England make a single trip to Australia's sixth international venue, and then only for a one-day game against New Zealand on 16 January.
England have never featured in a Test here, although they faced Australia A in chilly conditions on the last tour.
One-day games at Bellerive Oval are usually low-scoring, although Australia hit 344-7 against Zimbabwe in 2004.
Aussie captain Ricky Ponting plays for hosts Tasmania, the last state side to gain first-class status in 1977.
Barmy Army tip: If you cannot afford to fly over the Bass Strait, then it is all aboard the Spirit of Tasmania I or II for the nine-hour crossing from Melbourne to Devonport leaving at nine o'clock, morning and evening.
England's record here: Australia won by seven runs in England's only previous one-day international here, in 2003, despite an opening stand of 165 between Marcus Trescothick and Nick Knight.
England fixtures - Hobart
2007
16 January ODI v New Zealand
Play starts 2300 GMT (15 Jan)
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