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Hobart
Hobart, the capital of Tasmania, and Australia's second oldest city, is a small harbour city at the foot of towering Mt. Wellington. Each new year the docks come alive for the conclusion of the Sydney to Hobart Yacht Race and the Hobart Summer Festival. The city is an intriguing blend of heritage, scenery and vibrant culture. It's a city defined by the river and sea. Take a harbour cruise, or drive to the summit of Mt. Nelson or Mt. Wellington. City buildings cluster around the docks and the estuary broadens into Storm Bay. 25km from the busy city is the historic town of Richmond, where Tasmania's convict past seems just a clink of chains away. Nearby Coal River Valley is home to superb cool-climate wines.
At a Glance
· Hobart is Tasmania's capital. Its suburbs spread along the banks of the Derwent River, a broad, deep harbour whose historic docklands are the cultural hub of the community. · Hobart is and easily accessed by air from any of Australia's major airports, including Sydney, Brisbane, Melbourne and Adelaide. · Explore the waterways and rich farmlands of Tasmania's south. A cruise along the Derwent River to Peppermint Bay with views across to Bruny Island is a definite must do. ·The city is also an ideal starting or finishing point for self-drives around Tasmania.
The Innkeepers Collection
With 40 properties in 17 key locations throughout Tasmania, The Innkeepers Collection provides quality accommodation ranging from colonial mansions and wilderness lodges to city hotels, self-catering apartments and affordable motor-inns. A minimum of three nights must be purchased; the first night only may be prebooked leaving the remaining nights open-dated (during the low season only, May-September). Ask for prices and a copy of the Innkeepers Collection brochure and look below for the types of accommodation available. · Innkeepers Discovery Inns - Standard motor inns ideal for flexible itineraries and stays close to the attractions of Tasmania · Innkeepers Hotels - A superior quality of accommodation but still at affordable prices · Innkeepers Apartments - Perfect for those looking to explore Tasmania but who want the flexibility and space that self-catering apartments bring · Innkeepers Intimate Retreats - Superior accommodation and/or wilderness lodges offering that little something extra in the way of services or location Prices from £27 per person per voucher (Discovery Inns) or £36 per person (Hotels & Apartments)
Huon Valley & Peppermint Bay Cruise
Tour 773 8 hrs Enjoy spectacular views of Hobart, including Salamanca Place, the Wrest Point Casino and the Derwent River before heading into the Australian bush at the Tahune Airwalk for some even more stunning views. Walk under tall fern canopies and along the tannin coloured Huon River. Other highlights include the towns of Kingston and the rural villages of Geeveston; Franklin, famed for its wooden boat building; and Huonville, hub of the Huon Valley. Lunch is a home cooked country affair at a local farm where you can choose from local salmon, beef or venison, and after lunch even feed the cows. Later visit Peppermint Bay at Woodbridge for afternoon tea (own expense) before joining a spectacular cruise from Peppermint Bay passing through the D'Entrecasteaux Channel, Bruny Island and some magnificent waterways before arriving back into Hobart. Prices from £70 per person including lunch
Port Arthur Discovery
Tour PAD 8.5 hrs Join your small group tour (max. eight passengers) to travel around the historic birthplace of Hobart and see sights such as Salamanca Place, Constitution Dock and Battery Point, before moving on to the Forestier and Tasmanian peninsulas. S Visit the Tasman Arch, the Blowhole and Devil's Kitchen before pausing briefly at the village of Richmond to see the oldest Catholic Church in Australia. Then it is on to the ruins of Port Arthur, created to put fear and hatred into the minds of those incarcerated there. While there, listen to the tales of the hardships suffered by the convicts then take a short cruise around the harbour on a catamaran, taking in the sights from the water. After enjoying a light lunch you will return to Hobart and your hotel. Price from £101 per person including morning tea, lunch and transfers
Bruny Island Wilderness Coast
Tour 786 9 hrs Untouched wilderness and ocean coast wildlife; the spectacle of massive stark cliffs shaped by forces of nature. Bruny Island has an abundance of indigenous seals, sea eagles, albatrosses, cormorants, shearwaters and gannets. Departs daily except Saturdays Oct-Apr. Price from £76 per person (lunch & morning tea included)
Grand Port Arthur
Tour 784 8 hrs Travel to Port Arthur Historic Site, a compelling reminder of the harrowing lives of convicts 200 years ago. Take a cruise on Carnarvon Bay and see Port Arthur from a different perspective on a walking tour (not available August when lunch is provided instead). Departures vary, please contact us for details. Price from £45 per person
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