Hobart and Surrounds
The Agrarian Kitchen / Credit: Tourism Tasmania & Peter Whyte
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Hobart - Mona
Drive time and distance: 11.5 km - 17 min -
Explore Hobart’s waterfront, Salamanca art galleries and craft shops
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Catch the ferry from Brooke Street Pier to the Museum of Old and New Art - Mona
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Wander the gallery or take a Moorilla and Moo Brew Brewery tasting tour
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Overnight in Hobart
Church - Port Arthur Historic Site / Credit: Tourism Tasmania & Rob Burnett
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Hobart - Port Arthur
Drive time and distance: 120 km - 1 hr 55 min -
Drive to the Coal Valley Wine region
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Stop in at the Coal River Farm for artisan cheese and chocolates
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Drive through the historic town of Richmond
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Stop by the Bangor Vineyard Shed for wine and locally sourced seafood
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Explore the Blow Hole, Tasman Arch and the Devil’s Kitchen
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Join an evening ghost tour at the Port Arthur Historic Site
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Overnight in the hamlet of Port Arthur
McHenry Distillery - Gin / Credit: Alice Hansen
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Port Arthur - Richmond
Drive time and distance: 90 km - 1 hr 20 min -
Join a guided tour of the Port Arthur Historic Site
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Take a cruise out into the Harbour to Point Puer and the Isle of the Dead
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Join a gin-making workshop at McHenry’s Distillery (Fridays only)
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Drive back to Richmond and explore its rich history
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Overnight Richmond
Russell Falls / Credit: Jason Charles Hill
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Richmond - Hobart via New Norfolk (Mt Field NP)
Drive time and distance: 188 km - 3 hr 20 min -
Take a guided tour of Bonorong Wildlife Sanctuary
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Cross the river at Bridgewater and stop for lunch at The Agrarian Kitchen Eatery in New Norfolk
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Continue your journey north towards Mt Field National Park and do one of the short walks
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Overnight in Hobart
Hartz Mountains National Park / Credit: Tourism Tasmania & Michael Walters Photography
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Hobart - Huon Valley
Drive time and distance: 180 km – 2 hr 55 min -
Stop at the Tasmanian Wooden Boat Centre or try some cider at Frank’s Cider at Franklin
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Take a cave tour at Hastings Caves State Reserve and a relaxing dip in the thermal springs afterwards
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Take a short walk through glacial landscapes to Lake Osborne at Hartz Mountains National Park
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Overnight in Huonville
Grandvewe Cheeses / Credit: Pete Harmsen
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Huonville - Hobart
Drive time and distance: 80 km - 1 hr 25 min -
Drive to Cygnet stopping to sample some cider at the Pagan Cider Cellar Door
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Taste some award-winning cheese at Ewenique Tasting House
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Stop at Peppermint Bay Hotel for lunch or push on for pancakes and craft beer at the Margate Train
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Overnight Hobart
Summit of kunanyi/Mt Wellington / Credit: Luke Tscharke
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Hobart
Drive time and distance: 43 km - 1 hr 15 min -
Drive to the summit of kunanyi/Mt Wellington and watch a spectacular sunrise
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Take in an exhibition at the Tasmanian Museum & Art Gallery (TMAG)
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Pack a lunch and relax in the Royal Hobart Botanical Gardens
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Explore Battery Point and enjoy afternoon tea at Jackman & McRoss Bakery
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Depart Hobart Airport