Hobart is a port city located in the center of Tasmania, an island south of Australia. Established by the British in the 19th century, it's a city with a rich and intriguing history. Its residents are known for honoring tradition, but they also live in the now. Tasmania has an abundance of wildlife, flora and fauna. It's based in a temperate region, which means the species do not migrate much, so there are a number of animals unique to Tasmania, such as the wombat, echidnas and Tasmanian devil.