Eaglehawk Neck information
Located 78km south east of Hobart on a narrow isthmus, Eagle Hawk Neck is a gateway to the Tasman Peninsula.
Previously established as a patrolled barrier to keep convicts on the peninsula, Eaglehawk Neck is a quiet fishing village and holiday retreat.
Attractions and activities include the Blowhole, tessellated pavement and Tasmans Arch, Devils Kitchen and the lookout above Pirates Bay, convict and colonial artefacts at Copping, “Doo” Town, huge elkhorn kelp and Officers’ Quarters Museum.
Accommodation options for visitors include hotels, B&Bs, cottages and guesthouses.
Port Arthur information
Located 99km south east of Hobart on the Tasman Peninsula, Port Arthur is connected to the mainland by a strip of land 100m wide.
Previously established as a penal colony, Port Arthur today is a beautifully restored historic site and tourist area.
Attractions and activities include seaplane flights, charter boat trips and harbour cruises, ferry tour to the Isle of the Dead, game fishing, reef fishing or deep sea fishing, a guided walking tour during the day or a chilling ghost tour through the evening.
Accommodation options for visitors include caravan parks, cabins and motels, holiday units, B&Bs and villas.
Taranna information
Located 88km south east of Hobart on the Tasman Peninsula, Taranna is a small settlement on the road to Port Arthur.
Previously established as the “human railway” terminal from Port Arthur, Taranna today has a number of tourist attractions.
Attractions and activities include Tasmanian Devil Park, , Devils in the dark evening guided tours with infrared torches and Kings of the Wind a flight bird show, Vineyard Café wine and cheese tasting, World Tiger snake centre, Norfolk Bay Convict Station and Federation Chocolate factory to observe the chocolate making process. Explore nearby Nubeena for convict ruins at Saltwater River, fishing from the jetty, White Beach for swimming and fishing and Roaring Beach for challenging surf.
Accommodation options for visitors include cottages, B&Bs and cabins.
Sorell information
Located 26km east of Hobart on the Rubicon River, Sorell is a quiet town ten minutes from Hobart airport.
Previously established as a large grain producing area, Sorell today produces prime lamb.
Attractions and activities include fishing from the jetty, walking along the beaches and penguins at dusk at Point Sorell, golfing, tennis and historic churches, jet skiing, water skiing and and picking your own seasonal fruit at Sorell Fruit Farm. Explore Coppings Colonial & Convict Exhibition and Narawntapu National Park for viewing the Forester kangaroo, Bennetts wallaby and common wombat.
Accommodation options for visitors are mostly bed and breakfasts.
Richmond information
Located 27km north east of Hobart on the banks of the Coal River, Richmond is a charming historic village.
Previously established as a wheat area, Richmond today has a tourism focus.
Attractions and activities include Australia’s oldest bridge, Richmond Gaol and Richmond Historical Village, Hobart Town Historical Model Village and Grannie Rhodes Cottage, Coal River Valley boutique wineries, Bonorong Wildlife Park at Brighton and horse riding.
Accommodation options for visitors include hotels, cottages and guesthouses, B&Bs, holiday units and tourist parks.
Hobart information
Located on the Derwent River, Hobart is a vibrant city with a busy harbour and mountain backdrop.
Previously established as a port to prevent French settlement, Hobart’s economy is built around light industry and tourism.
Attractions and activities include mountain biking down Mount Field or Mount Wellington day or night, kayaking Hobart waterfront and a cruise to the Cadbury Chocolate Tour. Explore Russell Falls pristine rainforest at Mt Field National Park, Battery Point and Constitution Dock, Salamanca Market every Saturday, Sullivans Cove and Wrest Point Casino, Maritime Museum of Tasmania, Botanic Gardens and the Female Factory Historic site, Cascade Brewery and Lark Distillery.
Accommodation options for visitors include hotels, apartments and motor inns, cottages, B&Bs and backpackers, holiday units and tourist parks.
Huon Valley information
Located 38km south west of Hobart on the Huon River, the Huon Valley area includes the towns of Huonville, Franklin, Geeveston and nearby Cygnet and Dover.
Previously established for its timber, the Huon Valley today has an important orchard industry.
Attractions and activities include Tahune Forest Airwalk, Huon Pine Walk and Eagle Glide, cruise to the atlantic salmon farms on “Olive May” the oldest operating sailing craft in Australia, Jackson’s Daffodil Farm and the Forest & Heritage Centre for its woodturning, Hastings Caves, Sensory Trail and swim in the Hot Springs, Hartz Mountain National Park walking tracks, Jetboat ride on the Huon River and the Scented Rose.
Accommodation options for visitors include hotels, holiday units, cabins and B&Bs.
Bruny Island information
Located 25km south of Hobart and separated from the mainland of Tasmania by the D’Entrecasteaux Channel, Bruny Island is a popular day trip from Hobart. The vehicular ferry departs from Kettering crosses ten times daily to Roberts Point.
Previously established as a sealing and whaling area, Bruny Island today is a low key tourist destination with a local farming residential population.
Attractions and activities include swimming, surfing and kayaking, windsurfing, fishing charters and Eco tourism cruises. Explore Cloudy Head Walk, Labillardiere Walk and Grass Point Walk, Fluted Cape Walk, Cape Queen Elizabeth Walk and Mavista Nature Walk, Mt Mangana Rainforest, Cape Bruny Lighthouse and the Bligh Museum of Pacific Exploration at Adventure Bay.
Accommodation options for visitors include cottages, B&Bs and holiday units, cabins, caravan parks and hotel.
Contact the Visitor Information Centre at Hobart (03 6230 8233) for more information on the Hobart Coast, Tasmania. |
