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TOP 10 THINGS TO DO IN

Find world class art, convict history, pristine nature and award winning whiskey in the Top 10 list of things to do in Hobart

Hobart is a compact city, oozing with CONVICT HISTORY both modern and historic charm. Wander through colonial architecture and take in Drive or take the seaplane to Port the vibrant energy of the creatives who Arthur for the chance to see the wild choose to live here. Find pristine nature and Tasman Peninsula. Make sure to pick artisanal produce, daring modern art and up a convict card and follow the story hip bars and restaurants. Hobart is a very through the imposing structures. Closer special place. Tap into its eclectic magic. to the city centre, only 30 minutes away, discover Richmond, with convict roots and now gateway to some of HOBART’S ART SCENE ’s finest wine-growing areas. Take the ferry to the Museum of Old and New Art, or MONA, and see what all the TASMANIA’S WHISKY AND BARS fuss is about at this truly daring, eccentric, privately owned museum. Keep the creative Tasmania is home to the award winning juices going at Hobart’s other great Sullivan Cove Whisky, as well as Tasmania’s galleries, including the Tasmanian Museum finest whisky distilleries, Nant Whisky Cellar and Art Gallery and Salamanca Art Centre, and Lark Cellar Door. Find an array of wines which champion local artists and artisans. at Sidecar, grape cocktails at Bar of the Year winner Amor or great tunes at Isobar. SALAMANCA PLACE BRUNY ISLAND Sip an espresso at Tricycle Cafe in Salamanca Place with its boutiques, Take the car ferry from Kettering, a eateries and providores. Find a rare book 45-minute drive from the city centre, at old world Astrolabe Books or handmade and drop by Bruny Island Berry Farm for jewellery at Rebecca Roth Gallery, and ice cream. Nick Haddow’s Bruny Island cutting-edge fashion at Forest Dragon and Cheese Co also awaits. Picnic on Bruny Double Daffodil. Don’t miss the 300-stall Island Smokehouse delicacies, eat fresh Saturday Salamanca Market that sells oysters from Get Shucked, tipple on local produce, arts and crafts and homewares. wines and join Pennicott Wilderness Journeys to cruise the stunning coast of South Bruny National Park. FACT SHEET

TASMANIA’S COASTLINE HOBART’S RESTAURANTS USEFUL LINKS Explore Tasmania’s pristine, scenic Tasmania’s great produce means amazing coastline – and more than 300 offshore restaurants in Hobart. Head to Elizabeth MONA islands – on a half- or full-day kayak tour. Street for popular restaurants such as www.mona.net.au/ For those who want to take a longer Ethos Eat Drink and Sweet Envy. Find hip Tasmanian Museum and Art Gallery expedition, Roaring 40ºs Kayaking also Garagistes on Murray Street and Remi www.tmag.tas.gov.au/ offers 3 day and 7 day adventures. If you’d De Provence, with its amazing cheese rather not paddle, a custom boat cruise and wine selections on Macquarie Street. Salamanca Art Centre with Pennicott Wilderness Journeys can Prepare to be amazed by chef Philippe www.salarts.org.au/ see you entering sea caves, marvelling at Leban’s artistry at The Source at MONA. Port Arthur spectacular rock formations and spotting www.portarthur.org.au wildlife like seals, dolphins or even whales. MOUNT WELLINGTON Tasmanian Whisky Trail taswhiskytrail.com BATTERY POINT It only takes a 10 minute drive to reach the bottom of Mount Wellington. From Pennicott Wilderness Journeys Take the 175-year-old Kelly’s Steps from there, choose a short walk, a long hike, a www.pennicottjourneys.com.au/ Salamanca to Battery Point and walk mountain bike ride or scale the 1300-metre Roaring 40s kayaking around Hobart’s oldest suburbs, with sub-alpine rocky summit and reward www.roaring40skayaking.com.au/ beautiful sandstone mansions, colonial yourself with incredible views of the city cottages and impressive river views. and Derwent Valley. Head to the village Garagistes Stop by a great place for a drink, the of Fern Tree for lovely picnic spots. www.garagistes.com.au/ Shipwrights Arms Hotel or “Shippies”, Remi De Provence an authentic pub and a perfect place www.remideprovence.com.au/ to savour the local Cascade beers. The Source MARIA ISLAND www.mona.net.au/mona/restaurant

Seventy-five kilometres east of Hobart is Maria Island. Enjoy astonishing pristine beauty – historic ruins, rugged cliff faces, sweeping beaches and unique wildlife – including Tasmanian devils and Bennetts wallabies. Stop to appreciate Bishop and Clark Islets and view the ancient fossils and weather-shaped formations. There are great trails which are also suitable for cyclists.