Hobart

Your palate is in for a treat in Tasmania. The sharp crunch of apples, crusty bread hot from a country bakery, world-beating ales, rich cream, full-flavoured cheeses and a summer spectrum of berry fruits. Stroll around Hobart’s docks on route to your meal and watch the catch delivered direct to your plate. Savour local oysters, succulent lobster or the smoky tang of Atlantic salmon. Come and experience and enjoy for yourself the wonderful harvest that Tasmanians reap from the soil and the sea.

Situated on the beautiful Derwent River, majestically shadowed by Mt Wellington, Hobart is known world-wide as the finishing line of the famous Sydney/Hobart Yacht Race.  Renowned for it’s relaxed pace, low traffic volume and friendly local population, Hobart offers safe haven for the traveller and a wonderful temperate climate.  Visit historic Salamanca Place, take leisurely strolls through mall sipping cappuccinos at the wharf-side cafes, wandering through the many art and craft galleries.  Take a 10 minute drive to Mt Wellington or a ½ day tour through the green Huon Valley.  Winery tours, Port Arthur historic site, live theatre, it’s all at your feet in Hobart.  Call us for the best discounts available.  

Barilla Bay Oyster Farm and Restaurant

Its location near Hobart Airport makes Barilla Bay Oysters an ideal first or last stop on your travels. Travel and picnic packs of Pacific oysters are available as a welcome or farewell taste of Tasmania. The Forrest family has been growing oysters in the pristine estuarine waters of the bay since 1980. Oysters are harvested every day for delivery to restaurants and fishmongers throughout Australia. Freshly opened or unopened oysters are available daily. Barilla Bay has an extensive range of quality Tasmanian produce for sale, their very own Worcestershire Sauce - perfect for Oysters Kilpatrick, and other delightful sauces. A range of Tasmanian cheeses, an extensive list of fine Tasmanian wines – wine tastings are available every Sunday from 11 am to 4 pm and daily during summer. There are also varieties of pates, pickles, condiments and honey, as well as fresh seafood produce. Surrounded by fully landscaped gardens and overlooking the spectacular scenery of Barilla Bay; enjoy the contemporary cuisine and the casual atmosphere of our restaurant , featuring some of the state's freshest produce and premium wines. Farm Tours and Tastings: The Barilla Bay Oyster Farm is open to the general public almost every day of the year. The 45 minute shore-based farm tour is available several times during the day, including 3 set times. Our expert tour guides will show you how we grow oysters from working in the tiny spat to full maturity. They will also explain the importance of tides, Tasmania's clean green environment, the weather and how we process and package our oysters to ensure their freshness. Tours are available Wednesday to Sunday 9.00 am. 12.00 noon, and 4.00 pm All year round (except Christmas Day. Phone Bookings on 03 6248 5458 are essential. Cost: Adults $8.50 Children $3.85 (aged 10 - 16 years old) Children under 10 years free Deliciously fresh Barilla Bay Oysters are on hand to sample during your tour. Group Bookings - Special tours and tour times can be arranged for groups of 15 or more people. Helicopter flights will operate from the village green in front of the restaurant every Saturday and Sunday from 11 am to 4pm, and may be more frequent during the summer. Bookings will be essential and prices available on request.
 

Mt Wellington: Winter Snows Photo: Paul Evans

  
Cadbury chocolate factory Tour

The Cadbury chocolate factory tour is the most popular attraction in Hobart offering a once in a lifetime opportunity to visit and view behind the scene production of the world's favourite chocolate 'Cadbury'. A fully guided tour will take you on a journey of discovery through a working factory, one of the only chocolate factories open to the public in the world. 'So much to see, too good to miss'. The moment you arrive, our meet and greet guides will escort you to our theatrette where the journey begins. A short introductory movie and then the 50 minute tour takes visitors through the production area of our factory, where many of your favourites may be in production; your guide will explain the whole process of chocolate making. The tour includes sampling chocolates and access to our staff wholesale chocolate shop where you can shop till you drop. Facilities include a cafe, chocolate shop, gift shop, huge coach and car park, picnic gardens and toilets etc. If John Cadbury were alive today he would surely be a proud man to see his business grow from one man in 1824 to 55,000 staff worldwide. Cadbury is just 16 kms from Hobart. Remember strict health and safety laws apply. No jewellery is to be worn and fully enclosed footwear is required. Bookings are essential as tour numbers are limited.
 

Cascade Brewery

The most famous facade in Hobart is that of the Cascade Brewery, standing alone with Mount Wellington looming behind it. The brewery established by Peter Degraves in 1824 is the oldest operational Brewery in Australia. The Brewery is still producing premium beer from Tasmanian hops, barley and pure water collected from further up Mount Wellington. After watching some of the country's finest beers being produced in this historic plant, the tour then takes you through our heritage listed cottage gardens and finishes in Woodstock Homestead. The 1 1/2 hour tour is wrapped up with an opportunity to relax and taste 3 different Cascade beers or try one of our Traditional soft drinks. The retail shop and gardens are open Monday to Friday 9 am to 4 pm (including public holidays). Tours operate Monday to Friday at 9.30 am, 10.00 am, 1.00 pm and 1.30 pm. Bookings are essential. Safety Requirements: As Cascade Brewery is a fully operational worksite safety is a major priority. Visitors must wear flat, fully enclosed shoes. Full length pants are required - not shorts or skirts. The Brewery has 200 or so stairs so it is not suitable for somebody who is scared of heights, has walking problems or uses a walking aid. Due to the safety requirements of the tour, it is not suitable for children under the age of 5 years.
 

Contact a Travel Agent to book a trip to Tasmania

Historic Richmond is but 15 minutes drive from central Hobart.

We recommend only fully licensed and insured/registered International Travel Agents.
If you are considering booking we recommend the following travel agents:
Australian Discount Travel & Tours,
Travel With A Cause Inc (a not for profit travel agency assisting several projects in many developing countries).

We recommend Australian Discount Travel & Tours for both Australian and international travel bookings