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Who doesn’t love getting up close with a cute fluffy animal! A visit to Bonorong Wildlife Sanctuary is a must for animal-loving family members. The sanctuary is home to a unique range of Tasmanian wildlife who are nurtured back to health in the park before returning to the wild. Join one of the tours throughout the day or a night tour and learn about Tasmania’s animals and what you can do to help conserve our wildlife.
If you are visiting Hobart on a Sunday, be sure to stop by Farm Gate Market for some tasty food, drinks and local fare. With plenty of options available, there is something for each family member, no matter their food mood. The vibe at the food market is great, and it is a great whole family outing.
Just beware of your kids outsmarting you. The minimum recommended age for participating is 16 years old. You and your team will be put in a mysterious room filled with Evolo’s innovative and decoratively themed puzzles but you only have 60 minutes to figure out how to escape.
The famous Salamanca Market is a fun way to spend a Saturday morning. Wander the unique arts and crafts stalls or pick up some freshly made treats for breakfast. The stalls range from craft wares, food, leather goods, distilleries, and fresh goodies like veggies and locally grown flowers.
BOUNCEinc offers an unparalleled indoor adventure opportunity. With its distinctive mix of enjoyment, spontaneous expression, advancement, and growth, it stands as an excellent venue for cultivating and mastering balance, coordination, and agility skills.
BOUNCEinc introduces a playground area and adaptable soft play area for junior jumpers.
Teens that are thrill-seeking will love Tahune Adventures in the far South. Their Hang Gliding adventure whisks you from the forest floor 400 metres across the Huon River to a launching point 50 metres in the air! For a little slower pace, the family can wander amongst the tall trees and along the airwalk, which sits 30 metres above the forest floor. Dogs are also welcome on some of the Tahune walking trails if you travel with your pooch.
Book a farm tour with Julie for a unique experience, to walk amongst and brush her friendly Highland Cattle and calves. You’ll be amazed at the quiet gentle nature of Julie’s Highland Cows.
Huon River Jet Boats offer Australia’s only whitewater jet boating experience with high-speed jet boat tours on the Huon River, Southern Tasmania. Huon River Jet Boats is based in Huonville, 35-minute drive southwest of Hobart (48 km) in the Huon Valley.
Discover dolomite caves, stalactites and stalagmites, and lots of other weird and wacky things with a tour of Hastings Caves. Explore the underground wonderland of Newdegate Cave, the largest dolomite tourist cave in Australia, before heading above ground to the beautiful natural thermal pool which sits at a lovely 28-degrees year-round.
Southern Tasmania has some fantastic beaches to enjoy at any time of the year. Whether you are keen to keep things closer to Hobart city or venture further afield and discover a secluded beach, the whole family will enjoy plenty of great beaches. Pack an esky and a hat and enjoy a day in the sand. Discover your next beach day with our guide to the beaches of southern Tasmania.
Explore the incredible coastline of Tasmania and see if you can spot some local wildlife with a trip on Pennicott Journeys’ little yellow boat. Setting off from Hobart, Port Arthur or Bruny Island, the Pennicott experience is a fantastic way to explore southern Tasmania’s wild oceans and towering sea cliffs. It is sure to impress all members of the family.
Step back into Tasmania’s wild convict days with Unshackled at the Hobart Penitentiary. One ticket gets you four experiences — trace real convict stories in the Convict Memorial, watch the big-screen drama Pandemonium, meet the colourful characters in the Rogues’ Gallery, and explore the site on a guided tour.
Hyperdrive Kart Racing is a state of the art, solar-powered, electric go-kart centre, with a modern 80’s twist. There are karts for any age, from Adult karts, Junior Karts, Duo Karts, and super-fast Shifter Karts for those that qualify.0
Redbanks is the ultimate Tasmanian Adventure Attraction paired with Tasmania’s biggest and best paintball fields. Come and try your hand out at any (or all) of our exciting range activities: Clay Target Shooting, .22 Rifle Range, Archery, Axe Throwing, Air Rifles, Slingshots, Golf Alley, Paintball Fields and so much more.
A visit to Hobart wouldn’t be complete without enjoying delicious hand-made ice cream and what better way to leverage the kids to behave than with some tasty ice cream cones.
Head down to the Hobart waterfront and pick up a scoop (or two) of your favourite flavour from Mures or VDL Creamery before wandering around the boats with the kids and admiring the sculptures along the water’s edge. The flavours alone are enough to get anybody excited.
Breathe in the fresh mountain air without having to venture far from the city with an adventure on kunanyi/Mount Wellington.
Wellington Park has many walking and mountain biking trails that the whole family can enjoy. The Sphinx Rock walk is a gentle walk amongst the trees and offers panoramic views from the viewpoint. Finish the walk with a hot chocolate or coffee at Lost Freight Cafe. Head up the mountain on the Explorer Bus for added convenience, or join Walk on kunanyi for an in-depth mountain experience.
Hobart is filled with great museums and art galleries and a visit to the Tasmanian Museum and Art Gallery (TMAG) is a great way to spend a day. The diverse exhibitions offer something interesting and entertaining for each member of the family.
Experience a working alpaca farm and learn about these unique inquisitive animals. Wander at your leisure, engaging with or just peacefully absorbing the tranquil atmosphere that alpacas create.
Lose yourself in the twists and turns as you explore the intricately designed pathways, and specially crafted games to challenge and delight visitors of all ages. Discover the joy of getting lost and igniting your sense of wonder and curiosity.
The bike park operates two uplift services, providing access to 75+ individual trails including beginner and family-friendly rides, wilderness trail and epic pro trails.
Enjoy a day out in nature at Mt Field National Park. Walk to the impressive Russell Falls, see if you can spot a platypus, look for interesting fungi (blue, pink, purple, yellow, orange or otherwise!).
The UNESCO World Heritage-listed Port Arthur Historic Site is Australia’s most intact and evocative convict site. There is a lot to see and do with more than 30 historic buildings and ruins to explore over 100 acres so you’ll want to allow a minimum of three to four hours.
Port Arthur can seem a very different place after sunset, full of mystery and intrigue. Join a lantern-lit walking tour to experience the World Heritage-listed Port Arthur Historic Site by night.
The Coal Mines offer visitors the chance to discover a different perspective on Tasmania’s convict history among the uncrowded ruins and scenic vistas. It is a great place to explore on foot, with several tracks and paths around the extensive site.
Tasmanian Devil Unzoo is a global leader in shaping how zoos evolve in the 21st century.
When you visit the zoo without cages, you will discover lots of very special Tasmanian devils but what is different now is that our Tasmanian bush animals are wild, not captive. It is a welcome change from a traditional zoo.
Roam amongst the lavender, interactively learn about the distillery’s manufacturing and distilling process, enjoy delightful lavender cuisine and browse unique Tasmanian gifts created from the lavender. Enjoy a delicious meal at the café.
The Tasmanian Chocolate Foundry manufactures a large range of hand-forged chocolate products. Indulge yourself in all things chocolate, using the finest Belgian Coverture chocolate there’s sure to be something to tantalise the taste buds.
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