Tasmania's largest city is perfectly situated at the mouth of the Derwent River with a compact centre and suburbs clinging to the hillside overlooking the wide estaury. It is the second oldest state capital in Australia and it has retained its old colonial architecture more so than any other large Australian city. Battery Point and the downtown area, particularly around Salamanca Place, is full of renovated sandstone buildings which have been converted into pubs, cafés and restaurants which give the city a vibrant air despite the general slow pace of the city. Held here each Saturday, Salamanca Market is a great place to hang around and soak up the atmosphere.

From the Airport
The Airporter Bus meets all passenger services landing at Hobart Airport and drops off at the Conference Venue. The bus can also be booked to take passengers to the airport – ring 0419 382 240 to make a reservation. The fare is $8 per adult.

Around Town
Hobart Metro runs bus services within the Hobart area with most buses terminating near the main post office on Elizabeth Street and also in Macquarie Street and Franklin Square.

Bus information is available from the Metroshop inside the GPO on Elizabeth Street. Single tickets start at $1.20 and go up to $2.80 depending on the route. Off-peak day-passes are available for $3.10.

Where to eat
Members of the Tasmanian Chapter of SAGE-AU will compile a list of places to eat whilst in Hobart which will be distributed to all delegates.

Things to do
Things to do, places to see whilst in Hobart. Information on all these activities will be available from the conference registration desk and the venue:

• Botanic Gardens
• Zoo
• Salamanka Place
• Sandy Bay / Wrest Point Casino
• Maritime Museum
• Tasmanian Museum & Art Gallery