A really great pool facility, latge pools, very friendly staff. One of the best pools we've been to.read more

This also includes a gym & aerobics sessions, cafe, diving pool, 50m competition pool and 25m…read moreleisure pool and the have a creche. The facilities are quite good and clean, I swim here regularly but haven't used the gym. Staff are friendly and helpful but this place can get pretty overcrowded, particularly on summer weekends and weekday school groups during term. The other times to avoid are when comps are on - this is the only competition pool in the state that I know of. Best times for quiet laps are early morning (before 8am) or after 6pm weekdays and from 7am and after 4pm weekends/public holidays. AU$5.50 for an adult casual swim.

A wide range of group fitness classes is offered at various times in a day, so it is great for…read morethose wishing to attend at least one class everyday. There are lots of options ranging from low to high intensity interval training. Thus, you can choose which classes fit you at different stages of your exercise schedule. The instructors at the Les Mill CXwork and Body Balance are great. Especially I like Michelle and Nicole. They take care of the participants by correcting individual moves and poses... Of course, I did NOT imply other instructors of the Les Mill classes are not great. Yoga and Pilates are good classes as well if you want slow movements and low intensity training. In general, I have been enjoying every moment attending the classes here. These classes really help me feel healthier and better concentration afterward.

A short walk up the hill from the Eastern end of Liverpool St, the Domain Tennis Centre plays host…read moreeach year to the little know Hobart International Women's Tennis Tournament, this year featuring Aussie Sam Stosur (currently ranked 18th in the world) as the top seed. The tennis facilities are good with a couple of blue showcase 'plexicushion' courts and a number of gravel hard courts. The stands for centre court are intimate and I recommend the 'corporate' seating at the Northern end of the court if for no other reason than the cover from Hobart's wonderful climate! These seats also have a wonderful view out over the mouth of the Derwent River. The amenities are also good, albeit the catering is a little simple which is to be expected for a small event like this. Tip: keep an eye on the BOM website to see how long that 'passing shower' will last!

Great view of tennis when Mathews on as seating is close to play. Unfortunately today the frequent…read moreshowers kept suspending play. The court cleaning teams were hard at work drying the court and this task was repeated many times!!

Visitors to Hobart interested in a game of bowls are warmly welcomed at the Sandy Bay Bowls Club…read more Wednesday and Friday evenings are Barefoot Bowls nights when visitors are warmly welcomed and participation is encouraged ..

I ordered the Buddha Bowl and my wife irdered the Chipotle Braised Chicken Tacos. Both were…read moreexcellent. I went for the vegetarian meal and I was very surprised as to the variety flavors crammed into this bowl. Plenty of food for one. If you like spicy, sour, marinated - this is the dish for you. I loved every bite and every bite was a bit different from the previous. The tacos we're spicy and plentiful. "Very good" says my wife. And all this knowing we are supporting a local Non-Profit made it for a great experience for lunch. Knowing that the Enterprise is helping at-risk youth and very efficient in the use of environmentally friendly food use makes this place special.

Hamlet is a sweet cafe, open seven days, with breakfast and lunch menus on weekdays and an all day…read moremenu on weekends. It's tucked up the back of a collection of businesses at 40 Molle St, right near the rivulet track and a little park (speaking of parks, there are no cafe parking spaces at 40 Molle St but the street parking is unmetered nearby on Molle St itself). The menu items are great and the cafe is staffed with some high quality sorts from all over town, but the particularly wonderful thing about this cafe is its ethos and just what it does for the community. Hamlet is a not for profit organisation that takes on locals facing barriers to employment and helps get them experience and learning opportunities. The day we were in for breakfast, one of our waitresses had a very strong accent and another was in for her first day, so perhaps it's important to know what Hamlet's all about because I think it helps you temper your expectations of the wait staff. Wait, this sounds like I'm a jerk customer. I'm not. I swear. Oh my gosh. Please don't look at me like that. I'M NOT. GO TO HAMLET

A beautiful block of green to rest your feet on a sunny day, Franklin Square is super-central in…read morethe Hobart CBD and is bordered by Macquarie, Elizabeth and Davey streets. There are plenty of bench seats available, but you also shouldn't be afeared of settling down on a patch of grass either. A lovely spot for a downtown picnic, or just some green chillout time in an otherwise grey CBD.

Mount Wellington towers over Hobart, Tasmania, and is an absolute must-see for breathtaking…read morepanoramic views. Standing 4,169 feet tall. On our clear day, the view from the summit was extraordinary. The drive up the mountain winds through lush forests of eucalyptus trees and alpine flora as the elevation increases. At the summit, multiple lookout points, including a sheltered observation deck, offer a place to enjoy the views. Be prepared for a temperature drop; it's often cooler up top than in Hobart.

2000! When I started…read moreYelping almost a decade ago, I don't think that I had it in my mind that I would get to this pinnacle. Writing this many reviews in that time seemed like climbing a mountain. Thus it seems fitting to write a review about Mount Wellington which I visited earlier this year. Mount Wellington is a mountain located in the southeastern portion of the island of Tasmania. It is not the tallest mountain on Tasmania and it is not even close as it ranks 50th. But the mountain's location overlooking the city of Hobart which is the largest city on the island makes this spot an appealing place to visit. In fact, this was my primary reason for visiting Tasmania having seen pictures of it online. The location is easily accessible from Hobart and there are a number of ways to reach it. You can hike, bike, rent a car or book a tour. The day I trekked to the mountain was the first day of winter, so it didn't make sense to hike or bike up. Instead, I joined a bus tour as it seemed the most economical and simplest option. Before you go, make sure to cover up. It is chilly at the summit, so I would suggest wearing winter weather clothing or a windbreaker with a hoodie along with additional layers. Make sure to also bring provisions like water and food. There are restroom facilities at the summit, but no places to get a snack. Also check the weather conditions before going. If there is snow or ice, the road to the summit may be closed. To reach the summit of Mount Wellington, you need to drive up Pinnacle Road. This road is reminiscent of going up Round Top back home in Honolulu as it is quite winding. As you go up, there are some spots at a lower elevation that you can stop off to take pictures at. After reaching the summit, the tour guide gave me 30-40 minutes to look around which I think is sufficient time. Though it is a little rushed, so if you really want to bask in the beauty I would give it a hour. Upon visiting Mount Wellington, I thought it really lived to its reputation and more. It was cold, but the sun was shining and there was mostly clear skies. The mountain is covered with rocks and mossy grass. The mountain's summit is so high that it was located above a few clouds in some parts. There are roped walkways at the summit from which you can take pictures of the surroundings below. The view on Mount Wellington of Hobart and the blue waters of the Derwent River are perfect. It is impossible to take a bad picture from here. There is also a lookout building if you want to take your pictures from an enclosed space. And a giant white tall structure here which is a radio tower taking advantage of the mountain's height and location. Visiting Mount Wellington was one of the biggest highlights of my trip to Australia. It is a jaw-dropping place full of natural beauty. I highly recommend traveling up to the summit here if you are visiting Hobart as it will be one of most memorable spots of your trip.

Princes Park was once where the Prince of Wales Battery once stood as part of Hobart's defenses. It…read moreis now a nice expanse of green and trees, and was a great place for Gayle and I to stroll, watch people, look at the water, and take a relaxing break. The restrooms were also convenient and clean.