Bring some much-needed leisure, culture, and history into your summer, pack your things and head south to Tasmania’s capital city, Hobart. This city is a cultural melting pot with opportunities for relaxation, adventure, and learning that is provided in this cultural hub. Of course, Tasmania is amazing all year round. So Why You and I will be in Hobart this Summer, is because summer is the main holiday season in Tassie with all activities open and lots to do and see. Read more about the season in a our blog ‘The Best time to visit Tasmania‘.

When looking for somewhere to visit this summer, it is hard to beat the cultural melting pot that is in Australia’s backyard, Tasmania. And unlike most of Australia, which swelters during summer, Tasmania boasts a comfortable average temperature of 17-23° c, making it the best time of year to visit. Whether exploring Australia’s Indigenous culture, the European influence of Tasmania’s colonial past, or experiencing the art and local produce on offer, Tassie is a one-stop-shop for historians, naturalists, foodies, families, and hipsters alike.

Tasmania, or lutruwita, as it was named by Tasmania’s Indigenous Australians, the Palawa people, is an island flourishing in a culture that dates back over 35,000 years. Indigenous culture in Tasmania is a significant aspect of the story of Australia and there are sites of cultural and spiritual importance that can be respectfully visited. The Tasmanian Wilderness World Heritage Area (TWWHA) is a diverse Indigenous. If you are interested in understanding more about Australia’s traditional custodians, and their culture, you can visit sites such as the rock shelters of Warreen Cave and Parmerpar Meethaner, which are the oldest known Aboriginal heritage sites in Tasmania.

It is hard to describe the beauty that Hobart has on offer when it comes to culture, whether this is in the form of Hobart’s Art Deco architecture, historical sites, art galleries or the experiences on offer, such as top eateries and gourmet food, live music or having a leisurely stroll through Salamanca Markets on the weekend. However, to take from our cricketer’s, I believe this can be summarised in the exclamation “You beauty!”.

If you, like myself, are unlike the Scottish duo, The Proclaimers, and do not wish to walk 500 miles, then Salamanca Markets is the perfect place for a leisurely stroll on a Saturday or Sunday. Salamanca Markets operates between 8:30 am till 3 pm on Saturdays and Sundays, excluding public holidays, and is run by the Hobart City Council. With a bubbling atmosphere, Salamanca Markets offers a variety for everyone’s cup of tea, with offerings including events, arts & crafts, clothing, jewellery, gifts & toys, beauty, lifestyle, and my personal favourite, food & beverages.