It is Autumn in Hobart’s Parks and Gardens, where our history is celebrated and our public discourses are conducted.
Category: Hobart
Autumn in Hobart – Fitzroy Gardens
After exploring the Hobart Rivulet and Cascades Gardens at this time of year, I generally return to the city via Fitizroy Gardens, possibly one of Hobart’s less-visited, or at least slightly hidden, gardens.
Autumn in South Hobart – Cascades, The Rivulet and Gardens
Autumn in South Hobart lights up the Hobart Rivulet with colour in its parks and gardens
The Hedberg – a new hub for the performing arts in Hobart
The Hedberg brings together new front- and back-of-house facilities for Hobart’s historic Theatre Royal, a brand new studio theatre to replace the much-loved Backspace Theatre and a new home for the University of Tasmania’s Conservatorium of Music.
Clarence Coastal Trail walk from Cremorne to Lauderdale
The Clarence City Council has opened a new walking track along the Clarence Coastal Trail between Cremorne and Lauderdale.
Ways to visit the Tasman Peninsula
The Tasman Peninsula has long been a leading destination for a short break. Enterprising operators and their experiences are keeping it popular.
25 years in New Town
Last weekend marked a quarter of a century since I moved into my home in New Town.
2019 Australian Wooden Boat Festival
2019 Australian Wooden Boat Festival photo essay
Open House Hobart 2018
Thanks to the team at Open House Hobart for another great weekend of privileged access and peeks behind doors that are normally closed.
Dark Mofo 2018 – Spectra Returns
A highlight of this year’s Dark Mofo was the return of Ryoji Ikeda’s 15km tall beam of light and sound installation Spectra to town, on a permanent basis, having been purchased by David Walsh. Spectra won the affection of Hobart’s residents during the first Dark Mofo back in 2013, when it graced the Cenotaph.