LensTalk | Hobart: A Glimpse into Southern Australia's Charm-Xinhua

LensTalk | Hobart: A Glimpse into Southern Australia's Charm

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Editor: huaxia

2025-08-21 20:01:30

This photo taken from Mount Wellington on July 15, 2025 shows a view of downtown Hobart, Australia.

Hobart,

The capital of Tasmania, Australia,

Nestled at the foot of Mount Wellington,

Facing the estuary of the Derwent River.

These photos taken on July 16, 2025 shows a view of Hobart City and Mount Wellington in the distance in Hobart, Australia.
This photo taken on July 16, 2025 shows a view of River Derwent in Hobart, Australia.
This photo taken on July 16, 2025 shows a view of Tasman Bridge in Hobart, Australia.
An Australian polar research icebreaker is moored in a port in Hobart, Australia, July 16, 2025.
A statue of Antarctic explorer Louis Bernacchi stands at a port in Hobart, Australia, July 15, 2025.

Brightly colored cottages,

Neatly terraced,

Climb up the hillside

Like a scene from a fairy tale.

Houses at the foot of a mountain are pictured in Hobart, Australia, on July 16, 2025.

The winding road leads to the summit of Mount Wellington,

Where the biting wind relentlessly reminds all who visit

That Antarctica lies just over two thousand kilometers away.

Visitors, bundled in thick down jackets, pause here to gaze,

Overlooking the panoramic views of Hobart and its surroundings.

These photos taken on July 15, 2025 shows a view of Mount Wellington in the distance in Hobart, Australia.

Tasmania, where Hobart is located,

Is renowned for its stunning natural landscapes.

Flocks of sheep are seen on the outskirts of Hobart, Australia, on July 17, 2025.
Flocks of seagulls perch on Kingston Beach on the outskirts of Hobart, Australia, on July 16, 2025.

In wildlife sanctuaries around the city,

Animals like Tasmanian devils and wombats can be spotted.

A Tasmanian devil is pictured at the Bonorong Wildlife Sanctuary on the outskirts of Hobart, Australia, on July 17, 2025.
A wombat is pictured at the Bonorong Wildlife Sanctuary on the outskirts of Hobart, Australia, on July 17, 2025.
Echidnas are fed at the Bonorong Wildlife Sanctuary on the outskirts of Hobart, Australia, on July 17, 2025.
Kangroos enjoy sun bath at the Bonorong Wildlife Sanctuary on the outskirts of Hobart, Australia, on July 17, 2025.

Hobart,

This city in southern Australia,

Paints a breathtaking and captivating natural portrait

With its unique location nestled against the mountain and overlooking the river

And the wild charm of rare creatures in its surrounding wilderness.

Photographer: Ma Ping

Text: Yu Yang

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