Travel guide Hobart & Tasman Peninsula

  Tasmania is a very special part of Australia, with its pristine and superb natural environment - a landscape that is at times redolent of the gentle English countryside and at others wild and distinctly Australian; it has a pervasive sense of history, along with a growing reputation for artisan wines and produce and of course, it offers a wonderful contrast to mainland holidays.   Abel Tasman first discovered it back in 1642, and named it Van Diemen's Land. Hobart is the second oldest city in Australia after Sydney (Launceston is the third, so Tasmania really does have something of a monopoly when it come to history) and it is perfectly located to make the most of all the treasures this small island state has to offer.   It lies on the Derwent River, and the river and... Read more

South East Charters offers tailored day or half day fishing, diving,snorkelling or marine animal watching tours departing from Orford, Dunalley or Eaglehawk Neck.
South East Charters operates a 7.5 metre twin outboard vessel fully equipped for dee... Read more

Sealife Experience Tasmania operates ocean charters near Port Arthur on Tasmania’s beautiful Tasman Peninsula. Experience the best eco-adventure Tassie has to offer in just three hours. Eaglehawk Neck and the Tasman Peninsula National Park are home to a spectacular array of abundant wildlife all sharing this temperate ocean environment; Albatross, Whales, Seals, Penguins, Sea Eagles, Dolphins, Shearwaters and so much more. Take in the highest dolerite sea cliffs in the southern hemisphere, massive sea caves, gulches, geological arches and majestic coast line, all uniquely sculptured by mother nature over 200 million years. The Totem Pole, The Candlestick, Waterfall Bay, Cape Hauy, Fortescue Bay, Tasman Island and Cape Pillar are extraordinary places where towering sea cliffs meet the expan... Read more

Port Arthur Historic Ghost Tours are evening walking tours of the Port Arthur Historic Site.
Departing at dusk from the Visitor Centre, your experienced Ghost Tour guide will lead you on a lantern-lit walk of Port Arthur’s ruins and historic build... Read more

Personalised Sea Charters specialise in groups of one to four persons. Game fishing, deep sea and reef fishing, bay fishing, seal colony tours and general charter are all catered for. All gear and bait is supplied.
Your skipper is experienced and professional. The 26 foot custom built game fishing boat is safe, clean and comfortable.
Fishing may be arranged from Port Arthur and Eaglehawk Neck.. www.personalisedseacharters.com Read more

Eaglehawk Dive Centre offers divers access to some of the best temperate waters in the world.The Centre overlooks Pirates Bay on the Tasman Peninsula, about 60 minutes' drive southeast of Hobart, in one of Tasmania's prime diving destinations.National Geographic magazine, in January 1997, featured a story by one of the world's best underwater photographers, David Doubilet. Doubilet stated that Tasmania had some of the best cool temperate diving in the world.The rich invertebrate and fish life provides spectacular diving, and whales and dolphins are regularly sighted on this part of the coast.As a Professional Association of Dive Instructors (PADI), Eaglehawk Dive Centre offers dive courses to prepare divers for all our challenging and adventurous sites. They also can provide diving equipme... Read more

120 Goulburn Street West Hobart This converted church is distinctive in style and the musical welcome you receive from the owners – along with the amazing interior – really sets this property apart. Overall rating?    Excellent What makes Pendragon Hall different? It is very rare to be able to sleep inside a genuine old church.  Waking up to the sunlight streaming through the enormous stained glass windows was magical and the 25m high ceilings give a sense of space you would never have experienced before.    Accommodation overview The church is one large hall with two double four-poster beds – complete with curtains. The king-size master bed is at one end of the nave (and is screened) and it is lit by a magnificent four-panel ... Read more

What's different about The Jackson Townhouse? The Jackson Townhouse provides comfortable, holiday accommodation in one of Hobart's iconic Georgian buildings. Built in 1837 as the Saracen's Head Inn, it has been classified by the National Heritage Trust of Australia (Tasmania). Accommodation The Jackson Townhouse offers a choice of two apartments: The Townhouse and The Garret. The Townhouse is appointed in decor reflecting the grandeur of the Georgian period while The Garret is chic and modern, ideally suited to an intimate getaway. The Townhouse can sleep six people, offering two large bedrooms each with a queen size bed, a spacious lounge room with a settee which folds out to a double bed, a separate kitchen and bathroom with double spa bath. The Garret can sleep three people, offer... Read more

When you’re disabled it’s a lot easier - and cheaper - to stay at home. But after our family came home from a trip away, I realised the memories would be there with our boys for the rest of their lives.  It’s certainly not easy (when you’re disabled what is?) but it is worth it. My favourite Australian  destinations are: 1. Darling Harbour, Sydney I never visited Darling Harbour when growing up in Sydney.  But our family came up here and stayed 3 nights last year and had a wonderful time!  It was great being a tourist in what was once my own backyard.  After seeing a fair bit of overseas, I still think Sydney stacks up pretty well. The terrific thing about Darling Harbour is that it’s so much like Tasmania; a lot to do in such a sm... Read more

Old world charm – with all the mod cons. This lovely B&B has a wonderful view of Sandy Bay, a gorgeous garden and is only 5 minutes from Hobart, making it the perfect base for an exploration of all the city has to offer. Overall rating?  Outstanding What makes Twenty Red Chapel different? The lovely tranquil setting in a pretty suburban location on top of a hill and the welcoming and helpful hosts made this a very enjoyable place to stay, with all the comforts of home and none of the responsibilities.  Could easily have stayed longer! Accommodation overview This is a beautiful Edwardian house and the guest wing comprises two rooms, one with a double bed and the other with two single beds.  Both are warm and welcoming and have an old world charm that adds... Read more