart & South Of Hobart

April 14th 2010
Hobart is Tasmania’s harbour capital, located in the south-east of the state at the foot of majestic Mount Wellington. Hobart is Australia’s smallest and most historic capital in close proximity to beautiful natural surrounds and a provocative mix of history, contemporary art and culture. In Salamanca Place you will find 19th-century waterfront warehouses dating back to the 1830s whaling days ... read more

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Aboriginal settlers arrived on the continent from Southeast Asia about 40,000 years before the first Europeans began exploration in the 17th century. No formal territorial claims were made until 1770, when Capt. James COOK took possession in the name... ... read more

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