Hobart Dessert Trail, TASMANIA
Airing Date: Apr 9th, 2002
For a fun tour grab a classic VW Beetle and get stuck into some of the city's sweetest delights.
First stop is the Salamanca Markets. Held every Saturday, it's famous for its historic Georgian warehouses, dating back to the 1830s.
Many of these warehouses have been converted into galleries, theatres, cafes, craft shops and restaurants. From chocolate covered strawberries to homemade fudge, this is the place for a sweet snack for only a few dollars.
A 15-minute drive from the markets is the Hobart Cadbury Factory. Free samples of Roses chocolates and the famous glass-and-a half of milk chocolate blocks can be nibbled as you go on a guided tour of this famous chocolate-making factory, established at Claremont since 1921. The tour ends at the factory shop, where the whole range of Cadbury products can be purchased at discounted prices.
For something a bit more upmarket celebrate the very proper tradition of High Tea at the Hotel Grand Chancellor. High Tea is held Wednesday to Sunday and for $15 you can fill up on a scrumptious array of cakes and pastries.
Sticky Fingers Caf on Hobart's waterfront is a Tasmanian institution. Made from local produce their ice creams and gelatos are low in fat but high on flavour.
CLICK HERE for a recipe for chocoholics.
The facts
Cadbury's Factory tours cost $12.50 per person.
Cadbury Tours
Tel: 03 6249 0159
Volkswagon Beetles can be hired from $34 a day from RentABug.
RentABug
Tel: 03 6231 0300
The Old Woolstore Apartment Hotel in Hobart is a great place to stay. Studio apartments start from $175 per night.
The Old Wool Store
Tel: 03 6235 5355
Email: k.crawford@oldwoolstore.com.au
Sticky Fingers Ice Cream
Tel: 03 6223 1077
Hotel Grand Chancellor
Tel: 03 6235 4586
Say Cheese
Tel: 03 6224 2888
Island Produce - Fudge
Tel: 03 62 233 233
