The beauty of this capital city is that everything is close to Hobart. Those eager to explore beyond the GPO will stumble across breweries, vineyards, beaches, museums and mountains right next door to the city.

Head to the top of Mount Nelson for stunning views down the D’Entrecasteaux Channel and sink your toes into the sand at Lower Sandy Bay a few minutes later.

Greater Hobart includes the cities of Clarence and Glenorchy, and further out to historic Richmond. On the outskirts of town you’ll also find the famous Museum of Old and New Art (MONA), art walks, mountain bike parks and the country’s oldest brewery.