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Photographic acknowledgments: Tourism . © All rights reserved. George Apostolidis, Peter Baillie, Rob Barklay, Jared Bauman, Richard Bennett, Alastair Bett, Bluescope Steel, Ron Brown, Andrew Chisholm, Clarence City Council, Richard Eastwood, Rick Eaves, Far South Tourism Network, Far South Photography, Glenn Gibson, Wolfgang Glowacki, Lynette Graham, Council, Huon Valley Kingborough Tourism Association, Huon Valley Tourism Association, Ray Joyce, James Lauritz, MONA Museum of Old and New Art, Garry Moore, Geoff Murray, Nick Osborne, Paul Redding, Shaune Reilly, Joe Shemesh, Southern Cross Television, Totally South Tourism, Michael Walters, Waterfront Hotel, Andrew Wilson, Greg Wilson. Welcome to Tasmania – and to its beautiful capital city, Hobart.

Tasmania is an island of spectacular coastlines, tall forests, ice-carved highlands, sunny beaches and wild rivers. There are vibrant cities to enjoy and sleepy country towns to discover. There are sensational cool-climate wines, superb seafood and fresh produce to taste. There’s a creative artistic and cultural scene to inspire you. There’s World Heritage wilderness to explore and amazing flora and fauna to encounter. The capital city, with its scenic setting on the foothills of Mt Wellington and along the shores of the , is the perfect focal point for your southern Tasmanian journeys. From Hobart, you’ll venture out to experience all the island’s attractions – south to Port Arthur, , Huon and the Channel; north along the Heritage Highway; north-west to national parks and highlands.

CONTENTS Hobart 2 Heritage Highway 30 Eastern Shore 14 Tasman 34 Huon and Channel 18 Suggested Itineraries 39 Derwent Valley 26 Festivals and events 40

Hobart and Surrounds 1 Hobart Cosmopolitan style, colonial charm – a city shaped by the sea

Victoria Dock, Hobart city and Mt Wellington

Bright spinnakers billow on the harbour. Historic warehouses look down on the bustle and fun of Salamanca Market. The craggy blue heights of Mt Wellington loom on the western horizon. To the south, the estuary broadens into the wide expanse of . Beyond is the vast emptiness of the Southern Ocean.

Hobart is a city of sails, sandstone and sunshine – a place that combines a rich colonial past with contemporary art and culture; a place that has all the attractions of a state capital, wrapped up in a friendly, accessible, people-sized city.

It’s a city of seasonal festivity – between December and January, The Taste Festival and the Sydney-Hobart racing fleet fill the docks with colour; in June, the Antarctic Midwinter Festival celebrates Hobart’s links with the frozen south.

Hobart is a blend of charm and elegance; of heritage and sophistication; of spirit and style.

2 Hobart and Surrounds Windows into the past

Australia’s second-oldest capital has a rich colonial heritage – it’s an essential part of the fabric of the modern city. In the historic Battery Point precinct are Hobart’s oldest cottages; in Salamanca Place’s convict-built warehouses are boutiques, restaurants, artists’ studios and galleries. Across the docks, Hunter Street’s heritage buildings mark the original position of the Old Wharf and , where the first settlement’s provisions were securely stored.

Visions in paint, clay and timber

Hobart’s painters are inspired by the pure southern light and the island’s wild, natural landscapes; woodworkers and furniture-makers use their skills to craft Tasmania’s superb specialty timbers; artists and craftspeople shape clay, precious metals and glass into objects of beauty. Original Tasmanian artwork makes the best kind of souvenir – a unique, hand-made memory of the city.

A maritime city

Hobart has always had its focus on the harbour of the River Derwent and the sea beyond. A harbour cruise is a wonderful way to see a maritime city and there’s always something happening around the waterfront precinct, where Antarctic supply ships share the docks with deep-sea trawlers, crayfish boats, abalone mother-ships, ocean racers, cruising yachts and sea kayaks.

Fresh air and fair winds

As the sea eagle flies, it’s only a few kilometres from the centre of the city to the mountains, forests and wilderness of southern Tasmania – so you’d expect Hobart to be a base for adventure. Mt Wellington has a network of walking tracks that criss-cross the face of the mountain – as well as a challenging new mountain bike track that has won international praise for its design and construction. The views are just as impressive from the walking tracks through Bicentennial Park on Mt Nelson. Hobart’s southern beaches can turn on terrific surf – grab a paddle and explore the river and docks by sea kayak. Haul on a rope as you enjoy a harbour cruise under sail – and for a bird’s-eye perspective of the city, you might even like to jump out of a plane with a stranger strapped to your back. It’s called tandem skydiving and although you don’t have to be crazy, it helps.

Saturday’s Salamanca Market

Hobart and Surrounds 3 Only in Hobart

MONA 2011 MONA is the Museum of Old and New Art, and also a particular mode of pleasure and thought. A subversive Disneyland is emerging. Old and new art – displayed with intent. When the Museum opens in January 2011 it will be a secular temple: 6,000 square metres of artwork that will batter your beliefs. The quality of the

Detail of coffin of Heryshefemhat, 730 BCE to 600 BCE. Courtesy MONA, Museum of Old and New Art collection pushes it to the front of the Australian art scene and declares its international significance. Cultural Tastes of Hobart artifacts of Egypt and Africa appear alongside Australian modernists works by Sidney Nolan, Arthur Boyd and As you’d expect of a city so close to the sea, Hobart is a paradise Charles Blackman, and those of leading European artists for seafood-lovers. You’ll find the catch of the day fresh from the including Anselm Kiefer, Jannis Kounellis, Damien Hirst, fish punts and fishmongers in and around the docks and served Conrad Shawcross and Wim Delvoye. www.mona.net.au with flair in the city’s restaurants. The food markets of Salamanca and the city’s bakeries and specialist grocery stores are the place The Taste Festival to collect the ingredients for a gourmet picnic; while close to the The city’s annual waterfront celebration from city are the wineries, cellar-doors and vineyard restaurants of the 28 December to 4 January – eight days and nights southern Tasmanian wine regions in the Coal River, Derwent and of colour, flavour, fun, action, music, events, activities Huon Valleys. and exhibitions. www.tastefestival.com.au Feel the pulse Salamanca Market Day or night, Hobart is vibrant, lively and interesting – culture and ’s best outdoor market every Saturday on entertainment are part of the city’s lifestyle. It’s the home of the Salamanca Place – bargains and buskers, art and craft, Tasmanian Symphony Orchestra, widely recognised as one of the food and wine, trash and treasure. world’s finest small orchestras. It’s the home of the Theatre Royal, www.salamanca.com.au the nation’s oldest theatre, admired by performers for its superb acoustics. It’s a city where you can hear Irish jigs and cool guitar Royal Tasmanian on Saturday morning; listen to live blues, jazz and soul in the Botanical Gardens evening; and dance until the early hours at a nightclub. Outstanding variety of themed plantings with Tasmanian Hobart’s vibrant city-centre has a wide variety of shops and native flora, oriental gardens, mature conifers, ABC department stores. A short stroll from the CBD there are the Gardening Australia’s vegie patch and the remarkable boutiques and antique shops of Salamanca Place and Battery Subantarctic House. www.rtbg.tas.gov.au Point; and suburban boutiques, shops and art galleries of Sandy Bay and North Hobart. T asmanian M u se u m To Launceston

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There are few places to rival the spectacular setting of Peppermint Bay, nestled in the charming hamlet of Woodbridge, 30 minutes south of Hobart. A feast for the senses

Peppermint Bay is a breathtaking retreat where you can relax and rejuvenate. Savour the majestic views of Bruny Island from the sun-drenched terrace; dine in our world-class restaurant or Terrace Bar on the freshest local produce, seafood, beer and wine; explore our serene grounds, sculptures and art gallery. Peppermint Bay is a showcase of the best that Tasmania has to offer.

Some guests pave their way to Peppermint Bay by road; others cruise from Hobart aboard our luxury catamaran, Peppermint Bay II…

An indulgent exploration

Peppermint Bay II sails daily from Hobart through beautiful waterways, making shore at Peppermint Bay before returning home. The magnifi cent scenery will leave you spellbound: sea eagles nesting in the ancient sea-cliffs, sunbaking seals, playful dolphins, fl oating fi sh farms, and sea gardens viewed through our underwater camera. Indulge in the taste of Peppermint Bay with lunch on board, or dine ashore at the restaurant.

Peppermint Bay Cruise Journey by road Peppermint Bay... why not spoil yourself!

Peppermint Bay Cruise Phone: 1300 137 919 Peppermint Bay Phone: 03 6267 4088 www.peppermintbay.com.au

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HOBART Hotel Grand Chancellor Hobart

Located right on the waterfront in central Hobart, and a fully equipped gymnasium with indoor 1 Davey Street, Hobart 7000 Hotel Grand Chancellor Hobart provides the heated pool and sauna. Located close to P 03 6235 4535 ultimate in accommodation with majestic views Hobart’s many tourist attractions, Hotel Grand F 03 6223 8175 overlooking the Derwent River, Mt Wellington Chancellor provides city convenience with a [email protected] and the City. Here, all the facilities you would friendly atmosphere and exemplary service. www.ghihotels.com expect of a superior hotel are at your disposal, It is the ideal base for your Tasmanian holiday. including The Atrium Bar, Restaurant Tasman

HOBART Hotel Collins – 58 Collins Street, Hobart www.hotelcollins.com.au

The brand new Hotel Collins offers sophisticated Hotel Collins has 80 modern and comfortable 58 Collins Street, Hobart 7000 and contemporary accommodation close to rooms comprising a mix of 61 hotel rooms and P 03 6226 1111 Constitution Dock, the CBD and Salamanca Place. 19 one and two bedroom apartments. F 03 6226 1112 The Hotel’s elliptical form rises elegantly above its When in Hobart for your holiday or time away, [email protected] original 1930s Wapping Street façade resulting in Hotel Collins will make your trip even more www.hotelcollins.com.au a building which retains its historical links. enjoyable.

8 Hobart and Surrounds Fountainside Hotel 40 Brooker Avenue, Hobart

■ City centre – 4 star ■ Broadband ■ Complimentary off-street parking ■ 24 hour reception ■ Fully-refurbished rooms ■ Luxurious beds in all rooms ■ Free AUSTAR ■ Dining room for breakfast & dinner ■ Mini bar ■ Complimentary tea and coffee in room ■ Iron and ironing board in room

Perfectly situated in the heart of Hobart, with Drive north to Launceston, the North-West Coast complimentary off-street parking, Fountainside or head west to Strahan. is the ideal address in Hobart. Fountainside’s 42 rooms are 4 star and have We offer easy access to the best of Hobart. It’s recently been fully renovated, providing luxury a gentle stroll to the vibrant waterfront, historic accommodation in a style reminiscent of art deco. Salamanca with its famous Saturday market, Battery Service is friendly and new luxurious king-size Point and the city’s leading restaurants and cafés, beds and soundproofed windows guarantee a while Hobart’s CBD is right on the doorstep. comfortable night’s sleep. All rooms are individually It’s also a great location for exploring further afield air conditioned, with broadband connectivity. All our with the spectacular East Coast, including Freycinet rooms are non-smoking. We offer a choice of hotel and Coles Bay, or the convict heritage of Port Arthur rooms and self-catering suites to suit every need. in one direction and in the other, southern Tasmania, including the Tahune AirWalk, the beautiful Huon P 03 6213 2999 Valley and regional dining with fine wines at [email protected] Peppermint Bay. www.fountainside.com.au

St Ives Motel Apartments 67 St Georges Terrace, Battery Point, Hobart

■ Historic Battery Point – 4 star ■ Broadband ■ Self-contained ■ Complimentary off-street parking ■ Fully-refurbished September 2008 ■ Luxurious beds in all rooms ■ Free AUSTAR ■ Fully air conditioned ■ Complimentary tea and coffee in room ■ Iron and ironing board in room

St Ives Motel Apartments are centrally located in the Broadband and a desk are available for the heart of Hobart’s historic Battery Point. A gentle stroll comfort of the business traveller. through the village takes you to Hobart’s waterfront Reception is open from 7.30am to 9pm daily and the famous Salamanca Market. with 24 hour phone reception. St Ives is close to Sandy Bay Rd and is easy to find St Ives is quiet, comfortable and convenient, and convenient for those travelling by car. making it an ideal base for an enjoyable experience September 2008 saw completion of the property’s of Hobart and Southern Tasmania. full renovation, giving it a high standard 4 star rating. P 03 6221 5555 Our studios feature open plan living while our two- [email protected] bedroom apartments are on two floors with www.stivesmotel.com.au separate living and sleeping areas. HOBART The Henry Jones Art Hotel

Australia’s first dedicated art hotel stands enthralling and luxurious first class hotel 25 Hunter Street, Hobart 7000 proudly on Hobart’s glorious waterfront. showcasing the work of Tasmania’s finest visual P 1800 656 111 A handsome row of historic warehouses and artists. The hotel is itself a fusion of art, heritage F 03 6210 7755 former IXL jam factory dating from the 1820s and tradition. [email protected] have been creatively transformed into an www.thehenryjones.com

HOBART The Old Woolstore Apartment Hotel

Renowned for spacious rooms and friendly contemporary, appointment stylish and rooms 1 Macquarie Street, Hobart 7000 hospitality, The Old Woolstore is centrally immaculately presented. A comprehensive range Freecall 1800 814 676 located – within a stone’s throw of the city of business, conference and meeting services is P +61 3 6235 5355 centre and just a block from Hobart’s waterfront. on offer, complimented by Stockmans Restaurant F +61 3 6234 9954 Accommodation consists of a unique choice and The Baaa Bar. [email protected] of apartments and hotel rooms; the decor is www.oldwoolstore.com.au

HOBART Wrest Point

Absolute waterfront location, luxurious four bars and 11am checkout. Wrest Point is 410 Sandy Bay Road, Sandy Bay 7005 accommodation, fine dining and a range of central to all sights and sounds of Hobart and P 1800 656 111 entertainment. Wrest Point, located on the beyond, including Salamanca Market, Port Arthur F 03 6225 3909 sparkling River Derwent, offers free valet parking, Historic Site, Richmond and Tahune AirWalk in [email protected] pool, gym, tennis, mini golf, five restaurants, the Huon Valley. www.wrestpoint.com.au

10 Hobart and Surrounds HOBART HOBART Apollo Motorhome Holidays Barclay’s Hobart

Explore Tasmania’s spectacular scenery with Apollo Motorhome Holidays. Apollo’s wide range of rental motorhomes and campervans suit any itinerary. Our meticulously maintained vehicles are 12 months old on average, and are fitted with complimentary living equipment, maps and welcome packs. In a quiet cul-de-sac, Barclay’s Hobart offers With ten branches Australia-wide, and locations 4½ star self-contained accommodation just in New Zealand, Canada and the USA, Apollo 2km from Hobart. With undercover parking, offers the ultimate self-drive escape. the two bedroom apartments and penthouse offer comforts such as wireless broadband 1 Hawkesford Road, Hobart Airport, internet, Austar, leather lounges, and a Cambridge 7170 fully-equipped kitchen and laundry. FREEcall (within Australia) 1800 777 779 FREEcall (International) +800 3260 5466 19 Whelan Crescent, West Hobart 7000 F +61 7 3265 9201 P 03 6234 4668 F 03 6234 4660 [email protected] M 0416 250 357 [email protected] www.apollocamper.com www.barclayshobart.com.au

HOBART HOBART Par Avion Wilderness Tours Colonial Accommodation @ Undine

Tourism award-winning Par Avion Wilderness tours offer half and full day tours to Tasmania’s South West National Park. This World Heritage listed area comprises over 4500 square kilometres of virtually untouched, pristine wilderness. All tours include a spectacular scenic flight around Tasmania’s rugged South Coast and a boat trip to the Bathurst Harbour Don’t just visit history, live it! Circa 1816, Marine Reserve. traditional 4½ star Bed and Breakfast, Deluxe and Family Accommodation. Includes fully cooked breakfast, complimentary port Cambridge Airport, Kennedy Drive, and chocolates. Tasmanian-born hosts. Hobart 7000 P 03 6248 5390 F 03 6248 5117 6 Dodson Street, Rosetta 7010 M 0408 146 748 P 03 6273 3600 F 03 6273 3900 [email protected] [email protected] www.paravion.com.au www.undine.net.au

Hobart and Surrounds 11 HOBART HOBART Sorell Fruit Farm Quality Hobart Midcity Hotel

Sorell Fruit Farm is the perfect Tasmanian fruit experience. Bring your whole family to pick their own fruit, with a choice of berries, cherries, apples, pears and peaches, and lots more. The Farm has captured its special fruit flavours in its incredible range of jams, fruit wines and liqueurs. Tasting is free and these products make excellent gifts. We invite you to relax on the garden deck amongst the myriad CBD Location. All rooms air-conditioned. flowers and native birds with an excellent cup Restaurant, lounge + gaming lounge. Room of coffee, a snack or one of our café’s gourmet service. Free off street parking. Mini Bar, tea, lunches. Just ten minutes from the Hobart coffee, hairdryer, free movies, internet access, Airport. guest laundry. 174 Pawleena Road, Sorell 7172 Cnr Elizabeth & Bathurst Streets P 03 6265 3100 F 03 6265 2551 Reservations Freecall 1800 030 966 M 0418 138 660 [email protected] [email protected] www.sorellfruitfarm.com www.hobartmidcity.com.au

Think Tasmania’s boring? We DEFINITELY don’t!

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Hobart’s Theatre Royal

HOBART Wild Thing Adventures

Step aboard Wild Thing at Hobart’s waterfront for an exhilarating exploration of the River Derwent. Watch for dolphins above and below the water as you plumb the depths thanks to live vision from our underwater camera. With three, 300HP Suzuki outboards powering your voyage, you’ll cross the Sydney to Hobart finish line, energised and ready for your next adventure.

Brooke Street Pier, Hobart 7000 P 1300 137 919 F 03 6231 5114 [email protected] www.wildthingadventures.com.au Restaurant on Salamanca

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Hobart and Surrounds 13 Waterfront at Bellerive Eastern Shore Sunshine and seascapes

Across the sparkling River Derwent from Hobart’s waterfront precinct is the sunny Eastern Shore. The view back over the river from the Eastern Shore to the city recalls perspectives of land, water, city and sky that are echoed in the view from Sydney’s North Shore or perhaps from Sausalito, in San Francisco.

The Eastern Shore has an appealing mix of attractions – beaches and riverside walks, a scenic waterfront with its own unique character, an intriguing history from the early days of the colony, a beautifully-sited sports arena where international cricketers do battle, a valley dotted with acclaimed cool-climate vineyards and Australia’s most perfectly preserved Georgian village.

On your southern Tasmanian journey, cross the Tasman Bridge and make the Eastern Shore your base for a few days’ touring and exploration – you’ll be surprised at what you’ll discover.

14 Hobart and Surrounds Views across the water

The panoramic vistas from Bellerive, Rosny Hill lookout and Kangaroo Bluff Fort are simply the best views of the , with the shapely blue profile of Mt Wellington, the city’s guardian mountain, as a backdrop. Take your camera – in the morning, as the first rays of the sun light up the Organ Pipes; and in the evening, as the sun sinks behind the mountain. For closer water views, enjoy a stroll along the riverfront boardwalk in Bellerive, where racing yachts and cruisers shelter in a scenic marina. It’s a short walk from the historic village centre of Bellerive to Tasmania’s home of international cricket, the picturesque Bellerive Oval, which is also the location of the Tasmanian Cricket Museum, with its comprehensive displays and memorabilia collection. At the Kangaroo Bluff Fort Historic Site you’ll discover the tunnels and embankments of a gun battery built to protect Hobart from an attack by sea – although the big guns were never fired in anger! Ready to shop? Eastlands is the island’s largest retail centre. Next door is the fascinating Rosny Farm, established on one of the colony’s first land grants and now in use as a centre for the visual and performing arts. Interested in a round of golf? There are 18-hole championship courses at the Tasmania Golf Club and at Royal Hobart. From festivals on the beautiful Bellerive Boardwalk to country fairs and visits to vineyards, the Eastern Shore offers some wonderful holiday experiences to enjoy.

Richmond’s convict-built bridge

Hobart and Surrounds 15 Eastern Shore happenings

There’s plenty going on year round on the Eastern Shore – festivals, fairs, music, food and wine. The Bellerive boardwalk is the focus of the ’s program of celebrations – while the Georgian A place to stay ambience of Richmond sets the scene for events. Check www.ccc.tas.gov.au for details: The Eastern Shore and its surrounding countryside make a great base for a few days’ touring. There’s a wide range of excellent • discover a new tipple at the Fruit Wine Festival; accommodation options, including colonial homesteads and • explore ocean folklore at the Seafarers’ Festival country B&Bs; farm-stay accommodation and historic cottages; and Bellerive Regatta; holiday park cabins and friendly local hotels; the new Airport Hotel • the Clarence Jazz Festival brings more than 100 and the exciting Wyndham Resort at Seven Mile Beach. local, national and international jazz artists to the And when a region has such a scenic coastline, there are plenty stage in a week of free performances in beautiful of absolute waterfront holiday homes or shacks in and around riverside locations; the bays and beaches – the perfect location for all the swimming, • Richmond village welcomes performers from around fishing, kayaking, sailing, waterskiing or just lazy beachcombing the country to the St Andrews Richmond Highland you could wish for. Gathering; • the Richmond Village Fair combines the charm A bridge to the past and products of this rural community with some of Only 20 minutes from Hobart, Richmond is Australia’s finest Australia’s most sophisticated art and craft. Georgian village, pre-dating the penal settlement at Port Arthur. From the Tasman Bridge you’re just a few minutes from Today, arts and crafts flourish in the town’s convict-hewn sandstone the start of the wine region. At the buildings. Also built by convicts, Australia’s oldest bridge crosses cellar doors and vineyard restaurants of the wine trail the quietly-flowing Coal River – enjoy a leisurely picnic in a riverside you can sample some of Australia’s finest cool-climate park. The Richmond Gaol is a well-preserved and carefully- vintages. In early March, the vineyards get together interpreted reminder of the region’s convict heritage and contains for an Open Weekend, making it the perfect time to the only remaining female solitary confinement cells in Australia. experience the wines of the region. Any time of the year is the ideal time to sample the fresh Tasmanian oysters from Barilla Bay, close to Hobart Airport. (If you call in on the way to catch your plane, they’ll put your oysters on ice – you can enjoy a taste To Launceston

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Tasmania’s original & famous outdoor model village

Providing a fascinating introduction to Hobart for over 18 years. Australia’s only model that depicts an early city in its infancy. Great family fun at great family discounts. Cnr Bridge & Henry Streets, Richmond Ph 03 6260 2502 30km from Hobart en route to Port Arthur – East Coast or Launceston

Tasmanian devils EASTERN SHORE EASTERN SHORE Meadowbank Wines Richmond & Coal River Valley

More than just a vineyard • thirteen wines • two art galleries • a restaurant • a cellar door • wine tasting Australia’s finest Georgian village set amongst • a shop • a function venue • a meeting room Tasmania’s finest vineyards. Historic bridge & • walk-on art • Australia’s oldest wine collection churches, fine food & wine, galleries showcasing 699 Richmond Road, Cambridge 7170 Tasmania’s best artisans, a maze, the best lolly P 03 6248 4484 F 03 6248 4485 shop, B&Bs, cottages – just 20 mins from Hobart. [email protected] www.richmondvillage.com.au www.meadowbankwines.com.au

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18 Hobart and Surrounds The Huon River near Huonville

Roadside orchards are a froth of white blossom in spring, a rustle of leaves in summer, a harvest of glossy fruit in autumn, a bare tracery of branches in winter. On the eddies of a broad river, creamy clots of foam spin beneath lime-green tendrils of Huon pines. Along the Channel’s waterways, yachts and fishing boats sit on their reflections in quiet anchorages.

Deep underground, lights sparkle on dolomite decorations – stalactites, stalagmites, straws and crystals. Far deeper, pure rainwater runs through hot rocks, bubbling up in a warm forest river and pool.

At sea, flocks of shearwaters dip and swoop; in sheltered bays, salmon and oysters thrive. Across the water, Bruny’s beaches beckon. Beyond the bitumen, Australia’s most southerly road runs down to a bay where the French flag flew and a European garden was planted in foreign soil. On the western horizon, the mountains of the World Heritage Area pierce the sky.

Hobart and Surrounds 19 The Tahune AirWalk

The Huon Valley

The journey along the Huon Trail begins as you descend the sweeping curves to Grove and follow the long straight to Huonville, fruit-growing town and busy regional centre on the banks of the Huon River. Wooden Boat Centre, Franklin The tannin-stained waters of the river rise deep in the Southwest wilderness – a jet boat ride upstream from Huonville is a thrilling whirl through rapids and alongside riverside rainforest. In this region of Tasmania you can sample the vintages at Australia’s southernmost vineyards. Home Hill at Ranelagh, close to Huonville, has a wonderful vineyard restaurant – a vision in glass, steel, oiled timber and rammed earth. Hartzview Vineyard, perched on a sunny hilltop between Woodbridge and the Huon River, makes a fine pinot noir and a range of luscious fruit ports and liqueurs. Panorama Vineyard at Cradoc, on the eastern bank of the river, has a wine centre at the vineyard as well as a cellar door on the highway at Grove, near Huonville. Another way to explore the flavours of the valley is on the innovative Huon Food Trail – pick up a brochure and follow the ‘hunting & gathering’ clues to collect the makings of a memorable meal! Franklin is a river town – today, Tasmania’s maritime heritage is celebrated in the Wooden Boat Centre, on the banks of the Huon River.

20 Hobart and Surrounds The Far South

Geeveston is a timber town – a gateway to the tall forests inland and the access point to the awesome Tahune AirWalk, where you can take a stroll above the riverside forest canopy, looking out to the mountains of the World Heritage Area from a dramatic cantilevered platform, and swoop across the river on a thrilling flight with Eagle Hang Gliding. T he D ’ E ntrecastea u x C hanne l Southward, the road detours to the underground wonders of Hastings Caves – join a guided tour and Sheltered bays, open reaches, waterfront hamlets, rocky shores explore the richly-decorated dolomite caverns, take a and sandy beaches – the Channel has them all. dip in the naturally-heated Thermal Pool and explore To explore the area, take the road from Kingston to Margate – turn the network of forest walking tracks. right on the Sandfly Road to find Nandroya, the source of a wonderful After passing the fishing towns of Dover and Southport, pinot noir and sauvignon blanc. The next Channel town is Snug – you’ll drive along the shores of Recherche Bay. This then continue south past the port of Kettering. is where French explorers landed, meeting Tasmanian Take a break at Peppermint Bay in Woodbridge. Enjoy lunch in Aboriginal people, collecting specimens of flora and the restaurant or on the sunny deck and stroll in the grounds, with fauna and conducting scientific experiments, including picturesque views across to Bruny. Nearby are the delicious sheep- planting a vegetable garden. milk cheeses at Grandvewe. Southward are the coastal villages of At Cockle Creek, you’ve driven as far as it’s possible Middleton and Gordon. to drive in Australia. From here, the only way onward is Just before Cygnet, a scenic route crosses back to Woodbridge. In by foot, on the famous , a multi-day the creative town of Cygnet, follow the town’s Art Trail to meet some bushwalk to ; or on the short stroll around of the region’s many talented artists and see them at work in their the bay to the bronze sculpture of a whale calf; or the studios and galleries. 14 kilometre-return walk to South Cape Bay, to see ocean swells crash on Lion Rock.

Cockle Creek

Hobart and Surrounds 21 Bruny island

It’s a 15 minute ride by car ferry from Kettering to Bruny. The island deserves more than a one-day visit – it’s an island of surprises, from the sunny beaches and grasstree forests of North Bruny to the sea cliffs and seascapes of Fluted Cape, Cloudy Bay and Cape Bruny. On North Bruny, take time to see the works of local The Monument at Cape Connella on Bruny Island artists in Dennes Point’s new Art at The Point gallery. On your island journey, stop and visit Bruny’s producers – sensational Get Shucked oysters at Great Bay; nearby, wood-fired breads and hand-made creations from Bruny Island Cheeses; sweet treats at HOBART Island Fudge on the way to Adventure Bay; superb TAROONA SANDFLY KINGSTON pinot from the nation’s most southerly vines at Bruny

MARGATE HUONVILLE Island Premium Wines, near Lunawanna.

TAHUNE AIRWALK Two eco-cruises explore the wild and remote coastline KETTERING CYGNET south from Adventure Bay – Rob Pennicott’s multi

GEEVESTON WOODBRIDGE award-winning Bruny Island Cruises; and the Bruny

Hartz l Mountains ne Wildlife Adventure, linked to the Peppermint Bay cruise National Park BRUNY Chan x ISLAND DOVER au from Hobart. aste trec ’En D There’s a variety of accommodation options – stylish

beach houses, comfortable cabins, friendly B&Bs or a tent pitched beneath a grove of shady casuarinas.

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Hobart and Surrounds 23 UBTNBOJB BEWFOUVSFDPNBV PURE INSPIRATION

HUON HUON HUON Cambridge House B&B Home Hill Winery Restaurant Huon Jet

Step back in time and take modern comfort • multi award-winning wines Experience the thrill of white water jet boating along. Wake refreshed to a full cooked • architecturally designed winery on the Huon River. Negotiate the rapids and breakfast. Spot platypus in the stream • restaurant and function centre shingle beds, as your driver executes a few at the bottom of the garden. • fresh local cuisine • unique gift shop 360 degree spins, all in complete safety. ‘A Heritage listed haven.’ • panoramic mountain and vineyard views

2 School Road, Geeveston 7116 38 Nairn Street, Ranelagh 7109 Esplanade, Huonville 7109 P 03 6297 1561 M 0424 665 162 P 03 6264 1200 M 0418 304 044 P 03 6264 1838 F 03 6264 1031 [email protected] [email protected] [email protected] www.cambridgehouse.com.au www.homehillwines.com.au www.huonjet.com

HUON HUON CHANNEL Walton House Wooden Boat Centre Brookfield Vineyard

Award-winning 4½ star accommodation in Visitors can gain an insight into the maritime Only 20 minutes south of Hobart, Brookfield Huonville. Large, well-appointed rooms and history of the region and observe traditional Vineyard offers wonderful homestlye food immaculate ensuites. Located 200 metres methods of wooden boat building as vessels in rustic family-friendly surroundings, often from river and restaurants and at the junction are crafted from a variety of Tasmania’s humming with live music. An extensive gift to everywhere in Tasmania’s South. specialty timbers. shop adds to its charm.

2720 Huon Highway, Huonville 7109 Main Road, Franklin 7113 1640 , Margate 7054 P 03 6264 1640 P 03 6266 3586 F 03 6266 3869 P 03 6267 2880 [email protected] [email protected] [email protected] www.waltonhouse.com.au www.woodenboatcentre.com

24 Hobart and Surrounds Take the time to create your own personal adventure of wild coastlines and sheltered waterways, quiet country roads through farmlands and forests to World Heritage wilderness. There are outdoor adventures, delicious food and wine, a rich maritime and rural heritage and friendly creative people, so relax and spend a few days with us on the Huon Trail.

Download a free touring map and guide huontrail.org.au

CHANNEL CHANNEL CHANNEL Margate Cottage Boutique Grandvewe Cheeses Inverawe Native Gardens Bed & Breakfast

Tasmania’s only sheep Cheesery. Enjoy a Be inspired. Visit Tasmania’s largest Gorgeous, spacious cottage retreats for couples. cheese tasting, feed our lambs and watch a landscaped native garden. Thousands of Idyllic for exploring Hobart, Bruny Island and sheep milking demonstration (4.30pm Sep– colourful native plants, stunning views and Huon Valley. Revel in luxury, beautiful gardens, Mar). Stay for lunch and the ocean views. Open interpretive signs add to the experience. spectacular views and lavish breakfasts served all year (10am–5pm). Quote ad for free gift! Admire the birds. Take tea on the terrace. in our delightful breakfast room.

59 Devlyns Road, Birchs Bay 7162 1565 Channel Highway, Margate 7054 31 Miandetta Drive, Margate 7054 P 03 6267 4099 F 03 6267 4779 P 03 6267 2020 P 03 6267 1583 [email protected] [email protected] [email protected] www.grandvewe.com.au www.inverawe.com.au www.margatecottage.com

FAR SOUTH BRUNY ISLAND BRUNY ISLAND Bruny Island Explorers Cottages Bruny Island Pie Parlour

Scenic two-hour return trip on heritage-listed Self-contained award-winning accommodation. bush railway to a safe and secluded beach. With cosy log fires, spectacular water views and Famous Bruny Island Pie Parlour and Gallery. Walking tracks available. Café open daily. wildlife at your doorstep, we offer a comfortable Award-winning gourmet pies, wine and fresh Picnic and BBQ facilities available. Oct to April and welcoming environment from which to relax local oysters. At the crossroads to Cloudy Bay – trains every day except Friday. May to Sept and explore the many natural wonders that and The Lighthouse. – trains Wednesday, Saturday and Sunday. Bruny Island has to offer.

328 Lune River Road, Ida Bay 7109 20 Lighthouse Road, Bruny Island 10 Cloudy Bay Road, Lunawanna 7150 P 03 6298 3110 M 0428 383 262 P 1300 BRUNY ISLAND (1300 278 694) P 03 6293 1297 F 03 6293 1298 [email protected] P 03 6293 1271 M 0427 931 271 M 0439 967 300 www.idabayrailway.com.au [email protected] www.brunyisland.com [email protected]

Hobart and Surrounds 25 Derwent Valley From a harbour to the highlands

Oast House, Bushy Park

On the lower reaches of a great river, fast-flowing currents toss hanging willow fronds and chatter over shingly rapids. Roadside poplars blaze with autumn gold; vineyards and hop gardens grow a precious harvest from deep alluvial soil.

Westward in an historic national park, the tallest flowering plants on Earth tower above the leaf litter. Nearby, a much- photographed forest cascade tumbles over cliffs of ancient rock, and a mountain road climbs through changing forests to reach a world carved by ice.

On the crest of the plateau, canals, flumes and silver penstocks carry the pure mountain water that drives hydro turbines – downstream, the same water fills the city’s drinking glasses.

Highland tarns glitter across a glaciated landscape, once clad in ice hundreds of metres thick – alpine gardens form a natural harmony of rock, plants and water.

The river’s source is a place of serenity and beauty – a deep lake that the first Tasmanians knew as Leeawuleena, ‘sleeping water.’

26 Hobart and Surrounds River stories

This is a journey along a river – the River Derwent – from where it broadens into Hobart’s harbour, upstream to the source of the river in Lake St Clair. Originally the home of settlers from Norfolk Island, New Norfolk is a town to explore on foot, with a self-guided walking tour, taking in historic churches, parks and the Willow Court precinct. Close to town, the Oast House Hop Museum showcases one of the valley’s longest-lasting industries; from the bridge, a jet boat skims through quiet reaches and rushing rapids. On the Clyde River, a tributary of the Derwent, the sleepy village of Hamilton was carefully surveyed and planned as the capital of Van Diemen’s Land. Today, well-preserved Georgian cottages line the broad main street. Further on is the rural town of Ouse – in the early days of the colony, this was the end of the settled lands.

Energy from falling water

A line of silver towers marches into the high country from Ouse. You’re following the route of the pioneers who built Tasmania’s hydro-electric schemes, naming them with melodious Aboriginal names – Wayatinah, Liapootah, Tungatinah – and Tarraleah, where the old Hydro town has been transformed into a warm and welcoming highland resort, an ideal base for activities such as trout fishing, mountain biking, bushwalking and canoeing. After a steep descent to the valley of the Nive and a winding climb on the far side, the highway crosses the bleakly beautiful Central Plateau, scoured to bare rock by glaciers. On the western horizon rise the southern peaks of the Cradle Mountain- Derwent Lake St Clair National Park. From Derwent Bridge, an essential detour to Cynthia Bay and Lake St Clair takes you to the feet of those mountains. The lake where the River Derwent rises is surrounded by the lofty heights of Mt Rufus, Mt Olympus and Mt Ida. Australia’s highest-altitude ferry cruises to the head of the lake. Bushwalkers on the famous Overland Track use the ferry to save a day’s walk, but it’s also a wonderful return Valley trip, cruising alongside magnificent myrtle forest and watching the mountains of the World Heritage Area come into view, summit by summit.

Lake St Clair

Hobart and Surrounds 27 The River Derwent at New Norfolk

Left-bank wanderings

Stay left on the roundabout before the bridge at New Norfolk – the left bank of the river takes you to the Salmon Ponds at Plenty, where the first trout eggs brought to Tasmania were hatched. Groves of mature trees line the ponds where big trout swirl; the Museum of Trout Fishing tells the stories of angling in Tasmania. Further on are the hop-growing towns of Bushy Park and Glenora – the flowers of the region’s hop vines give flavour and fragrance to Australia’s favourite tipple. Branch left at Westerway to reach Mt Field National Park, one of the world’s earliest nature reserves. Tall forests tower over the easy stroll to the beautiful Russell Falls and the Lake Dobson Road climbs towards the walking tracks that explore deep into the park.

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A wonder in wood

Just before Derwent Bridge, an amazing experience awaits you – the Wall in the Wilderness. This is a monumental artwork in progress by self-taught sculptor Greg Duncan, who is carving the heritage of the highlands in 100 panels of Huon pine, each three metres tall and a metre wide. Shaped by Greg’s chisels, draught horses and Tasmanian tigers come to life; muscles strain in the brawny arms of a miner; feathers ruffle in the expansive wings of a wedge-tail eagle.

A chip, a p u tt and a dram or two

From Hamilton, a country road heads eastward, climbing to the crest of the Central Plateau and the historic town of Bothwell, where Scottish settlers carved grazing properties from the wild country. They were keen golfers, too – on the property Ratho is Australia’s oldest golf course; nearby are the fascinating displays in the Australasian Golf Museum. You’ll feel the presence of the past when you stay in The Priory Country Lodge, a country mansion in the grand style. Nearby, cast for a wild brown trout and taste The Nant Single Malt, distilled on one of the original settlers’ estates.

DERWENT VALLEY DERWENT VALLEY Whisky, Golf & History Curringa Farm

Unravel the colonial charms of Bothwell; Secluded self-contained spa cottages in peaceful The Nant whisky distillery tour & tastings. bushland overlooking Lake Meadowbank, Ratho Farm, Australia’s oldest golf course, Hamilton. Perfect for romantic couples or family Luxury at The Priory Country Lodge. farmstays. Log fires, BBQs, fishing, relaxing. Explore the Australasian Golf Museum. Farm tours available by request. 1hr from Hobart.

1 hour’s scenic drive north of Hobart 5831 Lyell Highway, Hamilton 7140 P 03 6259 4033 M 0409 595 702 P 03 6286 3333 F 03 6286 3350 [email protected] [email protected] www.explorebothwell.com.au www.curringafarm.com.au At Curringa Farm Hobart and Surrounds 29 Heritage Highway Heritage homesteads and country cottages

Colonial heritage along the way

Daffodils bloom in cottage gardens. Beneath stone bridges, trout swirl in quiet pools. There’s a scatter of sheep in paddocks of tawny gold. On a hilltop horizon is the shadowy outline of a coach and team of horses – or is merely it a trick of the light?

Men in chains made the roads that link the villages – their chisels cut sandstone blocks to build the houses. Their doorsteps are worn to hollows from years of country welcomes – today’s visitors feel the same warmth.

Northward and into the Midlands from Hobart, you’re following the route of Tasmania’s first main road. At highway speed, it’s just a ribbon of grey. To discover the real stories, you need to travel at a 19th century pace – take some detours and pause in the villages; wander in the shade of oaks, elms and poplars; stay in a colonial cottage or two; meet the people who live along the Heritage Highway.

30 Hobart and Surrounds Highway of history

Beyond the Bridgewater Bridge, the village of Pontville gives the first clear glimpses into the rich history of the Midlands. Here, the layers of close-grained Triassic sandstone bordering the Jordan River are still quarried today. In the 1800s, they called it freestone, because it was so easy to split. Cut by convicts in work gangs, rock first deposited as sandy sediments 230 million years ago was chiselled into golden cubes that were the building blocks of Van Diemen’s Land. Pontville’s historic bridge, barracks, church, gracious homes and workers’ cottages reflect aspects of the island’s colonial heritage. North to Kempton, and the pace of life is quiet in this little Midlands village, where well-preserved 19th century buildings recall more stately days. Can you find First Fleeter Elizabeth Flexmore’s gravestone in the grounds of St Mary’s Church? In the Wilmot Arms Inn, you’ll enjoy the hospitality of an original colonial coaching inn.

O n co u ntr y roads

Branch eastward from the highway at Brighton to reach the wineries and vineyard restaurants of the Coal River; then continue on country roads through Tea Tree and Campania to reach the rural village of Buckland, where you can find out how a magnificent 14th century stained-glass window found its way into a church built in 1846! Branch westward at Melton Mowbray and follow the route of Scottish pioneer graziers who settled Bothwell, on the edge of the Central Plateau. You’ll feel the presence of the past when you stay in The Priory Country Lodge, a country mansion in the grand style. Nearby, cast for a wild brown trout and taste The Nant Single Malt, distilled on one of the original settler’s estates.

St Matthews Church, Pontville

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Silhouettes of the past

You’re travelling on the route of an old coaching road ... and look, there on the crest of a hill – a coach pulled by a team of galloping horses, heading north! Not far away, there’s a surveyor and his mate, with staff and theodolite; then a bushranger, holding up a rider at pistol-point; and a pair of Tasmania’s endemic and now

extinct giant emus, grazing on a hilltop. Callington Mill, Oatlands They’re part of the trail of metal silhouettes by Mangalore Where the grain grew sculptors Folko Kooper and Maureen Craig, each sculpture a freeze-frame of a moment of time. Hub of the southern Midlands, Oatlands has perhaps the finest intact group of colonial-era buildings anywhere Making stone float in Australia. A stroll along the main street is a walk into colonial days – highlights include the 1829 Courthouse, In 1836, the Colonial Times newspaper reported that ‘At the nation’s oldest; and the splendid Callington Mill, a Bridgewater in Van Diemen’s Land it has been attempted to make reminder of the days when Oatlands earned its name stones swim in water so as to form a road. Some sixty to seventy as a grain-producer for the colony. thousand pounds of British money has been needlessly wasted in the foolish undertaking of trying to fill up a bottomless mud hole.’ This is the place to begin playing the fascinating interactive game of Skulduggery, as you walk in the Convicts housed at the Bridgewater Road Station toiled for six footsteps of convict field policeman John James, and years to quarry rock for the causeway across the River Derwent. investigate some unsolved crimes of the Heritage Before the last gap was bridged, travellers crossed on a paddle- Highway. wheel punt. The Oatlands area is a good base for more Today, the Bridgewater Bridge with its lifting span is your gateway explorations. Nearby at Lemont is ‘Fonthill’, an elegant to the colonial heritage of Tasmania’s Midlands. rural homestead, B&B and working grazing property – it’s a place to feel the true life of the Midlands.

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TAS0091_HolidayPlanner.indd 1 22/03/10 3:51 PM Tasman Crags, coastlines and convicts

Tasman Island

Albatrosses wheel on the wind. Swells powered by the world’s wildest ocean roll in to crash on a steep, rocky bluff. Bold surfers carve tracks across the face.

This was the coastline the convicts saw – beetling sea crags, bright beaches, dark forests – as their ships sailed into a quiet bay.

At Port Arthur, some of their legacy remains in honey-coloured stone, mature English trees, a crenellated tower, a roofless church.

The Tasman Peninsula is a journey of contrasts – wild nature, dramatic seascapes, the tales of a convict past.

Coal Mines Historic Site

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Two brilliant eco-cruises explore the dramatic coastline between Eaglehawk Neck and Port Arthur – both cruises, Tasman Island Wild and Rugged and Tasman Island Cruises, are operated by experienced local seafarers. Dolphins, seals, albatrosses, sea eagles and increasing numbers of migrating whales are highlights of the cruises, which pass close to the highest sea cliffs in the southern hemisphere.

Exploring onward

Southward from Port Arthur, the road runs down to the sea at Remarkable Cave. A short walking track leads down close to the water, where you’ll soon see what makes it so remarkable – through a wave-cut arch, the cave walls mirror the outline of a map of Tasmania. Another spectacular destination on the southern coastline of the peninsula is reached by a day walk. Surfers around the world have marvelled at the amazing photographs taken at – it’s worth the walk from Stormlea, even if the ocean is calm. Northward from the seaside holiday town and fishing port of Nubeena, the road runs through Saltwater River to the , where convicts laboured in harsh conditions to dig coal in narrow, dark and airless underground tunnels. The ruins remain – you can wander and wonder at the brutality of the past.

A clink of chains

Step inside the thick stone walls of Richmond Gaol and you’re walking in the shuffling steps of convict chain gangs. After their day’s labour on the roads, they were locked up for the night in cramped cells. Convicts also built the town’s bridge, Australia’s oldest – its graceful arches are mirrored in the calm waters of the Coal River. Upstream and downstream from the bridge, the same river runs through a valley of vineyards, planted in conditions similar to the great cool-climate wine regions of Europe. You can sample the Coal Valley’s wonderful pinots, rieslings and chardonnays at the cellar-doors and vineyard restaurants. Nearby at Barilla Bay, taste superb local oysters – they go perfectly with a Coal Valley sauvignon blanc.

A mighty wave at Shipstern Bluff

Hobart and Surrounds 35 Pick your own There’s nothing fresher or tastier than fruit and berries, plucked straight from the tree, bush or vine – in season, you can pick your own at the Sorell Fruit Farm.

Picking peaches at Sorell Fruit Farm

A natural prison

As you cross the at Dunalley, it’s easy to understand how the geography of the Forestier and Tasman Peninsula helped make Port Arthur secure. To escape, convicts needed to cross two narrow bottlenecks that were easy to guard – even before reaching Dunalley, they had to get past the line of savage dogs chained across the isthmus at Eaglehawk Neck. Ghost tour at Port Arthur Historic Site Dark deeds took place amid this beauty with its sweeping The presence of the past surf beach on the shore of Pirates Bay, its strange geological phenomenon of the Tessellated Pavement and its sheer sea cliffs, Port Arthur was much more than a prison – it was a ramparts against the power of the sea. busy, productive industrial site, where convicts under punishment worked in a variety of trades. Shipbuilding, In a sheltered corner of , Taranna was once the timber-milling, blacksmithing, even shoe-making. terminus of Australia’s first railway. But no steam engines chugged through the forests between the settlement’s jetty and Port Arthur The Port Arthur Historic Site needs more than a quick – the wagons on this line moved by manpower, pushed and visit. You need a full day at least to play the interactive pulled by gangs of convicts. lottery of life in the visitor centre, tour the Separate Prison, stroll in the heritage gardens, get your hands Just past Taranna, the Conservation Park is dirty as you discover archaeology in action, see one the place to come face to face with the world’s largest marsupial of the history plays, hear the innovative sculptural carnivore, as well as wombats, quolls and native birds of prey. soundscape in Mason Cove and cruise to the Isle of the Dead. A day or more spent in this dramatic place opens fascinating insights into the convict world – Port Arthur is an essential experience on your Tasmanian journey.

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36 Hobart and Surrounds STEWARTS BAY LODGE nestled between on one ATTRACTIONS: side stunning Stewarts Bay Beach and secluded Ladies Bay on the Tasman Island Cruises – On Site other, a forest, the ocean, a national park and Australia’s most Port Arthur Historic Site – 2 min drive profound historical site - Port Arthur. or 15 min Waterfront Walk With fully self contained 1, 2 & 3 bedroom Standard Cabins and Devil Park – 10 min drive 1 & 2 bedroom Deluxe Spa Cabins, Waterfront Restaurant including Blow Hole – 15 min drive a Conference and Function Centre enjoying spectacular beach, Federation Chocolates – 10 min drive water and forest views… Stewarts Bay Lodge is an ideal location Remarkable Caves – 10 min drive to explore all that the Tasman Peninsula has to offer. Coal Mines Historic Site – 20 min drive STEWARTS STEBAYWA LODGERTS phone (03) 6250 2888 | www.stewartsbaylodge.com.au | [email protected] PORT ARTHURBAY LODGE PORT ART HUR

TASMAN Port Arthur Villas

Ideally situated across from the Historic Site – Outside veranda, chairs – sit and enjoy magnificent 52 Safety Cove Road, Port Arthur, 7182 walk in. The property offers 4 star accommodation; gardens, play area, covered BBQ. Continental P 03 6250 2239 F o3 6250 2589 options are Studio, Companion, Family and larger breakfast or provisions available; self-catering. M 0417 368 588 family villas. Fully self-contained, air conditioned, Recommend a minimum of two nights to appreciate [email protected] Austar, DVD player. all the Tasman Peninsula. www.portarthurvillas.com.au

Look for the sign

Official Visitor Information Centres in and around Hobart are at:

Hobart 20 Davey Street, Hobart 03 6230 8233 Hobart Airport Main terminal 03 6248 4733 Geeveston Church Street, Geeveston 03 6297 1821 Huonville Esplanade, Huonville 03 6264 1838 Kettering 81 Ferry Road, Kettering 03 6267 4494 Oatlands 85 High Street, Oatlands 03 6254 1212 Port Arthur Port Arthur Historic Site 03 6251 2371

At these Centres you’ll find friendly and knowledgeable staff ready to help you explore and experience Hobart and Surrounds.

Hobart and Surrounds 37 ‘I treated the men as human beings, not as caged beasts.’ – DAVID HOY

AMAZING STORIES, EPIC HISTORY DAVID HOY WAS A MASTER SHIPWRIGHT WHO GAVE HIS

LIFE TO BUILDING FINE SHIPS AND TO SAVING THE MEN AND

BOYS IN HIS CARE FROM LIVES OF CRIME. PORT ARTHUR’S

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PRECINCT YOU WILL HEAR SOUNDS EVOKING

A RICH MARITIME HERITAGE.

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Port Arthur, Tasmania Tel: 1800 659 101 Five nights/six days

Day 1 – Tasman Peninsula • Step up to close encounters with Tasmanian devils at the wildlife park at Taranna • Spend the remainder of your day following the historic trail and tales at Port Arthur

Overnight – Port Arthur region Suggested Day 2 – Richmond and the Heritage Highway • In Richmond, take in Old Hobart Town, wander across Australia’s oldest bridge, visit galleries and antique shops Itineraries • Northward, follow the route of Tasmania’s first road. Discover the real stories, take some detours and pause in villages • Buy a barrel of Bothwell’s Nant Estate single malt whisky

Three nights/four days Overnight – Bothwell/Oatlands

Day 1 – Hobart and Coal River Valley Day 3 – Mt Field and Huon Valley • Taste test award-winning wine and relax at superb • At Curringa Farm near Hamilton enjoy an eco accredited vineyards along the Coal River Valley farm tour – including sheep shearing and working dog • In Hobart dine dockside in one of the many restaurants demonstrations where both soulful heritage and fresh produce feature • Enjoy The Rivers Run touring route including Mt Field National • Compare the flavour of flagship and craft beers after Park and the spectacular Russell Falls a tour at Cascade, Australia’s oldest brewery • Travel south for a thrilling jet boat river ride at New Norfolk Overnight Hobart • Walk through treetops at the Tahune AirWalk, near Geeveston, Day 2 – Salamanca Place and Huon Valley then walk below on a forest circuit with swinging bridges over wild rivers • Bite into rare Huon Valley heritage apples at a Salamanca Market stall Overnight – Huon Valley

• Take a wild ride on a jetboat at Huonville Day 4 – Huon Valley to Bruny Island • At Woodbridge discover organic sheep cheeses • Travel to Bruny Island from Kettering on the car ferry that are a family affair; Grandvewe’s sheep are even • On Bruny Island, cruise in awe as you travel around some known by name of the tallest sea cliffs in the southern hemisphere Overnight Hobart • Visit Bruny Island Cheese and savour the local produce Day 3 – Hobart and Bruny Island • See rare white wallabies at Adventure Bay, Bruny Island • Picnic Bruny Island-style – sensational sea cliffs, Overnight – Bruny Island local cheeses, oysters, chocolate fudge and wine Day 5 – Hobart • In the evening, follow your nose on the North Hobart • Ferry back to Kettering and take the coastal road to Hobart restaurant strip for fantastic cuisine from around the world • Explore Hobart’s waterfont where galleries and shops showcase the works of artists, designers and makers Overnight Hobart • Soak in the panoramic views on the summit of Hobart’s Day 4 – Hobart Mt Wellington. Take a walk to one of its stunning falls • Finish off the trip with a visit to superb Moorilla Estate • Go to a Tasmanian Symphony Orchestra concert or a show for a sumptuous lunch and matching wine before in Australia’s oldest theatre, the Theatre Royal catching your flight home Day 6 – Hobart • Spend your morning at leisure before your return flight

Hobart and Surrounds 39 Festivals and events

September 14 – 23 Jan 2011 MONA FOMA 9 – 12 Menopause the Musical Venues around Hobart. MONA’s Theatre Royal, Hobart. A celebration Festival of Music and Art is an of women who are on the brink of, absurdist, eccentric and self-effacing in the middle of, or have survived attempt to bring art to the people. The Change. www.mofa.net.au www.theatreroyal.com.au February 2011 15 – 16 The Gatekeeper Theatre Royal, Hobart. Terrapin Puppet 9 Symphony under the Stars Theatre presents a wonderfully comical Tolosa Park, Glenorchy. Family event story. www.theatreroyal.com.au with the Tasmanian Symphony Orchestra. www.tso.com.au

October 12 Royal Hobart Regatta 20 TSO goes to the Opera Hobart Regatta Grounds. Aquatic 27 April – 2 May Targa Tasmania Federation Concert Hall. Enjoy rousing and land events including yachts, Various Locations. Six-day, 2000km competitive stage tarmac rally across marches, magnificent choruses and motorboats, ferries, a family fun fair Tasmania with 300 of the world’s finest cars, finishing in Hobart. gorgeous melodies. www.tso.com.au and fireworks. www.targatasmania.com.au www.royalhobartregatta.com 31 Seafarers’ Festival 16 – 23 The Works Festival Bellerive Boardwalk. Water races, 11 – 14 Wooden Boat Festival Glenorchy. Showcases the creativity of Glenorchy’s schools, cultural music/drama on the boardwalk, Hobart waterfront. A celebration of organisations, community groups and artists. www.theworks.gcc.tas.gov.au activities, competitions, craft displays maritime culture and craftsmanship. and food. www.ccc.tas.gov.au Over 500 wooden boats. www.australianwoodenboatfestival. com.au 2 Kids Day Out! November Tahune Forest AirWalk, Geeveston. One day devoted to the kids. Includes a 13 Tasmanian Beerfest 22 – 27 Clarence Jazz Festival treasure hunt, face painting, Eagle Hang Gliding Experience and a sausage sizzle. Princes Wharf Shed No.1, Hobart. Bellerive Boardwalk. Enjoy six swing- Bookings essential. http://adventureforests.com.au/tahune/event-calendar-2010 Enjoy premium beers and food. filled days of music at the Clarence Jazz Festival. www.ccc.tas.gov.au 18 – 26 Festival of Broadway www.tasmanianbeerfest.com.au Multiple venues around Hobart. A musical theatre festival where the composers, 19 Wrest Point Royal Hobart March 2011 writers and stars of Broadway gather together for a week of concerts, classes International Wine Show and forum events celebrating the American Stage Musical. Royal Hobart Showgrounds, Glenorchy. 3 – 6 Bothwell International Sample medal-winning wines. Spin-In www.hobartshowground.com.au/ Bothwell. Feel felt, spin a yarn, watch 23 – 31 Hobart Comedy Festival wineshow wool shorn to worn, mingle with the It is boutique, it is unique, The Hobart Comedy Festival! World-class comedy makers and join the learning loop at and world-class beer and wine are a perfect winter warmer. December/January the SPINin. www.bothwellspinin.com www.hobartcomfest.com 2011 April 2011 7 – 12 Festival of Voices 26 Dec – 1 Jan 2011 Rolex Multiple venues around Hobart. Brings together singers from across the nation Sydney to Hobart Yacht Race 5 – 10 Targa Tasmania The world’s best touring, sports and for workshops, concerts and performances. www.festivalofvoices.com.au Kings Pier Marina. GT cars compete in competitive stages 28 ABC Symphony Australia rolexsydneyhobart.com on the island’s toughest roads. Federation Concert Hall. Hear the TSO and fresh, up-and-coming soloists 27 Dec – 2 Jan 2011 www.targatasmania.com.au at a fraction of the cost of a regular concert. www.tso.com.au The Taste Festival Princes Wharf No.1, Hobart. Sample 22 – 25 Three Peaks Race Tasmania multiple venues. Australia’s Tasmania’s fine produce, wines and ultimate endurance challenge of sailing 5 – 7 Fox culinary delights while enjoying arts, and running in a non-stop challenge Theatre Royal. Combining a haunting score and breathtaking physicality, cultural and sporting activities. finishing in Hobart. this production will see the heart soar as friendship triumphs. www.tastefestival.com.au www.threepeaks.org.au www.theatreroyal.com.au 30 Dec – 1 Jan 2011 21 The World of Rodgers and Hammerstein The Falls Festival May 2011 Federation Concert Hall. Enjoy favourite hits from classic shows such as Marion Bay, Hobart. Rock out to three Oklahoma!, South Pacific, The King and I, Carousel and The Sound of Music. days of great music with Australian 7 – 8 Koonya Acoustic www.tso.com.au and international bands. Roots Festival Koonya Hall, Tasman Peninsula. 29 Hot August Jazz www.fallsfestival.com An acoustic-based music festival. Various locations around Hobart. The festival provides many styles of jazz, www.koonyaacousticrootsfestival.com.au played from 12 noon to 12 midnight, over three hotels and two restaurants. www.hobartjazzclub.com

MARKETS*

Salamanca Market Saturday (except Christmas Day). Salamanca Place, Island Markets Friday, Saturday and Sunday. Gormanston Road, Moonah. Hobart. www.salamanca.com.au www.islandmarkets.com.au Farm Gate Market Sunday 8am – 12pm. Melville Street outdoor car park. The Brookfield Vineyard Market Wednesdays 10am – 3pm. Brookfield Vineyard Channel Highway, Margate. Hobart Showground Sunday Market Sunday. Royal Hobart Showgrounds. www.brookfieldvineyard.com www.hobartshowground.com.au

*Dates and times are advised by organisers and are subject to change without notice. Please consult official websites closer to the dates.

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