This tour of Hobart takes in as many of the essential highlights that can possibly fit into half a day. The tour of Hobart starts with Sullivan's Cove - Hobart's birthplace and iconic ferry terminal, heading on to Parliament House and Salamanca Place with its Georgian-style warehouses having now been restored as restaurants, galleries and pubs.
This guided tour of Hobart then ventures on to Princes Park (a one-time gun battery) and further to Battery Point, full of charming historic houses, pubs, boutique shops and restaurants. See the architectural icon of St George's Church, with views of Wrest Point Casino and the exclusive area of Sandy Bay. Next on the path is St. David's Park, followed by a stop at Anglesea Barracks before continuing on to South Hobart at the foot of Mount Wellington and a visit to the Cascade Brewery and Cascade Gardens.
Tours depart daily 9:30am to return at 12:45pm from Brooke Street Pier Terminal. Unfortunately, there aren't any hotel transfers available for this tour so guests are to make their own way to and from the departure point.
Note
- This tour is unavailable until further notice
Inclusions
- Half day Explorer Coach Tram tour
Exclusions
Highlights
- Explorer Coach Tram tour (due to operational requirements sometimes other vehicles may be used)
- Visit Sullivan's Cove - Hobart's birthplace and ferry terminal
- Visit Salamanca Place - Georgian style warehouses now restored as restaurants, galleries and pubs
- Princes Park - a one time gun battery
- Battery Point - charming historic houses, pubs, boutique shops and restaurants
- Views of Wrest Point Casino and exclusive Sandy Bay
- Visit the remains of the Female Factory - a one time female prison
- Cross the Tasman Bridge over the Derwent River
- Views over Kangaroo Bay Marina and Bellerive
- Stop at Rosny Hill Lookout for stunning views of Hobart, Sandy Bay, Mt Wellington, The Tasman Bridge and Glenorchy
- See the exquisite Royal Tasmania Botanical Gardens featuring 'Pete's Vegie Patch', made famous by Peter Cundall of ABC's Gardening Show
- Visit Anglesea Barracks, Cascade Gardens, Victoria Dock, Constitution Dock, and South Hobart at the foot of Mt Wellington
- Other sights include St George's Church, St David's Park, , Cascade Brewery, St David's Cathedral, Treasury Building and Franklin Square, GPO and Hobart Town Hall, Penitentiary Chapel and Court, Hobart Aquatic Centre, Queen's Domain and Government House
Time
- Tours depart daily at 9.30am and return at 12.45pm (excluding 25 December)
- There are no hotel transfers available for this tour
Location
- Tours depart from Brooke Street Pier Terminal
Terms And Conditions
- 100% cancellation fee within 24 hours of tour
- Children under 4 are FREE of charge
Booking Information
- Confirmation in the form of a tour voucher will be received at time of booking
- Upon completion of purchase, please print the voucher and present on day of the tour
- For your information, complete Tour Operator Information including contact details is included on your tour voucher
