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50 things to do in
Hobart and Southern Tasmania
Culture, meets adventure, meets wilderness - this is southern Tasmania. A compact tourism region with many activities in a small area. Less driving, more adventure. A few outstanding features are illustrated below, lots more by clicking through to the activity type that you prefer.

​Food, Drink and Culture in Hobart and south Tasmania

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From the confronting spectacle of Mona, tradition of Tasmanian Museum and Art Gallery, Aboriginal heritage, apples, wooden boats and community histories. ​This selection of museums and displays covers a wide range of interests.

Art Museum northern  Hobart

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Amazing art
Cafe or fine dining
Special events
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Wineries, restaurants and cafes south from Hobart, Tasmania

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Cafe
Apple Museum
Cider tastings
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Family Restaurant
Public Bar
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Wildlife Activities near Hobart

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Independent Activities in Hobart and Southern Tasmania

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From 5 minutes to 5 hours, there are many day walks throughout Southern Tasmania. Hobart Domain, Mount Wellington, Wellington Falls, Snug Falls, Mount Misery, Pelverata Falls, Hartz Mountains, Southport Lagoon, Mystery Creek Cave and South Cape Bay

Medium length walks south from Hobart

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Old-growth and rainforest
Sub-alpine heathland
Waterfall and mountain summit
$ donation appreciated
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Waterfall walks south from Hobart

Pelverata Falls
Huon Valley)

About 3 hours return along a fairly  easy track to the base of a very tall waterfall.
Stay nearby at Huon Bush Retreats or continue south to Buttongrass Retreat.
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Arve Falls (in Hartz Mountains National Park) 
A well made track follows the Arve River through an open alpine woodland to the cliffs on the eastern edge of the plateau. Here, Arve Falls drops into the valley below. Interpretive signs explain the landscape creation processes and the alpine adapted plants.
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Snug Falls (D'Entrecasteaux Channel)

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Snug Falls, southern Tasmania

Billy Browns Falls
near Huonville

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Near Huonville and Huon Bush Retreats.

Sometimes a trickle but after rain good flow creates a spectacle.
Distance: about 2 km.
Time: 1 1/4 to 1 1/2 hrs
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Wildlife Activities near Hobart

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Tasmanian Devils
Wildlife rescue
Self or guided tours
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Guided Adventures around Hobart and Southern Tasmania

Coastal or river, adventure or calm water
Adventure or tranquil. River or ocean. Sail or motor. Huon Valley Escapes offers a range of cruising experiences exploring the Huon River, Bruny Island or remote wilderness. We can even arrange charter to a special destination of your own choice.

Wildlife Cruise on Bruny Island

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Three Hour Coastal Adventure Cruise

This multi-award winning eco-adventure cruise takes you along Tasmania's unspoiled coastline to the edge of the Southern Ocean. Fast and comfortable boats ensure you're right in the adventure, seeing everything up close, feeling every thrill and experiencing nature first hand. One of the world's great environmental travel experiences.
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Wilderness flight and cruise
​departs from Hobart

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Departing from Hobart's second airport, you can spend a few hours a full day or even a 3 day glamping experience in Tasmania's Southwest Wilderness. A scenic flight to Mellaleuca and a cruise to Port Davey, this will be a highlight of your Huon Valley Escape.
90 minutes flight time
an hour or 3 on the ground
an hour or 2 by boat
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Hastings Caves and Thermal Springs
​near Dover in Far South Tasmania

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Guided cave tours
Warm springs
Cafe and picnic area
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Ida Bay Historic Railway
Far South Tasmania

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Historic train ride
Guided tour
Cafe and picnic areas
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Some Other guided Activities around Hobart

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Learn to photograph the waterways, wilderness and wildlife of Hobart and Tasmania's Huon Trail. Book a photography tutorial or an entire photography retreat as part of your your Huon Valley Escape.
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We welcome your phone calls from 9am to 7pm, 7 days a week.
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9am to 7pm phone 1800 770 224
or email 24/7 info@huonvalleyescapes.com.au
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Map from Hobart Airport  and Mona to Mount Wellington, things to do and places to stay in Hobart and suburbs
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Beach houses and motel rooms, walks, penguins and cheese plus the
Bruny Island
Cruise
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Waterfalls, Shot Tower, museum, sheep cheese, accommodation and D'Entrecasteaux Channel
tourist map and info
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Huon Valley
eco-retreat, waterview cottages and a country hotel. River cruising, road maps and itineraries
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Map to Hastings Caves, Ida Bay Railway, Hartz Mountains and South Coast Walk and unique accommodation in
Far South Tasmania

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