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Mount Wellington tours

Hobart tours

Hobart tours - Mount Wellington tour

A visit to the summit of Mount Wellington is an absolute must for anyone visiting Hobart - the landscape at the summit is almost like another planet, and the view of Hobart and surrounding areas is stunning. If you don’t have your own transport, then the best way to see Mount Wellington is to take the 2 hour return bus tour from the Brooke Street Pier in Hobart. Tours operate every Tuesday, Thursday, Friday and Saturday - and online bookings are available from only $42. This is a excellent tour to take as soon as you get to Hobart - the view from the observation shelter is a great way to see where all the different landmarks of Hobart are located. Make sure you take warm clothes!

Mount Wellington tours


Tasmania Smartvisit card

Clydesdale Manor

Hobart accommodation, Hobart bed and breakfasts

Hobart bed and breadfasts - Clydesdale Manor
Sandy Bay’s Clydesdale Manor is an imposing Georgian mansion offering luxury 4.5 star bed and breakfast. The mansion is National Trust and Heritage Council listed, is set amongst a half acre of English style gardens, and has been featured in Marie Claire and major newspapers and magazines both within Australia and internationally.

Clydesdale Manor
292 Sandy Bay Road, Sandy Bay
Website : www.clydesdalemanor.com.au
Phone : (03) 6223 7289


Bellerive House

Hobart accommodation, Hobart bed and breakfasts

Hobart bed and breadfasts - Bellerive House
Formerly one of Bellerive’s Gentlemen’s Residences, ‘Bellerive House’ is a Heritage listed property that has been lovingly restored and offers guests contemporary elegance and luxurious accommodation. Each of the three individual guest rooms featuring rich silk fabrics, antiques, Queen size beds, crisp white linen and goose-down duvets.

Bellerive House
89-91 Cambridge Road, Bellerive
Website : www.bellerivehouse.com.au
Phone : (03) 6244 7798


Hadleys Hotel

Hobart accommodation

Hobart accommodation - Hadleys Hotel
Hadleys Hotel is located in the heart of the Hobart CBD, with Salamanca Market, Constitution Dock and Hobart’s shopping centres all within easy walking distance. This grand old hotel has recently seen a complete exterior and interior restoration and refurbishment - experience of the romance and splendour of a bygone era while enjoying modern facilities and services.

Hadleys Hotel
34 Murray Street, Hobart
Website : www.dohertyhotels.com.au
Phone : (03) 6223 4355


Old Hobart Town model village

Hobart attractions

Hobart attractions - Old Hobart Town model village Located in Richmond, Tasmania, Old Hobart Town is a miniature model village depicting Hobart as it was in the 1820s - complete with around sixty buildings and 400 figurines. The model town took over three years to complete, and was built from the origianal plans from the 1800s.

Old Hobart Town model village
Bridge Street, Richmond, Tasmania
Website : www.oldhobarttown.com


International Wall of Friendship

Hobart attractions

Hobart attractions - International Wall of FriendshipThe International Wall of Friendship is located at the Commonwealth Government Centre in Hobart and was built to bring all of Tasmania’s communities closer together and to provide a tribute to the contribution that migrant communities have made to Tasmania’s development.

International Wall of Friendship
188 Collins Street, Hobart
Website : www.walloffriendship.com.au


Quayside Cottages

Hobart accommodation

Hobart accommodation - Quayside CottagesThe delightful fully self contained Quayside Cottages are situated in the heart of historic Bellerive, and have been built to capture all the charm, romance and ambiance of the heritage era, merged with all the modern conveniences and comforts of today. Quayside Cottages feature large sun drenched balconies, luxurious four-poster beds and spa baths.

Quayside Cottages
5 Queen Street, Bellerive
Website : www.quaysidecottages.com.au
Phone : (03) 6244 7776


Amberley House

Hobart accommodation, Hobart bed and breakfasts

Hobart bed and breakfasts - Amberley HouseAmberley House bed and breakfast is an historic 1890’s mansion situated opposite the Royal Yacht Club of Tasmania, Wrest Point Casino and the Tasmanian Entertainment and Convention Centre. A lovely half hour wander through Battery Point will get you to Salamanca Place and the Hobart CBD. Amberley House has off street parking and free WiFi for guests.

Hadleys Hotel
391 Sandy Bay Road, Sandy Bay
Website : www.amberleyhouse.com.au
Phone : (03) 6225 1005


Savoy baths and day spa

Hobart beauty

Hobart beauty - Savoy baths and day spaHobart’s Savoy baths and day spa combines the ultimate atmosphere of relaxation and tranquillity as well as offering a selection of essential massage and day spa face & body treatments. Casual entry to the baths includes full use of the steam room, dry heat room, warm saltwater swimming pool, and individual hot, tepid and cool spas.

Savoy baths and day spa
Lower Level, 38 Elizabeth Street, Hobart
Website : www.savoybaths.com.au
Phone : (03) 6224 1586


Tasmania Smartvisit card

Hobart attractions

See Tasmania Smartvisit CardIf you’re visiting Tasmania (or even just Hobart) - then you should think about purchasing a Tasmania Smartvisit card. The Smartvisit card provides free entry to over 60 attractions, which means you don’t have to worry about carrying cash with you - just swipe your Smartvisit card and you enter for free!
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See Tasmania Smartvisit Card
The Tasmania Smartvisit card provides free admission to over 60 of Hobart's best attractions and includes an excellent (and free!) 128 page guidebook.