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CHAPTER 14 . TASMANIA
Woolmers Inn Situated 2km (1 1 ⁄4 miles) south of the city, Woolmers Inn
offers cozy one- or two-bedroom units with fully equipped kitchens. One unit
is suitable for travelers with disabilities. The inn is in Sandy Bay, Hobart’s main
suburb; it’s halfway between the casino and the city (within walking distance of
Salamanca Place) and features a “golden mile” of boutique shopping. The inn
was upgraded throughout 1999.
123–127 Sandy Bay Rd., Hobart, TAS 7000. & 1800/030 780 in Australia, or 03/6223 7355. Fax 03/6223
1981. woolmersinn@bigpond.com.au. 36 units. A$121 (US$79) 1-bedroom apt; A$149 (US$97) 2-bedroom
apt. Rates 10% higher from mid-Dec to end of Jan, and cheaper in winter. AE, DC, MC, V. Free parking. Bus:
Catch the Sandy Bay (no number) bus from Elizabeth St. Mall on Elizabeth St. Amenities: Tour desk; babysitting;
coin-op laundry; dry cleaning. In room: TV/VCR, kitchen, fridge, coffeemaker, hair dryer, iron, telephone.
WHERE TO DINE
Tasmania is known for its fresh seafood, including oysters, crab, crayfish, salmon,
and trout. Once cheap, in recent years prices have crept up to match or even surpass
those on the mainland. Generally, though, the food is of a good quality.
Cumquat on Criterion Value MIXED ASIAN/AUSTRALIAN This cafe
is an excellent breakfast venue, offering everything from egg on toast to traditional
porridge with brown sugar. On the menu for lunch and dinner you could
find Thai beef curry, laksa, a daily risotto, and chermoula-marinated fish. The
desserts can be great. Vegetarians, vegans, and those on a gluten-free diet are very
well catered for, as are your average carnivores.
10 Criterion St. & 03/6234 5858. Reservations recommended. Main courses A$7.50–A$15
(US$4.90–US$9.75). No credit cards. Mon–Fri 8am–6pm.
Drunken Admiral Restaurant SEAFOOD The Drunken Admiral,
opposite the Hotel Grand Chancellor on the waterfront, is an extremely popular
spot with tourists, and can get raucous on busy evenings. The main attraction
is its famous seafood chowder, swimming with anything that was on sale at
the docks that morning. The large Yachties seafood grill is a full plate of squid,
scallops, fish, mussels, and prawns, but there are plenty of simpler fish dishes on
the menu, too. Otherwise splash out on Sperm Whale Sally’s Shellfish Platter, or
perhaps Captain Nimrod’s Depth Charge Platter. The salad bar is spread in a
sailing dingy and can be raided as often as you want, but it’s rather uninteresting,
so you’ll probably be content with just one dip.
17–19 Hunter St.& 03/6234 1903. Reservations required. Main courses A$14–A$23 (US$8.80–US$15). AE,
DC, MC, V. Daily 6–10:30pm.
Mit Zitrone MODERN AUSTRALIAN Chef and owner Chris Jackman
has earned quite a reputation in Tasmania. His twice-cooked eggs with
chili-palm sugar are a huge seller, while the hot smoked blue-eye cod with ginger
and wok-fried greens, and the chicken and mushroom sausages with wide
noodles, spinach, and anchovy sauce are sensational. The informal restaurant,
which is basically an old shop, has bright yellow citrus walls and wooden floors
and furniture. You can also drop in for coffee and cake.
333 Elizabeth St., North Hobart. & 03/6234 8113. Reservations recommended. Main courses A$16–A$17
(US$10–US$11). AE, DC, MC, V. Mon–Sat 10am–2pm; Tues–Sat 6–10pm.
The Point Revolving Restaurant TASMANIAN/AUSTRALIAN This
revolving restaurant on the 17th floor of the Wrest Point Hotel Casino is known
for its spectacular harbor and mountain views. Criticism of its consistency has led
to a complete review of its cuisine over the last couple of years, but fortunately its
specialties—prawns flambé in a curry sauce and the Caesar salad—have remained