{"id":33544,"date":"2019-03-28T08:30:00","date_gmt":"2019-03-27T21:30:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.intrepidtravel.com\/adventures\/?p=33544&#038;preview=true&#038;preview_id=33544"},"modified":"2025-03-12T20:51:20","modified_gmt":"2025-03-12T09:51:20","slug":"hobart-australia-things-to-do","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.intrepidtravel.com\/adventures\/hobart-australia-things-to-do\/","title":{"rendered":"Heading to Hobart? Here&#8217;s what you need to see, do and eat"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p><em>Editor\u2019s note: Last updated in January 2024.<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><strong>Australia\u2019s southernmost city holds a special place in my heart. I lived in <a href=\"\/australia\/hobart\">Hobart<\/a> my entire life before moving to <a href=\"\/australia\/new-south-wales\">New South Wales<\/a> in 2011, and in the years since I departed for the mainland, I\u2019ve noticed a definite growth in the city\u2019s popularity with tourists.<\/strong> <\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">With each visit to my hometown comes a handful of new restaurants, new hotels, new breweries, new galleries, and new events, each of which seems to draw a bigger crowd of travelling foodies, art lovers, and city-dwellers looking for a quiet weekend getaway. It\u2019s quite the <a data-wpil=\"url\" href=\"\/australia\">Aussie<\/a> hotspot for both domestic and international travellers, which means that now is a better time than ever to travel south and see what everyone is raving about. Here are my recommendations for the hottest things to do in Hobart.<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center\"><a data-wpil=\"url\" href=\"\/australia\/tasmania\"><strong>Check out our range of adventures in Tasmania<\/strong><\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><b>Big-ticket events<\/b><\/h2>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image size-full wp-image-33628\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter\"><img fetchpriority=\"high\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"800\" height=\"450\" src=\"https:\/\/www.intrepidtravel.com\/adventures\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/03\/Salamanca-Market-e1552629410726.jpg\" alt=\"An old building in the Salamanca Market.\" class=\"wp-image-33628\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.intrepidtravel.com\/adventures\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/03\/Salamanca-Market-e1552629410726.jpg 800w, https:\/\/www.intrepidtravel.com\/adventures\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/03\/Salamanca-Market-e1552629410726-425x239.jpg 425w, https:\/\/www.intrepidtravel.com\/adventures\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/03\/Salamanca-Market-e1552629410726-768x432.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.intrepidtravel.com\/adventures\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/03\/Salamanca-Market-e1552629410726-585x329.jpg 585w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Hobart&#8217;s famous Salamanca Market. Photo by Ashlea Wheeler.<\/figcaption><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The residents of Hobart may enjoy a slower pace of life than those who live in Australia\u2019s bigger cities, but that doesn\u2019t stop them from hosting some happening events and seasonal festivities. The weekly <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.salamancamarket.com.au\/Home\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Salamanca Market,<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> located on a waterfront avenue of historic sandstone buildings, is held each Saturday year-round with stalls selling everything from wood products made from <a data-wpil=\"url\" href=\"\/australia\/tasmania\">Tasmanian<\/a> Huon Pine, to waffle cones of the local favourite Valhalla Ice Cream. <\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Other long-running events such as the <\/span><a href=\"http:\/\/www.rolexsydneyhobart.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Sydney Hobart Yacht Race<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> bring in tourists over the New Year break, and newer events such as Dark Mofo \u2013 a winter festival with evening light shows, an extravagant feast, and even a nude solstice swim in the chilly Derwent River \u2013 has started tempting tourists to visit during the colder months.<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center\"><a href=\"\/adventures\/tasmania-group-travel\/\"><strong>Related: What it&#8217;s like to explore Tasmania on a small group tour<\/strong><\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><b>Must-do activities<\/b><\/h2>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image wp-image-33625 size-full\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"500\" height=\"635\" src=\"https:\/\/www.intrepidtravel.com\/adventures\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/03\/MONA-e1552628881371.jpg\" alt=\"A woman surrounded by enormous orange balls in a gallery.\" class=\"wp-image-33625\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.intrepidtravel.com\/adventures\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/03\/MONA-e1552628881371.jpg 500w, https:\/\/www.intrepidtravel.com\/adventures\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/03\/MONA-e1552628881371-236x300.jpg 236w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 500px) 100vw, 500px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Exploring MONA. Photo by Ashlea Wheeler.<\/figcaption><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Almost everyone has heard of MONA by now. The <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/mona.net.au\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Museum of Old and New Art<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, founded by Tasmanian millionaire David Walsh in 2011, is the the largest privately funded museum in Australia. Visitors can expect a mix of temporary and permanent exhibitions that could be considered a little wacky and weird. You can (and should) get a ferry to MONA from Franklin Wharf.<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Getting a glimpse of the famous Tassie Devil is a must while in Tasmania. These critters are rare to see in the wild, so take a trip out to <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.bonorong.com.au\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Bonorong Wildlife Sanctuary<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> to tick off this experience. The sanctuary cares for injured and orphaned wildlife and is a breeding centre for endangered species, with spacious enclosures designed to mimic the natural habitats of the animals as closely as possible.<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image wp-image-33632 size-full\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"800\" height=\"450\" src=\"https:\/\/www.intrepidtravel.com\/adventures\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/03\/Intrepid-Travel-Adventure-Tours-Australia-australia_tasmania_trowunna-wildlife_sanctuary_kangaroo_portrait.jpg\" alt=\"A friendly kangaroo.\" class=\"wp-image-33632\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.intrepidtravel.com\/adventures\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/03\/Intrepid-Travel-Adventure-Tours-Australia-australia_tasmania_trowunna-wildlife_sanctuary_kangaroo_portrait.jpg 800w, https:\/\/www.intrepidtravel.com\/adventures\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/03\/Intrepid-Travel-Adventure-Tours-Australia-australia_tasmania_trowunna-wildlife_sanctuary_kangaroo_portrait-425x239.jpg 425w, https:\/\/www.intrepidtravel.com\/adventures\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/03\/Intrepid-Travel-Adventure-Tours-Australia-australia_tasmania_trowunna-wildlife_sanctuary_kangaroo_portrait-768x432.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.intrepidtravel.com\/adventures\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/03\/Intrepid-Travel-Adventure-Tours-Australia-australia_tasmania_trowunna-wildlife_sanctuary_kangaroo_portrait-585x329.jpg 585w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">One of the friendlier residents at Bonorong. Photo by Damien Raggatt.<\/figcaption><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">For the most amazing views of Hobart, take a drive up to the summit of <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.wellingtonpark.org.au\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Mount Wellington<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">. On a clear day, there are spectacular views of the city and the Derwent River. Mount Wellington also has a number of hiking trails for all fitness levels, so if you want to get deep into nature, this is the place to do it.<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"product_wrapper ipf-no-title\"><div class=\"product\" style=\"width:33.333333333333%;\" data-code=\"PZKU\"><div class=\"product-inner\"><div class=\"product-img\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.intrepidtravel.com\/adventures\/wp-content\/uploads\/ipf\/PZKU.jpg\" width=\"100%\" height=\"auto\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.intrepidtravel.com\/trips\/pzku\" target=\"_blank\" class=\"product-name\">Best of Hobart & Southern Tasmania <\/a><\/div><div class=\"product-footer\"><div class=\"product-footer-left\"><span class=\"product-days\">4 days<\/span><\/div><div class=\"product-footer-right\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.intrepidtravel.com\/trips\/pzku\" target=\"_blank\" class=\"product-btn\">View trip<\/a><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"product\" style=\"width:33.333333333333%;\" data-code=\"PZRY\"><div class=\"product-inner\"><div class=\"product-img\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.intrepidtravel.com\/adventures\/wp-content\/uploads\/ipf\/PZRY.jpg\" width=\"100%\" height=\"auto\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.intrepidtravel.com\/trips\/pzry\" target=\"_blank\" class=\"product-name\">Cape York & Torres Strait Explorer<\/a><\/div><div class=\"product-footer\"><div class=\"product-footer-left\"><span class=\"product-days\">10 days<\/span><\/div><div class=\"product-footer-right\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.intrepidtravel.com\/trips\/pzry\" target=\"_blank\" class=\"product-btn\">View trip<\/a><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"product\" style=\"width:33.333333333333%;\" data-code=\"PZKAC\"><div class=\"product-inner\"><div class=\"product-img\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.intrepidtravel.com\/adventures\/wp-content\/uploads\/ipf\/PZKAC.jpg\" width=\"100%\" height=\"auto\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.intrepidtravel.com\/trips\/pzkac\" target=\"_blank\" class=\"product-name\">Best of Australia<\/a><\/div><div class=\"product-footer\"><div class=\"product-footer-left\"><span class=\"product-days\">13 days<\/span><\/div><div class=\"product-footer-right\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.intrepidtravel.com\/trips\/pzkac\" target=\"_blank\" class=\"product-btn\">View trip<\/a><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><b>Satisfy your hunger&#8230;<\/b><\/h2>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image size-full wp-image-33624\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"800\" height=\"450\" src=\"https:\/\/www.intrepidtravel.com\/adventures\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/03\/Hobart-Hunter-Street-e1552628618310.jpg\" alt=\"Old buildings along the waterfront in Hobart lit up at night.\" class=\"wp-image-33624\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.intrepidtravel.com\/adventures\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/03\/Hobart-Hunter-Street-e1552628618310.jpg 800w, https:\/\/www.intrepidtravel.com\/adventures\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/03\/Hobart-Hunter-Street-e1552628618310-425x239.jpg 425w, https:\/\/www.intrepidtravel.com\/adventures\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/03\/Hobart-Hunter-Street-e1552628618310-768x432.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.intrepidtravel.com\/adventures\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/03\/Hobart-Hunter-Street-e1552628618310-585x329.jpg 585w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Hunter Street, by night. Photo by Ashlea Wheeler.<\/figcaption><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Hobart is known for having some of the freshest produce in Australia. Stop in at Brooke Street Larder for brunch on the wharf, then have dinner at Franklin Bar and Restaurant for some seasonal farm to table dishes. If you\u2019re feeling fancy, splash out on dinner at <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.oldwharfrestaurant.com.au\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Old Wharf Restaurant<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> for seafood and vegetarian dishes created by one of Tasmania\u2019s top chefs.<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">One of the newest foodie hotspots in Hobart is <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.streeteatsfranko.com.au\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Street Eats @ Franko<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">. A variety of food trucks appear in Franklin Square every Friday evening between November and April, offering casual meals from paella to pavlova. Also, no trip to Tasmania is complete without trying some of the <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.adventuretours.com.au\/australia-outback-yarns\/a-cheese-lovers-guide-to-tasmania\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">local cheeses<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> \u2013 you can purchase dairy products at Salamanca Market, Brooke Street Pier, or try a cheese platter at one of the many restaurants around the wharf.<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center\"><strong><a href=\"\/adventures\/best-hikes-in-australia\/\">Need a walk after all that food? Embark on an epic Australian hike<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><b>&#8230; and quench your thirst<\/b><\/h2>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image size-full wp-image-33630\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"800\" height=\"450\" src=\"https:\/\/www.intrepidtravel.com\/adventures\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/03\/Intrepid-Travel-Adventure-Tours-Australia-australia_tasmania_ironhouse-brewery_travellers_smiling_beer.jpg\" alt=\"Two women smiling while holding glasses of beers in a brewery.\" class=\"wp-image-33630\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.intrepidtravel.com\/adventures\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/03\/Intrepid-Travel-Adventure-Tours-Australia-australia_tasmania_ironhouse-brewery_travellers_smiling_beer.jpg 800w, https:\/\/www.intrepidtravel.com\/adventures\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/03\/Intrepid-Travel-Adventure-Tours-Australia-australia_tasmania_ironhouse-brewery_travellers_smiling_beer-425x239.jpg 425w, https:\/\/www.intrepidtravel.com\/adventures\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/03\/Intrepid-Travel-Adventure-Tours-Australia-australia_tasmania_ironhouse-brewery_travellers_smiling_beer-768x432.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.intrepidtravel.com\/adventures\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/03\/Intrepid-Travel-Adventure-Tours-Australia-australia_tasmania_ironhouse-brewery_travellers_smiling_beer-585x329.jpg 585w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Cheers! Photo by Damien Raggatt.<\/figcaption><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Distilleries, breweries, and wineries are abundant in Hobart. <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.cascadebreweryco.com.au\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Cascade Brewery<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> is a popular spot for tourists, as this iconic building with a magnificent backdrop of Mount Wellington offers tours and tastings at the visitor centre. In the CBD, <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.hobartbrewingco.com.au\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Hobart Brewing Co<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> is a recent addition with an open air courtyard and food trucks to keep you satisfied for an afternoon in the sun. <\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Whiskey connoisseurs should head to <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/larkdistillery.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Lark Distillery<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, where you can get a sampling flight in the charming cellar door which features whiskey barrels for tables. <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/mchenrydistillery.com.au\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">McHenry Distillery<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> is the place to go for top-notch gins (including their authentic Sloe Gin, made using foraged sloe berries). You\u2019ll find their products for sale at stalls in Brooke Street Pier and Salamanca Market.<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"product_wrapper ipf-no-title\"><div class=\"product\" style=\"width:33.333333333333%;\" data-code=\"PZST\"><div class=\"product-inner\"><div class=\"product-img\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.intrepidtravel.com\/adventures\/wp-content\/uploads\/ipf\/PZST.jpg\" width=\"100%\" height=\"auto\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.intrepidtravel.com\/trips\/pzst\" target=\"_blank\" class=\"product-name\">Tasmania Adventure<\/a><\/div><div class=\"product-footer\"><div class=\"product-footer-left\"><span class=\"product-days\">6 days<\/span><\/div><div class=\"product-footer-right\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.intrepidtravel.com\/trips\/pzst\" target=\"_blank\" class=\"product-btn\">View trip<\/a><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"product\" style=\"width:33.333333333333%;\" data-code=\"PZSX\"><div class=\"product-inner\"><div class=\"product-img\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.intrepidtravel.com\/adventures\/wp-content\/uploads\/ipf\/PZSX.jpg\" width=\"100%\" height=\"auto\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.intrepidtravel.com\/trips\/pzsx\" target=\"_blank\" class=\"product-name\">West Coast Adventure (Southbound)<\/a><\/div><div class=\"product-footer\"><div class=\"product-footer-left\"><span class=\"product-days\">7 days<\/span><\/div><div class=\"product-footer-right\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.intrepidtravel.com\/trips\/pzsx\" target=\"_blank\" class=\"product-btn\">View trip<\/a><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"product\" style=\"width:33.333333333333%;\" data-code=\"PWXP\"><div class=\"product-inner\"><div class=\"product-img\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.intrepidtravel.com\/adventures\/wp-content\/uploads\/ipf\/PWXP.jpg\" width=\"100%\" height=\"auto\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.intrepidtravel.com\/trips\/pwxp\" target=\"_blank\" class=\"product-name\">Tasmania's Maria Island Walk (Portered)<\/a><\/div><div class=\"product-footer\"><div class=\"product-footer-left\"><span class=\"product-days\">4 days<\/span><\/div><div class=\"product-footer-right\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.intrepidtravel.com\/trips\/pwxp\" target=\"_blank\" class=\"product-btn\">View trip<\/a><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image size-full wp-image-33626\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"800\" height=\"450\" src=\"https:\/\/www.intrepidtravel.com\/adventures\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/03\/Mt-Wellington-Organ-Pipes-Track-e1552628951871.jpg\" alt=\"A woman standing at the top of a mountain in a national park in Tasmania\" class=\"wp-image-33626\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.intrepidtravel.com\/adventures\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/03\/Mt-Wellington-Organ-Pipes-Track-e1552628951871.jpg 800w, https:\/\/www.intrepidtravel.com\/adventures\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/03\/Mt-Wellington-Organ-Pipes-Track-e1552628951871-425x239.jpg 425w, https:\/\/www.intrepidtravel.com\/adventures\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/03\/Mt-Wellington-Organ-Pipes-Track-e1552628951871-768x432.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.intrepidtravel.com\/adventures\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/03\/Mt-Wellington-Organ-Pipes-Track-e1552628951871-585x329.jpg 585w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Wandering around Mt Wellington. Photo by Ashlea Wheeler.<\/figcaption><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Tasmania\u2019s climate is perfect for wine-making, so head out to the historical town of Richmond where some of Hobart\u2019s best wineries are found. <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/frogmorecreek.com.au\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Frogmore Creek<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> and <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.meadowbank.com.au\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Meadowbank<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> vineyards both have elegant on-site restaurants, or you can head to <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.puddleduckvineyard.com.au\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Puddleduck<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> vineyard for something more casual. Puddleduck does a \u2018reverse BYO\u2019 where you can bring your own food \u2013 they\u2019ll bring you tastings of wine while you set up a picnic in their rustic outdoor seating area.<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><em>Feature photo by Damien Raggatt.&nbsp;<\/em><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>You&#8217;ll never be short of things to do in Tasmania&#8217;s capital. 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