Category: Oceania
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Visiting MONA in Hobart: Tickets, opening hours + insider tips
MONA is Hobart’s most famous attraction and one of Australia’s most unusual museums. This guide covers everything you need to know before visiting — including tickets, opening hours, what to expect inside, and insider tips from multiple visits.
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Mount Field National Park from Hobart: Day trip guide + weekend itinerary
Escape Hobart for waterfalls, rainforests, and alpine lakes at Mount Field National Park. This guide covers the best walks, scenic stops, and tips for planning a day trip or relaxed weekend itinerary.
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Richmond Tasmania day trip from Hobart: Best things to do in this historic village
Only 25 minutes from Hobart, Richmond is a picturesque village filled with heritage buildings, family-friendly attractions, and quaint shops and cafés. Combine your visit with nearby Coal River Valley wineries and gourmet stops for a full and flavourful day trip from the city.
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Visiting the Huon Valley from Hobart: Tahune Airwalk day trip guide
A Huon Valley day trip from Hobart is a scenic, easy day out showcasing southern Tasmania’s best food, wildlife, and forest scenery. Experience cider tastings, a chance to spot wild platypus in Geeveston, and a walk among the treetops at the famous Tahune Airwalk.
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How to visit Bruny Island from Hobart (ferry, top tours + things to do)
Bruny Island is one of the best day trips from Hobart, Tasmania — with scenic drives, gourmet food, and dramatic coastal views all packed into one small island. Whether you self-drive or join a guided tour, this little slice of wilderness delivers the perfect mix of adventure and indulgence.
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Best things to do in Hobart: A local’s guide to Tasmania’s capital
Looking for some cheapo Hobart activities? This quaint Tasmanian capital can easily be done on a budget! Here are my suggestions for cheap or free things to do in Hobart.
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How to get to the summit of kunanyi / Mount Wellington from Hobart
Standing high above Hobart, kunanyi / Mount Wellington offers breathtaking views of the city and southern Tasmania. This guide explains the various ways to reach the summit and how to make the most of your visit to Hobart’s iconic mountain.
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Best day trips from Hobart: Discover Tasmania beyond the capital
Hobart is the perfect base for exploring Tasmania. In less than a day, you can wander historic villages, hike to waterfalls and lookouts, cruise beneath sea cliffs, or escape to an island of empty beaches. These are the best trips within easy reach of the city.
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Is the Tasman Island Wilderness Cruise worth it? My honest review of Tasmania’s top boat tour
The Tasman Island Wilderness Cruise is a thrilling 3-hour eco-adventure along Tasmania’s wild southern coast. Departing from Port Arthur (or as part of a day trip from Hobart), this small-group boat tour explores towering sea cliffs and caves, with close-up views of dolphins, fur seals, seabirds, and the remote Tasman Island lighthouse.
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Best things to do on the Tasman Peninsula beyond Port Arthur
The Tasman Peninsula offers so much more than the Port Arthur Historic Site. Explore dramatic sea cliffs, take the Tasman Island cruise, hike to Cape Hauy, relax at Fortescue Bay, visit the Tessellated Pavement, meet Tasmanian devils, and enjoy lavender fields, artisan chocolate, and local gin along the way.