Derwent Retreat situated on Stony Point in historic Austins Ferry 15 minutes from Hobart. It has some of the best views in the state with a Panorama stretching from Mt Wellington in the south to Mt Direction to the east and north to the Quoin and beyond. The area is surrounded by parks and steeped in history. Derwent Retreat offers a fully equipped executive residence with three guest rooms and it is fully furnished with modern amenities such as audio visual entertainment and basic amenities like fully equipped kitchen and laundry facilities. All rooms have majestic views of the river and Mt Wellington. Hobart is the state capital and most populous city of the Australian island state of Tasmania. Founded in 1803 as a penal colony, Hobart is Australia's second oldest capital city after Sydney. The Tasman Bridge is a uniquely important feature of the city, connecting the two shores of Hobart and visible from many locations.