Hi

My name is Toni.
I'm new here on Tassie Chat Forums.
I'm heading down to Hobart in July for 5 days on Hols.
First holiday I have in years, It's nice to be getting way from the kids...I have 5...lol.
I will be staying in Fern Tree.
How cold does it get down there?
And is there snow on top of Mt Wellington yet?
Please anyone who wants to reply, go for it!
as I'm from Queensland I'm not sure what to expect with the weather and all.
Any suggestions on what to visit will be greatly appreciated.

Cheers Toni

It's actually been a bit too damp for snow this past fortnight - there were a few dustings in May, but it looks like it'll hold off a bit longer.
Fern Tree ... Close to the mountain, so be prepared for some frosts.
During the day, you should expect around 14C in the sun, 10/11C in the shade - though the mountain proximity might mean more breezes, so it'll feel cooler.
There will be breezes in town, sometimes it's still, so a jumper or light coat/jacket won't go astray (worn/carried).

Nights are cool, typically 7-8C, *much* cooler if the skies are clear so take a coat on evening outings
If you have access to a column (fin) heater, leaving it on (for the duration of your trip) at 4.5-5 in the bedroom/living area will be v.nice.
If the place has ducted or good storage heaters then this probably won;t be necessary.

That all said, it'll probably "dry up" over July, allowing snow to make an appearance - Fern Tree often sees some snow over winter.
This would also easily drop the temps 2-3 degrees as well, before snow.

Roads will be damp of a morning and will get that way as the evenings progress, so make allowances for lower traction and possible frost - particularly outside the main urban areas.

If you head up the mountain - it will be very windy, the road is narrow at points and has many blind hairpins.

Let's see, Touristy things around Hobart
South Hobart - Cascade Brewery, the best brewery in the country - I'm biased, but a large portion of the mainland agrees emphatically when they get the chance to try it's goods.
Good cafe/restaurant on site too.
0362241117 - FOSTER'S GROUP LTD, 131 CASCADE ROAD SOUTH HOBART CASCADE VISITOR CENTRE
Hobart - Penitentiary Chapel - Day+Ghost Tours available.
0362310911 - PENITENTIARY CHAPEL HISTORIC SITE, HOBART - 6 BRISBANE ST (CNR CAMPBELL ST), TAS, 7000
0417361392 - PENITENTIARY CHAPEL GHOST TOUR, BOOKINGS ESSENTIAL HOBART CNR BRISBANE & CAMPBELL STS
Claremont - Cadbury's - number of options to get on a tour; self transport to the factory, coach tour group and a Derwent River Cruise
0362490333 - CADBURY SCHWEPPES, CADBURY TOURS - Self transport
0362231914 - NAVIGATORS, BROOKE ST PIER - HOBART, TAS, 7000 - Ferry
Richmond - Day Trip recommended - Colonial Sites, Maze, ZooDoo Animal Park
0362602451 - RICHMOND MAZE & TEA ROOMS, RICHMOND - 13 BRIDGE ST, TAS, 7025
0362602127 - RICHMOND GAOL - 37 BATHURST ST, RICHMOND, TAS, 7025
0362602444 - ZOODOO RICHMOND, WILDLIFE PARK - 620 MIDDLE TEA TREE RD, RICHMOND, TAS, 7025
Tasman Peninsula - Day Trip Only, Boots recommended - Bush Mill, Port Arthur Penal Site - Day Access, Tours and Ghost Tour. Access by Car (carefully), Cruise and possibly Coach.
1800659101 - PORT ARTHUR HISTORIC SITE, VISITOR CENTRE, ENQUIRIES FREECALL
Southern Region - Tahune Airwalk, Hastings Caves - check before as weather will severely impact opening days.
0362970068 - TAHUNE AIRWALK - TAHUNE RESERVE, GEEVESTON, TAS, 7116
0362983209 - Hastings Cave and Thermal Springs, 754 Hastings Caves Road, Hastings TAS 7109
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Nope, all I can think of for now.

Other Fun Stuff:
Zone3, Tas Laser Skirmish, Cinemas, many good restaurants and cafes - in and around the Hobart area, Wrest Point (Cas) may have a few events/performances, Irish Murphy's/The Republic/The Loft are regulars for live performances.

I'll post some links and contact numbers when I get to work this afternoon.
In the mean time, there's a bit to mull over - and welcome to the forums =)

14/06/08
...unless I forget to post the new material =P

0362308233 - TASMANIAN VISITOR INFORMATION NETWORK CENTRES, HOBART - DAVEY ST (CNR ELIZABETH ST), TAS, 7000
1300360000 - TASMANIA'S OWN REDLINE, 199 COLLINS HOBART, RESERVATIONS & TIMETABLE ENQUIRIES, ALL HOURS