Hobart & the South
With the River Derwent at its heart and Mount Wellington rising above it, in Hobart the tranquillity of a city from a bygone era coexists with the vibrancy of a pocketsized modern metropolis. Hobart’s European beginnings are evident everywhere, from quaint settlers’ cottages to the lofty porches of colonial mansions. Once bustling with whalers and entrepreneurs, 19th-century sandstone warehouses now serve as dockside cafés, artist’s studios and restaurants, where you can enjoy excellent cuisine and fine wines. Discover Australia’s history in the nearby Tasmanian Museum and Art Gallery, visit MONA (Museum of Old and New Art), enjoy classical and modern music in a variety of venues, or catch a show at the Theatre Royal - Australia’s oldest theatre.

Highlights
- Explore Sullivans Cove on Hobart’s waterfront, where settlers first came ashore in 1804
- Visit Salamanca Place (markets every Saturday) and Battery Point with its Georgian cottages, art and craft shops and restaurants
- Take a harbour cruise to MONA (Museum of Old and New Art), Peppermint Bay, or join an eco-cruise around the region
- Drive The Huon Trail south of Hobart or join a day tour of this rich farming and forestry region. Stay overnight in one of the many accommodation options in the region and enjoy local produce
- Take the ferry to Bruny Island and stay overnight to experience local wilderness and wildlife, fresh produce and island life or alternatively join a tour to the island
- Visit World Heritage listed Port Arthur and the Tasman Peninsula. Alternatively, take a break from driving and join a day tour to the region
- Visit wineries in the Coal River Valley and Huon Valley