Tag Archives: Hobart

Tasmania Trip 2019 Day 4: 3rd Feb, Breakfast at Jackman & McRoss

Posted on October 9, 2022 by bookjunkie

Today was museum day. But first breakfast at a highly rated cafe, Jackman & McRoss. Famous for freshly baked goods. We visited back in 2019 but I’m glad it’s still going strong in 2022 after covid and still getting rave … Continue reading →

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Tasmania Trip 2019 Day 3: Pancakes for Dinner

Posted on October 8, 2022 by bookjunkie

Pancakes with fairy floss.

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Tasmania Trip 2019 Day 3: Seagulls & Supermarket

Posted on October 8, 2022 by bookjunkie

More walking around Hobart. And I do love seagulls. We never get these in Singapore. And the grass here is so lovely. In Singapore this would be called carpet grass and they have to be weeded carefully and it’s expensive.

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Tasmania Trip 2019 Day 3: Fish & Chips at Fish Frenzy at Elizabeth Street Pier

Posted on October 8, 2022 by bookjunkie

We couldn’t come to Australia and not have fish & chips. My sister did the research and found this famous place called Fish Frenzy just by the pier. Hope these trip posts help in your travel planning. I love looking … Continue reading →

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Tasmania Trip 2019 Day 3: Royal Tasmanian Botanic Gardens

Posted on October 7, 2022 by bookjunkie

Being driven to the next destination, The Royal Tasmanian Botanic Gardens. Wish I had journaled as I travelled. I must the next time or at least blog as soon as I can. Memory is so lacking, after a lapse of … Continue reading →

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Tasmania Trip 2019 Day 3: February 2nd – Salamanca Market

Posted on October 6, 2022 by bookjunkie

Walking to the farmers’ market and we spot a cruise ship. Truly spoilt for choice at the Salamanca Farmers’ Market. It takes place in Saturday’s from 8.30 am to 3 pm. The market extends the full length of Hobart’s historic … Continue reading →

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Tasmania Trip 2019 Day 2: Walking back to our hotel after dinner

Posted on October 6, 2022 by bookjunkie

It looks quite bright, so we must have been experiencing the long days of summer.

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Tasmania Trip 2019 Day 2: Italian Dinner at Restorante Da Angelo, Hobart

Posted on October 6, 2022 by bookjunkie

My sister was recommended this restaurant by her boss, especially the pasta I think. I think I recall that the hosts were lovely and welcoming. From the pictures you can see how good it was, but we were too uncomfortably … Continue reading →

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Tasmania Trip 2019 Day 2: walking back to the city & lunch at McDonald’s

Posted on October 6, 2022 by bookjunkie

Recall it was pretty tiring to walk as it was quite a steep gradient. But glad I could take pictures.

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Tasmania Trip 2019 Day 2: Cascades Female Factory

Posted on October 5, 2022 by bookjunkie

A female penal colony in South Hobart, that operated between 1828 and 1856. It was used for colonisation as well as punishment. The women were seen as immoral and corrupt. The Factory was located, in damp swamp land, and with … Continue reading →

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Tasmania Trip 2019 Day 2: After Breakfast

Posted on October 5, 2022 by bookjunkie

I was struck by the beauty of the architecture with the backdrop of the mountains. I probably took photos from our hop on hop off tourist bus. Perfect picturesque scenery.

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