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Discovery Holiday Parks
Hobart, Hobart, TAS
AAA Rating:
Three and a half stars
Activities & Attractions
- Salamanca Place
- Royal Tasmanian Botanical Gardens
- Cadbury Chocolate Factory
- Bonorong Park Wildlife Centre
- Tasman National Park
- Fudge Factory and Historic Gardens Tour
- Battery Point
- Hartz Mountains National Park
- Cascade Brewery
- Theatre Royal
- Mount Nelson Lookout
- Moorilla Museum of Antiquities
- Seven Mile Beach
Salamanca Place
Salamanca Place and it's surrounding area is Tasmania's foremost entertainment hotspot! With dozens of restaurants and shops, the best plaza in Tasmania, pubs, galleries, craft shops and other attractions including the famous Salamanca Market every Saturday - it will suit everyone.
Royal Tasmanian Botanical Gardens
The sheltered, landscaped grounds of the Royal Tasmanian Botanical Gardens hold historic plant collections and a large number of significant trees, many dating from the nineteenth century. The Botanical Gardens Restaurant is set in one of the loveliest locations for any restaurant is Tasmania.
Cadbury Chocolate Factory
Calling all chocoholics: Cruise to Cadbury's Chocolate Factory and experience the creation of classic chocolate - with plenty of free samples to illustrate the end of the process! Along the way, cruise under the Tasman Bridge and enjoy panoramic views of Hobart, Mt. Wellington, Bellerive, and Rosny Hill.
Bonorong Park Wildlife Centre
At Bonorong Wildlife Park, there are enthusiatic, professional staff who are dedicated to ensuring your visit is both enjoyable and informative. Adults and children alike will be fascinated by Tasmania's special species, Devils, Quolls, Wombats, Echidna and you can hand feed the Forester Kangaroos with complimentary food, share unforgettable moments with the Koalas and their dedicated keepers.
Tasman National Park
It is an area of great beauty and natural diversity, including some of the most stunning coastal scenery anywhere in Australia. Not suprisingly, the park offers some of the best coastal walks in the country. Many interesting rock formations can be found along the coastline, while the southern end of the park has some of the highest and most spectacular sea cliffs in Australia.
Fudge Factory and Historic Gardens Tour
There is a small shop at the front of the Female Factory that sells fudge, jams, chutneys, sauces and more. The proceeds from these sales are directed back into the Female Factory preservation fund.
Battery Point
Battery Point of today retains much of the character of 100 years ago in it's real estate, restaurant and history.
Hartz Mountains National Park
Hartz Mountains National Park is a window into the south-west wilderness, offering views of remote mountain ranges as far as the southern coast. As well as spectacular views of a landscape which has been shaped by glaciers during past ice ages, the park offers a variety of unique features. Waterfalls tumble off the dolerite range that runs through the centre of the park and small glacial lakes dot the plateau.
Cascade Brewery
One-and-a-half hour tours are conducted by guides several times per day, 7 days a week. Tours include the chance to see some of Australia's best loved premium beers brewed in the historic brewery and a walk through the famous Woodstock gardens. Allow half an hour at the end of the tour for tastings.
Theatre Royal
In 1834 a consortium of Hobart Town's business leaders was formed with the aim of establishing a permanent theatre for the rapidly expanding colony. Today the Theatre Royal is not just a piece of Tasmania's history but a living centre for the performing arts. It presents an annual program of live theatre, contemporary music, dance and entertainment.
ABOUT HOBART
Hobart, Tasmania’s harbour-side capital city was founded in 1804, and is the second oldest city in Australia. It now has a population of approximately 250,000 people.
Hobart city stretches along both shores of the Derwent River, and has the lofty Mt Wellington as a picturesque backdrop. Hobart is a city of sails and sandstone, festivals and flavours - colourful spinnakers on the harbour, fine old 19th century warehouses along Salamanca Place, the fun and music of the waterfront Summer Festival and excellent restaurants highlighting Tasmania’s fresh food.
In parts of Hobart, it is easy to feel as if you’ve stepped back a couple hundred years. Take a walk through Battery Point, where the city’s oldest cottages snuggle together, stroll through one of the city’s heritage parks, in the shade of mature English trees, or wander along Salamanca Place, with its line of Georgian warehouses, the sandstone chipped by convict chisels.
SALAMANCA MARKET
Salamanca Market highlights fine Tasmanian art & craft - hand worked glass, innovative design in Tasmanian timbers, stylish clothing, bold ceramics.
Meet world renowned crafts people selling their creations.
Looking for antiques, collectibles, books, curios, trash or treasure? Come & pick up a bargin or two.
Open every Saturday of the year
8:30am - 3:00pm
CADBURY VISITOR'S CENTRE
Understand the process of how Cadbury chocolates are made, see chocolates being moulded and enjoy tasting raw materials.
Visitors can sample chocolates and visit the retail shop - special chocolate prices and high quality Cadbury merchandise.
No access to manufacturing areas of factory.
Closed weekends and public holidays.
TASMAN ISLAND CRUISES
This world class eco-adventure cruise travels along the spectacular coastline of the Tasman National Park between Port Arthur and Eaglehawk Neck, southern Tasmania.
See Tasmanian wilderness and wildlife at Port Arthur including sea cliffs, seals, dolphins, whales, seabirds and eagles.
So much is happening out there, every day of the year. The abundant sea and coastal wildlife is extremely active, who knows what you will see on your cruise? Close encounters with wildlife are common.
BRUNY ISLAND CRUISE
This three-hour eco-adventure cruise takes you through some of Tasmania's unspoilt coastline like nobody else. Our safe, fast and comfortable boats ensure you're right in the adventure – seeing everything up close, feeling every thrill and experiencing nature first hand.
Bruny Island boasts stunning natural cliff formations. The awesome 'Breathing Rock', the towering 'Monument' and the lush emerald green forests of South Bruny.
The impressive array of sea and coastal wildlife rivals many national parks throughout the world. Meet the Bruny Island seals, dolphins, whales, albatross, eagles, gannet, shearwater and petrel who live in this delicate ecosystem.
PEPPERMINT BAY CRUISE
Explore the best Tassie has to offer from the deck of the 23m catermaran as you cruise the River Derwent & d'Entrecasteaux Channel on your way to Peppermint Bay.
Arrive at picturesque Peppermint Bay where the chefs have your lunch ready and waiting. Enjoy the freshest local cuisine whilst you cruise the coastline of Northern Bruny Island.
Disembark the vessel and enjoy an hours leisure time exploring Peppermint Bay and the little seaside town of Woodbridge.
Depart Peppermint Bay as we venture Northbound again for a return journey to Hobart, following the voyage made by yachtsman every year in the famous Sydney to Hobart yacht race.
Arrive back in Hobart ready to continue on with your evenings activities.
HUON TRAIL
The Huon Trail is the perfect touring route to take you around the area to the south of Hobart. In just a 20-minute drive, you will find a world of extensive and serene waterways, wild coastlines, quiet farmlands, boutique vineyards, and rugged but accessible World Heritage wilderness.
The Huon Trail leads you to ideal places for delicious food – especially cheeses, cherries, stone fruits, berries, meats and the freshest of seafood – top class cool-climate wines, a rich maritime, forest and rural heritage, and friendly, creative people.
There are four areas along The Huon Trail – the Huon Valley, the D'Entrecasteaux Channel, Bruny Island and the remote and wild Far South. Each of these areas offers unique experiences and attractions ranging from towering sea cliffs, dramatic mountain peaks, ancient forests, wondrous underground caves, pristine waterways, native flora and fauna and truly sensational landscapes.
MONA - MUSEUM, WINERY, BREWERY, BAR & RESTAURANT
Museum - Australia's largest private museum of old, new, ancient, modern and contemporary art.
Open daily 10:00am - 6:00pm
Winery - Tours & tastings of boutique Tasmanian wines.
3:30pm Tuesday, Friday & Saturday.
Brewery - Moo Brew tour & tasting in the microbrewery, which means the tours are up close & personal. Drink beer straight from the tank.
4:00pm Fridays.
The Source Restaurant - Contemporary French cuisine using fresh, local produce.
TASMANIAN TRANSPORT MUSEUM
The museum is the home of the state's largest collection of transport exhibits and related items. It provides a fascinating insight on life in Tasmania from the earliest days of merchanised transport and fire services.
Electric trams & trolley buses. Steam & diesel locomotives, rail cars, carriages & other rolling stock. Motor buses, fire engines, steam road vehicles & lots more.
ZOODOO WILDLIFE PARK
ZOODOO offer a large range of Native, Agricultural and Exotic animals including, Tasmanian Devils, Quolls, Koala, Camel, Llama, Goats, Monkeys, Tigers, Lions and much more!
They also have lion feeding and education talks three times per day and a Safari Bus tour is an experience the whole family will never forget.
Take a walk through the native park, play with the animals in the indoor animal nursery or visit Tigerland if you dare!
There's something for everyone... even rides for the kids! So what are you waiting for? Come and see what you can DOO... at ZOODOO!
RISDON BROOK PARK
Risdon Brook Park, set amongst dense bushland on Hobart’s eastern shore, is a popular recreational area. The Park is home to one of Hobart’s largest drinking water reservoirs which supplies water to homes on the eastern shore.
Southern Water owns and maintains Risdon Brook Park, which includes a walking track, barbecue facilities, a children’s playground and toilet facilities.
This is an easy walk for the whole family,the track around Risdon Brook reservoir is approximately 4.36km in length. Cycling is allowed. Follow the vehicle-width track all the way around the reservoir in either direction. The track is mostly flat but undulates around the eastern bay and at the approach to the northern end of the reservoir.
There are views to Mount Wellington and Mount Direction from the eastern side of the reservoir and bush views around the whole reservoir perimeter.
CASCADE BREWERY & VISITORS CENTRE
Vitit Australia's oldest brewery and take the tour to see some of Australia's finest and oldest beers in production and taste the finest product.
TASMANIAN DEVIL CONSERVATION PARK
Come face to face with real live Tasmanian devils at our fantastic new world first habitats at Tasmanian Devil Conservation Park.
It is the world's original and best Tasmanian devil visitor centre.
You'll see devils feeding - six times a day - snarling and doing what they do best, crushing up bones and generally being devilish.
See the famous dive of the falcon in Tasmania's only free-flight presentation. You'll also see friendly little parrots play some unusual tricks and discover how birds can recognize colours.
Hand feed friendly kangaroos, walk among friendly wallabies, take a wildlife walk to see eagles and rare hawks and meet our quaint little quolls.
WREST POINT CASINO
Australia’s first casino opened here at Wrest Point in 1973 – and the fun and action hasn’t stopped since!
A boutique casino that has all the popular table games, gaming machines and our VIP gaming area.
There are two other gaming areas – Riverview and Boardwalk – where you’ll find the latest in electronic gaming machines, with great views of the River Derwent.
Dine in style at one of Wrest Point's many restaurants from Hobart's premier dining experience to light snacks on the waterfront and just about everything else in between!
Wrest Point offers 5 inhouse dining venues to choose from.
Point Revolving Restaurant
Pier One Restaurant & Bar
The Coffee Shop
The Loft Bistro
Riverview Snacks
TASMANIAN MUSEUM & ART GALLERY
The Tasmanian Museum and Art Gallery in Hobart is Tasmania's premier museum. It is situated in a collection of 19th century historic buildings immediately north of Hobart's famous docks area.
It has fine Tasmanian colonial history and art collections,
Tasmanian natural wonders, including a special collection of treasures related to the extinct Tasmanian tiger or thylacine, as well as a collection of antique Tasmanian furniture.
The are special exhibitions for children,
a restaurant and cafe and there are regular guided tours.
SALMON PONDS
Built in 1861, is the oldest trout hatchery in the Southern Hemisphere. It was the first place to be stocked with trout in Australia and was the mainstay of trout breeding for Tasmania’s legendary trout fisheries. Visit the Salmon Ponds near New Norfolk in the Derwent River valley and wander amidst the historic buildings, hatchery and fish ponds. There's also a restaurant within the original 19th century English style public
open space of superb trees, hedges and lawns.
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Lat: -42.8136000 Long: 147.3369010
Pets: Not allowed
Hobart
673 East Derwent Hwy
Risdon
Tasmania 7016
Free call: 1800 352 249
T: (03) 6243 9879
F: (03) 6216 4115
