Today in Hobart

The idyllic city of Hobart in Tasmania, is a perfect destination for leisure or business travellers and offers many unique experinences in touring, sight seeing, dining and shopping.

Fast Facts about Hobart, Tasmania

  • Hobart is the capital city of Tasmania, Australia's island state separated from mainland Australia by 240km of sea.
  • Hobart's population is 220,000 (as at June 2008)
  • Mount Wellington rises to a height of 1270 metres providing a magnificent backdrop to the city
  • Hobart has an average daily temperature of 22C / 72F in summer and 12C/53F in winter
  • Hobart is home to the world-renowned Salamanca Market which operates every Saturday

Events in Hobart

Hobart in Tasmania plays host to a range of exciting events each month.

Many of these events are located within short travelling distance from The Old Woolstore Apartment Hotel, Hobart. Whatever your tastes, there is bound to be an event in Hobart that is of interest to you.

Upcoming Events in Hobart

For a full list of events in Hobart please visit the Events Tasmania Calendar (external link).

Date Event Venue
4 February 2012 RYOBI One Day Cup - PKF Tasmanian Tigers v RTA SpeedBlitz Blue Blundstone Arena, Bellerive
6 - 9 February 2012 Sheffield Shield - PKF Tasmanian Tigers v RTA SpeedBlitz Blues Blundstone Arena, Bellerive
8 February 2012 - 9 February 2012 Raw Comedy, The Melbourne International Comedy Festival Kingston, Hobart
11 February 2012 Royal Hobart Regatta McVilley Drive, Hobart
12 February 2012 AAMI Hobart Cup Elwick Racecourse, Goodwood Road, Hobart
15 February 2012 Ensemble Liaison with Wilma Smith Hobart Town Hall
15 February 2012 RYOBI One Day Cup - PKF Tasmanian Tigers v XXXX Gold Queensland Bulls Blundstone Arena, Bellerive
16 February 2012 Ross Noble Theatre Royal Hotel, Hobart
17 February - 20 February 2012 Sheffield Shield - PKF Tasmanian Tigers v XXXX Queensland Bulls Blundstone Arena, Bellerive
24 February 2012 Commonwealth Bank Series: Australia v Sri Lanka Blundstone Arena, Bellerive
27 February - 11 March 2012 Between the Tide Lines Sidespace Gallery Salamanca Arts Centre, Salamanca
28 February 2012 Commonwealth Bank Series ODI 11: Australia v Sri Lanka Blundstone Arena, Bellerive
3 March 2012 Tasmanian Symphony Orchestra - Welcome Marko! Hobart
8 - 10 March 2012 Wharf Revue, The Theatre Royal, Hobart
8 - 11 March 2012 Sheffield Shield - PKF Tasmanian Tigers v Retravision Warrirors Blundstone Arena, Bellerive
9 March 2012 Ukulele Orchestra of Great Britain Wrest Point Entertainment Centre
10 March 2012 Tasmanian Symphony Orchestra - Youth and Beauty Federation Concert Hall
There are many high quality free events and attractions around Hobart. Events that fall into this category have the word FREE next to them.

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