29 July 2009

Hobart – Queen’s Domain

At her last day in the Hobart area, Chuck and I decided to have a bit of a hike while Linda had a wander around the Hobart CBD. We decided to hike up to the Queen’s Domain, which was sited on a hill overlooking central Hobart. It was a moderately tough uphill walk.

 Path from the cityWe started our walk from the CBD.

 Rose GardenThere was a very pleasant flower garden in front of Government house.

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 Aquatic CentreAquatic Centre

 Hobat from Queen's Domain Hillview of Hobart CBD from Queen’s Domain

 Mount WellingtonMt. Wellington forms a close scenic backdrop Hobart. Even in the middle of summer, the weather can be quite fierce up there.

 Domain Athletic CentrePart of the Domain’s Athletic Centre

 Soldiers Memorial AvenueSoldiers Memorial Avenue. This is a memorial tribute with tree plantings and plaques to many of the fallen in WWI.

  qdom-09An example plaque

Bridge over Derwent

A view of the bridge over the Derwent

 

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