What it is
The cathedral stands on the site of Hobart's first church, built in the early years of the colony. The present building was designed by the English architect George Frederick Bodley; construction began in 1868 and the nave was consecrated in 1874, while the tower was completed only in the 1930s.
Inside are memorials to early settlers and soldiers, fine stained glass and a peaceful interior that contrasts with the busy streets outside. St David's Park, a short walk away, was the colony's first burial ground.
Getting there by bus
The cathedral is directly beside the Hobart Interchange, the city's central bus hub. The Macquarie St stop is just a few metres away and is used by routes 401, 402 and 407–417, while other stops of the interchange on Macquarie St and Elizabeth St serve almost every route in Greater Hobart.
From here it is a short walk down Murray Street to the waterfront and to Salamanca Place.
