HOBART ATTRACTIONS

Complete your day of sightseeing by visiting these great attractions found along the Red Decker City Loop.
For further information and bookings please visit the attraction's website.

CASCADE BREWERY / CASCADE BREWERY BAR

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Set in the foothills of South Hobart beneath kunanyi/Mt Wellington, it is the home of the oldest operating brewery in Australia, Cascade Brewing Co. Please note that the Cascade Brewery does not open until 12:00pm, and bookings are required for all activities related to the brewery, for more information please visit the Cascade Brewery website. The Cascade Brewery Bar is proudly local. They are passionate about celebrating their Tasmanian brewing…

kunanyi/MT WELLINGTON EXPLORER BUS TOUR

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kunanyi/Mt Wellington Explorer Bus is the official shuttle bus for kunanyi/Mt Wellington. We’re also the only tour company with exclusive access to the mountain when Pinnacle Road is closed due to snow. Join us as we travel 1270 metres above sea level and experience spectacular views over Hobart and southern Tasmania. The 2.5 hour return tour includes 30 minutes to take in the views at the summit. OR, if you’re…

ROYAL TASMANIAN BOTANICAL GARDENS

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Don’t miss a visit to our Botanical Gardens! One of the most visited attractions in Tasmania, this is Australia’s premier cool climate Garden. Visit the gorgeous new Lily Pads feature, and experience the plants and climate of Macquarie Island in their unique Sub-Antarctic plant house. Open all year round! Entry into the Royal Tasmanian Botanical Gardens is by gold coin donation. For more information, including opening hours , please visit…

CASCADES FEMALE FACTORY

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Beneath the shadow of kunanyi/Mount Wellington, the UNESCO World Heritage-listed Cascades Female Factory is the best place to connect with the lesser-known stories of Australia’s female convicts. From 1828–1853 thousands of women and children were imprisoned here; many never left. Joining a guided tour brings the stories of this challenging but very special place to life. Tours reveal stories of the women and the punishment system to which they endured…

MAWSON’S HUTS REPLICA MUSEUM

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The Museum was built to raise funds for the ongoing conservation of the historic buildings at Cape Denison which were used as the main base for the 1911-14 Australasian Antarctic Expedition (AAE). Standing on the Hobart waterfront just 200 metres from where Mawson’s expedition departed from in 1911, the Replica also serves as an educational facility and promotes the legacy of the AAE. It is a replica in every sense…

NARRYNA HERITAGE MUSEUM

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NARRYNA, 1840, is a merchant’s town house reflecting the trade and maritime histories of Salamanca Place and Battery Point. This architectural gem presents a rich picture of Tasmanian colonial life. For more information, including opening hours and bookings, please visit the Narryna website.  

COAL RIVER VALLEY EXPLORER BUS TOUR

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Take our Coal River Valley Explorer Bus to Richmond, a village famous for its colonial Georgian heritage buildings, dating back to 1803. Today, they house quaint galleries, tea shops, craft boutiques, eateries and more. Now a family-friendly hub for gourmet food and wine lovers, with convict-built churches, and Australia’s oldest functional bridge and colonial gaol. Richmond is not to be missed on your Tasmanian adventure. Make a day of it…

Zoodoo Zoo

Richmond Village

Take a shuttle bus to Richmond and Zoodoo. First, take your time and explore the historic town of Richmond and its elegant Georgian architecture. While you enjoy the scenery, experience some of the best food and wine Tasmania has to offer, with exclusive attraction/shopping and dining discounts. Then to Zoodoo here guests are invited to hand feed kangaroos and wallabies in the walk-through native park, wander through the large bird…