Australia History

Let's start with Hobart...
Tasmania's capital city with an intriguing blend of heritage and lifestyle,scenery and vibrant culture. Hobart is warm sandstone, bright spinnakers on the River Derwent, fish punts at the docks, the slap of halyards on masts, coffee under the striped sun umbrellas of Salamanca, an occasional frosting of snow on Mt.Wellington, bush tracks and birdsong. Hobart is a city of history, with gracious homes and buildings, colonial cottages and warehouse,heritage parks and gardens.

Trust me..it's the best destination in the world.
Hobart is a city of bustling markets, fun, a flourishing arts scene,festival, and entertainment, and of fine restaurants. Savour Tasmania's superb cool-climate wines,famous beers, and delicious, fresh foods.

And it's a must for chocoholics! Check out the famous Cadbury World Chocolate Factory Tours at Claremont.

Moonta is a pretty coastal town that is steeped in history.

Just 165 kilometres from Adelaide, it's popular with holidaymakers, especially families. Nearby, you'll find Moonta Bay - a delightful holiday spot with excellent accommodation and facilities. Its sandy beaches and jetty make it a drawcard for fishermen, families and holidaymakers alike. While here, take the opportunity to go on a fishing charter, and use local knowledge to find secret fishing spots for a great catch.

Take to the Moonta Mines Walking Trails, or ride the 50-minute round trip on the Moonta Mines Tourist Railway. You can also discover more about the town at the Moonta Mines Museum.

Port Hughes is a close neighbour. The Port Hughes jetty offers excellent fishing opportunities, and the area is also popular with boat fishers and charter boats.

South Australia's second largest town in its hey day, Moonta was predominately settled by Cornish miner's and their families. Moonta owes most of its prosperity to the Moonta Mining Co.

The township of Burra is small, yet by far one of the most fascinating and impressive holiday destinations. With its relaxed atmosphere and friendly community spirit, a stay in Burra is a head-start along the road to total ambience. There is so much to see and experience, including: Burra’s History Heritage Group Tours Great Food Antiques and Collectables Nature Spots Horse Riding Scenic Drives Bicycle Hire Walking Trails Burra Markets Sport Art Gallery Festivals and Events Burra’s History Heritage The Burra Heritage Passport is the perfect way to experience the towns heritage. Visit 49 historical sites throughout the town, with keyed access to 8 locked sites including the Burra Mine area, Redruth Gaol and the Unicorn Brewery Cellars. Access to four fascinating Museums, each with their own individual theme, can also be incorporated into your passport trail or purchased as a Museum Pass. They focus on the life and times of the mining era and each do their part in contributing towards making your stay memorable.

A popular holiday town with good beaches, jetty and fishing, Moonta Bay is located on the shores of Spencer Gulf 168 kilometres from Adelaide. Its sandy beaches and jetty make this township a real draw card for fishermen, families and holidaymakers alike. While here, take the opportunity to go on a fishing charter, and use local knowledge to find the secret fishing spots for a great catch.

Moonta Bay and Port Hughes are close neighbours of the small business centre of Moonta. The towns are very popular with people in retirement and holidaymakers, especially families. The Port Hughes jetty offers excellent fishing opportunities, and the area is also very popular with boat fishers and charter boats. The beaches are stunning to look at with wide sandy shores, flat clear blue green water and are excellent for families; and the jetty provides beautiful views of the coast and beaches when looking back to the mainland.

Copper was discovered in the area in 1861 and led to the establishment of the Moonta Mining Company. An interesting way to take in the history of this mining region is on the tiny tourist train that runs on weekends. The train station is opposite the Moonta Mines National Trust Museum, in the former Moonta Mines School.

There is a range of accommodation available, some of which is within walking distance of sandy beaches, jetties and cafes.

Darwin is the only truly tropical city in Australia, with a strong wet season/dry season definition. It is a cosmopolitan city with many different nationalities represented. Mindil Beach markets is a good place to get a feel of the mojo of Darwin, with weird stalls and great food. Catch the ferry across Fannie Bay to the Mandorah Pub. Get out to East Point Reserve for a bit of the history of Darwin. Then get out of town to where the real action is.