Lively Hobart has something to satisfy all tastes: diverse galleries great places to eat, assorted shops and markets, historical landmarks and access to national parks and natural attractions
This small city, Tasmania's capital, offers a range of activities and attractions massively disproportionate to its size. There is a flourishing and award winning food and wine scene, with local and international restaurants,seafood fresh from the Southern ocean, and local wines. Just a ferry ride away is the Museum of Old and New Art (MONA), a daring and innovative, privately owned, museum.
Spend a relaxing weekend exploring Salamanca Place with its many cafes and providores, browsing the Saturday market for a bargain amongst the many stalls or follow the convict story through the impressive historic architecture.
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Join award-winning wildlife photographer Bret Charman on this photographic journey through the states of Victoria and Tasmania to capture images of some the most iconic and fascinating endemic species in Australia including platypus, Tasmanian devil, kangaroo, koala and short-beaked echidna.
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Destination: Australia
Price
(inc. flights): 17 days
from £8,495
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This small-ship expedition takes you on an adventure into the wilderness, showcasing Tasmania's rugged coastal beauty and unique wildlife. Pristine World Heritage areas and national parks teem with native wildlife, from wombat, kangaroo, wallaby, and pademelon, to rare bird species, like the orange-bellied parrot.
Find out more about Coastal Wilds of Tasmania