Museum of Old and New Art

Join a guided day trip from Hobart to drive through the alpine environment of Mt Wellington. Take a ferry along the Derwent River to visit the Museum of Old and New Art (MONA) and enjoy its various exhibits with a touchscreen guide. Meet your guide at Brooke Street Pier in Hobart and start your drive to Mt Wellington. As you go up the mountain, view the massive rock formation of Organ Pipes. Once at the summit, take in a panoramic spectacle of Hobart City, surrounding suburbs, and the vast waterways of the Derwent River. Next, enjoy a short, guided walk at the summit to the observatory. Start your descent from the mountain, and visit the classic Cascade Gardens for a stroll while viewing the stunning exterior of the iconic Cascade Brewery and the Female Factory. View the former female prison for an insight into the lives of the women convicts once imprisoned there. Returning to the Hobart waterfront, jump on board a ferry from Sullivans Cove and cruise along the Derwent River to MONA. Once at the museum, observe ancient, modern, and contemporary art and thought-provoking exhibits. Explore the museum at your own pace with a handheld touch screen device that assists your learning of the exhibits. Following a sensory overload, take in the beautiful surroundings of the museum, and enjoy a meal at the Source Restaurant, Museum Cafe, or the Wine Bar (at your own expense). Finish the day with a return cruise back to Brooke Street Pier in Hobart.

Enjoy the best of Hobart and the Museum of Old and New Art on this intriguing sightseeing tour. See Hobart’s main landmarks in a converted historic tram and then spend your afternoon exploring the Museum of Old and New Art (MONA). Enjoy a 3-hour introductory city tour, seeing over 40 of Hobart's historical sites aboard the tram and stopping at four locations. Enjoy your experienced guide's expert commentary and in-depth knowledge of the city's history, lifestyle, features and attractions. See Sullivan's Cove, Parliament House, Salamanca Place, Princes Park, Battery Point and much more. Walk to see exterior of the Cascade Brewery and visit the remains of the Female Factory.  Marvel at views over Kangaroo Bay Marina and Bellerive as you cross the Derwent River on Tasman Bridge. Stop at Rosny Hill lookout for stunning views of Hobart, Sandy Bay, Mount Wellington, Tasman Bridge and Glenorchy. View Victoria Dock and Constitution Dock and see the exquisite Royal Tasmania Botanical Gardens.  Enjoy the fascinating collections at the Museum of Old and New Art (MONA) with your entry ticket in the afternoon. Relax at the end of the day with return ferry transfer to Brooke Street Pier, arriving in Hobart at 17:30.

One can’t say that they’ve truly explored Tasmania without visiting the big three: Hobart, Port Arthur and Bruny Island. This three-day tour will make sure you get the full Tassie experience by guiding you on an epic journey around Tasmania's south. Day 1: Start your three day tour by meeting your fun and friendly driver/guide. After a short meet and greet, you will set-off on your Tasmanian adventure. Your first day on the tour aims to show you all of Hobart's key attractions. Some of the highlights are Mt Wellington, Bonorong, Richmond, a city highlights tour and Salamanca market (Saturday only). Day 2: Bruny island - Arguably Tasmania's best day trip! This magical Island has a little piece of everything Tasmania has: World class beaches, rugged coastline and native wildlife matched with the finest local produce from the ocean and the land, a tour you do not want to miss! You will see firsthand why Bruny Island is fast becoming one of Tasmania’s most popular tourist destinations. Day 3: The Port Arthur tour includes a direct bus trip to the historic site where you will have 4-hours to explore at your own pace. This 7-hour round trip departs Hobart at 10:30 AM, getting back at around 5:30 PM.

Whilst the streets are quiet enjoy a city highlights tour en route to Hobart’s spectacular backdrop, Kunanyi (Mt. Wellington). Take in the famous pristine Tasmanian air as you drive up the 1272 meters to the pinnacle where you will be greeted by the very best view of Hobart and surroundings. After you take that perfect Instagram worthy selfie, you will have, no doubt, worked up a hunger! It is now time for Salamanca Market. This world class market offers the best of Tassie culture - art, produce, buskers, souvenirs, beverages and much more.  After 90 minutes of exploring the markets (Saturdays only), enjoy a quick stop and a delicious free cheese sampling at the award-winning Wicked Cheese. Explore their large range of local homemade products and witness some behind the scenes cheese making. We will then make our way to Richmond, an iconic township rich in convict history, sandstone and colonial buildings and home to Australia’s oldest bridge and catholic church. We then make our way down to Bonorong Wildlife Sanctuary where you can hand feed kangaroos and get up close and personal with all the unique Tasmanian Wildlife including the famous Tasmanian Devil. This is an absolute highlight, even for a local! 

Join us on this unforgettable tour where we explore two of Tasmania’s most iconic locations, combining the natural beauty of Mt Field National Park with its giant eucalyptus trees, ancient rainforest and stunning waterfalls, to the quirky and interactive art scene at MONA Museum, the largest privately owned museum in the Southern Hemisphere. If MONA isn’t for you, we offer a shuttle service from Mount Field back to Hobart excluding MONA within this tour. Drive through the picturesque Derwent Valley region before reaching Mount Field National Park. Witness the most remarkable landscapes and step inside a part of the Tasmanian World Heritage Area. Being one of Australia’s oldest and most diverse national parks, with some of the tallest flowering trees in the world, Mount Field is full of natural wonders, abundant wildlife and ecological richness. Walk through the rainforest and admire the tall trees as you head to the iconic Russell Falls and Horseshoe Falls where cascading waterfalls await. Along the way, you may also spot native wildlife such as wallabies, echidnas, the unique platypus and various rare bird species that inhabit this environment. *min 2 hours. In the afternoon consider exploring some options of locally-grown produce, along with tastings both alcoholic and non-alcoholic. Visit the Westerway Raspberry Farm (available November to June) to hand-pick a variety of berries, or explore the historic Salmon Ponds, the birthplace of trout in Australia, renowned for its famous pancakes. There is also the option to enjoy a tasting and grab a bite to eat at the family-owned Plenty Cider or the New Norfolk Rum Distillery. From heritage buildings to lush gardens and unique tastings, there is something for everyone. Enjoy some free time to explore one of the world's most unique museums MONA, where you can check out the art exhibits that have been described by its owner David Walsh as a “subversive adult Disneyland” If the museum isn't for you, check out the local winery and craft brewery also on the MONA site. For those on the shuttle service, we will make our way back to Hobart and your drop-off location. For those at MONA, the choice is yours. Book a scenic and relaxing ferry ride on the Mona Roma back to Hobart, or wait for our friendly guide to pick you up and return to Hobart.

If you are vising Hobart, or a local, the Hobart City Scenic Flight is a great opportunity to see the wonderful city from a new perspective. Over 30 breathtaking minutes, you will depart Cambridge Airport, fly over the Eastern Shore and cross the Derwent River. You’ll have spectacular views of this beautiful river and its bridges, including the Tasman Bridge, as you track up river toward the world-class MONA and the Northern Suburbs. Fly down river past Mt Wellington, the 1270m high majestic backdrop to Hobart City. In winter, its rugged peaks are often dusted with snow. Next, fly over Hobart City  and the harbor area before passing Kingston, the South Arm coastal community and Clifton Beach, a popular surfing location, on your return to Cambridge. If you live in the city, the pilot will do their best to fly overhead! The aircraft type will vary according to group size.

Day 1: Arrive today and travel into Hobart city at your leisure. Accommodation tonight is included at the 4-star Mövenpick. Day 2: Choose you own activity... - Full Day Tour of stunning Bruny Island or - 2.5hr cruise around Hobart harbour area and The Channel or - Day Trip to the famous MONA Museum Day 3: Explore the Hobart waterfront area and the summit of Mt Wellington (1270m). See the historic Female Factory, Cascade Brewery and many of Australia’s oldest convict built structures. Lunch at a great local winery. Stop at Richmond and the Federation Chocolate factory. On to the Tasman Peninsula and a beautiful lookout point at Pirates Bay. Enjoy scenic walks at Tasman’s Arch & Devils Kitchen. Squeeze in a stop at the Port Arthur Lavender Farm. Overnight in Port Arthur. Day 4: Enjoy a 2.5-hour fully guided tour around the Port Arthur Historic Site. Explore many of the original buildings as we learn about the early convicts. Journey up the very east coast of Tasmania. Stop at Raspins Beach, Spikey Bridge and Spikey Beach. In the evening squeeze in one last optional activity by spotting the cute little Fairy Penguins. Day 5: See the amazing Blow Hole on the rocky coastline of Bicheno. Visit East Coast Nature World to see many of our native animals and in particular - the feeding of the Tasmanian Devil. In The Bay of Fires we will stroll along the pure white sandy beaches and snap photos of the most colourful spot on the island. Enjoy fresh oysters at Lease 65 Oyster Farm. Stop at Pyengana dairy for cheese sampling and the carved memorial trees at Legerwood. Overnight in Launceston. Day 6: In Launceston city see the King Bridge, City Park, the Heritage-listed Post Office and Cataract Gorge. Try local made ice-cream and honey tastings of more than 50 flavours at the renowned Melita Honey Farm. Lunch at 41º Degrees South Salmon Farm. Take a guided tour of the Marakoopa Caves which has resident glow worms! Snake up onto the central highlands to Cradle Mountain National Park. Partake in some Wombat & animal spotting at dusk. Overnight at the Cradle Mountain Hotel. Day 7: Drive to Dove Lake for views of Cradle Mountain. Short walks at glacier rock, the Enchanted Walk and Pencil Pine waterfall. Visit the “Waldheim Chalet” of pioneer Gustav Weindorfer. See Zeehan & Morrisons Saw Mill in Strahan before overnighting in Queenstown. Day 8: Take in panoramic views over Queenstown from the Iron Blow lookout. Experience a lovely rainforest drive right through the World Heritage Franklin-Gordon National Park. Stroll into Tasmania’s very photogenic waterfall – Nelson Falls. Turn at Derwent Bridge to see Lake St Clair – the inception of the mighty Derwent River. Visit an absolute gem hidden deep in Tasmania’s wilderness, a fantastic art gallery called The Wall. Stop at the Tarraleah lookout & Mt Field National Park to visit the 3 tier Russell Falls. Overnight in Hobart. Day 9: This morning your package officially concludes with hotel check-out by 11am.