Hobart and Surrounds

Things to do Visit the Salamanca Place (Salamanca Market held from 9 am to 4 pm every Saturday) Visit the Hobart waterfront, and take in views along the coast to Wrest Point Casino and exclusive Sandy Bay. Stop at Anglesea Barracks and visit south Hobart at the foot of Mt Wellington. Drive upto Mt Wellington to get a bird’s eye view of Hobart City. Cruise the Derwent River ‐ Hobart Sightseeing Cruise including Iron Pot Lighthouse. Take a stroll through the beautifully landscaped Royal Tasmania Botanical Gardens. See the lovely Georgian St George’s Church Stop at Anglesea Barracks and visit south Hobart at the foot of Mt Wellington. Make a halt at Cascade Brewery’s gardens and grand old building, and the ruins of the Female Factory, once used as a female prison. Visit the Cadbury Chocolate Factory ‐ Understand the process of how Cadbury chocolates are made and  enjoy  tasting  raw  materials.  Visitors  can  sample  chocolates  and  visit  the  retail  shop  ‐  special chocolate prices and high quality Cadbury merchandise.   Accommodation in Hobart: Grand Chancellor Hobart ‐ http://www.grandchancellorhotels.com/au/hobart/ Old Woolstore Apartment Hotel ‐ http://oldwoolstore.com.au/ Wrest Point ‐ http://www.wrestpoint.com.au/ Henry Jones Art Hotel ‐ http://www.thehenryjones.com/ The Lenna of Hobart‐ http://www.lenna.com.au/ Islington Hotel ‐ http://www.islingtonhotel.com/

BRUNY ISLAND CRUISE ‐ 8 HOURS Bruny Island Cruises is an award‐winning 3 Hour Wilderness Cruise exploring the rugged coastline of Bruny Island in Southern Tasmania. Cruise Duration: 3 Hours (11:00am ‐ 2:00pm) Operates: Daily, except Christmas Day Departs From: 915 Adventure Bay Road, Adventure Bay, Bruny Island Prices: Adult $125 / Child (3‐16 yrs) $75 / Family $ 390 (2 adults, 3 children)   OR THE TASMAN ISLAND CRUISE ‐ 8 HOURS Take a Full Day Tour and spend a day on the Tasman Peninsula, including return guided bus tour, morning tea, lunch and our award‐winning 3 Hour Wilderness Cruise. Tasman Island Cruises provides unforgettable three hour wilderness cruises along the spectacular coastline between Port Arthur and Eaglehawk Neck in southern Tasmania.   Cruise Duration: 3 Hours Cruise Times Morning Cruise (All Year) | Check in by 9.15am |Cruise 10am to 1pm Afternoon Cruise (15 Dec to 15 Apr) | Check in by 1.15pm |Cruise 2pm to 5pm Operates: Daily, except Christmas Day Departs From: 6961 Arthur Highway, Port Arthur TAS 7182 Prices: Adult $125 | Child (3‐16 yrs) $75 | Family $390 (2 adults, 3 children)   OR TASMANIAN SEAFOOD SEDUCTION ‐ 8 HOURS Enjoy oysters shucked straight from the water, rock lobster and see your guide dive for abalone and sea urchin.  Be delighted as your catch is turned into a delicious seafood feast accompanied by gourmet local produce and Tasmanian wines, boutique beers, ciders and juices.   This full‐day cruise begins on Hobart's vibrant waterfront, amongst the fishing boats moored at Constitution Dock. You will cruise aboard one of our brand new custom‐built vessels, featuring a spacious enclosed cabin and luxury leather seats. You'll be one of up to 12 guests treated to an unforgettable day of indulgence and relaxation.   Cruise Duration: 7.5 Hours Operates: Daily, except Christmas Day Departs From: Hobart Waterfront Prices: Adult $685 per person       The Full Day Tour departs from the Pennicott Wilderness Journeys Booking Centre.  This is situated on Hobart's waterfront on Franklin Wharf, next to the Constitution Dock Lifting Bridge.  Please check‐in by 7.30am for a 7.45am departure. Book: http://www.pennicottjourneys.com.au/ Call: +61 (03) 6234 4270. Between 7am and 10pm (Hobart time) Email: info@pennicottjourneys.com.au   Things to Bring Make sure you dress warmly for the cruise ‐ warm jackets, scarves, beanies and gloves are recommended. And don't forget your camera!  

Please allow 1 hour 30 minutes each way travelling time between Hobart and Port Arthur.   Drive along the coast for a scenic drive to the Tasman Peninsula. After reaching Port Arthur, enjoy your lunch at a local restaurant. Visit the World Heritage‐listed Port Arthur Historic Site. Feel the spooky atmosphere at this former penal colony set in landscaped grounds, and hear tales from the site’s convict days as you tour the evocative ruins, which include the guard tower, church and main penitentiary. You will need three hours at the site. Depart for Hobart at around 5.30 pm to arrive at 7.30 pm.