We tried to book a trip to Tasmania in 2021 to take advantage of the Government’s COVID stimulus program to offer travelers half price domestic flights. Unfortunately, we had to cancel them because of the COVID lockdown later that year.
We finally rebooked the flights in 2023 to visit Tasmania in early autumn. Unlike previous trips to Tasmania, we decided to base our week long stay in Hobart. Instead of renting a car to travel around Tasmania, we opted to take day trips by coach. Post COVID, renting cars have become very expensive (we were quoted A$200 a day!), so we decided to explore Hobart and surroundings exclusively on this trip.
Day | Date | Itinerary |
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0 | Mon 27 March | Qantas SYD-HBA QF1541 |
1 | Tue 28 March | Explore Hobart CBD |
2 | Wed 29 March | Bruny Island tour |
3 | Thu 30 March | Tasman Peninsula tour |
4 | Fri 31 March | Mt Field tour |
5 | Sat 1 April | Salamanca Markets and Art Walk |
6 | Sun 2 April | Botanic Gardens |
7 | Mon 3 April | Hobart waterfront, then Qantas HBA-SYD QF1540 |
Early dinner, delayed flight, airport shuttle and hotel check-in.
ReadBeginning our Bruny Island day tour with Tassie Tours
ReadThe most spectacular 360 degree lookout on Bruny Island.
ReadAn ancient rainforest and albino wallaby spotting.
ReadStopping by at Adventure Bay for provisions
ReadStopping by at the Bruny Island Chocolate Company
ReadPopular tourist stop with great views.
ReadStopping at the Hotel Bruny at Sunset Bay for lunch
ReadLeatherwood ice cream is delicious here.
ReadLast stop of the day for gourmet cheese and craft beer.
ReadHistoric town with a famous bridge and ... lots of ducks.
ReadVarious sights and lookout points on the Tasman Peninsula.
ReadA dramatic and narrow sea cave from a secluded beach into Maignon Bay.
ReadWalk along the coastline to view Crescent Bay.
ReadShort stop at a beautiful lavender farm.
ReadOn the Mt Field, Wildlife and Mt Wellington tour
ReadWe completed the Three Falls circuit at the Mt Field National Park.
ReadBonorong Wildlife Park is the home to many of our rescued and well-loved wildlife.
ReadWe arrived at kunanyi just when the rain cleared but it was very windy and cold.
ReadWe returned to Hobart just in time to visit Franko.
ReadDinner at Taste of Malaysia on Elizabeth St.
ReadVisiting the famous Saturday market in Hobart.
ReadAn often elusive trail of nine numerical sculptures scattered along historic Battery Point.
ReadDiscovering street art in the middle of Hobart.
ReadThe Farm Gate is open every Sunday in Hobart.
ReadDelicious breakfast at Banjos Bakery Cafe.
ReadThe Domain is a public space in Hobart with a lot of history.
ReadThe Cenotaph in Hobart is a great place to get 360 degree views.
ReadAustralia’s second oldest Botanic Gardens, established just two years after Sydney.
ReadReturning to the city for a late lunch from the Botanic Gardens.
ReadAustralia's second oldest museum and featuring the collections of Australia's oldest scientific society.
ReadAustralia's second oldest museum and featuring the collections of Australia's oldest scientific society.
ReadLast day at Hobart! Headed towards St. David's Park for a quick tour of the city before we depart.
ReadSalamanca Place looks very different when the market isn't on.
ReadDeep in a heart of Salamanca Square is a shop dedicated to all things salmon.
ReadWe did another walk along Franklin Wharf from Salamanca to the Henry Jones building.
ReadLuxury hotel located at the site of a former jam factory.
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