Unobstructed views of the beautiful Kunanyi/Mount Wellington and the River Derwent made us go wow upon arrival! The house itself was modern and equipped with the latest mod-cons. We felt at home the moment we stepped in. Chris and Kalinda's place was truly a wonderful base to explore Hobart and beyond. Less than 10 mins drive into downtown Hobart (and less than 5 mins to neighbouring Bellerive) meant we had a lot of food options. Also less than 5 mins to Tasmania's largest shopping mall, the Eastlands Shopping Centre, meant convenient shopping for groceries etc. Coal River Valley and its wonderful vineyards/cellar doors and restaurants are a short drive away - Frogmore Creek, Coal River Farm... yum! Our hosts were very hospitable and accommodating. We felt very welcome, from the personal welcome note and gifts to Chris himself dropping by to say hello and making sure everything was ok. Staying at Chris and Kalinda's home truly made our stay in Hobart all the more special.