Welcome to Hobart. A city of yachts and spinnakers; gardens and galleries; sandstone cottages and stately Georgian homes - a city built on the pain and toil of yesteryear English convicts.

Reviews

from Robert

A very interesting short tour. The driver/tour guide knew his stuff and was very informative. I recommend it to anyone looking to quickly appreciate Hobart's history.

Included In Price

Explorer Coach Tram tour (due to operational requirements sometimes other vehicles may be used).

Highlights:
- Sullivan's Cove - Hobart's birthplace and ferry terminal
- Parliament House
- Salamanca Place - Georgian style warehouses now restored as restaurants, galleries and pubs
- Princes Park - a one time gun battery
- Battery Point - charming historic houses, pubs, boutique shops and restaurants
- St George's Church
- Views of Wrest Point Casino and exclusive Sandy Bay
- St David's Park
- Stop at Anglesea Barracks
- South Hobart at the foot of Mt Wellington
- Cascade Brewery
- Visit Cascade Gardens
- Visit the remains of the Female Factory - a one time female prison
- St David's Cathedral
- Treasury Building and Franklin Square
- GPO and Hobart Town Hall
- Penitentiary Chapel and Court
- Hobart Aquatic Centre
- Queen's Domain and Government House
- Cross the Tasman Bridge over the Derwent River
- Views over Kangaroo Bay Marina and Bellerive
- Stop at Rosny Hill Lookout for stunning views of Hobart, Sandy Bay, Mt Wellington, The Tasman Bridge and Glenorchy
- Victoria Dock and Constitution Dock
- See the exquisite Royal Tasmania Botanical Gardens featuring 'Pete's Vegie Patch', made famous by Peter Cundall of ABC's Gardening Show.

Participant Guidelines

Bring good walking shoes, warm clothing and wet weather apparel.

Price Valid For

Per person (Prices valid 1/4/2012 to 31/3/2013)

Booking Notes

Operates DAILY except Saturday. Does not operate Christmas Day

Children aged 4-14 are eligible to receive a 50% discount off Adult fares unless otherwise stated (15 and over is an adult. Under 4 is free).

Departure Time

9:45am

Meeting Point

This tour departs from Tasmanian Travel Centre, corner Elizabeth and Davey Streets.

Location

Hobart, Tasmania, Australia

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