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Departure of all tours are at Stop A (Travel Center)
Bookings can be made online or at Stop B (Brooke Street Pier)
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HOP-ON HOP-OFF CITY LOOP TOUR
Hop-on our City Loop Tour from 20 different bus stops. The 90 minute tour features professional and informative commentary in 8 languages. Available languages include English, French, German, Italian, Japanese, Korean, Mandarin and Spanish.
SUMMER TIMETABLE
Operates: October – April
Tour Duration: 90 minutes
Frequency: Every 60 minutes
WINTER TIMETABLE
Operates: May – September
Tour Duration: 90 minutes
Frequency: Every 1½ - 2 hours
Corner of Davey & Elizabeth St.
• Close to Hobart’s bustling waterfront precinct, this is the start and finish of our City Loop Tour.
• Departure point for our kunanyi/Mt Wellington Tour.
• Extensive visitor information for Hobart and Tasmania.
• Easy walking distance to souvenir shops.
• Walk along the waterfront for a large variety of cafés, restaurants and bars.
• Explore the life of Antarctic expeditioners at Mawson’s Huts Replica Museum.
SUMMER
FIRST BUS: 9:00am
LAST BUS: 3:00pm
WINTER
FIRST BUS: 10:00am
LAST BUS: 3:00pm
Franklin Wharf (Near Brooke St. Intersection)
- Visit our friendly staff at the Red Decker Shop to book your kunanyi/Mt Wellington or Cascade Brewery Tours, or purchase some Red Decker souvenirs.
- Brooke Street Pier is a floating structure, both a building and a boat, which rises and falls with the tide. It’s the departure point for the MONA ferry and Peppermint Bay cruise.
- Meet the makers of unique Tasmanian wares, plus cafés and restaurants with magnificent waterside views.
SUMMER
FIRST BUS: 9:10am
LAST BUS: 3:10pm
WINTER
FIRST BUS: 10:10am
LAST BUS: 3:10pm
Princes Wharf No. 1 (Outside Main Entrance)
- Salamanca Place is where you’ll find Salamanca Market – Australia’s largest outdoor market. Held every Saturday, rain hail or shine.
- The row of 1840s Georgian sandstone warehouses have been converted into cafés, restaurants, bars, galleries and boutique retail stores.
- The perfect place to find a special hand-crafted gift or memento of your holiday.
- A short walk up the historic Kelly’s Steps takes you into Battery Point.
SUMMER
FIRST BUS: 9:12am
LAST BUS: 3:12pm
WINTER
FIRST BUS: 10:12am
LAST BUS: 3:12pm
Castray Esplanade (Outside CSIRO)
- Located at Princes Park, Hobart Signal Station is the oldest building in Battery Point. Built in 1818 as part of a series of semaphore stations that sent and received messages. It is also the site of the Mulgrave, Prince of Wales and Albert Batteries, condemned in 1878.
- Stroll through the heritage gardens or have a play at the pirate ship playground.
- The Battery Point Sculpture Trail winds its way along the waterfront revealing more of Battery Point’s history.
SUMMER
FIRST BUS: 9:15am
LAST BUS: 3:15pm
WINTER
FIRST BUS: 10:15am
LAST BUS: 3:15pm
Corner of Hampden Rd. & Colville St.
- Visit Narryna Heritage Museum and Markree House Museum and Garden for a rich experience of early colonial life.
- Spend some time in the old Georgian cottages that have been converted into cafés, restaurants and gift shops.
- Follow In Bobby’s Footsteps, a self-guided Battery Point history walk through the village.
- Visit the iconic Arthur Circus,
a quaint street with a ring of old cottages and a village green. - Walk down the historic Kelly’s Steps into Salamanca.
SUMMER
FIRST BUS: 9:17am
LAST BUS: 3:17pm
WINTER
FIRST BUS: 10:17am
LAST BUS: 3:17pm
De Witt St. (Near Cromwell St. Intersection)
- Admire the architectural, historical and spiritual significance of St Georges Anglican Church.
- Follow Cromwell Street down to the original site of the Battery Point Shipyards where river steamers, trading ketches and whaling ships were built from Tasmanian timbers, such as huon pine.
- Discover Hobart’s historic network of laneways including Nanny Goat Lane, a Battery Point icon.
SUMMER
FIRST BUS: 9:20am
LAST BUS: 3:20pm
WINTER
FIRST BUS: 10:20am
LAST BUS: 3:20pm
St Georges Terrace (Near Sandy Bay Rd.)
- Visit the Army Museum of Tasmania, within Anglesea Barracks, which is one of Australia’s most significant historical military precincts.
- Enjoy the fantastic panoramic views of the surrounding Sandy Bay, Dynnyrne and Lower Sandy Bay suburbs.
- A short walk from the outer reaches of Battery Point to the suburb of Sandy Bay.
- Discover Hobart’s historic network of laneways including Nanny Goat Lane, a Battery Point icon.
SUMMER
FIRST BUS: 9:22am
LAST BUS: 3:22pm
WINTER
FIRST BUS: 10:22am
LAST BUS: 3:22pm
Drysdale Place (Outside Main Entrance)
- Wrest Point is the perfect waterfront destination for a variety of restaurants, bars, live music and vibrant casino entertainment.
- Admire the spectacular view overlooking the River Derwent.
- Take a scenic walk following the harbours edge down south to Sandy Bay’s popular Long Beach (approx. 30-minutes one-way).
- A gentle walk along Sandy Bay’s Waterfront to Sandy Bay Village.
SUMMER
FIRST BUS: 9:25am
LAST BUS: 3:25pm
WINTER
FIRST BUS: 10:25am
LAST BUS: 3:25pm
Corner of Sandy Bay Rd. & Queen St.
- A range of designer stores and independent clothing boutiques alongside lovely homewares shops selling a range of special gifts.
- The city’s largest and diverse array of restaurants, serving a variety of cuisines.
- Trendy coffee shops and bars.
- Everyday conveniences such as supermarkets, banks, pharmacies, Asian grocer, post office and newsagent.
- A gentle walk along Sandy Bay’s Waterfront to Wrest Point Casino.
SUMMER
FIRST BUS: 9:30am
LAST BUS: 3:30pm
WINTER
FIRST BUS: 10:30am
LAST BUS: 3:30pm
(Outside Cascade Brewhouse)
- Sample a range of Cascade beverages by the glass, as a tasting paddle or paired with lunch at Cascade Brewhouse.
- Step inside Australia’s oldest brewery on a guided tour.
- Take a relaxing stroll through Cascade Gardens to Cascades Female Factory.
- A gentle downhill walk along Hobart Rivulet Walking Track into the city.
- Explore the walking tracks in Wellington Park starting at the Cascade Walking Track, behind Cascade Brewery.
SUMMER
FIRST BUS: 9:40am
LAST BUS: 3:40pm
WINTER
FIRST BUS: 10:40am
LAST BUS: 3:40pm
Corner of Cascade Rd. & McRobies Rd.
- Discover the stories of Australia’s convict women and their children at Cascades Female Factory. Join a tour for a deeper insight into the history of the site and the lives of those imprisoned here.
- View displays and exhibitions in the Matron’s Quarters.
- Her Story is a depiction of the harsh life at the Female Factory.
- Take a relaxing stroll through Cascade Gardens to Cascades Brewhouse.
- A gentle downhill walk along Hobart Rivulet Walking Track into the city.
SUMMER
FIRST BUS: 9:42am
LAST BUS: 3:42pm
WINTER
FIRST BUS: 10:42am
LAST BUS: 3:42pm
Corner of Macquarie St. & Weld St.
- Stop and recharge at one of the local coffee shops.
- An eclectic strip of shops offering a variety of antiques and second-hand goods.
- Walk the streets and explore the grand old homes.
- Sit, pray, meditate or admire the gothic architecture and stained glass windows of
All Saints Anglican Church. - A gentle walk along Hobart Rivulet Walking Track to Cascades Female Factory and Cascade Brewhouse or back into the city.
SUMMER
FIRST BUS: 9:45am
LAST BUS: 3:45pm
WINTER
FIRST BUS: 10:45am
LAST BUS: 3:45pm
Collins St. (Near Barrack St. Intersection)
- Catch Hollywood blockbusters and great art-house films at Village Cinemas. Add a touch of luxury with selected films screening in Gold Class.
- There’s plenty of fun to be had with laser tag and arcade games for all ages.
- A short walk to Centrepoint Shopping Centre and the retail stores that border the southern part of the CBD shopping precinct.
- Hop back on the bus after completing the Hobart Rivulet Walking Track.
SUMMER
FIRST BUS: 9:50am
LAST BUS: 3:50pm
WINTER
FIRST BUS: 10:50am
LAST BUS: 3:50pm
Collins St. (Near Murray St. Intersection)
- Elizabeth Street Mall is one of Hobart’s major retail precincts.
- Visit the Cat & Fiddle Arcade for the latest fashion trends. Hey diddle diddle, when the clock strikes the hour make sure you’re there to see the cow jump over the moon.
- A wide variety of retail outlets, department stores, independent speciality stores, cafés, fast food outlets, restaurants and bars. As well as a supermarket, banks, foreign currency exchange, pharmacies, post office and newsagents.
SUMMER
FIRST BUS: 9:53am
LAST BUS: 3:53pm
WINTER
FIRST BUS: 10:53am
LAST BUS: 3:53pm
Corner of Davey & Elizabeth St.
- Close to Hobart’s bustling waterfront precinct, this is the start and finish of our City Loop Tour.
- Departure point for our kunanyi/Mt Wellington Tour.
- Extensive visitor information for Hobart and Tasmania.
- Easy walking distance to souvenir shops.
- Walk along the waterfront for a large variety of cafés, restaurants and bars.
- Explore the life of Antarctic expeditioners at Mawson’s Huts Replica Museum.
SUMMER
FIRST BUS: 10:00am
LAST BUS: 4:00pm
WINTER
FIRST BUS: 11:00am
LAST BUS: 4:00pm
Argyle St. (Near Davey St. Intersection)
- Delve into Tasmania’s unique and fascinating history at the Tasmanian Museum and Art Gallery and the Maritime Museum of Tasmania.
- Be sure to check out any current public talks, tours, school holiday programs and other fun family activities.
- Enjoy the freshest seafood at one of Constitution Dock’s waterfront restaurants or pick up the “catch of the day” from the local fishermen.
SUMMER
FIRST BUS: 10:02am
LAST BUS: 4:02pm
WINTER
FIRST BUS: 11:02am
LAST BUS: 4:02pm
Corner of Brisbane St. & Campbell St.
- One of Australia’s most significant historic convict precincts, the Hobart Convict Penitentiary was built in the 1830s for the growing number of convicts arriving in the colony.
- Book in for a viewing of Pandemonium – The Convict Film Experience to explore the journey of Tasmania’s convict ancestors. Visit after-hours for a thrilling ghost tour (bookings essential).
- A short walk to Australia’s oldest continually operating theatre, the Theatre Royal.
SUMMER
FIRST BUS: 10:02am
LAST BUS: 4:02pm
WINTER
FIRST BUS: 11:02am
LAST BUS: 4:02pm
Liverpool St. (Opposite ABC Building)
- Enjoy the Olympic size swimming pool, leisure pools, water slide, spa, sauna, steam room, gym and fitness classes at the Doone Kennedy Hobart Aquatic Centre.
- Admire 40 different rose varieties at the University Rose Gardens.
- Explore the open space of the Queens Domain, including Hobart Cenotaph and Soldiers Memorial Avenue.
- Walk along the Intercity Cycleway following the River Derwent upstream with lots of places to explore en route.
SUMMER
FIRST BUS: 10:05am
LAST BUS: 4:05pm
WINTER
FIRST BUS: 11:05am
LAST BUS: 4:05pm
Lower Domain Rd. (Outside Main Entrance)
- The Royal Tasmanian Botanical Gardens are Australia’s premier cool climate garden. Stroll through 14 hectares of unique collections including the Japanese Garden and historic Conservatory. Visit the Lily Pond and Community Food Garden or the world’s only Subantarctic Plant House.
- Enjoy a meal with great views at Succulent Restaurant and have a browse in the Botanical Shop.
- It’s a short walk to the Tasman Bridge with spectacular views of the River Derwent.
SUMMER
FIRST BUS: 10:10am
LAST BUS: 4:10pm
WINTER
FIRST BUS: 11:10am
LAST BUS: 4:10pm
Davey St. (Outside Zero Davey)
- Wander along Victoria Dock, home of Hobart’s commercial fishing fleet.
- Enjoy the freshest seafood at one of Constitution Dock’s waterfront restaurants or pick up the “catch of the day” from the local fishermen.
- A selection of cafés, bars, galleries and boutique stores.
- Explore Mac Point’s Edible Precinct with European species planted beside native bush foods.
- A short walk back to the Cruise Ship Terminal.
SUMMER
FIRST BUS: 10:15am
LAST BUS: 4:15pm
WINTER
FIRST BUS: 11:15am
LAST BUS: 4:15pm
Corner of Davey & Elizabeth St.
- Close to Hobart’s bustling waterfront precinct, this is the start and finish of our City Loop Tour.
- Departure point for our kunanyi/Mt Wellington Tour.
- Extensive visitor information for Hobart and Tasmania.
- Easy walking distance to souvenir shops.
- Walk along the waterfront for a large variety of cafés, restaurants and bars.
- Explore the life of Antarctic expeditioners at Mawson’s Huts Replica Museum.