A value packed combination - enjoy a comprehensive introduction of Hobart City followed by up-close experiences with Australian animals including a visit to the historic town of Richmond. Witness all that Hobart has to offer; historic buildings, beautiful gardens, trendy cafes, life by the water and a very relaxed way of living. Your local guide will take you to all the major sites of Hobart including the Royal Botanic Gardens and Rosny Hill Lookout which has views out to Mt Wellington, Hobart and Bellerive Oval. Then spend the afternoon meeting koalas, kangaroos and the iconic Tasmanian Devil at Bonorong Wildlife Sanctuary.
Points of interest:
City Tour
Sullivan’s Cove - Hobart’s birthplace and ferry terminal
Parliament House
Salamanca Place - Georgian style warehouses now restored as restaurants, galleries and pubs
Princes Park - a one time gun battery
Battery Point - charming historic houses, pubs, boutique shops and restaurants
St. George’s Church
Views of Wrest Point Casino and exclusive Sandy Bay
St. David’s Park
Stop at Anglesea Barracks
South Hobart at the foot of Mt. Wellington
Cascade Brewery
Visit Cascade Gardens
Visit the remains of the Female Factory - a one-time female prison
St. David’s Cathedral
Treasury Building and Franklin Square
GPO and Hobart Town Hall
Penitentiary Chapel and Court
Hobart Aquatic Centre
Queen’s Domain and Government House
Cross the Tasman Bridge over the Derwent River
Views over Kangaroo Bay Marina and Bellerive
Stop at Rosny Hill lookout for stunning views of Hobart, Sandy Bay, Mt Wellington, The Tasman Bridge and Glenorchy
Victoria Dock and Constitution Dock
See the exquisite Royal Tasmania Botanical Gardens featuring ‘Pete’s Vegie Patch’, made famous by Peter Cundall of ABC’s Gardening Show
Bonorong Wildlife Sanctuary
Constitution Dock
Battery Point - charming historic houses, pubs and boutique shops
Head out the Brooker Highway passing North Hobart and Newtown
Derwent Entertainment Centre
Bonorong Wildlife Sanctuary overlooking the Brighton Valley, offering close up experiences of Australian native animals
Get warm and friendly with a Tasmanian devil
Take a guided tour of Bonorong and learn of the habits of our native animals
Visit Richmond - one of Australia’s most unique and historic towns
Time to explore Richmond - the bridge, the gaol, convict built homes, small cottages, unique shops and restaurants
Duration: 7 hours 15 minutes.
Start/opening time: At 9:20am.
Languages: English.