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Hobart AustraliaINTRODUCTION Hobart is Tasmania's capital city. It is unique amongst the state capitals in that it has a strong sense of its colonial, nineteenth century heritage and still happily enjoys the notion that it is nothing more than a big country town. Hobart has some great places to visit. From the central sites along the Derwent river, you can go to Battery Point, where you can find some very haunted places, to the first settlement further up river created by the British explorers. Sights abound, including the old gun placements created in the 1890's when local politicians thought that the Island was about to be invaded by the "Russians". Very large guns were made to point down river to stop Russian boats and these guns were later melted in World Wars I and II. The battlements still exist in this amazing testament to paranoia of the times past. HISTORY KNOW BEFORE YOU GO ATTRACTIONS Franklin River Rafting Stunning cliffs, wild rapids, cascading waterfalls and lush rainforest - this is the untouched wilderness that is Tasmania's Franklin River. Regarded as one of the most spectacular and difficult river trips around, this rafting expedition is the ultimate challenge. Hobart Cadbury Cruise River Cruise, Cadbury Tour and chocolate, chocolate, chocolate! Explore the Cadbury Schweppes Chocolate Factory, enjoy a fascinating tour and tantalize those taste buds with some taste testing. Located on a picturesque peninsula this is the perfect opportunity to team your chocolate experience with a splendid natural experience. Mount Wellington The Mt. Wellington Descent is by far the most fun and exciting activity you can do in a short amount of time in Tasmania. There are tours available, and they depart daily to the top of Mt. Wellington with a thrilling ride back to sea level. Tasmanian Devils Get warm and friendly with a Tasmanian Devil at Bonorong Wildlife Park to meet some of Australia's native animals - Kangaroos, Koalas, Cockatoos and Echidnas. RESTARAUNTS NIGHTLIFE LODGING PERSONAL STORIES 
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