Hobart and Southern Tasmania Tour

Itinerary

• Day 1: Hobart, Arrival

  G'day and welcome to Hobart, Tasmania's stunning seaside city known for its easy-going waterfront lifestyle! Upon your arrival, our local driver will pick you up at the airport and accompany you to your hotel. Settle in and relax or sample fine dining at one of the nearby restaurants.

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• Day 2: Historic Hobart and Darling Art

  Begin your day with a stroll down Hobart's lovely waterfront to historic Salamanca Place, washed with the aromas of roasting coffee and freshly baked pastries from galleries, cafés, and stores housed in rows of Georgian sandstone warehouses. Feast your eyes on works by Tasmanian artists at the Spacebar Gallery in Salamanca Arts Centre. On Saturdays, you may prefer to lose yourself in Salamanca Market overflowing with colorful stalls filled to the brim with local produce, and handmade crafts.

  Later, make your way to MONA, Australia's largest privately-owned museum packed full of provocative exhibits that will get your creative juices flowing. Gain insight into the challenging art using electronic devices with artist interviews and commentaries.

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• Day 3: Mount Wellington

  This morning, ascend to the lofty heights of mighty Mount Wellington, Hobart's verdant guardian overlooking the city from on high. The panoramic views from the summit reach all the way to Bruny Island, the patchwork quilt of green hills and forests dissolving into the vast blue expanse of the Tasman Sea. Wellington Park itself features walking trails for all levels, from the short hike to Silver Falls to the longer Lenah Valley Track.

  This afternoon, board a historic river cruise on the Derwent River. Spend an hour sailing past Hobart's architectural landmarks. The Botanic Gardens unfurl along the riverside like a lush tapestry of green. Government House sits proudly on the hilltop, its white facade glowing in the afternoon sun. And finally, the graceful arches of the famous Tasman Bridge span the river, a quintessential symbol of Hobart.

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• Day 4: Bruny Island Day Tour

  Drive south from Hobart to sleepy Kettering, taking the 20-minute ferry to wild Bruny Island. Savor the coast: golden coves, and granite headlands smoothed by the sea. The lookout atop the Neck shows crashing waves and 360° views across Adventure Bay's golden sands.

  Cross to South Bruny. Stroll the white beaches of Sandy Bay and let the simple pleasure of wind and water soothe your spirit.

  Indulge your senses at Great Bay. Sample artisan cheeses fresher than fresh at Bruny Island Cheese Co. Slurp oysters alive with briny sweetness, plucked moments ago at Get Shucked.

  Stock up on handmade chocolates and fudges bursting with flavor at Bruny Island Providore. Visit Australia's southernmost winery Bruny Island Premium Wines, savoring wines that carry the ocean air on your palate.

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• Day 5: Tasman Peninsula & Port Arthur

  Today, the Tasman Peninsula allures you to embark on a scenic cruise, highlighting its unspoiled natural beauty along the coastline of Tasman National Park.

  Glide past towering cliffs soaring 300 meters above the deep blue water, sea caves carved by erosive waves, and cascading waterfalls. Along the way, you may spot pods of playful bottlenose dolphins, majestic humpback whales feeding in the bay, and Australian and New Zealand fur seals sunning on remote rocky islets.

  Next, explore the Port Arthur Historic Site. Stepping back into the 1800s, get to know Australia's convict past as you tour the former penal colony's remnants of labor and punishment. Walk through the damp cells where prisoners were confined for years and follow in the footsteps of the notorious bushrangers who briefly held the Isle of the Dead hostage.

  After absorbing Port Arthur's soul-stirring history, return to Hobart and reflect on a day spent exploring the rugged beauty and dark history that define Tasmania's southern coast.

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• Day 6: Hobart, Depart

  Alas, your Tasmanian holiday draws to a close as you depart breezy Hobart today. A private transfer service will ensure a smooth transfer to the airport. As the plane lifts off, gaze back at the captivating seaside capital fading into the distance.

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