Visiting Tasmania

At Heritage Horse Drawn Carriages, we take pride in ensuring your tourism experience in Hobart will be unique and unforgettable.We aim to immerse you in the history and romance of Colonial Hobart by touring the Battery Point area and Salamanca Place driven by a pair of horses pulling an open carriage.

Bonorong specialises in Tasmanian wildlife education, care and rehabilitation and are committed to the conservation of Tasmania's threatened species and providing a first class and engaging visitor experience. You will not only get to see Tasmanian wildlife but also have the opportunity to get right up close to pat, and hand feed a range of our delightful furry friends while discovering their unique stories.

Welcome to Tasmania

Tasmania offers a wide range of world-class experiences.

Our island state is renowned for our fresh food, wine, award-winning whisky and pristine wilderness.

We encourage you to take the opportunity to extend your stay in Tasmania and enjoy some of our unique experiences.

The options below will give you more of a locals experience.

Discover Tasmania is a fantastic page to view for more choices

SEAWEED ACTIVITIES IN HOBART

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IMAS Exhibition

Pneu

Tasmanian Museum & Art Gallery

Antieternity

LOCAL ATTRACTIONS

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Mona Museum

Salamanca Markets

Kunanyi/Mt Wellington

Cascade Brewery

FURTHER AFIELD

Willie Smiths Apple Shed

Three Capes Track

Fluted Cape Track

Peppermint Bay

GETTING TO HOBART

FLIGHTS

Hobart Airport is Australia’s most southern airport, with one of Australia’s most picturesque approaches.

It is the largest and busiest airport in Tasmania with the following aviation partners flying from all around Australia and connections to the globe.

Qantas – www.qantas.com.au
Virgin Australia – www.virginaustralia.com
Jetstar – www.jetstar.com.au

AIRPORT CONNECTIONS

SkyBus provides fast and low cost airport transfers to the heart of Hobart City. Tickets are available online through the SkyBus website or purchase tickets at the e-kiosks located next to the luggage carousels. The buses stop outside the arrivals hall forecourt (Gate 1), to the right of the yellow bus shelter.

Every arrival at Hobart Airport is met by taxis that will take passengers into Hobart city. The trip will take around 20 minutes. The taxi rank is located directly out the front of the terminal building.

TRANSPORT OPTIONS

TAXI & RIDESHARE INFO

Renting a car, campervan or motor home is one of the best ways to explore Tasmania. We offer visitors a choice of eight rental companies, Hertz, Avis, Bargain, Budget, Europcar, Redspot, Enterprise and Thrifty, all conveniently located inside the Arrivals area.

Uber is now available at the Hobart Airport. A ride share access fee of $3.85 per trip applies to those using Uber services at Hobart Airport.

PUBLIC TRANSPORT

Metro is the largest passenger transport company in Tasmania. Metro operates bus services in Hobart, Launceston and Burnie.

For more information or to use the trip planner CLICK HERE

EAT AND DRINK

Tasmania is a great place to learn about and try fresh produce. You can find it at farmers markets and in local eateries, from cheap and cheerful pubs to high-end bars and restaurants.

Tasmania is also home to some of Australia’s leading cool climate wines with our pinot noir and sparkling wines attracting the interest of wine makers from around the world.

Our clean, green environment is also ideal for producing cider, whisky and gin. You’ll find our boutique breweries and distilleries showcasing their wares at cellar doors where you can sample the produce and talk to the maker.

For more information and recommendations CLICK HERE