Hobart Airport Tourist Park

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Red Decker Company provides double-decker bus tours around Hobart, in southern Tasmania. Experience and explore the architectural and cultural sights of Hobart on Red Decker’s double-decker bus. Whilst sitting on the top deck, enjoy some great views of city sights in Hobart. You have the choice of either a hop on, hop off tour of Hobart’s city sights so you can explore Hobart at leisure, or you can stay on the bus for the full 90 minute duration of the tour – with live commentary on board. The bus departs hourly, with 20 stops along the way. Other tour combinations are available – Hobart city sights plus either the Cascade Brewery, Mt Wellington or the Cadbury chocolate factory. The purchase of your ticket also entitles you to many fantastic discounts to attractions, tours and restaurants in the Hobart region. All tickets are valid for three consecutive days. Tours operate daily except for Christmas Day.

Attractions

Amusement and Theme Parks (1)
1. Mawson's Skate Commencing 22 December 2012 Mawson’s Skate is an outdoor synthetic ice skating rink, at Franklin Wharf on Hobart’s waterfront. Catering to locals and visitors of all ages, Mawson’s Skate is an innovative, fun and affordable outdoor experience in keeping with Hobart’s cool climate reputation and strong ties with Antarctica.
Dining and Eating Out (8)
1. Barilla Bay Oysters Barilla Bay Oysters are located at Cambridge, in Southern Tasmania. Barilla Bay Oysters are grown and harvested in Australia's premium shellfish growing environment.
2. Coal Valley Vineyard Coal Valley Vineyard restaurant is located at Cambridge 15 minutes east of Hobart. The restaurant, outdoor dining terrace and cellar door are perched directly above the steeply sloping vineyard and have sweeping water views of the estuary of the Coal River Valley and the vineyard below.
3. Meadowbank Estate Vineyard Restaurant Meadowbank Estate is a cellar door, vineyard and restaurant at Cambridge, east of Hobart. Cambridge is 15 minutes’ drive east of Hobart (14 kilometres). Meadowbank Estate’s 10 hectares of vines overlooks the Coal River Valley wine region. You can sample and purchase a range of acclaimed, cool climate wines at the cellar door, including intense pinot noirs, crisp, dry aromatics and medal-winning chardonnays. Choose from the seasonal a la carte menu in Meadowbank’s award-winning restaurant. You can sample wines with a special menu of smaller dishes, and create your own wine matching experience. The restaurant’s floor-to-ceiling windows frame sweeping vineyard and water views. You can also dine al fresco on the flagstone terrace or cosy-up by the roaring fire in the cooler months.
4. Moorilla Moorilla Refined wines are produced at Mona on the banks of the Derwent River near Hobart. The 3.5 ha site is Tasmania’s oldest contemporary vineyard and celebrated 50 years of vintage in 2012. Moorilla has two wine styles: The Muse Series focuses on complexity and employs traditional techniques for a more traditional result. The Praxis Series shows traits typical of new-world winemaking.
5. Mures Gourmet Products Mures Fish Centre is a Hobart institution, situated right on the bustling fishermans wharf next to the boats that bring in so much of its stock in trade. As well as dining in - at the al la carte restaurant upstairs, or the fishing-boat level family bistro, there is a range of seafood delicacies you can buy to take back to your accommodation or as you tour the island. These include smoked salmon pates, terrines, roulades and a range of classic seafood soups.
6. Royal Tasmanian Botanical Gardens The Royal Tasmanian Botanical Gardens are located in Hobart, Tasmania’s harbour side capital city. Established in 1818 on the western banks of the Derwent River, the Royal Tasmanian Botanical Gardens covers 13.5 hectares and showcases 6,500 species and varieties of plants, including over 400 Tasmanian species.
7. Tasmanian Museum and Art Gallery The Tasmanian Museum and Art Gallery (TMAG) celebrates Tasmania’s history, art and culture (Note: Closed for renovation from 12 November 2012 until early 2013). TMAG is located in Hobart’s central business district, close to the city’s waterfront. You can join a free guided tour or browse the galleries to experience TMAG's rich blend of permanent collections, touring and temporary exhibitions and special displays.
8. The Italian Pantry The Italian Pantry retail, cafe, restaurant and cooking school offers culinary experiences in North Hobart. Capturing the best of Italy's 20 regions, The Italian Pantry cafe is a local favourite for great Italian coffee, honest lunches with superb Italian wine and imported beer. The best kept secret within the Pantry is Friday night's restaurant. A key aspect of the Italian Pantry is house made, real Italian food made by real Italians.
Entertainment (6)
1. Derwent Entertainment Centre The Derwent Entertainment Centre is multi-purpose stadium and entertainment venue at Glenorchy, near Hobart. Glenorchy is ten minutes’ drive north of Hobart’s city centre (eight kilometres/five miles). The Derwent Entertainment Centre is one of Tasmania’s major entertainment venues, with a seating capacity of 5,400 and general admission capacity of 7,500. The Centre is a venue for major concerts, conventions, exhibitions, sporting events, trade shows and special events and is also a ticketing venue for Ticketmaster. The venue has extensive car parking and can be accessed by Metro buses from Hobart.
2. Putters Adventure Golf Putters Adventure Golf is a miniature golf complex at Moonah, north of Hobart. Moonah is five minutes’ drive from Hobart’s central business district (five kilometres/three miles). You can play a round of mini-golf on Putters Adventure Golf's all-weather putting courses – including the 18-hole Mountain and the Mill – an indoor course spread over three levels and featuring a Tasmanian rainforest display. Test your skill on greens with challenging banks and turns, sand traps, rough turf and rock hazards or try a game of virtual golf in the two full-swing golf simulators. After your round you can relax at the Clubhouse Café to enjoy tasty snacks, espresso coffee and creamy Tasmanian ice cream while your children have fun in the nearby Adventure Playground.
3. Salamanca Arts Centre The Salamanca Arts Centre is a vibrant arts community located at Hobart’s Salamanca Place. Salamanca Place is close to Hobart’s waterfront, a short walk from the city’s central business district. The Centre includes artist studios, galleries, venues, retail outlets, arts organisations and public spaces, housed in the historic sandstone warehouses of Salamanca Place. You can wander through alcoves lined with galleries and shops. Choose your own piece of Tasmanian art, sample fair trade coffee and baked treats at Tricycle Café or join the locals for live music and mulled wine in The Courtyard each Friday evening.
4. Simsation: Live the dream. Fly a 737 SIMSATION offers amazing virtual flight experiences in a full-scale 737 flight simulator, based in Hobart, Tasmania. You can live the dream and fly a 737. From the moment you enter the flight deck you’ll be immersed in the amazing panoramic world of flight; the sounds, vibrations, controls, instruments and much more. Choose a 30 minute adventure or settle into the cockpit for two hours on an international route. You will feel as if you are truly flying, in any location you choose across the world. Takeoff in Hong Kong, land in Heathrow, or fly through the Alps at 450 knots.
5. Theatre Royal Tasmania’s Theatre Royal, in Hobart, is Australia's oldest working theatre. The Theatre Royal is Australia’s only remaining example of a Victorian bijou-style theatre. Built in 1834 as a permanent theatre for the rapidly expanding colony, it initially offered entertainment ranging from music hall to cock fights. Leading Australian and international artists have performed here over the decades, including Laurence Olivier, Noel Coward, Lillian Gish, Marcel Marceau, Roy ‘Mo’ Rene, Ruth Cracknell, John Bell and Hugo Weaving. A contemporary centre for performing arts, the Theatre presents an annual program of live theatre, music, dance and entertainment.
6. Zone 3 Laser Games - Hobart Zone 3 Laser Games - Hobart is an indoor Laser Tag complex providing hours of entertainment. All under one roof. it is suitable for all ages, catering for birthday parties, business functions and walk-in visits. Laser Tag (sometimes also referred to as Laser Skirmish or Dark Zone) is an action packed game where players wear electronic vests and 'tag' each other with 'phasors' to score points.The laser tag arena features stunning fluorescent space-themed murals guaranteed to make you go "wow"! With asteroids, gas clouds, moons, planets, star fields, vortices and cladding-style spaceship walls, you will feel as if you are an astronaut on a mission in a distant galaxy.
Farming, Food and Produce (2)
1. Cadbury Cadbury is located at suburban Claremont approximately 12 kilometres north of the city of Hobart. At the Cadbury visitor centre, an access fee of AUD7.50 per adult (children AUD4) entitles you to view an informative DVD in a theatrette, where you can talk to guides about the chocolate-making process. At the end of the viewing, each person will receive a small gift of chocolates and be invited to relax in the café and browse the great range of gifts, t-shirts, souvenirs and, of course, chocolates. Tours of factory itself no longer operate.
2. Salamanca Market Salamanca Market takes place in Hobart every Saturday (except Christmas Day) between0830 and 1500 – rain, hail or shine. At Hobart’s popular outdoor market you’ll join the locals for a shopping experience with a difference. Salamanca Market is one of those special places where you actually meet the people who create, make or grow what they sell.
Galleries, Museums and Collections (23)
1. aart. Gallery of Fine Art Aart. Gallery of Fine Art, in central Hobart, specialises in exhibiting work by Tasmanian artists. The gallery is located in Macquarie Street, a short distance from Hobart’s central business district and waterfront. Aart exhibits work in a range of media, including drawing, oils, acrylic, sculpture and photography. The gallery’s intimate space provides an opportunity for broad range of Tasmanian artists to show their work. Artists to have exhibited at Aart include Wayne Edwards, Jessica McLaughlan, Mary Lou Wright, Francine Smith, Rodney Lea, Rebecca Brogan, sculptor Kathryn Hodges and fine art photographer Paul Barrington.
2. Allport Library and Museum Of Fine Arts Hobart’s Allport Library and Museum of Fine Arts is a heritage collection of colonial artefacts. The Museum is located within the State Library of Tasmania in central Hobart. The Library and Museum are housed in a permanent display of Georgian-style rooms. The collection includes colonial paintings and prints, Georgian silver and glass and fine English, French and Chinese porcelain. There are displays of mahogany and walnut furniture dating from 1680, including excellent examples of Chippendale, Sheraton and Hepplewhite. The Library features fine and rare books, manuscripts and photographs dating from the 1800s.
3. Anglesea Barracks Anglesea Barracks in Hobart, built in the 1800’s, now houses the Military Museum of Tasmania. Governor Macquarie ordered these barracks built when he visited the colony in 1811. When the last British regiment left Tasmania in 1870 the buildings were variously used as a school, reformatory, a home for old women and a gymnasium. With the federation of Australia in 1901, the barracks became Commonwealth property and passed back to full military control, in which they have remained ever since.
4. Art Mob-Aboriginal Fine Art Gallery Art Mob, in Hobart’s Hunter Street arts precinct, is Tasmania's only dedicated Aboriginal art gallery. Hunter Street is located on the waterfront, a five-minute walk from the city. Most of Australia’s indigenous communities are represented at Art Mob, including the Western Desert, Balgo Hills, the Kimberley, Torres Strait and Tiwi Islands and Arnhem Land. Work by some of Australia’s most collectable artists, including Gloria Petyarre from the Western Desert, Dennis Nona from the Torres Strait Islands and Sally Gabori from Mornington Island, are exhibited and sold at Art Mob.
5. Carnegie Gallery Hobart’s Carnegie Gallery features a public exhibition program showcasing contemporary art, craft and design. The Gallery is located in Argyle Street, in the city’s central business district. The Carnegie Gallery is owned and operated by the Hobart City Council, and runs an annual program focusing on high-quality, innovative exhibitions. Working actively with the Tasmanian arts sector, the Gallery provides opportunities for Tasmanian contemporary artists, designers and curators to exhibit. The Carnegie Gallery also supports national and international touring exhibitions.
6. Cascade Brewery The Cascade Brewery is Australia’s oldest continuously operating brewery, in South Hobart, Tasmania. The brewery is located in the foothills of Mount Wellington, five minutes’ drive from Hobart’s central business district. Cascade Brewery produces a range of fine Tasmanian beers and soft drinks. You can take a two-hour brewery tour to see all aspects of the beer-making process – from malting and brewing to packaging. Bookings are essential, and the tour involves plenty of stair climbing, but your efforts will be rewarded by thirst-quenching free samples at the end.
7. Colville Street Art Gallery The Colville Street Art Gallery features contemporary work by artists from Tasmania and mainland Australia. The Gallery is located in Battery Point, a five-minute drive from Hobart’s central business district. The Colville Street Art Gallery’s program of monthly exhibitions includes works on paper, paintings, photography and sculpture. Represented artists include painter Peter Gouldthorpe, printmaker Milan Milojevic, sculptors Gerhard Mausz and Sandra Jenkins and jewellery designer Carmen Blyth, among many others. All artists represented by the Gallery demonstrate contemporary art practice through works in modern landscape, city and streetscape, interiors, still life and abstract.
8. Designed Objects Tasmania (dot.) Increasingly, Tasmania is gaining recognition for the excellence and execution of design, especially its fine furniture made with native timbers. If you have an interest in good design - from pots to playgrounds - phone and arrange to see the work produced at this co-operative, which provides workshop machinery, kilns and studio space for members.
9. John Elliott Classics Museum This antiquities museum at the University of Tasmania in Hobart is rated as the best such collection in Australia after the Nicholson Museum in the University of Sydney.
10. Lady Franklin Gallery and Ancanthe Park Lady Franklin Gallery, situated in Tasmania's capital Hobart, was built in 1842. This gallery in the Hobart suburb of Lenah Valley was built by Lady Jane Franklin, wife of Sir John Franklin, who was governor of Tasmania at the time.
11. Maritime Museum of Tasmania The Maritime Museum of Tasmania, in Hobart, is dedicated to Tasmania’s rich maritime heritage. The Museum is located in the Carnegie Building, at Sullivan’s Cove, a short walk from Hobart’s central business district. Tasmania’s maritime history is explored in the Museum’s extensive permanent collection and program of exhibitions. Historic artefacts and interpretative displays explore the history of Tasmanian ship building, whaling and its role in naval warfare. Features of the collection include navigational instruments, historic dinghies and treasures such as the hatchway from Joseph Conrad’s barque Otago and the eagle stern-board from the 1856 American whaler Islander.
12. Markree House Museum and Gardens Markree House Museum and Gardens, Hobart, explores the early 20th century arts and history. Markree Museum is a historical jewel located in central Hobart, where visitors can explore the art, decorative arts and social history of the early 20th century.
13. Masterpiece @ IXL Fine Art & Antiques Masterpiece@IXL Fine Art Gallery is situated in Hobart’s Hunter Street arts precinct, southern Tasmania. Specialising in Australian fine art, the gallery features colonial through to contemporary pieces. Wander in and view the fine collection at Masterpiece@IXL. The high quality works are produced by artists from around the world including many prominent Australian artists. Pieces on display are also available for purchase. Gallery Director, W Nevin Hurst has been part of the Australian art scene for over 30 years. Featured artists include David Bromley, Charles Conder, Haughton Forrest, John Glover, WB Gould, Hans Heysen, Ken Knight, Ken Done, Tim Storrier, Sidney Nolan, Gloria Petyarr, WC Piguenit, Lloyd Rees and many more.
14. Museum of Old and New Art - MONA Museum of Old and New Art - MONA opened in Hobart in January 2011. It houses a collection that ranges from ancient Egyptian mummies to some of the world’s most infamous and thought-provoking contemporary art. The building’s subterranean design and the owner’s unconventional and challenging curatorial approach make it a must-see for any visitor to Australia. MONA takes a different approach to interpretation: there are no labels or wall texts. Instead, visitors are given a touch-screen device, which is sensitive to their location in the museum – showing them works in their proximity. Called the ‘O’, it allows visitors to select the level of information they need and to vote for works they ‘hate’ or ‘love’.
15. Narryna Heritage Museum Narryna is a beautiful Georgian home, now open to the public, set in an old-world garden, in the heart of Battery Point, Hobart's original village. The home was builit over a three-year period by sea captain Andrew Haigh, who purchased two acres of land from the Reverand Robert Knopwood (the colony's first, and clergyman). At the time it was one of three houses in Battery Point and the land extended through to Salamanca Square and Haigh's warehouse. Former owners include George Washington Walker, a Quaker missionary and founder of the Hobart Savings Bank.
16. Off Centre Off Centre, in Hobart, is a gallery and shop featuring work by Tasmanian ceramic artists. The gallery is located in the Salamanca Arts Centre, close to Hobart’s waterfront and a short walk from the city’s central business district. Off Centre is managed by a cooperative of nine professional Tasmanian artists. The eight ceramicists and one bronze artist exhibit and sell a diverse range of work at Off Centre. You can choose from a range of artefacts including hand-painted tableware, elegant pierced porcelain vessels, and ceramic and bronze sculptures such as bronze Tasmanian devils, raku-fired fish and architectural sculptures. One of the artists is always on hand at the gallery to impart expert knowledge of the work on display. Off Centre also manages a small adjoining gallery, which exhibits the work of emerging and established local artists in a variety of media.
17. Penitentiary Chapel Historic Site The Penitentiary Chapel Historic Site in Hobart incorporates more than 160 years of Tasmanian penal history. Building a church above solitary confinement cells was Colonial Architect John Lee Archer’s innovative solution to the need for both as Hobart’s convict population continued to grow in the 1820’s. From 1857 part of the Church housed the Tasmanian Supreme Court, while more recently it has been used as a Magistrate’s Court.
18. Quoll Artists Gallery The Quoll Artists Gallery, in Hobart’s Salamanca Place, specialises in work by Tasmanian artists. The gallery is located in the Salamanca Arts Centre, close to Hobart’s waterfront and a short walk from the city’s central business district. Quoll is a co-operative of nine professional Tasmanian artists, and the gallery features fine art, jewellery, textiles and ceramics. Choose from fine art paintings in watercolour, oils, acrylic and mixed media - ranging in style from traditional to contemporary. Select your own piece of handmade jewellery - including work crafted from fresh water pearls and abalone, antique china and ceramic. A range of other craft items is also available at Quoll - including silk scarves, pottery and handmade knives.
19. Rosny Historic Centre The Rosny Historic Centre is a cultural centre, gallery and museum on Hobart’s eastern shore. Located at Rosny Park, the Centre is a 10-minute drive (five kilometres) from Hobart’s central business district. The Centre includes the Schoolhouse Gallery, Barn and Cottage Museum. The Gallery is a replica of an 1890s-era Tasmanian schoolhouse, and is the only public gallery on Hobart’s eastern shore. The Schoolhouse Gallery features exhibitions of contemporary and community art and historical displays. The sandstone Barn was built around 1815 and is one of the oldest buildings of its type in Australia. The Barn was redeveloped in 2006 as a visual and performing arts space for an ongoing series of concerts, exhibitions and workshops. The Rosny Farm Cottage, built around 1850, houses the Rosny Collection. This collection of realia forms the bulk of the Rosny Cottage display which has been designed as a representation of colonial life.
20. Runnymede Runnymede is an elegant colonial house situated in New Town just north of Hobart city. It is located in a lovely garden that overlooks New Town Bay on the River Derwent. It was built around 1836 for Robert Pitcairn, the first lawyer to qualify in the colony and a leading campaigner against the transportation of convicts from Britain. He named the house Cairn Lodge. When Captain Charles Bayley bought the house in 1864 he named it Runnymede after his favourite ship. The Bayley family lived in the house for the next 100 years. The National Trust has restored and furnished the house to its original elegance, and has included a rich collection of whaling and maritime material which were interests of the family.
21. Shot Tower - The Built in 1870 for the production of shot, this sandstone tower rises 48 metres above the banks of the Derwent, affording spectacular views up, down and across the river. The tower is 10 metres in diameter at the base and 3.9 metres at the top - the walls a metre thick at the bottom thin out to .45 centimetres at the top. Molten lead was dropped from top to bottom of the hollow tower and its rapid descent and cooling roughly shaped it into pellets.
22. Tasmanian Cricket Museum and Bellerive Oval Tours The Tasmanian Cricket Museum, at Hobart’s Bellerive Oval, showcases Tasmania’s cricketing history. Bellerive is 10 minutes’ drive east of the Hobart city centre, on the eastern shore of the Derwent River. At the Tasmanian Cricket Museum you can discover Tasmania’s rich cricket heritage from settlement to the present day. The museum features a collection of artefacts and memorabilia coupled with innovative displays, video and state-of-the-art interactive technology.
23. Tasmanian Transport Museum The Tasmanian Transport Museum in Hobart includes Tasmanian railways history displays, tram cars and locomotives. The New Town Railway Station has been rebuilt at the museum and a new platform added. The station masters’ office and signal room have been retained and restored to original condition. The former ladies waiting room and store have been developed as a display area of relics and photographs featuring the history of Tasmanian railways.
Historical Sites and Heritage Locations (2)
1. Kangaroo Bluff Historic Site Kangaroo Bluff Historic Site at Bellerive is a gun emplacement and fort built in 1880. In 1873, someone thought they spotted two Russian warships on the River Derwent. The gun emplacement and fort were built in 1880 as a result.
2. May Queen Floating in Constitution Dock in Hobart is Australia’s oldest sail trading vessel SV May Queen. Built before the development of roads and land transport routes this type of vessel helped to establish and supply coastal communities and industry in the south east of Tasmania. The May Queen is recognised internationally as an authentic floating example of the sea craft technology of the mid 1800s.
Landmarks and Buildings (1)
1. International Wall of Friendship - The The International Wall of Friendship was conceived as a lasting memorial to the bonds of friendship and goodwill of many nations who have made Tasmania their home and their contribution and committment to the progress and well being of the State. It is located in the sunken garden at the Commonwealth Government Centre in Hobart, the capital city of the Australian island State of Tasmania. It is believed to be the first project of its kind in the world being officially declared open in October 1992.
Natural Attractions (3)
1. Mt Nelson and Truganini Reserve Mount Nelson and Truganini Reserve is a conservation area south of Hobart. Mount Nelson is 10 minutes’ drive from Hobart (five kilometres) en route to Kingston. Originally the site of one of a chain of signal stations that linked Hobart Town with Port Arthur, Mount Nelson is now the location for a restaurant, picnic area and lookout in addition to one of Hobart’s oldest residential areas. Here, you can enjoy sweeping views of Hobart and Storm Bay from the lookout or call into Mt Nelson Signal Station Restaurant for great coffee or a delicious light lunch.
2. Seven Mile Beach Seven Mile Beach is a coastal reserve, a short drive east of Hobart. The Beach is 20 minutes (18 kilometres/11 miles) from the city, close to Hobart Airport. Seven Mile Beach is a long crescent of sand overlooking Frederick Henry Bay. Curving along a natural sand spit, the beach extends east from the Seven Mile Beach residential area to Sandy Point. You can take long beach walks here, go horse riding through the pine forest, or go swimming, sailboarding or surfing. Beyond the beach, undulating dunes are covered with coastal grasses, native and pine forests and there are day use areas with picnic facilities, showers and toilets. There is also a general store at the western end of the beach, children’s playground and a range of holiday accommodation.
3. Wellington Park Wilderness on Hobarts doorstep, Wellington Park provides walking, climbing, abseiling, cycling and sightseeing opportunities less than half an hours drive from the city.
Parks and Gardens (1)
1. Cascades Female Factory Historic Site The Cascades Female Factory is Australia’s most significant site associated with female convicts. Located in the shadow of Mount Wellington, and only a short distance from the Hobart city.
Shopping (10)
1. Antiques - Kent and Kent Kent and Kent Antiques, in Hobart, offers a range of authentic antiques. The store is located beside Constitution Dock on Hobart’s waterfront, a short walk from the city's central business district. Kent and Kent has a fine selection of authentic antiques, including 18th and 19th century English and Tasmanian colonial cedar and Huon pine furniture. The collection also includes clocks, estate jewellery, silver, glass and ceramics, early curios and relics as well as maritime antiques and instruments. Kent and Kent Antiques specialise in the purchase and sale of genuine antiques – and all pieces in the collection date from 100 to 250 years old.
2. Antiques Market - The The Antiques Market, in central Hobart, specialises in antiques, art and collectables. The store is located in Elizabeth Street, in the city’s central business district. At the Antiques Market you can browse through two floors of collectable items, including furniture, jewellery, glass, tableware and original artwork. A huge range of functional and decorative items is on display, exhibited by over 15 antiques dealers. The Antiques Market also offers restoration and upholstery services and custom made traditional or antique-style furniture, crafted from Tasmanian speciality timbers, can also be arranged.
3. Astrolabe Booksellers Astrolabe Booksellers, in Hobart’s Salamanca Place, offers rare, antiquarian and second-hand books. Astrolabe is located in a refurbished 19th century warehouse close to Hobart’s waterfront and a short walk from the city’s central business district. Astrolabe Booksellers is one of Tasmania's two members of the Australian and New Zealand Association of Antiquarian Booksellers. The store specialises in Tasmanian, Australian, Antarctic and maritime books, in addition to general stock. You can browse the store’s collection, or search for books and make your selection on-line. Astrolabe also produces a number of catalogues each year and can help you locate hard-to-find titles.
4. Craigow Vineyard Craigow Vineyard is a picturesque 11 hectare vineyard at Cambridge in the Coal River Valley. The vineyard was established in 1989 and has already produced a number of award winning wines. Current varieties are pinot noir, chardonnay, riesling, and gewurztraminer.
5. Frogmore Creek Wines Frogmore Creek Wines is located in the Coal River Valley Region just 10 minutes from Hobart. Our straight-forward, down-to-earth winemaking techniques are aimed at producing wines with clear and characteristic varietal fruit flavours. We produce a wide range of award-winning cool climate styles under our Frogmore Creek and 42 Degrees South labels. Our Frogmore Creek label is the pinnacle of our efforts; the ultimate combination in matching fitting varieties to true cool climate viticulture, following through with master winemaking. As 42˚S is the central latitude of Tasmania this name reflects our position in crafting fruit-driven wines from grapes sourced from throughout the state.
6. Island Markets Island Market is a new indoor market, which specialises in food, new products and craft. These include seafood (live, fresh and frozen), meat, groceries, prepared foods, fresh produce, clothing, manchester, homewares, tools, garden plants, Tasmanian wine and olive products. Tasmania's largest new clothing liquidator operates from one of our two main buildings. The complex includes an olive processing plant, which has a customer viewing window. Our heated building is clean and spacious with wide aisles between the rows of stalls. There is plenty of on-site free parking for cars and buses in our 2.2 hectare paved site. The Hobart bike track also passes by our premises. We are currently open from 1000 to 1600 every Thursday Friday, Saturday and Sunday (except Easter, Christmas and New Year's Day).
7. Lark Distillery - The When junipers for gin proved hard to find, Bill Lark of The Lark Distillery tried making a liqueur using Tasmania's native mountain pepper berries. The result is a smooth Bush Liqueur - a truly unique taste of Tasmania. The Bush Liqueur is also blended with another local product, Gillespies Ginger Beer, to make 2UP, a ginger beer with kick.
8. Pembroke Estate Vineyard Pembroke Vineyard is located at the entrance to the Coal River Valley in southern Tasmania on approximately one hectare. The vineyard predominantly grows Pinot Noir along with a very small range of classic white varieties including Chardonnay, Riesling and Sauvignon Blanc. The vineyard is a certified plot and has produced clonal material for distribution to the fledgling Tasmanian wine industry in its establishment phase. The vineyard was established in 1980.
9. Stamp Place - The We provide professional service and advice on buying, selling or insuring stamps, coins, medals and collectables. Stamps & Accessories - stamps and related material from: Tasmania, Australia, Australian Antarctic Territory, New Zealand, Great Britain and all Pacific countries. We also offer a new issue service for any country or theme, plus a large range of accessories.
10. Zest East West Urban Retreat Zest East West offers health and wellbeing treatments in the centre of Hobart, southern Tasmania. Providing a rich-and-rare combination of natural health therapies sourced from around the world, services include remedial or relaxation massage, body treatment packages, shiatsu, traditional Thai massage, cupping and herbal heat therapy.
Sports and Recreation Facilities (8)
1. Claremont Golf Club The Claremont Golf Club is a metropolitan course north of Hobart in southern Tasmania. Claremont is a suburb of Hobart, 10 minutes’ drive north of the city centre (12 kilometres). The Claremont Golf Club features undulating fairways with water views from nine holes. The course has watered grass greens and tees, a few hills and bunkers and players here will enjoy some excellent par three holes. The Derwent River is a constant backdrop and also acts as a boundary for a number of fairways.
2. Golf Park Hobart Golf Park Hobart is a golf driving range situated opposite the Hobart airport in Cambridge. It is ten minutes from Hobart city and walking distance from Hobart International Airport. The range features 22 undercover bays, a 300 metre range, club hire and tuition from PGA teaching professional. It is open seven days a week includiing public holidays.
3. Llanherne Golf Club Llanherne Golf Club north-east of Hobart is a nine-hole 18 tees course designed by Peter Toogood. Officially opened in March 1994, this links type course was designed by Peter Toogood, and features 18 tees with gently undulating fairways to 9 large greens. Two lakes and numerous bunkers add to the challenge.
4. New Town Bay Golf Club The New Town Bay Golf Club is a nine-hole metropolitan golf course north of Hobart. The Club is located in the riverside suburb of Lutana, 10 minutes north of the city (six kilometres/four miles). Formerly known as the Ez Risdon Golf Club, the New Town Bay Golf Club is a private course, open to members, associates and members of affiliate clubs. Features of the course include a challenging ninth hole—a 119-metre downhill par three with challenging bunkers surrounding the green. The Club hosts a Ladies competition each Thursday and Men’s competition on Saturdays, and there is a licensed bar in the clubhouse for members - opening hours are displayed on the noticeboard.
5. Richmond Golf Club Richmond Golf Club is a challenging nine-hole course with spectacular water views. Views over Barilla Bay, Pittwater and Midway Point are a feature of this course.. Visitors and new members are welcome. Handicap required to play in competitions. The club house has bar and catering available on competition days. Mens competition Thursday and Saturday and Ladies competition Wednesday.
6. Rosny Park Public Golf Course Rosny Park Public Golf Course is a nine-hole course situated on Hobart’s Eastern Shore, near Eastlands Shopping Centre. Short but very attractive public course which has been the venue of the Australian Public Course Championships. Native tree-lined fairways and views over the Derwent River make for an enjoyable round of golf.
7. Royal Hobart Golf Club The Royal Hobart Golf course is a championship 18 hole course East of Hobart in Southern Tasmania. Located at Seven Mile Beach, the course is 20 minutes South-East of Hobart (18 kilometres).
8. Tasmania Golf Club - The The Tasmania Golf Club is an 18-hole course at Barilla Bay, east of Hobart. Barilla Bay is close to Hobart airport, fifteen minutes (20 kilometres/12 miles) from the city centre. With spectacular views over Barilla Bay, this championship course has many superb holes and undulating fairways lined with towering trees. Located on a promontory jutting into the Bay, the course is surrounded by water on three sides. You can enjoy a challenging round of golf here—including the third signature hole—a 527-metre par five which is which is considered one of the best par fives in Australia.
Wineries, Vineyards and Breweries (1)
1. Moo Brew Moo Brew is a state-of-the-art micro-brewery at Mona, Hobart. It sits on a private peninsula on the Derwent River at Berridale, 15 minutes north west of Hobart’s city centre. A jetty provides private and charter access to the site and there is a fast catamaran service from the Hobart waterfront. Moo Brew builds on David Walsh’s love of good wine, fine food, art and the celebration of life. Moo Brew produces four unique beers under the distinctive Moo Brew label - an American Pale Ale, an American Dark Ale, a German-style cloudy wheat beer and a Pilsner. These unique beers contain no additives or preservatives and are unpasteurised – so Moo Brew’s distinctive flavours are best enjoyed fresh and cold.

Events

Exhibitions and Shows (31)
1. 2013 Bride Tasmania Wedding Exhibition Hosted by Bride Tasmania Magazine, this event provides contacts, ideas and solutions for couples planning for a fantastic wedding celebration, as well as boasting aisles of displays from around 80 leading wedding specialists from across Tasmania — bridal boutiques, reception venues, marriage celebrants, jewellers, cake decorators, florists, hairdressers, caterers, makeup artists, photographers...and more. Spectacular european-style catwalk parades and thousands of dollars worth of prizes are also on offer.
2. 65 Roses Day Hobart Ladies Luncheon - Cystic Fibrosis Tasmania Get dressed up and enjoy the annual 65 Roses Ladies Luncheon in Hobart. This event is always a sell out and is a great opportunity to get together with a group of friends, enjoy some wonderful food and support a worthwhile cause. Great lucky door and raffle prizes to be won. Dress is smart casual or come along dressed in red to show your support for CFT.
3. A New Room This exhibition celebrates International Day of People with Disability. Three professional artists will collaborate with three artists with disability to produce a large-scale installation of a series of ‘rooms’. The exhibition will also present the original work of the artists which leads to the development of the installations. Partners in this project are Cosmos Recreation Services, the Parkside Foundation and Life Without Barriers. If you are looking for community and culture in Glenorchy then don’t go past our program of exhibitions, concerts, special events, workshops and
4. Art from Trash 2013 Presented by Resource Work Co-Operative. Art From Trash is an annual community event hosted by Resource encouraging the reuse of discarded materials to make artworks. The exhibition is open to all ages and is a great opportunity for many first time, emerging and student artists. Be surprised, have a giggle, think. All in store at the annual Art From Trash community art exhibition where artists young and old provide their take on the creative reuse of “waste” materials in the visual artworks on display.
5. Behind every war there are good women Exhibition - Rosny The Exhibition features poems by Australian and New Zealand female writers. Fourteen are from across Australia and eight from New Zealand. They range from well known poets to others who write poetry read by family and friends.
6. Blooming Tasmania Blooming Tasmania is a collection of floral shows, festivals and garden open days held throughout Tasmania between September and May. Blooming Tasmania is a celebration of the State's Tasmanian gardens and diverse horticultural and botanical delights in one of the world's most growable climates.
7. CAPO Powerlifting Nationals 2013 This is the primary event on the CAPO calendar and it promises to be the biggest and the best powerlifting event ever held in Australia. Guest appearances have been confirmed from a number of international superstar lifters such as the great Russian Andrey Malanichev, Eric Lilliebridge, Brandon Lilly, Kirill Sarychev, Sam Byrd, Richard Hawthorne “the Ant”, and Anna Karrila. More internationals superstars are still to be confirmed.
8. Change Exhibition This is the 9th annual Artfully Queer exhibition presented by TasPride. It will consist of a collective artwork from the group plus many individual works in a wide range of media, including iPhone stories.
9. Claremont College Annual Exhibition This annual show of the Claremont College Higher School Certificate students presents works in a wide range of media with a strong emphasis on photography. As this exhibition is also for assessment there may be a short period when the show is closed for a few hours. If you are looking for community and culture in Glenorchy then don’t go past our program of exhibitions, concerts, special events, workshops and
10. Disney's Fantasia Dark MOFO and the Tasmanian Symphony Orchestra present: Disney’s Fantasia
11. Don McLean Don McLean galvanised a generation with his timeless hit American Pie, as each generation since its release has discovered, the poignant lyricism and unforgettable melody stirs deep emotion and empathy from all who encounter it, once it has visited it never leaves the heart of the listener, burying itself like a familiar comforting memory only to be reawaken on subsequent encounters. A once in a lifetime song, from a once in a lifetime artist. This track along with the classic singles Vincent, Driedel, Everyday, The Legend of Andrew McCrew and numerous others confirmed McLean was a gifted storyteller with a talent that ascended his peers and rightfully earned him a place in the Song Writers Hall Of Fame.
12. Embroidery Exhibition The Hobart Embroiderer’s Guild presents a wide range of outstanding work from Guild members including the Young Stitchers group. A Gift Boutique will also be available. If you are looking for community and culture in Glenorchy then don’t go past our program of exhibitions, concerts, special events, workshops and
13. Emmanuel Heart of Art An Exhibition of works by Tasmanian Amateur and Professional Artists on the themes of Love and Creation. Heart of Art is a community art exhibition that seeks to celebrate the rich and creative gifts of Tasmanian Amateur and Professional Artists.
14. Focus Fine Photography Exhibition Mono is an exhibition of black and white digital photography by women photographers. The images cover a wide range and all will be for sale. The group is highly supportive and hopes this exhibition will encourage new members.
15. Here is Always Somewhere Else A series of paintings by Ben Taylor exploring landscape and perception. Blurring the lines between abstraction, representation and an ink blot test, the paintings challenge perceived notions of landscape at the same time as allowing space for individual readings. Salamanca arts Centre connects audiences and artists with the work of all SAC resident artists, organizations, venues and exhibition spaces, and by strategically commissioning, producing, presenting and touring key development projects and programs.
16. HIP Mid Winter Mini Prints Brighten up winter with a beautiful original piece of art that won’t break the bank. This is the 4th iteration of the amazing annual Hunter Island Press Mini Print Exhibition and Sale.
17. In the Detail Three artists look very closely at the natural environment in an exhibition of paintings, photography and ceramics. Jill Edwards, Robin Roberts and Bronwyn Theobald, each using different media, have investigated detail in various aspects of nature, rather than taking the big picture.
18. Intuitive Imaginatives Intuitive Imaginatives is a two dimensional visual art exhibition, and seeks to create works that look outside the traditions of high culture for inspiration. Rachel Ireland-Meyers celebrates the natural and figurative worlds by creating daring, yet graceful landscapes, rich and bold in colour, imbued with imagination and soul. Each artwork is intuitive in that it emerges not out of any preconceived idea, but rather through the unique process of spontaneously layering free flowing colour and raw markings with carefully represented forms. Each artwork is a celebration of the present moment and Rachel finds great satisfaction and joy in allowing her paintings to emerge naturally and organically as she experiments with colour.
19. Islands to Ice Islands to Ice explores the definitions, perceptions, mythology and motivations of Antarctica and the Southern Ocean. It explores the places, the people, the creatures and the phenomena that make the great southern wilderness a world of its own.
20. Karadi - Moonah Celebrate NAIDOC Week with this annual exhibition of the art and craft work by Tasmanian Aboriginal women. The show features both contemporary and traditional art and craft including contemporary applications of traditional skills.
21. Like Something Which I’ve Never Seen A new exhibition in Hobart, Like Something Which I’ve Never Seen showcases the bizarre world of thylacine sightings. Like Something Which I’ve Never Seen is the result of collaboration between Hobart photographer Rachael Duncan and writer Emily Bullock which taps into the cultures surrounding sightings of the thylacine which continue to pepper the contemporary Tasmanian landscape. The exhibition examines not so much the thylacine itself as the sightings of the elusive animal, conveying a melancholic and haunting atmosphere.
22. Louis and Bebe Extraordinary musical theatre. Tells the tale of one couple, three lives and three deaths, featuring a soundtrack of song, pop and noise. Presented by Salamanca Arts Centre and Dark Mofo. Supported by the Goethe-Institut Australia.
23. MANSUPIAL and other odities Bizarre and wonderful masks. A constructed Mythology from a land of spirits and demons by James Barker.
24. Me-Helen Me-Helen is an exhibition of new works by Tasmanian-based artist Anna Cocks. The exhibition will include a series of drawings, photos and text that revolve around a fictional character who will be explored and developed through the body of work. Anna’s continued interest in the potential of fictive characters to inform aspects of her arts practice has compelled her to revisit the character of Helen (who first appeared during a 2009 residency in Canada) and to use her as a starting point for producing a new body of work.
25. Metal that Moves - Works by Contemporary Tasmanian Artist Blacksmiths 2013 Presented by the Tasmanian Artist Blacksmith Association Incorporated. There’s not much call for horse shoes any more or agricultural implements. The rail yards have become museums and tool factories have all mechanised. Blacksmiths have evolved with the times. The principles, the basic tools and techniques, haven’t changed in centuries. At the heart of the medium is fire. Forges are used to heat steel to a plastic state before it is physically shaped “forged” by hammer and hand tools over an anvil. Combine this with innovations in metal cut/weld fabrication technology as well as industrial machinery and the result is a burgeoning art form.
26. Opal Vapour Salamanca Arts Centre and Mobile States present Jade Dewi Tyas Tunggal’s return to Hobart with the stunning dance performance Opal Vapour. Created across two countries – Australia and Indonesia – invoking classical Javanese court-dance, instilled with the mystical influence of Indonesian trance-possession ritual. Opal Vapour is a mesmerising new contemporary dance work exploring deep connections between human origins and nature, rites of passage and embodiment in performance. Jade’s sinuous transformation is supported by the sublime lighting landscapes of Paula van Beek and the haunting, evocative voice and music of Ria Soemardjo.
27. PRESTON ZLY - Winter 2012 and Summer 2013 Collections Preston Zly are modern day shoemakers. Acclaimed shoe designers Preston Zly bring their exciting creations south for a Tasmanian Trunk Show. Shop the most style driven shoes this season at our Tasmanian Trunk Show. Current season and previous seasons will be available for purchase.
28. PREVIEW - On the Brink Many Tasmanian native animals are currently facing a great and undeniable threat: that posed by disease, introduced species and human activity. Porcelain sculptures and ink drawings by Anna Williams that portray our fauna’s vulnerability to the changes of our modern world.
29. Refugee Week Exhibition - Moonah In our ongoing partnership with the Migrant Resource Centre (South) we present our annual exhibition of art and craft from our Refugee / Migrant Communities. In 2013 the exhibition is based on the theme 'Restoring Hope: freedom to express ourselves'.
30. Retrieval Release Retrieval Release features clay works by Tina Aldridge and paintings by Sarah Clarkson: for one week only! Salamanca arts Centre connects audiences and artists with the work of all SAC resident artists, organizations, venues and exhibition spaces, and by strategically commissioning, producing, presenting and touring key development projects and programs.
31. Royal Hobart Show Experience country life with a carnival atmosphere. At this year's show you will be able to see a wide range of attractions, activities and animal exhibitions and judging that celebrates Tasmania's agricultural industries as well as well your love for domesticated pets such as cats and dogs.
Festivals and Celebrations (7)
1. Anzac Day Dawn Service - Hobart A Dawn Service will be held at the Hobart Cenotaph. ANZAC was the name given to the Australian and New Zealand Army Corps soldiers who landed on the Gallipoli Peninsula in Turkey early on the morning of 25 April 1915 during the First World War (1914-1918).
2. Dark MOFO Dark Mofo - Our Darkest Night Festival celebrates something that Tasmania is proud to be known for - dark, long, cold winters. The Dark Mofo festival explores ancient and contemporary mythologies, darkness and light, birth and death, destruction and renewal - with some good food and fires thrown in. The usual Mona obsessions.
3. Derwent Gala Christmas Dinner 2013 After setting the benchmark in 2012 the Derwent Gala Christmas Dinner is back in 2013! Traditional Christmas dinner and dessert, a few festive drinks and rocking live music. Combine all that and the stage is set for another fantastic end of year function at the DEC!
4. Festival of Voices Festival of Voices brings captivating song to Hobart in the heart of winter. The Festival of Voices offers a diverse range of concerts featuring the best in international and national talent as well as performances by our many touring and workshop choirs. FOV concerts are unique offering exciting opportunities to be up close and personal with amazing solo and ensemble performances.
5. New Years Eve at The Taste Emjoy bands and performers and then the skies of Hobart will come alive with light and colour during a family fireworks display in Sullivans Cove at 9.30pm and a grand fireworks display on the waterfront at midnight, promising something special to bring in 2011. Come with a group and book a table or buy a general entry ticket and move around the party. Join in and dance, absorb the festive atmosphere and
6. Pink Diamonds Black Pearls In conjunction with Ci Simon and as supported by the Harcourts Foundation of Australia via a community grant, the Hobart "Pink Diamonds Black Pearls" event is your chance to proudly support the research funded by the National Breast Cancer Foundation. Your ticket price is all inclusive - included in your ticket price:
7. Rolex Sydney Hobart Yacht Race The Rolex Sydney Hobart is a 628 nautical mile yacht race which begins in Sydney Harbour and finishes in Hobart. Be part of the scene at one of the world’s great blue water classics.
Markets (4)
1. All Saints Market Come to this charming market where you will find stalls located throughout the beautiful gardens and in the church hall. There are stalls of all sorts ranging from home baked goodies to hand-made crafts, second hand goods to re-purposed items and more. The Jesse Tree, All Saints parish shop, is also open during the market.
2. Baby and Kids Market This Baby & Kids Market is for preloved goods for boys & girls from birth to 7 yrs. All Baby & Kids Markets are held inside, so no matter what the weather brings, we will proceed.
3. Hobart Showground Sunday Market - Weekly Great range of stalls including second-hand bargains, plants and bric-a-brac Choose from second hand electrical goods, beautiful glassware and ceramics, tools, quality restored furniture, books or other collectables.
4. Salamanca Market - Weekly Food, music, art and craft, clothing, antiques, collectables, books, bric-a-brac, jewellery. Enjoy the sights, sounds, flavours, action and colour of one of Australia's best outdoor markets.
Performances (54)
1. 2013 Uni Revue THE OLD NICK COMPANY INC PRESENTS, 2013 Uni Revue. The Old Nick Theatre Company has been presenting live theatre in Tasmania since 1948. Its most infamous show is the annual Uni Revue.
2. A Cappella Lounge A Cappella Lounge is a monthly event which provides a cappella singers with a relaxed and supportive performance environment, and provides audiences with an eclectic and enjoyable line-up showcasing some fantastic performers from Hobart's a cappella singing community. You might see new soloists and groups performing for the first time, or more experienced performers singing their favourite songs or trying out some new material.
3. A Festival Of Russian Ballet RUSSIAN BALLET TOURING PTY LTD PRESENTS IMPERIAL RUSSIAN BALLET COMPANY'S A FESTIVAL OF RUSSIAN BALLET
4. Adam Brand and Travis Collins - Hobart Dirt Track Cowboys! The iconic song that came out on Adam Brand’s debut album back in 1998 captured the imagination of thousands!!! The song became the unofficial anthem for speedway tracks all over the country as well as the song embraced by ute drivers, bike riders and the B & S crowds everywhere!
5. Aida - School Edition THE FRIENDS' SCHOOOL PRODUCTION OF AIDA - SCHOOL EDITION
6. Alex Williamson and Friends Alex Williamson (or Shooter Williamson as YouTube knows him) is a multi-talented verifiable YouTube sensation. With over 26 million YouTube views and more than 240,000 people who have signed up as subscribers to his channel, he’s running hot and the public loves his work. His 'friends', The Loosest Aussie, Slutty Professor and Musical Drug Dealer, have proven to be hugely popular and feature heavily in this show – and they’re not for the faint hearted!
7. And No More Shall We Part ‘a resonant play that confirms Holloway as among the best stage writers in the country right now’. SYDNEY MORNING HERALD
8. Australian String Quartet Like parents showing off a new child to their extended family the Australian String Quartet makes a welcome return to Hobart to introduce two new faces and a new phase in its musical development. New first violinist Kristian Winther is already familiar to the Musica Viva family, having performed with the TinAlley String Quartet in 2007, while violist Stephen King will be making his first appearance in the Musica Viva Tasmania series. Their performance features another first – Debussy’s first, and only, string quartet. In common with many of the greatest works in the repertoire its first performance by the Ysaye Quartet was not without controversy. Despite its four movements and uniquely for Debussy, its key designation, the work is a watershed in chamber music history, marking an end to the strict form and language of earlier Classical and Romantic string quartets and opening the way to a new, freer interpretation of the idiom.
9. Beatles No.1s, The - Hobart For the very first time all the Beatles Number 1 hits in one sensational two hour concert presented by the world’s Number 1 ‘Beatles’ band, The ‘Fabulous’ Beatle Boys, touring Australia in 2013. Direct from sell out concerts in Canada & North America, South Africa and Asia, The ‘Fabulous’ Beatle Boys will transport audiences back to those incredible days when the Beatles dominated the music charts with as many as 7 songs in the Top 10 starting at No1.
10. Bernard Fanning - Departure Tour- Hobart "This feels like new ground. The production doesn't re veal itself on the first listen - that was very intentional. I see this album as simply a collection of songs I've written at one point in time; I'm not going for some big 'reinvention'. It's more a reset." Loops, horn breaks, sax solos, stories written across the globe and thoughts of home: Departuresis the highly anticipated new solo album from Bernard Fanning. Eight years since the release of the.
11. Boil Up Boil Up (Reggae) live at the Republic Bar and Cafe. The band has a strong Kiwi reggae influence: Katch a fire, Fat Freddie's Drop, Sons of Zion but still play classic tunes by Bob Marly: Roots rock reggae,Could you be loved, I shot the sheriff and modern reggae tunes of the day, I’m yours, Valery.
12. Bootleg Beatles - Direct from the UK - Hobart Formed from the West End cast of the Broadway musical 'Beatlemania'; The Bootleg Beatles are the world's premier Beatles show. In an illustrious career, they have played the main stage at Glastonbury, supported Oasis, performed on the Graham Norton show and performed for the Queen in Buckingham palace.
13. Bubblewrap and Boxes - Hobart THE THEATRE ROYAL PRESENTS A CRITICAL STAGES AND ASKING FOR TROUBLE PRODUCTION BUBBLEWRAP & BOXES
14. Buddy 'n' Roy - Together 'n' Alone, Hobart From the producers of Buddy: The Concert, Johnny Cash: The Concert and The Class of 59, come and take a stroll down memory lane into the heady days of the fabulous 50s and the swinging 60s when Happy Days Records presents Buddy ‘n’ Roy: Together ‘n’ Alone featuring the music of never-to-be-forgotten rock ‘n’ roll idols Roy Orbison and Buddy Holly. Quite simply, the story of Roy Orbison could not be told without Buddy Holly. Both native Texans, Orbison grew up in the towns of Vernon, Fort Worth and Wink whilst Holly was born and bred in the nearby town of Lubbock. Having performed at the same local venues and shopped at the same guitar shops, the pair also wrote and recorded at the same New Mexico studios – Norman Petty Studios – which would go on to impact the future of music. The majority of Buddy’s noteworthy recordings were crafted within those studio walls, and after his tragic 1959 death, Norman Petty was tasked with adding instrumentation and production to many unfinished Holly tracks.
15. Chance Waters Infinity Tour 2012 was a huge year for Sydney’s Chance Waters; he released his acclaimed sophomore album Infinity which debuted at #54 on the ARIA Charts, was nominated for Unearthed Artist of the Year at the 2012 J Awards and his video for second single Maybe Tomorrow (ft. Lilian Blue) was voted #7 in the 2012 rage fifty ahead of M.I.A., Alt-J, Grimes, Tame Impala and The Temper Trap among others. Chance Waters then proceeded to secure not one but two entries in triple j's Hottest 100 with Maybe Tomorrow (#89) and Young & Dumb ft. Bertie Blackman (#45).
16. Charlie Landsborough - Hobart Charlie and his five-piece band play to sell out audiences are well known for keeping concertgoers enthralled with his heartfelt and telling lyrics and his very human anecdotes. His music ranges from inspirational to country, from ballad to anthem, and he truly is as entertaining on stage as he is melodic. His own personal song writing blends easy on the ear, folk, country, inspirational, ballads and blues with a strong and often personal lyric content, and this mixed with his wit and repartee has led to his work being covered by several artists including Jack Jones, Pat Boone, Foster and Allen, George Hamilton 1V, Daniel O’Donnell and many more.
17. Coolio Coolio's Biggest hit Gangsta’s Paradise hit #1 on the Billboard Hot 100, and was the #1 single of 1995 for all genres. It’s global reach swept the United States, United Kingdom, Ireland, France, Germany, Italy, Sweden, Austria, Netherlands, Norway, Switzerland, Australia, and New Zealand.
18. COSI THE OLD NICK COMPANY PRESENTS COSI
19. Cosi Fan Tutte MELBOURNE OPERA PRESENTS COSI FAN TUTTE
20. Croon ANDREW COLRAIN, COLIN DEAN AND JOHN XINTAVELONIS, SUPPORTED BY THE THEATRE ROYAL, PRESENT CROON
21. Cyndi Lauper - Hobart For thirty years, Cyndi Lauper has been dazzling—and surprising—her fans all over the world. A multi-talented artist and one of music’s most beloved icons, she has racked up global record sales of over 50 million (and 14 Grammy nominations) and has won countless awards, from a Grammy® and an Emmy® to numerous honors for her tireless activism through her True Colors Fund. Lauper has released 11 studio albums, with her most recent, the Grammy® nominated Memphis Blues, ruling the Billboard Blues chart for 14 consecutive weeks to become the best-selling Blues album of 2010. Overall, during her storied music career, Lauper has been nominated for 14 Grammy Awards, 2 American Music Awards, 7 American Video Awards and 18 MTV Awards.
22. Daniel Champagne I'm a 23-year old Singer, Songwriter and Guitar player originally from the South Coast of NSW, though I call anywhere home now. I picked up some music from my dad when I was five and since I left school and went on the road it's taken me on some pretty amazing adventures. I've now performed all around North America, The United Kingdom, Europe and of course Australia...many times. Including some massive festivals such as our own Woodford, Byron Bluesfest, Port Fairy Folk and Falls. I've also had the honour of touring and sharing stages with some of my big heroes and inspirations such as Lucinda Williams, Judy Collins, INXS, John Butler and my all-time favourite Kelly Joe Phelps.
23. David Helfgott - Hobart ANDREW MCKINNON PRESENTS DAVID HELFGOTT
24. David Williamson's The Club THE THEATRE ROYAL PRESENTS HIT PRODUCTIONS' DAVID WILLIAMSON'S THE CLUB
25. Delectable Shelter THE THEATRE ROYAL PRESENTS A CRITICAL STAGES AND THE HAYLOFT PROJECT PRODUCTION DELECTABLE SHELTER
26. Don Juan BLUE COW THEATRE, SUPPORTED BY THE THEATRE ROYAL, PRESENTS: DON JUAN
27. Elias String Quartet Britain’s Elias String Quartet makes a much longed for return to Tasmania with three very different takes on the string quartet – from the adherence to form exemplified by Haydn to the intense emotions of the middle Beethoven quartets, and to the contemporary exploration of this most famous of chamber music combinations by Australia’s Matthew Hindson, in the world premiere of his much-anticipated third quartet. At their premiere performance in 1806 Beethoven’s Razumovsky quartets were derided by both their performers and audience as unreasonably difficult both to play and to listen to. Beethoven famously replied “they are not for you, but for a later age.”
28. Elvis to the Max - The Orchestral Sessions He was one of the most important figures of the 20th century pop culture. A cultural icon, widely known by the single name Elvis, who is often referred to as the "King of Rock and Roll" or simply "The King". Now the memory and legend lives on in a very special concert event entitled "The Orchestral Sessions" featuring a 18-piece Orchestra starring one of the world's first and most-successful Elvis impersonator Max Pellicano, whose uncanny resemblance and equally chilling performance has mesmerised Australians over the last two decades.
29. Ethereal Ensemble With Sean Brady - Shimmer Ethereal is well known to, and loved by MAC audiences. They team up for this Concert with percussionist Sean Brady, featuring the unique sounds of oriental gongs – a journey of beauty, emotion and inspiration.
30. Femme Fatale - A Deadly Burlesque - Hobart Femme Fatale: A Deadly Burlesque Miss Kitty’s Meow present a seduction in three acts. A time where women were simply lethal. Hypnotising and transfixing through a deadly seduction. Snaring lovers, entrancing victims the femme fatale has aroused the curiosity of legions. This deadly burlesque will lead you into scenes of danger and beauty as the archetype of the femme fatale is explored. From ancient history and mythology; the epitome of deadliness in Film Noir climaxing with the most modern incarations. A dash of daring, a splash of nudity and a whole lot of burlesque. The deadly dames take you on a wild ride!
31. Foster and Allen - Hobart Foster & Allen – Ireland’s most famous and successful duo return to Australia in 2013. Mick Foster and Tony Allen have been performing together for over 30 years. They first toured Australia in 1983 and this will be their 18th trip down under.
32. Frankenstein THE THEATRE ROYAL PRESENTS AN ENSEMBLE THEATRE PRODUCTION FRANKENSTEIN
33. Hello Kitty Flanagan - Hobart “One of the most subtle and perceptive performers” THE SUNDAY HERALD Kitty returns with her highly anticipated new show Hello Kitty Flanagan and this time she answers all the difficult questions: What’s wrong with teenagers? Why are babies so angry? What snack foods should be avoided when dating? Should cabaret be outlawed? When did rappers start hating on ladies? Is it okay to take hot beverages into the dunny can? Is dunny can an acceptable term for toilet? What makes ham so delicious? Which religion is best for me? And of course, are all women who own cats mental?
34. Hello Kitty Flanagan - Launceston A-LIST ENTERTAINMENT PRESENTS HELLO KITTY FLANAGAN
35. In The Mood IN THE MOOD - The brassy, all-singing-all-dancing-all-American celebration of Swing Jazz returns to our shores in September/October on a massive coast to coast tour, following their 2011 sold out first run of thirty two shows. This year marks 20 seasons for the blistering String of Pearls Big Band Orchestra and inexhaustible IN THE MOOD Singers and Dancers from New York, who are sensational in this retro revue featuring the music which guided a nation’s spirit towards hope, promise and prosperity.
36. Johnny Cash The Concert - Ring of Fire Tour 2013 - Hobart Fresh from their very successful 2012 national tour, Johnny Cash the Concert is back to celebrate all things CASH! Bringing to life an incredible new concert experience.
37. Jon English and The Foster Brothers - Hobart In a special event to celebrate the 30th anniversary of the release of ‘Beating the Boards’ – a live double album recorded with the Foster Brothers – Jon English is hitting the road for a series of concerts with the original line up of the band (Peter Deacon, John Dallimore, John ‘Chief’ Coker, Keith ‘Stretch’ Kerwin, and Greg Henson). From 1981 when English recruited the band for a tour of Germany and Scandinavia (where they won the award for ‘Best Concert by Visiting Artist’ in Norway) until the release of ‘Beating the Boards’ in 1983 and their second tour of Scandinavia, Jon English and the Foster Brothers toured Australia and New Zealand, also releasing the albums ‘Some People’ and ‘Jokers and Queens’ (with Marcia Hines), and selling out places like Twin Towns on the Gold Coast for a week at a time.
38. Judith Lucy and Denise Scott - The Spiral JUDITH LUCY & DENISE SCOTT – THE SPIRAL FRIENDS. AUTHORS. SHAMELESS.
39. Justine Clarke Pop Up Tour - Hobart Australia’s foremost female children’s entertainer, Justine Clarke, is making her long awaited and highly anticipated return to Tasmania, singing and dancing her way into preschooler’s happy hearts. Justine and band will warm the winter chills with a colourful and energetic performance. Engaging you with the magic of storytelling through lively music and song during this musical odyssey of fun!
40. Kinship by Bangarra Dance Theatre THE THEATRE ROYAL PRESENTS BANGARRA DANCE THEATRE'S PRODUCTION KINSHIP by Bangarra Dance Theatre
41. Lower House Comedy Lounge The Lower House Comedy Lounge is a monthly stand-up comedy room held on the second Thursday of every month. Each show is hosted by comedian Gavin Baskerville and we bring you a fantastic line-up of local comedians and a brilliant headline act every month.
42. Martha Wainwright "A grand, glowering gravitas – part Patti Smith, part Leonard Cohen" UNCUT Martha Wainwright is heading to Hobart, fresh from Europe and North America. She brings with her a constantly changing timbre of depth, and remarkable repertoire of songs.
43. Matthew Fagan - Lord of the Strings - Hobart Tango Flamenco Guitar Concert Featuring Matthew Fagan on 10 String Spanish Guitar and Guest Singer Crystal Laine. Featuring the fire of flamenco and the passion of tango and music from Matthews album One Day in Nashville A new concert featuring the fire of flamenco and the passion of tango from the deep flamenco of the South of Spain to the Tango clubs of Buenos Aires Argentina, traditional and modern flamenco and Latin music of Astor Piazzolla and Dyens and more. Also featuring music from Matthews album One Day in Nashville. A fiery virtuosic performance of Spanish, Latin, Celtic music and more The album and concert features Matthew's impressive 10-String Celtic Medley's that he composed for touring with Billy Connolly and Michael Crawford. A particular highlight on Celtic Steel String is Matthew's Premier Arrangement of J.S Bach's Toccata. Matthew will be performing on 10 String Spanish Classical Guitar, traditional flamenco guitar and an Australian Made Maton Electric Ukulele of which Matthew is the endorsed player. Matthew will be accompanied by Guest singer Crystal who will be singing vibrant and joyous, Afro Brazilian, Celtic and contemporary favourites. Crystal s warm sensual and intimate English/Portuguese vocals with Matthews impressive finger-style technique on 10 string guitar create an intimate connection with the audience through their superb technical ability and emotionally fiery execution. Matthew is an exhilarating, breathtaking and captivating performer and his shows are not to be missed. "Matthew has a Latin Soul and we love his playing so much that we want to take him back home to Cuba" Ibrahim Ferrer- The Original Buena Vista Social Club Hola Maestro, The "Tocata" was a masterpiece: a fusion that leans towards J.S. Bach in one direction .... & Paco Pena in the other! David "el Rasquito de Cordoba". The best artist who has ever toured with me Billy Connolly 2000. Matthew has the talent comparable to John Williams and diversifies with improvisation like a true gypsy Melbourne Guitar Festival Matthews love for the audience is as great as his love for the guitar. Matthew performs with charisma and a gentle humour that people love. He is affectionate with the audience and wins them over with his unaffected charm. He's a natural". Zelda Cawthorne - Journalist
44. Moonah Nights Moonah Nights presents the unique musical talents of refugee and migrant community members. These performers have been part of a program to extend and increase performance and concert management skills initiated by the Glenorchy City Council’s Arts and Cultural Unit in collaboration with musician/mentor Matthew Fargher. If you are looking for community and culture in Glenorchy then don’t go past our program of exhibitions, concerts, special events, workshops and
45. Neil Diamond's Hot August Night A RECREATION OF ONE OF THE GREATEST LIVE ALBUMS OF ALL TIME… Celebrating the anniversary of the legendary recording “Hot August Night”, PETER BYRNE brings Neil Diamond to you together with a world class 30 piece symphony Orchestra.
46. Nicky Bomba's Bustamento It has been a big year for Nicky Bomba and the alliance of musical mad men, who form BUSTAMENTO. The band celebrated the New Year at Woodford Folk Festival with raging crowds and played a main stage performance at Byron Bay Bluesfest at Easter. All band members are also involved in the recent Melbourne Ska Orchestra album release, which is gaining critical acclaim and rave reviews. Set to sail the high seasin May and June, BUSTAMENTO will be touring the East Coast, from Cairns all the way down to Tassie. A party filled island adventure, BUSTAMENTO are a tropical shaking six piece that pays homage to the upbeat rhythms of the Caribbean, covering the Calypso, Mento, Early Reggae and Ska styles. Known for crowd interaction and having the dance floor jumping at all times, this tour is not to be missed.
47. Owen Campbell With buzz from his packed showcases in Los Angeles, and having recently completed his second album - titled "The Pilgrim" - with legendary producer, Mark Opitz, talented Sydney-based singer/songwriter Owen Campbell has announced that he will embark upon a national tour. Regional audiences caught a glimpse of what's to come fromCampbelllast month, when he supported Diesel in Victorian and NSW venues, and the response was such that Owen will take his band on the road, with the intention of reaching fans in every capital city and surrounding areas.
48. Pete Hay and Backseat Driver - Last Days of the Mill Renowned Tasmanian poet Pete Hay will read his poems from the series, Last Days of the Mill - a book and exhibition project with artist Tony Thorne. In this concert Pete will read and Backseat Driver, (Caroline Flood, Lindsay Campbell and Kevin Regan) will provide musical interludes to the reading. If you are looking for community and culture in Glenorchy then don’t go past our program of exhibitions, concerts, special events, workshops and
49. Peter Pansy BAWDY PANTO PRESENTS PETER PANSY
50. Piers Lane In Recital Since coming to prominence at the inaugural Sydney International Piano Competition in 1977, the Londonborn, but Australian-raised Piers Lane has had a flourishing international career, which has seen him perform as both recitalist and concerto soloist in more than forty countries. Moving easily from performer to teacher and from scholar to radio broadcaster, Lane combines an active touring and recording career with teaching responsibilities at the Royal Academy of Music, writing and presenting for BBC radio, and since 2007, leading the Australian Festival of Chamber Music in Townsville.
51. Pip and Pooch TERRAPIN PUPPET THEATRE, IN ASSOCIATION WITH THE THEATRE ROYAL, PRESENTS PIP & POOCH
52. Private Lives A divorce. A reconciliation. The fights start again! Directed by Patricia Kempa
53. Rektango Rektango is a FREE live music event held every Friday evening in the Courtyard (weather pending). Kick-started by Tania Bosak in 2000, Rektango has become a Hobart Institution. This family friendly is the perfect way to finish the week: a chat with friends, great music and a good dance!
54. Riversong - Songs from the Island Tasmania Riversong combines the talents of singer Georgina Richmond, Allan Badalassi on piano and Rachael Walter on violin to present the poetry of Georgina set to Alan’s original compositions. If you are looking for community and culture in Glenorchy then don’t go past our program of exhibitions, concerts, special events, workshops and
Sporting Events (1)
1. Melbourne to Hobart Yacht Race It's a classic. First run in 1972 and now recognised the world over for the true challenge it is. Beginning on 27 December from Portsea Pier, Melbourne, sailors will again have the choice of tackling either the traditional 440 nautical mile ‘Westcoaster’ or the alternative 460 nautical mile ‘Eastcoaster’ races.

Tours

Full Day (32)
1. Aardvark Adventures Tasmania Aardvark Adventures Tasmania located in Hobart offer abseiling, caving and white-water rafting tours with qualified instructors. Challenge yourself vertically on the world’s highest commercial abseil, 140 metres down the Gordon Dam or the optional 30 or 50 metre abseils.
2. Adventure Island Tours Adventure Island Tours are a Hobart-based day tour operator specialising in tours of Southern Tasmania.
3. Airlines of Tasmania Airlines of Tasmania operates daily flights to Flinders Island from Hobart, Launceston and Moorabbin (Victoria) airports. There are twice daily airline services Monday to Friday with Saturday morning and Sunday afternoon services available.
4. Alistairs Trout Fishing and Adventure Tours Alistair’s Trout Fishing and Adventure Tours offer freshwater fishing tours tailored to your needs and requirements. Your guide has 20 years of experience fishing the excellent trout waters of Tasmania and will share with you his intimate knowledge of the best places to try your luck.
5. Apple Isle Wine Tours Apple Isle Wine Tours offer complete food and wine tours from Hobart, in Southern Tasmania. Based in Hobart, we offer a choice of full, half and private day tours and an experience you will not forget. Destination wine regions include the Coal Valley, Huon Valley, Tamar Valley and the Derwent Valley. Tours include pick up and return from your accommodation, the airport, or the Tasmanian Travel Centre.
6. Boutique Wine Tours Tasmania Boutique Wine Tours Tasmania, based in Hobart, offers premium one and half day tours for small groups. On tour you will see some beautiful countryside and historic sites, and have opportunities to sample some of the region’s finest wines and produce. Cellar door sales are available at all vineyards and options for small groups available.
7. Bruny Island Cruises Bruny Island Cruises provides three hour wilderness cruises along Bruny Island’s rugged coast, southern Tasmania. This multi-award winning cruise was published by Travel and Leisure Magazine as one of top 100 greatest trips in the World in 2008. Bruny Island Cruises (previously called Bruny Island Charters) is the original and most famous of the Pennicott Wilderness Journeys. You will cruise alongside some of Australia’s highest sea cliffs, drift up close to listen to the awesome ‘Breathing Rock’, enter sea caves, pass through the narrow gap between the coast and ‘The Monument’, a tall slender stack and feel the power of nature at the point where the Tasman Sea meets the might of the Southern Ocean.
8. Bruny Island Traveller Bruny Island Traveller is a full-day land-based guided exploration of Bruny Island in Tasmania's south. It is another quality experience from Pennicott Wilderness Journeys, Tasmania’s multi-award winning ecotourism business.
9. Bruny Wildlife Adventure Exhilaration meets indulgence on the Bruny Wildlife Adventure cruise, departing from the Hobart waterfront. An unforgettable journey blending Tasmania’s natural beauty, wildlife, and superb food and wine. Your expedition begins and ends in Hobart aboard the luxury catamaran Peppermint Bay II and includes an incredible cruise off Bruny Island, and into the Southern Ocean aboard the state-of-the-art exploration vessel Adventure.
10. Chauffeured Cars and Coaches Chauffeured Cars and Coaches based in Hobart offer chauffeured luxury tour services around Tasmania. Want to be able to relax, see the sights, then take one of our personalised chauffeured tours. Our fleet includes luxury vehicles, a stretch limousine, four wheel drives and coaches.
11. Devilmania Tours and Charters Devilmania Tours and Charters invite you to come and see the beauty of Tasmania. Come on one of their personally conducted tours and charters around Tasmania, and see what you want at the pace you like. The comfortable air-conditioned minibuses seat from eight in the Toyota Tarago, 11 in the Ford Transit to 24 people in the Toyota Coaster Bus - so you can enjoy Tasmania in a small, friendly group with lots of individual care and attention. Devilmania Tours and Charters can do half and full day tours, as well as group charters for weddings, birthdays and all your special events including airport transfers and private charters.
12. Eaglehawk Dive Centre (Tour) Eaglehawk Dive Centre offers divers access to some of the best temperate waters in the world. The Centre overlooks Pirates Bay on the Tasman Peninsula, about 60 minutes' drive southeast of Hobart, in one of Tasmania's prime diving destinations.
13. Entourage Sailing Entourage Sailing offers unique skippered sailing adventures primarily in the cool clear waters of Tasmania. Our 42 foot Jeanneau Entourage can take up to six guests outside sheltered waters to access those special places in Tasmania's waterways and coasts that few get the opportunity to experience.
14. Experience Tasmania Experience Tasmania offers a wide range of personalised and luxury tours as well as half day and full day excursions. The company focuses on providing quality transport and interpretation in all tours. Its half day tours include city tours of Hobart and Launceston, the Cadbury chocolate factory, and Mt Wellington. Its full day tours include Port Arthur Historic Site, Huon Valley, Russell Falls and Mt Field, Mt Wellington and Bruny Island. Touring itineraries include the east or west coasts, short break holidays or special interest experiences.
15. Eye See Personalised Tours Eye See Personalised Tours, located in suburban Hobart offer flexible personalised tours in Southern Tasmania. They consist of full day tours, half day tours or special overnight tours. Included are vineyards and wine tasting, national parks, historic, scenic, relaxation or exploration of special requested tours. Travel is in a luxury air-conditioned vehicle with a minimum number of two people and a maximum of six.
16. Force 10 Fishing Charters At Force 10 Fishing Charters in Tasmania's south your experience will be both rewarding and fun. Nothing satisfies the crew more than being able to give their clients the ability to thoroughly enjoy their time on the outstanding waters of the spectacular Tasmanian coastline. Whether it is a corporate or group booking or a one-on-one charte, Force 10 Fishing Charters offer the perfect experience.
17. Grayline Tasmania Sightseeing Grayline Tasmania Sightseeing offer full day and half day tours from both Hobart and Launceston. You can visit the popular Port Arthur Historic Site which evokes a powerful sense of our past convict era. Choose from a variety of options, including Salamanca Market on Saturdays, depending on which one suits you. You may wish to choose a morning or afternoon tour of Hobart or venture out to historic Richmond, visit the southern wineries, take in the MONA experience with an alternative combination or head to the Huon Valley to walk amongst the treetops at Tahune Forest Airwalk.
18. Great Expeditions Great Expeditions offer a selection of tours and tailored options, based in southern Tasmania. Great Expeditions make the effort to take you to the secret places that make this island so special. Operating with only small groups, tours are personal and flexible – travel for as long as you want and do whatever you want.
19. Herbaceous Tours Herbaceous Tours cater for all who are passionate about food and wine in Tasmania. Do you want to know the food sources, how it was cultivated and produced? Then a Herbaceous Tour is for you. Herbaceous Tours take you through the farm gate and allow you to interact with a diverse group of farmers, providores and producers of Tasmanian food and wines. Most of the facilities visited are working farms that do not normally cater for tourists. This ensures that each participant is sure to enjoy a genuinely unique experience of Tasmania.
20. Hobart Shuttle Bus Company Richmond Mount Wellington Shuttle Buses operate tours from Hobart to Richmond and Mount Wellington. The Richmond tour consists of pick up from anywhere in Hobart’s city and suburbs, and transporting to Richmond via the Coal Valley wineries. You have approximately three hours sightseeing in Richmond before returning to Hobart via Risdon Vale taking in Risdon Brook Dam.
21. Hobart Walking Tours Hobart Walking Tours are the ideal way to experience Tasmania's natural beauty and fascinating history.
22. Hobart's Trikemania Adventure Tours Hobart’s TrikeMania Adventure Tours offers a variety of exciting and adventurous tours around Hobart. You have the comfort and relaxation of an “armchair” combined with the excitement of a powerful Trike ride. The tours are safe, even for children, with a seat belt per person. You can choose from 15 minute tours to day tours. We accommodate everybody’s idea of fun, excitement and adventure. Explore Hobart’s historic areas. You can wind your way up Mt Wellington for the greatest ever views over Hobart. Hobart’s TrikeMania Adventure Tours operates all year round, most popular in winter to see the snow covered Mt Wellington. The operator makes sure that you are well covered up with sheep skin, jackets, gloves and a scarf, all provided at no charge.
23. Navigators Rivers, Bays, Channels, Oceans Navigators, formerly known as Derwent River Cruises and Port Arthur Cruises, has been a family owned and operated business for sixty years. Their vessels are quality craft with an impeccable safety record. In addition to the modern state-of-the-art enclosed catamarans, MV Marana and MV Excella, Navigators operates the Cartela, the oldest continuously licensed passenger vessel in Australia. A pretty boat for harbour cruises.
24. Regency Vip Regency VIP provides half-day and full-day car tours in Tasmania. Explore the history and beauty of the island state in the luxury of a tour car.
25. Shutterbug Walkabouts If you have a passion for photography then a Shutterbug Walkabouts experience is ideal for you. Based in Hobart, Shutterbug Walkabouts combines travel and sightseeing experiences especially for photography enthusiasts. Tailor a personalised tour or select an in-the-field photography workshop to discover more about your camera and nurture your photography skills. Customised cruise ship shore excursions also available.
26. Southern Isle Charters Southern Isle Charters operates out of Hobart and offers luxury guided cruises ranging anywhere from Coles Bay to Recherche Bay. We give you the opportunity to design your own cruise package, or alternatively, we can design a package for you and you can just sit back and enjoy. Experience the limitless water and coastal activities this exceptional region has to offer. Visit secluded islands and bays. Observe marine wildlife from Sea Eagles, fairy penguins and Dolphins to Fur Seals in their natural environment.
27. Tasman Island Cruises Tasman Island Cruises offers a spectacular three-hour cruise along the Tasman Peninsula coastline, Southern Tasmania. This Pennicott Wilderness Journey takes you for a cruise the extraordinary coastline of Tasman National Park, between Eaglehawk Neck and Port Arthur below the highest sea cliffs in the Southern Hemisphere. Look in awe at the magnificent scenery of Tasman Island and Cape Pillar as you weave in and out of deep sea caves.
28. Tasmanian Air Adventures Tasmanian Air Adventures (TAA) provides convenient, world class, eco-tour experiences into the heart of Tasmania’s wilderness. Depart from the Hobart waterfront aboard a comfortable seaplane affording minimal environmental impact. Departing Kings Pier in Hobart, step aboard the seaplane from which you will be exhilarated in a way that comes only with combined air, land and sea experiences. With highly experienced crew to ensure a memorable trip, relax as you taxi on the Derwent River, getting ready for the excitement of your first seaplane take-off and the imminent breathtaking views. See Tasmania’s Wilderness like it was meant to be seen – in all its grandeur, in a way that leaves no trace. A modern communications system ensures you do not miss a thing as the pilots provide you with a fascinating interpretive experience.
29. Tasmanian National Tours Tasmanian National Tours based in Hobart, offer chauffeured vehicle tours to various locations around Tasmania. Tasmanian National Tours prides itself on service. Our vehicles include luxury sedans, minivans and stretch limousines. All our drivers are experienced fully trained chauffeurs and tour guides. We can also provide an interpreter service for our tours.
30. Underwater Adventures Tasmania Underwater Adventures Tasmania runs daily dives out of Hobart for snorkelers and scuba divers. You can explore kelp forests, weedy reefs or a ship graveyard, see colourful and unique marine life, and discover what makes Tinderbox Marine Reserve so special. Even if you have never dived before, you can discover the underwater world with an instructor by your side after an introductory training course.
31. Wild Thing Adventures Step aboard the Wild Thing at Hobart’s waterfront for an exhilarating exploration of Tasmania’s River Derwent and Storm Bay. With 360-degree views from every seat, you won’t miss a thing. See the Iron Pot, Australia’s second-oldest lighthouse, and watch for wildlife including dolphins and penguins. You’ll even plumb the depths, thanks to live vision of marine live beamed direct from our military design, remote operated, underwater camera.
32. Wizzya There Mini Bus Service Wizzya There Mini Bus Service offers flexible tours and transport in and around Hobart. The mini bus is luxurious, roomy and can carry up to twelve people in air conditioned comfort. There is also a 21 seater bus, perfect for larger groups. We service in and around the Hobart area and surrounding suburbs. Our service also can be for charter or hire throughout Tasmania. We are fully flexible, and work with you to ensure all your transport requirements are met.
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1. Brake Out Cycling Tours Brake Out Cycling Tours takes you on a exhilarating downhill ride on their half-day Mt Wellington cycle tour. From Mt Wellington’s summit you can take in the panoramic views of Hobart and the River Derwent to the east and the distant mountain ranges to the south-west.
2. Cascades Female Factory Historic Site Tour The Cascades Female Factory is Australia’s most significant site associated with female convicts. Located in the shadow of Mount Wellington, and only a short distance from the Hobart city.
3. Ghost Tours of Hobart and Battery Point Allow yourself to be guided in the ghostly footsteps of convicts and bushrangers, whalers and sailors, barmaids and prostitutes, cannibals and criminals. Walk amongst the dead from our legendary past! Leisurely walking tours of two hours leave at dusk from the famous 24 hour bakery,The Bakehouse, situated in Salamanca Square. We only visit genuinely haunted sites so cameras, video cameras and other equipment used to record paranormal activity are ok! Please go to our website and check out our gallery for some of the marvelous ghost photographs to date taken on our tours! If you haven't discovered Ghost Photography... let us introduce you.
4. Gourmania Food Tours Tasmania Gourmania Food Tours Tasmania was established in 2011 by former pastry chef and sixth generation Tasmanian, Mary McNeill. Gourmania invites you to engage with Hobart city’s history and culture through Tasmania’s fabulous food and wine.
5. Hobart Adventures Hobart Adventures offers participants a guided kayaking experience along Hobart’s stunning waterfront in southern Tasmania. The adventure includes fresh fish and chips straight from the punt, without getting out of your kayak.
6. Hobart Explorer Coach Tram Tours Hobart Explorer Coach Tram Tours lets you explore Hobart and surrounds in a converted historic tram. In three hours you’ll see over 40 of Hobart’s best attractions aboard the converted red tram, including the bustling waterfront, Salamanca Place and the Rosny lookout. Full commentary is provided.
7. Hobart Historic Tours Hobart Historic Tours operate the great Walking Tours of Hobart. Join the friendly guides to learn about the famous sandstone buildings, Town Hall, St. David’s Cathedral, the Old Gaol, Treasury and stories of many interesting characters important to the early colony, all on the Hobart Historic Walk. Relax on the Old Hobart Pub Tour with a dive into the old waterfront pubs, and hear of brothels, smuggling and other infamous doings. Or enjoy a pleasant stroll with the Battery Point Walk in the famous dreaming old quarter, in which little has changed in 150 years. The Hobart Historic Walk is an excellent introduction to Hobart and its history, making it ideal for visitors and providing a healthy walk. Tours can be tailored to your requirements and schedule including Battery Point and Salamanca in a number of combinations.
8. Hobart Rivulet Tours The Hobart Rivulet is a water course which flows from Mount Wellington to the River Derwent. This fully guided aboveground tour follows the course of the Rivulet beneath the City's central business district. The Rivulet played a key role in the historical development of the City of Hobart since the early 1800's. A unique opportunity to see some of Hobart's hidden history. The Hobart Rivulet Tour occurs every Tuesday and Thursday, commencing Tuesday 30th November 2010.
9. Hobart Water Taxis Hobart Water Taxis offer a taxi and tour service on the Derwent River in Hobart. Hobart Water Taxis have been operating since 2006 and now have two vessels, our original 12 passenger Cassie H and now 19 passenger Ruby S (wheelchair assistance available).
10. hobARTwalks hobARTwalks will introduce you to the vibrant, diverse and dynamic arts community of Tasmania's capital city. You will be taken behind the scenes to visit artists' studios, commercial and non-commercial galleries and other spaces that are not always
11. Lady Nelson Lady Nelson offers you a sailing experience of a lifetime, on the River Derwent in Hobart. You have the opportunity to sail for 90 minutes like the sailors of old, on a square rigger, and to go below and see the galley and sleeping quarters of a working tallship. The cruise will take you out onto the Derwent, with possible highlights including: views of Government House, the Queens Domain, historic Battery Point and Mt Wellington.
12. Louisa's Walk (Live History!) Louisa's Walk is unique strolling theatre depicting the Convict Drama of South Hobart. Centred in and around the world heritage listed Cascade Female Factory this is live theatre which will take you into the heart of an Irish convict woman's story - Louisa Ragan. You will be moved as Louisa tells her story. You will learn of her arrest, conviction and transportation to Van Diemen's Land on a seven year sentence, in 1841, for stealing a loaf of bread.
13. M.V. Emmalisa M.V. Emmalisa operates cruises from Franklin Wharf Pier on Hobart’s waterfront.
14. Mt Wellington Descent Experience a thrilling downhill ride from the summit of Mount Wellington down to Salamanca Place. Departing from Hobart you will transfer by bus to the summit of Mount Wellington. Rising to 1270 metres, Mt Wellington is a spectacular and panoramic backdrop for Hobart. From the top you’ll see for miles up the Derwent Valley, down to the Southern Ocean and across to Port Arthur. The inlets, bays and hills of this beautiful city are spread out in a stunning panorama, detailed at the lookout at the summit.
15. Penitentiary Chapel Ghost Tour (National Trust) Penitentiary Chapel Ghost Tour operates ghost tours of the old Penitentiary Chapel and Criminal Courts, in Hobart. The Penitentiary Chapel and Criminal Courts is one of Tasmania’s oldest and most historic buildings, started in 1831 to the design of the famous colonial architect John Lee Archer, it was to be a chapel for the adjacent Prisoners Barracks. In 1860, two wings of the buildings were converted for use as criminal courts.
16. Peppermint Bay Cruise - The The Peppermint Bay Cruise is fully guided cruise from Hobart to Peppermint Bay. Peppermint Bay is a waterfront restaurant, bar and function facility at Woodbridge in southern Tasmania. Led by knowledgeable guides, you will explore 75 kilometres of dramatic coastline, secluded bays and tranquil seaside towns. See footage of sea gardens and giant kelp forests, taken by the boat’s underwater cameras. Watch for sea birds, seals and dolphins - you may even see majestic sea eagles at close range. You’ll visit a floating Atlantic salmon farm to discover the process of raising this sought-after fish, which is exported throughout the world. Enjoy a three course banquet style hot lunch at the award winning restaurant. After lunch you can stroll in the grounds, see fine Tasmanian products in the Coach house crafts store, enjoy a glass of locally produced wines or just wander the town. You will then board the Peppermint Bay II for your return journey to Hobart.
17. Red Decker Company Red Decker Company provides double-decker bus tours around Hobart, in southern Tasmania. Experience and explore the architectural and cultural sights of Hobart on Red Decker’s double-decker bus. Whilst sitting on the top deck, enjoy some great views of city sights in Hobart.
18. Sandy Bay Historical Society Inc. Sandy Bay Historical Society Inc. conducts walks by appointment only. Tours can be arranged for alternate times and days for large groups.
19. Steam Yacht Preana Step aboard Preana and travel back over a century on this faithfully restored steam yacht. Immerse yourself in an atmosphere of Edwardian opulence while onboard this gentleman’s steam yacht. Enjoy a delicious morning tea or sip pre-dinner drinks in the shady stern cockpit taking in the magnificent harbour scenery.
20. Sullivans Cove Walks Sullivans Cove Walks provide day and evening guided walks of Hobart’s waterfront, in southern Tasmania. Blending informative commentary and images of the past, this one-hour tour begins in the vicinity of Hobart's "birthplace" and takes in Constitution Dock, Parliament Gardens and Salamanca.
21. Top Gun Tasmania Pty Ltd Top Gun Tasmania, near Hobart, offers adventure flights in a high-speed military fast jet. The flights depart from the Top Gun base at Hobart International Airport, a 15-minute drive (17 kilometres) east of the city. You can choose from a number of half-day flying adventures, including the Top Gun Jet Adventure; Tactical Jet Profile; Low Level Combat Mission and the Ultimate Jet Adventure. With a former military fighter pilot at the controls of your Jet Provost Mk5, you will experience jet fighter aerobatics; bombing attack and missile defence manoeuvres; low altitude, high speed flying; and the intensity of gravity forces as you hit speeds of over 600 kilometres per hour. You will be given a comprehensive safety and mission brief and outfitted in a full military pilot flying suit, helmet, oxygen mask and gloves, before stepping onto the tarmac for the flight of your life.

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1. Tasmanian Travel and Information Centre Hobart Tasmanian Visitor Information Centres are staffed with skilled and knowledgeable locals who can provide expert travel information, itineraries and tour suggestions, as well where to go, what to see and where to eat. Tasmanian Visitor Information Centres can also making bookings for you.

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