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SEE A LITTLE OF HOBART AND SURROUNDS BEFORE YOU LEAVE!

Immerse yourself in the city of Hobart and the captivating Southern Tasmania region.

For history enthusiasts, explore the historic Cascade Brewery, Australia's oldest continuously operating brewery, or visit the UNESCO-listed Port Arthur Historic Site and glimpse into Tasmania's convict past.

Journey to the summit of the majestic Mount Wellington, where panoramic views of Hobart and its surrounding landscapes await. On the other hand, the Tasman Peninsula will leave you breathless with its dramatic cliffs, pristine beaches, and iconic Tasman Arch and Devil's Kitchen rock formations.

Indulge your taste buds in the region's vibrant culinary scene, where farm-to-table dining experiences showcase the freshest local produce. Explore the bustling Salamanca Market, where local artisans and producers gather to showcase their crafts and delectable treats. For wine enthusiasts, visiting the picturesque vineyards of the Coal River Valley, where you can savour award-winning cool-climate wines, is a must.

To plan your unforgettable journey, visit the Hobart and Beyond website

https://hobartandbeyond.com.au

IRON POT PENNICOTT WILDERNESS JOURNEY

The Iron Pot Cruise is a 2½ hour cruise exploring the renowned waterways that influence Hobart’s lifestyle. Visit Australia’s oldest lighthouse, circumnavigate Betsey Island and discover the city’s rich maritime past.

This cruise departs the Hobart Waterfront Precinct on Saturday afternoon at 2pm.

Booking required.

Adult $135 | Child $110 (3-16yrs inclusive)

BONORONG WILDLIFE SANCTUARY

A visit to Bonorong is a chance to come closer than ever to something wild and fragile. You’ll come face to face with animals that became extinct long ago in other parts of Australia – the same animals Bonorong is working hard to protect now!

The Bonorong Shuttle departs the Tasmanian Travel and Information Centre at 1pm.

Booking required.

Adult $32.50 | Child $18.50

BLAK LED TOURS

An independent Aboriginal owned and operated tourism business in lutruwita.

Blak Led Tours is a tourism business that focuses on truth-telling and the representation of Tasmanian Aboriginal stories through the delivery of guided tours and story-telling projects across Tasmania.

SALAMANCA MARKET

The Salamanca Market is a street market held in Salamanca Place on Saturday morning’s until 3pm.

The Salamanca Market is one of Tasmania’s most visited tourist attractions and has won many awards for excellence.

You’ll find local produce, locally made products and plenty more locally sourced items! The market is definitely worth a look.

HOBART'S DARK PAST WALKING TOUR

Hobart Walking Tours is much, much more than someone pointing out some buildings and telling you about dates and timelines.

The guides provide an experience of Hobart like no other.

Adult $38 | Child $25

RED DECKER SIGHTSEEING BUS TOUR

The Red Decker tour features the city’s best sights and attractions. Use your 24-hour ticket to do the 90-minute city loop tour or hop-on hop-off at any of the 20 stops for the duration of your ticket.

Duration: 90 Minutes (approx.)

From $35

MONA

Visit the famous Museum of Old and New Art!

MONA is a car, bus or ferry ride away from the Hobart CBD. The MONA ROMA departs the Hobart Waterfront and takes around 25 minutes one way – we recommend taking the ferry to make your visit to Tasmania and MONA especially memorable!

Adult $35 | Child $10

Fees for transport are additional.

Discover more about Hobart from Discover Tasmania…

AWARD WINNING PLACES TO EAT

Coal River Farm | Australian Tourism Awards, Excellence in Food Tourism SILVER, Tourism Retail & Hire Services GOLD

A farmhouse kitchen serving modern Australian cuisine, small batch cheeses & artisanal chocolates. Coal River Farm is Tasmania’s hub of cheese, chocolate, pick your own berries and farm restaurant. See handmade batches of cheese and chocolate being made daily or walk the orchard picking seasonal fruits while overlooking the Coal River Valley.

Open for breakfast and lunch, seven days a week from 9am to 5pm. Free tastings daily. Visit their website to see what is happening at the farm today.

Mures Upper Deck | Australian Tourism Awards, Tourism Restaurants & Catering Services GOLD

Mures Upper Deck, award-winning seafood restaurant is the flagship of a group of companies founded by George & Jill Mure over forty years ago.

With an international reputation for Tasmania’s world class seafood, Upper Deck is the ultimate seafood experience in Hobart. We are unique as we catch our own fish, source and prepare all our seafood to enjoy with stunning views of Victoria Dock.

AWARD WINNING THINGS TO DO

Pennicott Wilderness Journeys | Australian Tourism Awards, Major Tour & Transport Operators GOLD

Australian Tourism Legend Robert Pennicott and his team of passionate local staff have been sharing Tasmania’s scenery, wildlife and produce since 1999. We now provide Bruny Island Cruises, Bruny Island Traveller, Iron Pot Cruises, Tasman Island Cruises, Tasmanian Seafood Seduction, Wineglass Bay Cruises and Wilsons Promontory Cruises.

Enjoy the breathtaking scenes of Tasmania while jetting around on one of the vessels in the south of the state.

Gordon River Cruises | Australian Tourism Awards, Tour & Transport Operators GOLD

The awarding-winning Gordon River Cruise is a truly immersive experience. Take in the tranquil surrounds of the Gordon River as you glide across the water in ‘Whisper Mode’.

The dedicated guides and character-based interpretations will take you through the history of this remarkable place, including Macquarie Harbour, Hells Gates, Heritage Landing and Sarah Island.

AWARD WINNING WALKING TRACKS

Overland Track | Lonely Planet Best Multi-Day Wilderness Hike #1

65km (40 miles), 5-7 days, moderate

A five-to seven-day odyssey through the incredible World Heritage–listed mountainscapes of Cradle Mountain-Lake St Clair National Park, Tasmania’s alpine Overland Track is Australia’s most famous multi-day wilderness tramp.

The well-marked track threads between mountains rather than grinding over them, making the Overland an achievable independent adventure for experienced multi-day hikers with a decent level of fitness. A limited number of dormitory beds at seven hiking huts en route are available on a first-come, first-served basis, with independent hikers required to carry a tent, cooking equipment and food for the entire journey. Tasmanian Walking Company offers guided walks, including all meals and lodging at the only private accommodations on the trail, discretely tucked off the main path.

Three Capes Track | Lonely Planet Best Tent-Free Multi-Day Hike #3 | Australian Tourism Awards, Ecotourism BRONZE

48km (29 miles), 4 days, moderate

Rivaling the Overland Track for popularity, the Three Capes Track traverses Tasman National Park’s lofty clifftops, culminating high on Cape Pillar on the aptly-named Blade rock formation in the island state’s southeastern corner. While it’s possible to hike some sections of the trail as day hikes, the full one-way, three-night experience can only be booked as a package, including a boat from the Port Arthur Historic Site to the trailhead and a bus from the end of the trail back to Port Arthur, where you can catch a bus to Hobart if you didn’t drive.

The hiking fee also includes dormitory accommodation at three surprisingly comfortable, eco-sensitive hiking huts with cooking facilities. To ensure everyone gets one of their 48 beds each night, only 48 hiking permits are available per day, eliminating the need to carry a tent. A private operator, Tasmanian Walking Company, also offers a fully catered guided walk, overnighting at only their own separate lodges near the trail.

wukalina Walk – Bay of Fires | Australian Tourism Awards, Qantas Award for Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander Tourism SILVER

We are palawa, the original peoples of lutruwita, and we have always belonged to this place. wukalina Walk is our invitation for you to takara waranta – walk with us – so we can share with you our perspective, our stories and our connection to Country. This multi-award-winning 4-day/3-night Palawa owned and led guided experience is a journey across our traditional homelands.

First Nations people please note: aspects of our tours, and information on this website, deal with the historical and ongoing negative and traumatic impacts of colonisation and include references to and images of people who have died.

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