Pre & Post Congress Tours
Pre & Post Tours
Hobart and Tasmania as a destination has so much to offer and we encourage delegates to make the most of their visit and experience what this truly unique destination has to offer. The Organising Committee has put together some suggestions of pre and post tours you may wish to partake in. The Congress Web Site details further information on tours and suggested itineraries for delegates looking to enjoy this beautiful unspoilt state at their own leisure.
Grand Hobart Full Day Tour
- When:
- Saturday 5 March 2011 and
Thursday 10 March 2011 - Cost:
- $120 per person
- Departs:
- 0915 Brooke Street Pier
- Concludes:
- 1700
You can discover Hobart in a day - Mt Wellington summit, Convict Female Factory, Hobart city, Botanical Garden and Richmond, one of Australia's most original historic villages. Fare Inclusions: Live commentary, historic sites and attractions, Coach touring.
Best of Hobart Half Day Tour
- When:
- Saturday 5 March 2011
- Cost:
- $136 per person
- Departs:
- 1310 Brooke Street Pier
- Concludes:
- Mures Upper Deck Restaurant
Best of Hobart Tour is a showcase of Hobart's charm. A close-up experience of Australia's native animals, a comprehensive look at Hobart's highlights, a visit to the unique historical town of Richmond followed by a superb two course dinner at Mures Restaurant, a magnificent waterfront dining experience on Hobart's famous harbour. Delegates will be required to make their own way back to their hotel from the restaurant.
A Day on the Bay
- When:
- Sunday 6 March 2011
- Cost:
- $160 per person
- Departs:
- 0900 from Taranna Jetty (Tasman Peninsular).
Delegates required to make own way to departure point (1.5 hour drive) - Concludes:
- 1600 to Taranna Jetty
See, taste and experience a different view of Tasmania!
Full day sail in the wake of the early settlers will take you quietly along the foreshores of beautiful Norfolk Bay, named by Mathew Flinders. Sail past Cascades, Impression Bay, Premaydena and Saltwater River to the historic coalmines at Plunkett Point, and hear how these outstations helped shape the early days of the colony. At the coalmines, go ashore and explore the ruins, or you can just relax on board enjoying the peaceful scenery with a glass of wine. You may prefer to use the kayaks to explore the sheltered shoreline; if so, bring your togs and a towel!
Lunch will be enjoyed at anchor in a quiet bay before sailing back to Taranna with afternoon tea served along the way.
Russell Falls Full Day Tour
- When:
- Sunday 6 March 2011
- Cost:
- $141 per person
- Departs:
- 0915, from Brooke St, Pier
- Concludes:
- 1600
Wilderness and waterfalls...Experience the tranquility of pristine rainforest, tall tree ferns and majestic Russell Falls at Mt Field National Park. Visit the Salmon Ponds, the oldest trout hatchery in the Southern Hemisphere, in operation since 1864. Feed the trout and salmon and visit the Museum of Trout Fishing and Tasmanian Angling Hall of Fame set amidst the historic buildings, hatchery and fish ponds, within the original English parkland of superb trees, hedges and lawns. Fare Includes: Morning tea/coffee, entry to Salmon Ponds, entrance to Mt Field National Parkand lunch.
Grand Port Arthur with Harbour Cruise
- When:
- Sunday 6 March 2011 and
Thursday 10 March 2011 - Cost:
- $150 per person
- Departs:
- 0815
- Concludes:
- TBA
Rich in visual history, the Port Arthur Historic Site evokes a powerful sense of our past convict era and of early Australian settlement heritage. Sitting tranquilly amidst English oaks and gardens, Port Arthur is a harsh contrast to the beauty of the Tasman Peninsula. Fare Includes: Guided tour of Port Arthur, harbour cruise, guided tour of Isle of the Dead, Port Arthur admission, individual audio guide and lunch.
Hobart Historic Walk
- When:
- Sunday 6 March 2011
- Cost:
- $29.50 per person
- Departs:
- 0930 Tasmanian Travel & Information Centre
- Concludes:
- 1100 Salamanca Wharf
The classic must-do tour, provides a great introduction to Hobart's history and orientation of the city today. Guides explain the heritage-listed sandstone buildings, still such a visible part of the city, together with stories of characters and issues that were major influences in those early days. Covers the first settlement site, the town in the 1840's — 1860's, St. David's Church and Park, and finishes in Salamanca.
Mt Wellington Descent Bike Tour
- When:
- Sunday 6 March 2011 and
Thursday 10 March 2011 - Cost:
- $75 per person
- Departs:
- 1300 Brooke St Pier
- Concludes:
- 1530 Hobart Waterfront
Depart Hobart (Brooke Street Pier) and drive 21km by minibus to the summit of Mount Wellington. On the way, our Guide will provide some interpretation giving an insight into the Mountain itself. Rising to a height of 1270 metres, Mt Wellington is a spectacular and panoramic backdrop for the city of Hobart. Take in the views of the distant mountain ranges of the southwest to the sprawling city of Hobart below. Your guide will then fit you with a bicycle, helmet and safety vest followed by a detailed cycle safety briefing. After a practice ride at the summit, regroup and follow your guide on a downhill descent of the mountain
