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  • Hobart's waterfront with views of the city skyline is a great photo opportunity on all Australia vacations.
  • Beautiful old timber weatherboard homes are common in Hobart
  • Hobart is Australia's second oldest capital city after Sydney
  • The home port for both Australian and French Antarctic operations

Hobart, Tasmania’s capital, located amid the exciting beauty of Southern Tasmania with Mount Wellington as a backdrop, is a charming waterfront city where Australia’s heritage can be viewed on an Australia vacation. In fact, it is Australia’s second oldest city after Sydney. European beginnings are everywhere - in quaint settlers’ cottages and colonial mansions. Note the many fine examples of Georgian and Victorian architecture.

Around the harbour, the area is lively and colourful. Disused warehouses have been converted into dockside cafes, artists’ studios and restaurants. Try the fresh seafood at one of Hobart’s waterside restaurants while watching the colourful spinnakers bobbing on the water. Take a drive up to Mount Wellington where you can have a bird’s eye view of the whole surrounding area.

By walking across Australia’s oldest bridge to Richmond, you arrive at a picturesque town which was an early Australian colonial village on the banks of the Coal River. Richmond Jail dates back to 1825 and is Australia’s oldest.

Not too far way is the Port Arthur UNESCO heritage historic site with its well preserved penal colony buildings. It is also has great walks as well as cruises along the very high and spectacular sea cliffs.

Close by is scenic Bruny Island which boasts the world’s highest sea cliffs.

Our Hobart tours are a great starting point to explore the wild spectacular scenery and stunning unspoiled widerness that is Tasmania. The tiny island has it all! C’mon say G’day Downunder. Book one of our Australia vacations today and start exploring!

 

"Globetrotting with Goway" blog articles

For some additional reading, the following articles are from our blog “Globetrotting with Goway”….. a great source of information for those people who are, or who want to be, world travellers!

Explore Historical Hobart, Australia’s Second Oldest City

 

 

Australia Travel Information

At Goway we believe that a well-informed traveller is a safer traveller. With this in mind, we have compiled an easy to navigate travel information section dedicated to Australia vacations. 

Learn about the history and culture of Australia, the must-try food and drink, and what to pack in your suitcase. Read about Australia's nature and wildlife, weather and geography, along with 'Country Quickfacts' compiled by our travel experts. Our globetrotting tips, as well as our visa and health information will help ensure you're properly prepared for a safe and enjoyable trip. The only way you could possibly learn more is by embarking on your journey and discovering Australia for yourself. Start exploring...book one of our Australia vacations today!

 

Extend Your Stay

Consider an additional stopover to your Australia vacation at one of Goway's South Pacific destinations. You can choose from  our selection of New Zealand vacation packages, Tahiti vacation packages or stay at one of our Fiji resorts or perhaps take a Cook Island vacation. This can be done stopping over en route to or from Australia.

 

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Hobart, Australia

  • Natural Tasmania 4 Days: Scheduled

    An incredible one fifth of Tasmania has been listed as a World Heritage site. Spend four days in Hobart, the Tasman Peninsula and Freycinet National Park, uncovering unspoiled nature.
    Duration:
    4 Days
    Prices From:
    US$ 1,508
    Trip Type:
    Luxury and Beyond, Tailor-made Travel Ideas
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  • Hobart: Big 3 Tasmania Hobart to Launceston

    Add the best of Tasmania to your Australia vacation with this short journey from Hobart to Launceston, or vice versa. See historic convict ruins, and some of Australia’s most pristine national parks.
    Duration:
    3 Days
    Prices From:
    US$ 281
    Trip Type:
    Active & Adventurous
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  • Culture and Icons

    Experience the best of Australia's icons and culture with this journey from Sydney to Tasmania. This Australia vacation showcases Sydney's most popular sights, including the Sydney Opera House and Harbour Bridge, before taking you to Uluru/Ayers Rock in the country's Red Centre and the secluded landscapes and rugged coastlines of Tasmania.
    Duration:
    15 Days
    Prices From:
    US$ 3,040
    Trip Type:
    Stopovers/City Breaks
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  • Freycinet Lodge

    Pick up your rental car and drive to Tasmania’s rugged East Coast. With its prime location, Freycinet Lodge is the ideal base for exploring the amazing natural landscapes that surround it.
    Duration:
    3 Days
    Prices From:
    US$ 360
    Trip Type:
    Self-Drives, Tailor-made Travel Ideas
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  • Maria Island Walk

    Few places on the planet offer the total tranquility and unspoiled natural beauty of Maria Island. Enjoy this acclaimed four day walk through breathtaking landscapes rich in history.
    Duration:
    4 Days
    Prices From:
    US$ 1,864
    Trip Type:
    Active & Adventurous
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  • Natural Tasmania 5 Day: Scheduled

    During this five day tour visit the Cradle Mountains and Freycinet National Park, travel to the Tasman Peninsula and Hobart, always keeping your eyes open for the infamous Tasmanian Devil.
    Duration:
    5 Days
    Prices From:
    US$ 1,963
    Trip Type:
    Tailor-made Travel Ideas
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  • Peppers Cradle Mountain Lodge

    Peppers Cradle takes you into the heart of this World Heritage listed wilderness.
    Duration:
    3 Days
    Prices From:
    US$ 429
    Trip Type:
    Tailor-made Travel Ideas
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  • Saffire Freycinet: Stay of Distinction

    This luxurious resort is the perfect home base for your exploration of beautiful Freycinet Peninsula.
    Duration:
    3 Days
    Prices From:
    US$ 2,314
    Trip Type:
    Luxury and Beyond, Stays of Distinction, Tailor-made Travel Ideas
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  • Tasmania Expedition Cruise from Hobart

    Goway's 8 day Tasmania Expedition Cruise (From Hobart) focuses on Tasmania. Please inquire.
    Duration:
    8 Days
    Prices From:
    US$ 3,648
    Trip Type:
    Cruises & Sailing
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  • Tasmanian Circle: 9 Days Hobart to Hobart Self Drive

    The tiny island of Tasmania has much to offer. Drive through Strahan then the Cradle Mountains, famous for alpine scenery, to Hobart stopping at Launceston, Swansea and Port Arthur.
    Duration:
    9 Days
    Prices From:
    US$ 1,159
    Trip Type:
    Self-Drives, Tailor-made Travel Ideas
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  • Tasmanian Wonders: Best Buy Escorted Vacation

    Enjoy the ideal introduction to the southern island state of Tasmania. Starting and ending in Hobart, you’ll explore spectacular landscapes in Cradle Mountain-St. Lake Clair National Park and Freycinet National Park, cruise along the Gordon River, and explore the prison history of infamous Port Arthur.
    Duration:
    10 Days
    Prices From:
    US$ 3,201
    Trip Type:
    Escorted Coach Touring
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  • Tasmanian: Self Drive 5 Days Hobart to Launceston (or V.V.)

    Much of Tasmania has been listed as a World Heritage Site; the scenery makes it an ideal driving journey. Leave Hobart, travel to Strahan and Cradle Mountain before ending in Launceston.
    Duration:
    5 Days
    Prices From:
    US$ 685
    Trip Type:
    Self-Drives, Tailor-made Travel Ideas
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  • Tassie Convict Stopover

    Tasmania offers a world of difference from the rest of Australia. Explore the ruins of the infamous Port Arthur penal settlements, learning the history of Australia’s early convicts.
    Duration:
    4 Days
    Prices From:
    US$ 403
    Trip Type:
    Stopovers/City Breaks, Tailor-made Travel Ideas
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  • Taste of Tasmania

    Across the Bass Strait lies a side of Australia unlike any other.
    Duration:
    6 Days
    Prices From:
    US$ 617
    Trip Type:
    Active & Adventurous, Small Group Touring
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  • The Royal Tasman (8 days): Premier Escorted Luxury Vacation

    Begin in Hobart spending nine days exploring Tasmania. Visit Strahan, cruise the Gordon River, see the Cradle Mountains and Launceston before learning the history of the township of Ross.
    Duration:
    8 Days
    Prices From:
    US$ 3,027
    Trip Type:
    Escorted Coach Touring, Single Friendly
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  • Value Tasmania (6 Days): Value Plus Escorted Vacation

    Spend six days in Tasmania first visiting the city of Launceston then journey to Freycinet National Park. Stop in historic Port Arthur and Salamanca Place before concluding in Hobart.
    Duration:
    6 Days
    Prices From:
    US$ 1,814
    Trip Type:
    Escorted Coach Touring, Single Friendly
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