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 |
|---|---|---|
| 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 |
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Early dinner, delayed flight, airport shuttle and hotel check-in.
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Beginning our Bruny Island day tour with Tassie Tours
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The most spectacular 360 degree lookout on Bruny Island.
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An ancient rainforest and albino wallaby spotting.
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Stopping by at Adventure Bay for provisions
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Stopping by at the Bruny Island Chocolate Company
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Popular tourist stop with great views.
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Stopping at the Hotel Bruny at Sunset Bay for lunch
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Leatherwood ice cream is delicious here.
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Last stop of the day for gourmet cheese and craft beer.
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Historic town with a famous bridge and ... lots of ducks.
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Various sights and lookout points on the Tasman Peninsula.
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A dramatic and narrow sea cave from a secluded beach into Maignon Bay.
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Walk along the coastline to view Crescent Bay.
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Short stop at a beautiful lavender farm.
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On the Mt Field, Wildlife and Mt Wellington tour
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We completed the Three Falls circuit at the Mt Field National Park.
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Bonorong Wildlife Park is the home to many of our rescued and well-loved wildlife.
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We arrived at kunanyi just when the rain cleared but it was very windy and cold.
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We returned to Hobart just in time to visit Franko.
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Dinner at Taste of Malaysia on Elizabeth St.
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Visiting the famous Saturday market in Hobart.
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An often elusive trail of nine numerical sculptures scattered along historic Battery Point.
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Discovering street art in the middle of Hobart.
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The Farm Gate is open every Sunday in Hobart.
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Delicious breakfast at Banjos Bakery Cafe.
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The Domain is a public space in Hobart with a lot of history.
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The Cenotaph in Hobart is a great place to get 360 degree views.
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Australia’s second oldest Botanic Gardens, established just two years after Sydney.
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Returning to the city for a late lunch from the Botanic Gardens.
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Australia's second oldest museum and featuring the collections of Australia's oldest scientific society.
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Australia's second oldest museum and featuring the collections of Australia's oldest scientific society.
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Last day at Hobart! Headed towards St. David's Park for a quick tour of the city before we depart.
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Salamanca Place looks very different when the market isn't on.
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Deep in a heart of Salamanca Square is a shop dedicated to all things salmon.
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We did another walk along Franklin Wharf from Salamanca to the Henry Jones building.
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Luxury hotel located at the site of a former jam factory.
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