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Tasmania 2023
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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Day 0: Journey
Early dinner, delayed flight, airport shuttle and hotel check-in.
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Day 2: Bruny Island (Ferry)
Beginning our Bruny Island day tour with Tassie Tours
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Day 2: Bruny Island (Truganini Lookout)
The most spectacular 360 degree lookout on Bruny Island.
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Day 2: Bruny Island (Mavista Rainforest Walk)
An ancient rainforest and albino wallaby spotting.
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Day 2: Bruny Island (Adventure Bay)
Stopping by at Adventure Bay for provisions
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Day 2: Bruny Island (Chocolate)
Stopping by at the Bruny Island Chocolate Company
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Day 2: Bruny Island (Cape Bruny Lighthouse)
Popular tourist stop with great views.
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Day 2: Bruny Island (Lunch at Alonnah)
Stopping at the Hotel Bruny at Sunset Bay for lunch
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Day 2: Bruny Island Honey
Leatherwood ice cream is delicious here.
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Day 2: Bruny Island Cheese
Last stop of the day for gourmet cheese and craft beer.
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Day 3: Richmond
Historic town with a famous bridge and ... lots of ducks.
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Day 3: Pirate Bay and Tasman Arch
Various sights and lookout points on the Tasman Peninsula.
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Day 3: Remarkable Cave
A dramatic and narrow sea cave from a secluded beach into Maignon Bay.
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Day 3: Crescent Bay
Walk along the coastline to view Crescent Bay.
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Day 3: Port Arthur Lavender Farm
Short stop at a beautiful lavender farm.
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Day 4: On The Road
On the Mt Field, Wildlife and Mt Wellington tour
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Day 4: Mt. Field
We completed the Three Falls circuit at the Mt Field National Park.
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Day 4: Bonorong Wildlife Sanctuary
Bonorong Wildlife Park is the home to many of our rescued and well-loved wildlife.
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Day 4: kunanyi (Mt Wellington)
We arrived at kunanyi just when the rain cleared but it was very windy and cold.
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Day 4: Street Eats @ Franko
We returned to Hobart just in time to visit Franko.
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Day 4: Dinner (Taste of Malaysia)
Dinner at Taste of Malaysia on Elizabeth St.
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Day 5: Salamanca Market
Visiting the famous Saturday market in Hobart.
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Day 5: Battery Point Sculpture Trail
An often elusive trail of nine numerical sculptures scattered along historic Battery Point.
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Day 5: Urban Art Walk
Discovering street art in the middle of Hobart.
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Day 6: Farm Gate Market
The Farm Gate is open every Sunday in Hobart.
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Day 6: Breakfast at Banjos
Delicious breakfast at Banjos Bakery Cafe.
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Day 6: Queens Domain
The Domain is a public space in Hobart with a lot of history.
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Day 6: Cenotaph
The Cenotaph in Hobart is a great place to get 360 degree views.
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Day 6: Royal Tasmanian Botanical Gardens
Australia’s second oldest Botanic Gardens, established just two years after Sydney.
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Day 6: Hobart
Returning to the city for a late lunch from the Botanic Gardens.
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Day 6: Tasmanian Museum and Art Gallery
Australia's second oldest museum and featuring the collections of Australia's oldest scientific society.
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Day 6: Hobart Waterfront
Australia's second oldest museum and featuring the collections of Australia's oldest scientific society.
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Day 7: St. David's Park
Last day at Hobart! Headed towards St. David's Park for a quick tour of the city before we depart.
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Day 7: Salamanca Place
Salamanca Place looks very different when the market isn't on.
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Day 7: Tassal - The Salmon Shop
Deep in a heart of Salamanca Square is a shop dedicated to all things salmon.
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Day 7: Hobart Waterfront
We did another walk along Franklin Wharf from Salamanca to the Henry Jones building.
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Day 7: The Henry Jones Art Hotel
Luxury hotel located at the site of a former jam factory.
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