Around Hobart

Walk around historic Battery Point and be sure to take in Arthur’s Circus and Kelly’s Steps. A must see is the Hobart waterfront area with it’s many restaurants, cafes and pubs, craft and art galleries, the Maritime Museum and Salamanca Place.

Make sure you take in the sights and sounds of Hobart’s famous Salamanca Market, every Saturday morning, year round.

Visit the Cascade Brewery, a must for beer lovers and the Hobart Botanical Gardens is well worth a visit for the gardener.

Tasmania has more colonial era building than any other State in Australia and Hobart has some of the best. When walking around the streets of Hobart, be sure to look up and take in these beautiful buildings.

The Cadbury's Chocolate factory no longer runs tours, but the factory shop is well worth a visit to buy discount chocolate and to learn about the chocolate making process.

Drive to the summit of Mt Wellington for spectacular views.

Huon Valley day trip – Hastings caves and the Forest Air-Walk.

Take a day to visit the world famous convict site of Port Arthur. Tasmania’s most popular tourist attraction.

Visit

The historic Richmond village , ‘Bonorong’ or ‘Something Wild’ wildlife Parks, the Derwent Valley and New Norfolk or the beautiful East Coast.

Fly

Into the South West National Park - World Heritage Area for spectacular views of rugged mountains, pristine forests and beautiful coastlines.

Wines

Tasmanian wines are recognised as some of the best in the country and you can visit some of our local wineries within a 30 minute drive.

We would suggest you allow between 3 and 6 days if possible, to fully appreciate what Hobart and the southern region have to offer.