Start your morning with a visit to the Salamanca Market. There are plenty of delicious foods to purchase and bring on your tour. Port Arthur - take a guided walking tour through Port Arthur to learn about the history, afterwards you have hours of free time to explore by yourself and buy lunch. Tour also stops for photos at Devil's Kitchen and Tasman Arch.
Learn about Hobart as you travel on the coach tram with full, live commentary. After touring from ground level, enjoy the sights from a scenic flight on board a seaplane. Explorer Coach tram Tour (Due to operational requirements, sometimes other vehicles are used). Anglesea Barracks - Australia's oldest army barracks (10 mins). Cascade Gardens - Photo Opportunity of Australia's oldest brewery (10 mins). Remains of Female Factory - Female Convict Prison (15 mins). Rosny Lookout - Photo Opportunity of Hobart City & Derwent River. Royal Botanical Gardens - Time to walk through the Gardens (50 mins). 30 minute scenic sea plane flight with full commentary
This tour will tantalise your taste buds and take you to the source of some of Tasmania's finest produce. Enjoy a taste and perhaps take home some of the local delicacy. Wicked Cheese, Sorrell Fruit Farm, Barilla Bay Oysters, Tas Live Abalone, Mures.
Join our morning City Tour 781 and get an orientation of Hobart before visiting one of the city's most exciting venues. A visit to the Museum of Old and New Art (MONA) will open your eyes to a gallery experience unlike any other. The pieces on display will take you on a journey of rival contemplations and emotional roller-coaster.
Explorer Coach tram Tour (Due to operational requirements, sometimes other vehicles are used). Anglesea Barracks - Australia's oldest army barracks (10 mins). Cascade Gardens - Photo Opportunity of Australia's oldest brewery (10 mins). Remains of Female Factory - Female Convict Prison (15 mins). Rosny Lookout - Photo Opportunity of Hobart City & Derwent River. Royal Botanical Gardens - Time to walk through the Gardens (50 mins). MONA - owned by entrepreneur David Walsh, it is Australia's largest private collection of art and artefacts.
Wander through ancient, modern and contemporary art. Complimentary use of 'The O' - a handheld touch screen device assists with learning about the exhibits or listening to interviews with artists. Record your visit on 'The O' and email it. Perhaps enjoy a delicious meal at The Source Restaurant, Museum Cafe or wine bar (own expense). Return to Brooke Street Pier in Hobart by coach or ferry.
Witness neverending views of Hobart, Bruny Island, the harbour and fields up the top of Mt Wellington, then we visit the Museum of Old and New Art (MONA) will open your eyes to a gallery experience unlike any other. The pieces on display will take you on a journey of rival contemplations and emotional roller-coaster.
Anglesea Barracks - Australia's oldest army barracks. Cascade Gardens - Photo Opportunity of Australia's oldest brewery. Remains of Female Factory - Female Convict Prison (15 mins). Mt Wellington Summit - a harsh rocky apline environment with amazing views of Hobart. MONA - owned by entrepreneur David Walsh, it is Australia's largest private collection of art and artefacts.
Wander through ancient, modern and contemporary art. Complimentary use of 'The O' - a handheld touch screen device assists with learning about the exhibits or listening to interviews with artists. Record your visit on 'The O' and email it. Perhaps enjoy a delicious meal at The Source Restaurant, Museum Cafe or wine bar .
Port Arthur Historic Site is a compelling and dramatic reminder of our convict past and the early settlement of Tasmania. Interpretive and interactive presentations bring to life the harrowing life of convicts 200 years ago. Heading south east from Hobart enjoy the changing scenery passing Pirates Bay, Eaglehawk Neck and Norfolk Bay. Stop to take in the dramatic sights of Tasman's Arch and the Devil's Kitchen, stunning natural rock features. On arrival at Port Arthur enjoy an introductory 40 minute guided walking tour to familiarise yourself with this expansive site before exploring at leisure. Enjoy a short harbour cruise passing the Isle of the Dead and get a feel for what it was like to arrive by boat at this desolate location.
Or choose the Grand Port Arthur Tour which also includes walking tours around the main site and the Isle of the Dead.
Walk the tree tops of pristine forest at Tahune Forest Airwalk having travelled the Huon River Valley, a region of tended fields, superb forest clad rivers and fishing villages set by picturesque inlets. Pass through quaint villages and roadside stalls selling the freshest fruit on the way to the wilderness that is the Huon Valley.
Trek through the treetops of the lush forest over the Huon River where the lookout at the end is truly breathtaking. If you dare there are also suspension bridges over the Picton and Huon Rivers to cross. After your rainforest walk, quench your thirst with some of Australia's finest ciders at Willie Smith's located in the Apple Shed - a museum dedicated to Tasmania's rich apple farming culture.
Spectacular views of Hobart, the Derwent River and Wrest Point Casino
Kingston - Hobart’s fastest growing town
Lush rolling hills and valleys of the Derwent and Huon Valleys
Rural town of Huonville - hub of the Huon Valley
Franklin the home of wooden boat building
Experience the country town of Geeveston
Visit the Apple Shed - option to taste Willie Smith's Cider (own cost)
Head deep into Aussie bush at the Tahune Airwalk with stunning views over the Huon River
Unique Tasmanian timbers, cool temperature rainforests and wild rivers
Walk under tall tree fern canopies and alongside the tannin coloured Huon River
Perhaps walk across the swinging bridges over Picton and Huon Rivers
In season - buy fresh fruit and berries from roadside stalls.
Welcome to Hobart. Travel around the city that was once known for its convicts and has evolved into a place known for its beautiful gardens, art galleries, sandstone cottages and some of the best food made from local produce in Australia. See why Lonely Planet recently named Hobart as one of the top 10 cities to visit in the world. Our driver guides will share with you what life is like on the 'Apple Isle' and give you an insight on the history of this wonderful city. As well as the expert commentary there are 5 main stops during the tour including the Anglesea Barracks, Rosny Hill lookout for views of Hobart and Mt Wellington and also we visit the beautiful landscapes at the Royal Botanic Gardens. Travelling on a coach tram, there are 5 stops for terrific photo opportunities and memories.
Tour the highlights of Hobart then travel to Richmond, one of Australia's most original historic villages. Nowhere else in Tasmania is the romance and nostalgic charm of the colonial days more alive than in Richmond. Be transported in the afternoon to one of Australia's oldest villages.
See what Hobart town was like back in the 1820's, Richmond is still very much like it used to be with its old historic buildings. Spend the afternoon strolling the main street visiting unique shops, galleries and cafes. Take terrific photos of picturesque Richmond Bridge - the oldest road bridge in Australia. You'll truly fall in love with this quaint little village.
Overlooking the Brighton Valley, Bonorong Wildlife Sanctuary offers close-up experiences of Australian native animals. Richmond, a Georgian style village resplendent with stone cottages, takes you back in time to the convict days. Our original, longest running tour including Bonorong Wildlife Sanctuary. Overlooking the beautiful Brighton Valley, the sanctuary offers unique, close-up experiences with all kinds of different Australian animals including the Tasmanian Devil. We will then travel to the village of Richmond, a village lined with homely stone cottages. There is time here to explore this historic town and browse the many shops, art galleries and cafes.
Crowned by alpine vegetation and dusted by snow in winter, Mt Wellington enables the visitor to glimpse the unfolding panorama of river, fields and the aquatic setting of Hobart town. It's one of those jaw dropping moments in life, where you reach the top of a mountain and spread out before you is a magnificent sight.
Mt Wellington is definitely the place to be in awe. Once you step out of the coach the view that surrounds you is amazing, you can see Hobart, the Derwent River and beyond. On a clear day you can also see out to Bruny Island. After taking in the views we then make a stop at the Female Factory, once a convict prison for women and children.
Cadbury Tour
The sweetest tour in Australia! Visit Cadbury's and gain an insight into chocolate ... Learn how they make their famous chocolates, there's free chocolate samples and time to shop for chocolates at discounted prices. Definitely a tour for the chocoholics! Find out how they make the much loved Cadbury chocolates at the Cadbury Interpretation Centre. After your introduction, taste samples of a range of flavors, then shop for your favorites, perhaps get your Christmas gift shopping out of the way too.
Cadbury Tour with River Cruise
Visit Cadbury's and gain an insight into chocolate ... there's free samples and time to purchase discount chocolates - a chocoholics dream! Finish your morning with a delightful cruise down the Derwent River. Follow the Derwent River by coach to the Claremont Cadbury Visitor Interpretation Centre. Here you will learn the history of Cadbury and their chocolate making recipes. Enjoy free chocolate samples and time to explore their store before hopping on board your scenic cruise. Cruise along the picturesque Derwent River whilst enjoying morning tea on-board to complete your day of sweet indulgence.
Chocolate, chocolate and more chocolate! Learn about how Cadbury's make their famous chocolates, get free samples and spend time shopping up a storm with their discounted chocolates. Spend the afternoon at MONA.
Just a short drive from Hobart, visit the Cadbury Visitor Centre in Claremont. Here you will learn how Cadbury's famous chocolates are made and also the opportunity to try some samples including the raw materials used in the manufacturing process.
Afterwards get discounted chocolates and be able to buy high quality Cadbury chocolates in the retail shop. Then travel nearby to MONA, explore this intriguing and eye-opening museum including a ferry ticket back to Hobart.
The ultimate day tour visiting Cadburys followed by a cruise on the Derwent River, our Tasmanian Devils Tour for a close up experience of Australian native animals and a visit to one of Australia's most unique historic villages. Learn how your Cadbury favourites are made at the Claremont Visitor Centre and have time shopping for premium chocolates at discounted prices.
Travel down the Derwent River on a scenic river cruise before boarding your Gray Line coach for an afternoon of jam packed with Australian history in the town of Richmond and Australian animals at Bonorong Wildlife Sanctuary.
Join the sweetest tour in Australia! Visit Cadbury's Visitor Interpretation Centre and gain an insight into chocolate followed by travel on the red decker Hop On Hop Off loop tour around Hobart's main attractions. Kick off several days of touring around Hobart with a delicious tour to the Cadbury Visitor Interpretation Centre. Learn about how Cadburys make their world famous, addictive chocolates. There is also time to shop for chocolates to take home and taste some of their delicious chocolate samples. You've then got 3 days to hop on and off the big red double decker bus as it travels around the most popular attractions of Hobart and surrounds or simply stay on board for the 90 minute loop with guided commentary.