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CHAPTER 14 . TASMANIA
The best bookshop in town is a beauty and sells a large range of new and secondhand
books, many relating to Tasmania. Find the Hobart Bookshop at 22
Salamanca Square (& 03/6223 1803). For great chocolate and the best licorice,
head to Darrell Lea, shop 36 in the Cat & Fiddle Arcade between Collins and
Liverpool streets. There are plenty of other interesting shops here, too.
Store hours are Monday through Thursday from 9am to 6pm, Friday from
9am to 9pm, and Saturday from 9am to noon (though some open all day).
ACCOMMODATIONS YOU CAN AFFORD
Hobart has some of the best hotels, guesthouses, and B&Bs in Australia. For
something different, you can stay with a Tasmanian family either in town or at
a farm in the country or arrange accommodations in one of the many boutique
bed-and-breakfasts found throughout Tasmania. Contact Heritage Tasmania
Pty Ltd., P.O. Box 780, Sandy Bay, TAS 7005 (& 03/6233 5511; fax 03/6233
5510). Nightly bed-and-breakfast rates range from about A$60 to around
A$160 (US$39–US$104) for a double. There are 20 YHA youth hostels in
Tasmania, including ones in Devonport (& 03/6424 5696), Bicheno (& 03/
6375 1293), Coles Bay (& 03/6257 0115), Mt. Field National Park (& 03/
6288 1369), Stanley (& 03/6458 1266), and Strahan (& 03/6471 7255).
Most have dorms as well as inexpensive double rooms. The State office is located
at 28 Critereon St., Hobart (& 03/6234 9617).
Adelphi Court YHA Hostel The Adelphi is a typical clean and friendly Australian
youth hostel. All dorm rooms sleep four people. There is a communal
kitchen, a dining room serving breakfast, and a barbecue area. It’s situated 3km
(less than 2 miles) from the city center, but is quite close to the North Hobart
cafe and restaurant strip.
17 Stoke St., New Town (YHA Tasmania, G.P.O. Box 174), Hobart, TAS 7001. & 03/6228 4829. Fax 03/6278
2047. www.yha.com.au. 9 dorms, 16 doubles, 2 with bathroom. A$56 (US$36) per person twin/double without
bathroom; A$65 (US$42) double with bathroom. A$20 (US$13) dorm bed. Non-YHA members pay A$3.50
(US$2.30) per person extra. MC, V. Free parking. Bus: 15 from stop H in Argyle St. to stop no. 8, or any bus
from stop E at Elizabeth St. Mall to bus stop no. 13. Amenities: Game and TV room; tour-booking desk; barbecue
area; common kitchen and laundry facilities; nonsmoking rooms.
Black Prince If you’re looking for someplace centrally located, clean, and
unfussy, then try the Black Prince, an American-influenced pub with a 1950s
bent. All rooms come with a shower and a bathtub. Room no. 8 is the landlord’s
favorite here, because “it’s nearer to the stairs so you don’t have to walk too far”
(presumably beneficial when you’ve had a few beers). Downstairs, the Americanstyle
bar called Joe’s Garage is popular, especially on weekends. The Americaninfluenced
restaurant serves up budget-priced steaks and chicken dishes. Lunch
is offered Monday through Friday, and dinner Monday through Saturday.
145 Elizabeth St., Hobart, TAS 7000. & 03/6234 3501. Fax 03/6234 3502. 10 units. A$70 (US$46) double,
including breakfast. AE, DC, MC, V. Amenities: Restaurant; bar. In room: TV, coffeemaker.
Central City Backpackers This place is typical of backpacker-type accommodations—cheap
and cheerful, a little frayed around the edges, but right in the
heart of things. The central shopping district is right outside the door, and it’s
only a short walk to the harbor.
138 Collins St., Hobart, TAS 7000.& 1800/811 507 in Australia, or 03/6224 2404. Fax 03/6224 2316. www.
centralbackpackers.com.au. 80 units. A$22 (US$14) twin per person; A$44 (US$29) double. A$18 (US$12)
dorm bed. Cash or traveler’s checks only. 2-min. walk from central bus terminal. Amenities: Bar (open in
summer); tour desk, e-mail and Internet access; pool table; kitchen; dining room; laundry facilities.