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Austins Ferry Yacht Club and public boat launching ramp and jetty (1/2 day) |
Austins Ferry Road
Austins Ferry TAS 7011 +61(0) 3 6249 5867
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Around the corner from Derwent Hideaway and at the bottom of the hill from Derwent Retreat are the Austins Ferry yacht club and public boat ramp. |
0.1 km
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Austin Park and Austin's Cottage (1/8 day) |
Austins Ferry Road
Austins Ferry TAS 7011
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A small and simple cottage, built by James Austin in 1809. Austin was a convict who had been transported to Port Phillip in HMS Calcutta in 1803 and then transported to Van Diemen's Land in 1804. His crime was the theft of beehives valued at thirty shillings and he built Austins's cottage on his release. |
0.1 km
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Old Wall Austins Ferry (1/8 day) |
Harbinger Lane
Austins Ferry TAS 7011
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The stone wall is located off to the edge of the present Harbinger |
0.1 km
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Weston and Shoobridge Park (1/8 day) |
Austins Ferry Road
Austins Ferry TAS 7011
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Weston Park is amongs the best in Glenorchy and we are pleased to have been the main driving force behind its creation. |
0.1 km
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Remains of the Baltonsborough or Roseneath Inn (1/8 day) |
Harbinger Lane
Austins Ferry TAS 7011
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Early last century the Baltonsborough Inn stood on the corner of Harbinger Lane and Austins Ferry Road. In its heyday it was a favourite resort for |
0.15 km
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Remains of Roseneath House (1/8 day) |
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Roseneath was built by Solomon and Josiah Austin and completed around 1831. |
0.15 km
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The Park Take Away (-) |
121 Main Road
Austins Ferry TAS 7011 +61 (0) 3 6249 2591
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The Park Take Away is a short walk or drive at the top of Austins Ferry road (which is the road leading to Derwent Retreat and Derwent Hideaway) and Main road |
0.4 km
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Poiemena Reserve (1/4 day) |
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The view from the top of nearby Poimena reserve. |
0.5 km
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Poimena Reserve Disc Golf (1/4 day) |
Wakehurst Road, Austin's Ferry 0437179275, 0412221776 poimenadiscgolf.org |
All you need is a flying disc to play the oldest disc golf course in Australia (established 1986). |
1 km
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Mures Claremont (-) |
Shop 17, Claremont Village, Claremont TAS 7011 +61 (0) 3 6249 8209
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Situated in the Claremont village shopping centre Mure's seafood restaurant offers excellent fare 7 days a week |
1 km
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Hot Chilli Super Noodle (-) |
Shop 5 26 Wyndham Rd, Claremont TAS 7011, Australia +61 (0) 3 6275 2881
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The Hot Chilli Super Noodle has an eat in or take away menu and is reasonably priced |
1 km
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Hestercombe Chapel (1/8 day) |
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To the north of Derwent Hideaway is Hestercombe Chapel which was built in 1833 by the Hobart merchant, Henry Hopkins. It is the oldest Congregational Church in Australia. This tiny, isolated building has a fireplace and a tiny organ. It is easy to miss as it is grey and unimpressive. There is a simple asceticism to the building. |
1.5 km
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Derwent Retreat and Hideaway from Bilton Bay (1/8 day) |
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Derwent retreat from Bilton Bay on the same side of the river. |
1.5 km
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The Hilltop Granton (-) |
630 Main Road, Granton TAS 7030 +61 (0) 3 6263 7335 www.thehilltop.com.au |
Situated at Granton a couple of km to the north of our properties, The Hilltop is one of the area's better restaurants. It has 180 degree views, a fantastic sail-shaded deck, great food, attentive service and realistic pricing.for a leisurely lunch or evening meal. |
1.75 km
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The Source (-) |
655 Main Rd, Berriedale TAS 7011 +61 (0) 3 6277 9900 www.moorilla.com.au |
The Source is in the Moorilla complex off the main road at Berriedale and offers top quality meals with a stunning view |
1.75 km
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Claremont House (1/4 day) |
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Claremont or Lady Clark House as it has come to be known was built by the early Pioneer Henry Bilton. Henry came to Tasmania on medical advice in 1825. He became a merchant and later a gentleman farmer. As the first importer of Leicester sheep to Tasmania he gained significant wealth and turned his attention to politics. He was a Justice of the Peace and the Warden of Glenorchy for a number of years. |
2 km
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The Black Snake Inn (1/8 day) |
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About three km to the north of Derwent Hideaway is the Black Snake Inn which was built by the convicts who were constructing the causeway. It was opened in 1833 and operated until 1860. |
2 km
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The Claremont Hotel (-) |
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Situated near just to the south of Claremont is the Claremont Hotel which offers something for everybody with good dining and bars as well as a gaming room, satallite TV etc.. |
2 km
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Mum's Mobile Meals and Pasta on the Run (-) |
51 Main Rd, Claremont, TAS 7011 +61 (0) 3 6249 8048
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Nosiers is a short walk or drive at the top of Austins Ferry road which is the road leading to Derwent Retreat and Derwent Hideaway |
2 km
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The Old Watch House (1/8 day) |
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The Old Watch House at the southern end of the Bridgewater causeway, was built by convicts in 1838. Behind the building is the quarry which was used to provide the fill for the causeway. The building contains the notorious solitary cell which was used to punish convicts building the causeway. |
2.25 km
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Bridgewater Bridge (1/8 day) |
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Construction of the Bridgewater causway commenced in 1829. By any measure the Causeway was a remarkable achievement. 1.3 km long, it was built by a workforce of 200 convicts who had been condemned to secondary punishment. These convicts, using nothing but wheelbarrows, shovels and picks and sheer muscle power, shifted 2 million tonnes of soil, stones and clay. It is said that the punishment for not doing a full day's work was to be sentenced to solitary confinement in a cell which was only 2 m high and 50 cm square. |
2.25 km
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Cadbury Claremont Chocolate Factory (1/4 day) |
Cadburys
100 Cadbury Road
Claremont. Telephone 1800 627 367
+61 3 (0)3 62490333 or 1800 627367 (Aust.only) www.cadbury.com.au |
You will see chocolates being made, enjoy free samples and discover the history of Cadbury Claremont which has 18 heritage-listed buildings. The Factory Tour includes entry to the Visitor |
3 km
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The Peking Restaurant (-) |
40 Main Rd, Claremont, TAS 7011 +61 (0) 3 6249 4401
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Situated on the main road at Claremont the Peking Restuarant offers top quality Chinese meals or takeaways |
3 km
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Granada Tavern (-) |
666 Main Rd, Berriedale, Tasmania, 7011 +61 (0) 3 6249 1100 www.granadatavern.com.au |
The Granada Tavern is more than just a good place for a cold beer and a hot meal. This pub prides itself on being a great dining destination for families as well. Kids can fill up on good food and then busy themselves in the enclosed playground, which is filled with retro '80s-style arcade games. |
3 km
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Alpenrail (1/4 day) |
82 Abbotsford Road, West Claremont, Hobart, Tasmania 7011 +61 3 (0)3 62493748 www.alpenrail.com.au |
Visit the Bernese Alps in minature complete with a rail system rated as one of the top 5 model rail systems worldwide!
See minature thunderstorms and morning mist off the lake. For kids there is Thomas the tank engine, smurfs and the fairy garden. |
4 km
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Claremont Golf Club (1/4 -1/2 day) |
Bourneville Crescent
Cadbury Est Claremont 7011 +61 (0)3 62491000
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The nearby Claremont Golf Club has eighteen holes and water views.
All are welcome but bookings essential. There is a practice fairway and putting green. Buggies and carts are available for hire.
The club house bar is open all days. |
4 km
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Claremont Bowls Club (1/4 -1/2 day) |
Bourneville Crescent
Cadbury Est Claremont 7011 +61 (03) 62492559 www.claremontbowls.com.au |
The Claremont Bowls Club welcomes visitors. |
4 km
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Stefano Lubiana Wines (1/4 day) |
60 Rowbottoms Road
Granton
Tasmania 7030 Telephone +61 (0)3 62637457 www.slw.com.au |
Overlooking the spectacular tidal estuary of the Derwent River at Granton, 20 km |
4 km
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Mona, Glenorchy (1/4 day) |
Mona
655 Main Road Berriedale
Tasmania Australia 7011 +61 (0)3 62779900 moorilla.com.au |
Founded as a winery in the 1950s, Moorilla has since evolved into MONA, a cultural haven that draws visitors from around the world to sample award-winning Moorilla wine, food, accommodation and it's antiquities and art. |
5 km
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Tasmanian Transport Museum (1/4 day) |
Anfield Street
Glenorchy www.railtasmania.com |
The Tasmanian Transport Museum was established to preserve, display and operate a collection of historic transport inclusnd railway locmoives, electric trams, trolley buses, fire engines and other road vehuicles. |
6 km
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North Hobart Restaurants (-) |
Elizabeth Street, North Hobart www.northhobart.com |
North Hobart is known as the restaurant strip, with many pubs, taverns, restaurants and cafes, art galleries, small fashion boutiques and Tasmania's oldest operating movie house |
10 km
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New Norfolk and the Derwent Valley (1/4 day) |
New Norfolk, Tasmania
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New Norfolk is a historic town on the Derwent River hinterland settled originally from Norfolk Island during the period of 29 November 1807 to 2 October 1808. It is also the gateway to the Derwent Valley.
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10 km
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Hobart Showground Sunday Market (1/4 day) |
Howard Road, Glenorchy +61 (0)3 62726812 wwww.hobartsh...d.com.au |
The Hobart Showground Sunday Market is a truly community event where locals trade in a dynamic environment of colour and excitement with goods for sale at great prices. |
10 km
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Tattersalls Park (Evening) |
6 Goodwood Road
Glenorchy +61 (0)6272 9492 www.tasracingclub.com.au |
Tattersalls Park is the home of thoroughbred, harness and greyhound racing in Hobart. |
10 km
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Putters Adverture Golf (1/4 day) |
10 Main Road, Moonah +61 (0)3 62280099 wwww.putters.com.au |
Play the challenging 18-hole indoor and outdoor adventure courses, or championship courses from around the world on the Full Swing Golf Simulator. |
10 km
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Woody's Skate and Play (1/4 day) |
10-12 Knoll Street, Glenochy +61 (0)3 62737700 www.woodysska...e.com.au |
Go roller skating, dive itno the play centre, compete in multiplayer or online games in the Gaming Lounge or do some Web browsing in the Internet Cafe. |
10 km
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Moonah Bowl (1/4 day) |
162 Main Road, Moonah +61 (0)3 62729810 www.amfbowling.com.au |
Have a game of ten-pin bowling on one of the 24 lanes, or relax in the cafe or fully liscenced bar. |
10 km
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Glenorchy Mountain Bike Park (1/2-1/4 day) |
Tolosa Street, Glenorchy www.tasbikepark.com.au |
Tackle one or more of the trails - downhill, cross country, mountain cross, dirt jumps or North Shore.
Check web site or contact proprietors for cost |
10 km
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Bonorong Wildlife Park (1/4 - 1/2 day) |
Briggs Road
Brighton
Tasmania 7030 +61 (0)3 62681184 www.bonorong.com.au |
Bonorong Wildlife park was originally established as a sancturary for injured wildlife in 1981 and is now a major tourist attraction with unique Tasmanian wildlife. |
10 km
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Tasmanian Museum and Art Gallery (1/4 day) |
40 Macquarie Street
Hobart TAS 7000 +61 (0)3 62114177 www.tmag.tas.gov.au |
The Tasmanian Museum and Art Gallery is of world standard and has local exhibitions of scientific or historical interest, significant art collections as well as visiting exhibitions from time to time. |
12 km
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Maritime Museum of Tasmania (1/4 day) |
Carnegie Building
Cnr Davey and Argyle Streets
Hobart TAS 7000 +61 (0)3 62341427 www.maritimetas.org |
The Maritime Museum of Tasmania is dedicated to preserving Tasmania's rich maritime heritage for your enjoyment and information. |
12 km
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Royal Botanical Gardens Hobart (1/4 - 1/2 day) |
Queens Domain
Hobart TAS 7000 +61 (0)3 62363050 www.rtbg.tas.gov.au |
The sheltered, landscaped grounds of the Royal Tasmanian Botanical Gardens hold historic plant collections and a large number of significant trees, many dating from the nineteenth century. It also has an increasing number of important conservation collections of Tasmanian plants and the world's only Subantarctic Plant House. |
12 km
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The Taste of Tasmania (1/4 - 1 day) |
+61 (0)3 6224 44412 www.hobartsum...l.com.au |
If you haven't been to The Taste of Tasmania before, you are in for a real treat. There are a huge number of food stalls run by Tasmania's finest purveyors of food and beverages. |
13 km
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Captain Fell's Tasmanian Tours (1/2 day) |
Captain Fell's Tasmanian Tours
Franklin Wharf
Hobart
Tasmania 7000
Telephone
Tasmania 7000
Telephone 1300137919
Franklin Wharf
Hobart
Tasmania 7000 +61(0)1300137919 www.captainfe...s.com.au |
Double Decker Bus and Historic Ferry Tours as well as other Tours. |
13 km
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Hobart Harbour Jet (1/2 day) |
Watermans Dock
Murray St Pier
Hobart 7000 +61(0)404 078687 www.hobarthar...t.com.au |
A Hobart Harbour Jetboat tour or thrill ride operating from Watermans Dock, Murray St. Pier and Bellerive Quay is your ticket to an experience that will leave you breathless. And where better to experience the adrenaline rush of a jet boat ride than on the beautiful Derwent River, Hobart Tasmania |
13 km
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Hobart Water Taxis (1/2 day) |
Watermans Dock
Murray St Pier
Hobart 7000 +61(0)407036268 www.hobartwat...s.com.au |
Hobart Water Taxis will come right to the public jetty at Austins Ferry to pick you up and take you anywhere you would like to go on the river. It's a great way to travel to the market and back on a Saturday or just see the river and city sights. |
13 km
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SeaEagle Sailing Charters and Holidays (1/2 day) |
Watermans Dock
Murray St Pier
Hobart 7000 +61(0)407401865 www.seaeagle.com.au |
Sail in luxury on SeaEagle 5 at reasonable rates. Booking only and groups catered for. Leaves Watermans dock or elsewhere by arrangement.
3 hr cruises for $ 60 are currently available. Morning/afternoon tea is included. |
13 km
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Navigators (1/2 day) |
Brooke Street Pier
Hobart
Tasmania 7000 +61(0)362231914 www.navigators.net.au |
Whether you require an exhilarating sight seeing cruise or a venue with a difference, the Roche families diverse fleet will cater to your needs. |
13 km
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The Cruise Company (1/2 day) |
The Cruise Company vessels, M V Commodore and M V Derwent Explorer leave from Brooke St. Pier. Hobart
Tasmania 7000 +61(0)362349294 www.view.com.au |
Whether you require an exhilarating sight seeing cruise or a venue with a difference, the Roche families diverse fleet will cater to your needs. |
13 km
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Lady Nelson (1/2 day) |
Landy Nelson departs
Elizabeth Street Pier. Hobart
Tasmania 7000
It is best to go to their web site to get the latest times as they do not appear to take bookings. +61(0)362643348 www.ladynelson.org.au |
The cruise company focus on Derwent river cruises
Join them for a leisurely cruise up the Derwent to the Moorilla Estate Winery where you can sample the range of wines and taste fine Tasmanian cheeses, or simply stroll through the vineyard. |
13 km
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Peppermint Bay Cruises (1/2 day) |
Pepermint Bay Cruises
Brooke Street Pier
Hobart
Tasmania 7000 +61 1300 137919 www.hobartcruises.com |
The Lady Nelson is a replica of the original Deptford Built Brig of the same name and she sails at regular intervals during summer. |
13 km
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Wild Thing (1/2 day) |
Wild Thing Adventures
Brooke Street Pier
Hobart
Tasmania 7000 +61 1300 137919 www.wildthing...s.com.au |
Be assured of a relaxing, rejuvenating and rewarding day of discovery on board the luxurious 23 metre catamaran, Peppermint Bay II. Departing from Sullivan |
13 km
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Windeward Bound (1/2 day) |
Windeward Bound departs
Elizabeth Street Pier. Hobart
Tasmania 7000
It is best to go to their web site to get the latest times and it is necessary to book as lunch is provided. +61(0)6231 6941 www.windewardbound.com |
Experience Wild Thing Adventures - step aboard our state-of-the-art vessel at Hobart |
13 km
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Salamanca Place (1/4 - 1/2 day) |
Historic Salamanca place is the home of our famous market every Saturday morning. +61 (0)3 62382843 www.hobartcity.com.au |
Located amongst beautiful heritage listed buildings and tree lined streets, Salamanca Place is the home of our famous Saturday market from 8:30 am to 3pm. The area also has many restaurants, specialist food shops, bars and niche shopping. At night enjoy the river lights whilst dining and relaxing or have a drink at one of the pubs in the area. |
13 km
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Simsation (1/4 day) |
Simsation
31 Cambridge road
Bellerive
Tasmania 7018 +61 (0)3 6224 44412 simsation.com.au |
Simsation have a great range of flight adventures to suit everyone in their Boeing 737 flight simulator. |
15 km
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Hobart Gun Batteries and Forts (1/4 - 1/2 day) |
Kangaroo Point Battery
Alexandra Battery
Anglesea Barracks
Mulgrave Battery
Prince Albert Battery
Prince of Wales Battery
Queens Battery
Government House Battery en.wikipedia.org |
In years gone by Hobart was an important port in the British Empire and to protect it a number of gun batteries were constructed at various times.
The best site for more information is on Wikipedia which can be accessed by clicking on the Hobart Gun Batteries link to the left. |
15 km
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Louisa's Walk (1/4 day) |
Live History
19 Hiern Road
Blackman's Bay
Tasmania 7052 +61 (0)3 62298959 www.livehistory.com.au |
Become part of a convict woman |
15 km
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Cascade Brewery Tour (1/4 day) |
140 Cascade Road, South Hobart TAS 7004 +61 (0)3 6224 1117 www.cascadebr...o.com.au |
One-and-a-half hour tours are conducted by guides several times per day, 7 days a week. Tours include the chance to see some of Australia's best loved premium beers brewed in the historic brewery and a walk through the famous Woodstock gardens. Allow half an hour at the end of the tour for tastings, which are included in the tour price. |
15 km
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Battery Point Hobart (1/4 day) |
Battery point can be reached by car or a short walk from the city of Hobart.
From Salamanca place climb up historic Kelly's Steps.
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Battery Point is named after a Battery of guns (long since removed) that were established on the point in 1818. The Georgian cottages and village atmosphere including the famous Arthur's Circle group of buildings retains much of the character of 100 years ago. The area has several tearooms and restaurants, fine antique shops and plenty of pubs. Many of the homes in Battery Point are classified by the National Trust, which conducts walking tours of the area on Saturday mornings. |
16 km
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Wrest Point Casino (1/4 day) |
410 Sandy Bay Road
Sandy Bay
Tasmania 7005 +61 (0)3 62250112 www.wrestpoint.com.au |
Perfectly positioned to soak up the beauty of the River Derwent, Wrest Point is the place to be for relaxation, fun and entertainment. |
18 km
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Female Factory (1/4 day) |
16 Degraves Street
South Hobart +61 (0)3 62231559 www.femalefactory.com.au |
Visit the female factory historic site located near Cascade Gardens and th Cascade Brewery in South Hobart |
18 km
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Richmond (1/4 - 1/2 day) |
Richmond
Tasmania en.wikipedia.org |
Richmond, Tasmania is a town about 25 km north-east of Hobart, in the Coal River region, between the Midland Highway and Tasman Highway.
Richmond's most famous landmark is the Richmond Bridge, built in 1823, around the time of the town's first settlement. It is Australia's oldest bridge still in use.
Present-day Richmond is mostly preserved as it was last century with many old sandstone buildings still standing including Richmond Goal. |
20 km
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Old Hobart Town (1/4 - 1/2 day) |
Richmond
Tasmania www.oldhobarttown.com |
Old Hobart Town is a model of Hobart in 1820, accurately built from original plans.
If you visit Old Hobart Town you will experience Australia's only model of one of our early convict built towns, as well as learn the history of Hobart. |
20 km
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Salmon Ponds trout hatchery, musuem and hall of fame (1/4 day) |
Glenora Road (B62) +61 (0)3 62615663 newnorfolk.org |
The Salmon Ponds, circa 1861, is the oldest trout hatchery in the Southern Hemisphere. It's where trout fishing in Australia all began and the origin of Tasmania's legendary trout fishery. |
20 km
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Tasmanian Devil Jet (1/2 day) |
The Esplanade
New Norfolk
Tasmania 7140 +61(0)36261 3460 www.deviljet.com.au |
Power on up the river, past rustic scenery steeped in convict history, and experience the thrill of shooting the wild Derwent river rapids as you skim over the exploding white water between exposed rocks. Add a few 360 degree spins on this 20 kilometre round trip, and you have Jet boating at its best. |
20 km
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Shot Tower Taroona (1/4 day) |
Channel Hwy
Taroona 7053 +61 (0)3 62278885 www.parks.tas.gov.au |
Built in 1870 by Joseph Moir for the production of shot, the Shot Tower rises 48 metres above the banks of the Derwent, affording spectacular views. There is a museum and tearooms at the base of the tower |
25 km
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Mount Wellington (1/2 day) |
Wellington Park
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Take a drive to the summit of Mt Wellington for a free panoramic view over the city and the river. Go on one of the many bushwalks on the mountain departing Ferntree or the Springs. |
25 km
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Hobart Airport (1/4 day) |
Hobart International Airport www.hobartairpt.com.au |
Hobart Airport is the terminal for tiger, Jetstar, Virgin Blue and Qantas. The web site now has flight information. |
30 km
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Barilla Bay (1/4 - 1/2 day) |
1388 Tasman Highway
Barilla Bay
Cambridge
Tasmania 7170 +61 (0)3 62485458 www.barillabay.com.au |
Barilla Bay Oyster farm and Restaurant is located less than 2 minutes from Hobart airport. |
30 km
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Rotorlift (1/4 - 1/2 day) |
100 Holyman Ave
Hobart Airport
TAS 7170 +61 (0)3 6248 4117 www.rotorlift.com.au |
Rotorlift offer scenic tours and other helicopter services. |
30 km
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Par Avion (1/2 - 1 day) |
Cambridge Airport paravion.com.au |
Par Avion Wilderness Tours specialise in flights and tour to the South West World Heritage National Park. Par Avion offer full and half days tours and bushwalking services to Melaleuca |
30 km
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ZooDoo (1/4 - 1/2 day) |
620 Middle Tea Tree Road Richmond
Tasmania 7025 +61 (0)3 62602444 www.zoodoo.com.au |
Tasmania's friendly 'hands on' Safari Wildlife Park located only 6 km from the historic town of Richmond with its goal, famous bridge on the way to Port Arthur.. |
30 km
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Huon River Jet and Visitor Centre (1/2 day) |
On the Huon river in Huonville +61(0)62641838 www.huonjet.com |
The Windeward Bound is a modern brigantine built the traditional way that has become a National treasure. |
48 km
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Australasian Golf Museum (1/8 day) |
Bothwell, Tasmania +61 (0) 3 6259 4033 www.ausgolfmuseum.com |
The Australasian Golf Museum, located in Bothwell village, tells the story of how golf evolved from a crude game played by a handful of villages on Scotland's east coast, to now being a truly international game, and Australia's most popular participation sport. It is located next to Ratho Golf Course which is the oldest golf course in Australia. |
60 km
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Bruny Island Cruises (1/2 day) |
Adventure Bay Bruny Island +61(0)62931465 www.brunycharters.com.au |
Bruny Island Charters Full Day Tour from Hobart or meet them at Adventure Bay, Bruny Island. Spend a full three hours travelling along Bruny Island's rugged Southern Tasmanian coastline to spot the island's sea and coastal wildlife such as seals, dolphins, whales, albatross and other seabirds. Sit at the bottom of Bruny Island's towering sea cliffs, feel the joy of being surrounded by 1000s of seals and watching dolphins surf on the bow wave of the boat. |
60 km
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Redbanks Fish and Field (1/2 - 1 day) |
276 Masons Road
Nugent
Tasmania 7172 +61 (0)3 62575162 www.redbanks.biz |
Redbanks offers a range of outdoor activities that are not available on the one site anywhere else in Tasmania, and which give people an opportunity to try these sports in a safe and natural environment |
60 km
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Oatlands - Callington Mill (1/4 - 1/2 day) |
Callington Mill www.heritageh...a.com.au |
The historic town of Oatlands on the shore of lake Dulverton has more Georgian houses than anywhere else in Australia and was founded by Governor Lachlan Macquarie in 1821. Visit Callingon Mill, the Court House, the Old Goal and Casaveen Knitwear |
70 km
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Maydena Adventure Hub (1/2 day) |
Maydena, Tasmania +61 (0) 1300720507 adventureforests.com.au |
Various nature/scenic experiences including the Top of world Tour and Eagles Eyrie. Travel 1100 metres above Maydena across rugged bush tracks in Forestry Tasmania's all terrain four wheel drive bus. The journey includes stops at old forestry machinery, through 70 y.o. regrowth forests, up steep snig tracks and onto an alpine wonderland. Our guides will tell the story of the region, describe the forest ecology and the SW landscape. |
70 km
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Mt Field National Park (1 day) |
Mount Field TAS 7140 +61 1300 135 513 www.parks.tas.gov.au |
Mt Field National Park is one of Tasmania's most loved national parks. The park has a wide variety of scenic features and wildlife and offers a great range of facilities for day visitors. Few other national parks in Australia offer such a diversity in vegetation, ranging from tall swamp gum forests and massive tree ferns at the base of the mountain, through rainforest along the Lake Dobson Road, to alpine vegetation at the higher elevations. |
80 km
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Tasman Arch Eaglehawk neck, the Devils Kitchen, Tessellated pavement and other geographical features (1/4 - 1/2 day) |
Tasman Arch Rd, Eaglehawk Neck TAS 7179 +61 (0)3 62512400
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Tasman's Arch is a natural arch produced by wave action. Devil's Kitchen was formed in a similar way but fell in many thousands of years ago. The tessellated pavement. gives the rocks near the old Lufra Hotel the effect of being rather neatly tiled by a giant. It was caused by weathering along crack lines. |
90 km
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The Port Arthur Historic Site (1/2 day) |
Arthur Highway
Port Arthur
Tasmania 7182 +61 (0)3 62512300 www.portarthur.org.au |
Port Arthur is about one and a half hours drive from Hobart and Australia's great tourism destinations. Every building, every feature at Port Arthur was built with convict labour. The impressive architecture, delightful gardens and chilling prison facilities all have a story to tell. |
100 km
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Sealife Experience (1/2 day) |
Sealife Experience depart from Eaglehawk Neck Jetty at the end of Blowhole Road. +61(0)62535325 www.sealife.com.au |
Discover the Huon from the Huon Visitor Centre. Unwind in the cafe or on the balcony. Feel the exhilaration of a Jet Boat ride or relax on a leisurely cruise on the Huon River. |
100 km
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Pirates Bay Fishing and Charters (1/2 day) |
Pirates Bay Fishing and Charters depart from Eaglehawk Neck Jetty at the end of Blowhole Road. +61(0)419399327
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Pirates Bay Fishing and Charters is a family owned and run business and our clients that have been out with them recommend them. |
100 km
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Force - 10 Charters (1/2 day) |
7/8 Lampton Avenue, Derwent Park TAS 7009 +61(0)407012000 www.force-10-...s.com.au |
Force 10 Charters leave from any suitable location around Tasmania. The rates are reasonable for small parties. |
100 km
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Mr Flathead Bay Fishing and Sightseeing (1/2 day) |
Mr Flathead leaves from the Dodges Ferry boat ramp +61(0)439617200
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Mr Flathead offers fishing tours out of Dodges Ferry near Hobart Tasmania. Fish the best local bays or just go sightseeing on the water. |
100 km
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Personalised Sea Charters (1/2 day) |
Personalised Sea Charters depart from Eaglehawk Neck Jetty at the end of Blowhole Road. +61(0)62503370 www.personali...ters.com |
Personalised Sea Charters are seasoned professionals specializing in small fishing groups. All the fishing gear, bait and hands on help is provided so all you will need is your packed food and drinks. |
100 km
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Tahune Reserve and Airwalk & Maydena Adventure Hub (1/2 day) |
Tahune Reserve
Geeveston 7116 +61 (0) 1300720507 adventureforests.com.au |
The beautiful Tahune reserve on the banks of the mighty Huon River is now the home of the popular Tahune Forest AirWalk and Visitor Centre. The highest point of the 570 metre walk juts out overlooking the magnificent junction of the Huon and Picton Rivers from an elevation of some 37 metres. |
100 km
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Ida Bay Railway (1/4 day) |
328 Lune River Road, Ida Bay TAS 7109 +61 (0)3 62983110 www.idabayrailway.com.au |
The Ida Bay railway is the end of the line on Australia's most southern railway. Relax and take in the beautiful scenery and white beaches. |
100 km
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Tasmanian Devil Conservation Park (1 day) |
Park
Port Arthur Highway
Taranna
Tasmania Australia 7180 +61 (0)3 62503230 www.tasmaniandevilpark.com |
Visit Tasmania Devil Conservation Park to learn how the Tasmanian devil is being saved from extinction by a mystery cancer.You're guaranteed to meet see Tasmania's famous little devils, Kings of the Wind free-flight raptor show, rescued eagles, falcons and hawks, friendly kangaroos and many other interesting Tasmanian creatures |
100 km
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Tasman Island Cruises (1/2 day) |
Tasman Island Cruises depart from Port Arthur +61(0)62931465 www.tasmancruises.com.au |
Tasman Island Cruises perform full day cruises from Hobart or three hour cruises from Port Arthur along the coastline of the Tasman Peninsula. Excellent views of the highest sea cliffs in the Southern Hemisphere, Tasman Island and Cape Pillar. Join in the search for the abundant sea and coastal wildlife such as hundreds of seals, migrating whales, dolphins and abundant bird species. |
120 km
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Hastings Caves and Thermal Springs (1/2 - 1 day) |
754 Hastings Caves Road, Hastings Tasmania 7109 +61 (0)3 62983209 www.parks.tas.gov.au |
Hastings Caves and Thermal Springs are south of Dover and well worth a visit |
120 km
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