Hobart has a wonderful array of live entertainment and gigs for music lovers travel covering the full range from rock, live blues, folk and jazz, with one or more venues open every night of the week in one of Hobart's many bars, pubs and clubs. Theatre lovers will also find a range of great live performance venues. A great time to visit is during the annual Hobart Fringe Festival, which is held at the end of March. The famous Freycinet Vineyard Easter Jazz Concert attracts jazz lovers from all over the world. Hobart has a beautiful setting and boating and sailing are very popular. Visitors can enjoy the natural beauty on bush walks or mountain bike rides. Hobart features a large number of parks and nature reserves to explore. Some of the local things to do include: # Battery Point Walking Tours
# Hobart Aquatic Centre # Caving in Hobart`s dolomite and limestone caves.# Scuba diving around the Tasman Peninsula coastline, where seals play and there are many underwater caves to explore. # Junee Cave State Reserve # Hobart Summer Festival # Cadbury Chocolate Cruise - Chocolate lovers will enjoy the four-hour cruise from Hobart along the Derwent River to visit the Chocolate Factory and samples of freshly made chocolate. # Nightlife - Hobart has a rich, diverse and thriving nightlife and pub scene and there are many bars and clubs that offer live entertainment and DJs where you can enjoy a drink and dance the night away. Hobart is home to a large number of theatres, while many of the city`s upmarket restaurants put on shows for diners to enjoy while the sun slowly sinks beneath the horizon.
# Salamanca Place is one of Tasmania's best known landmarks. There are dozens of restaurants pubs, art galleries, craft and clothing and shops, nightlife,and stalls. The famous Salamanca Market held every Saturday. The markets are located in the Docks area that has many wonderful pubs, museums and restaurants for visitors to enjoy.