Take in the Sights on any of these major Day Tours

These are just a few of the trips that you can make from the Hobart area:

Port Arthur is a 19th century convict-era penal settlement on the Tasman Peninsula south-east of Hobart. It’s Tasmania’s premier historic site and is a great day-trip destination. There’s more information here. While on the Tasman Peninsula, you may have time to explore its scenic beauty on land or on a scenic sea cruise. Two sea cruise options are Sea Life Eco Tours or Tasman Island Cruises. If Port Arthur is not your thing, you can always call in for lunch at Bangor Wine & Oyster Shed – fabulous local food and wine, at the extreme southern end of the East Coast Wine Region.

Richmond is a small, historic village about 40 km (25 miles) north-east of Hobart. It’s famous for its old convict-built bridge and gaol. Richmond is in the heart of the Coal River Wine Region where you will find some great cellar door wine tasting opportunities at which to experience a range of our world-renowned cool climate wines.

Mount Field National Park is north-west of Hobart. It’s a great day out for its scenic wilderness areas, forests and waterfalls.

The Huon Valley, south-west of Hobart, is a picturesque farming valley known for its waterways, apple orchards and forests.

Cygnet and Franklin are two smaller towns in the Huon valley that are well worth a visit. Cygnet is renowned for its annual Folk Festival (January 18-24) and for its wonderful handcraft market, held on the 1st and 3rd Sunday of each month. Franklin is perhaps best known for its amazing wooden boat building ‘industry’.

The Channel district, south of Hobart, is the gateway to Bruny Island. This is a fabulous day trip that takes in the lovely township of Kettering where you catch the ferry to Bruny Island. The Island itself offers not only spectacular sightseeing, but art galleries, cheeseries, vineyards, chocolatiers, oyster growers and a great selection of handmade smallgoods as well. Not to be missed!

The Tahune Airwalk, an adventurous forest destination, is near Geeveston further south in the Huon Valley.

Have you ever wished you were a better photographer? Shutterbug Walkabouts will show you how to take amazing photographs of  Tasmania’s wonderful natural environment on a day trip focusing on exactly that. Their photographer-guided day tours include Hartz Mountains, Bruny Island, Maria Island and Mt Field National Park.

Or Spend a Day in Hobart City

These sites are worth visiting in the city:

Salamanca Place and its beautiful old warehouses and docks is on the southern edge of the Hobart CBD. Nearby you’ll find the ferry to MONA, harbour cruises and much more. On Saturday the whole area comes alive with the Salamanca Market

Battery Point is an historic village precinct immediately to the west of Salamanca.  There is much to see in this quaint village which was at the heart of Hobart’s early maritime history.

Cascade Brewery, on the western edge of Hobart city, is Australia’s oldest brewery.  You can take a guided tour of the brewery.

Cascades Female Factory, on the way to Cascade Brewery, is the site of an historic women’s prison and barracks.  There is also an entertaining historic walking tour based from the Female factory.

Tasmanian Museum and Art Gallery, on the southern edge of the CBD near the docks, is an important repository for Tasmania’s natural and cultural historic treasures.

Mount Wellington is the mountain that forms the unmistakeable backdrop for Hobart’s western edge.  It offers a scenic lookout over the city, Derwent Valley to the north, and South Arm and the Tasman Peninsula to the east.  You can catch the Mount Wellington Shuttle (see below) to the top of the mountain, travel there by taxi or go on a cycle tour (drive up and cycle down).

Fast Boat and Ferry Trips

Fast boat and ferry cruises on the Derwent River, to the Tasman Peninsula and to Bruny Island are a delight.  Stroll the historic docks area for choices, including:

• Hobart Historic Cruises offers ferry cruises on the Derwent River,
• Peppermint Bay Cruises operates Bruny Wildlife Adventure and Peppermint Bay Cruises,
• Navigators offers cruises on the Derwent River and to Port Arthur,
• Pennicott Wilderness Journeys operates Bruny Island Cruises and Tasman Island Cruises.

Tasmanian Devils
Bonorong Wildlife Park is on the northern edge of the suburbs of Hobart, and is the closest wildlife park to Hobart’s CBD.  It features Tasmanian devils and other native wildlife.

Occasionally our guests’ flight arrival time leaves them needing to find a restaurant outside ‘normal’ hours. Here’s a couple of links to sites that either list late night restaurants or clearly display opening hours.