About this experience
Tour around Hobart starting at Sullivan's Cove, the city's historic main port. Stroll along to Parliament House, Salamanca Place, Battery Point, and a variety of the city’s iconic landmarks. See the Female Factory, an historic female prison featured in Bryce Courtenay's novel - The Potato Factory. Pass the Tasman Bridge, and see the Kangaroo Bay Marina and Bellerive. Enjoy some free time after at the Royal Tasmanian Botanical Gardens. Add on a visit to the Museum of Old and New Art (MONA).
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What to expect
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Meet at Brooke Street Pier or Tasmanian Travel and Information Centre
Make your own way to your chosen pick-up point — Brooke Street Pier (09:30 / 12:45) or the Tasmanian Travel and Information Centre (09:40 / 13:05).
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Sullivan's Cove
Begin at the city's historic main port and the site of Hobart's first European settlement.
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Parliament House & Salamanca Place
Pass Tasmania's seat of government before rolling along the famous sandstone warehouses of Salamanca Place.
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Battery Point & St. George's Church
Explore Hobart's best-preserved colonial village, including the landmark St. George's Church.
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Cascade Brewery & Female Factory
See Australia's oldest operating brewery, then visit the Female Factory — a former convict women's prison made famous by Bryce Courtenay's novel The Potato Factory.
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St. David's Cathedral & City Landmarks
Pass the Treasury Building, Franklin Square, the GPO, Hobart Town Hall, and the Penitentiary Chapel on a loop through the civic heart of the city.
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Rosny Hill Lookout
Stop for panoramic views across Sandy Bay, Mount Wellington, the Tasman Bridge, and Glenorchy.
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Royal Tasmanian Botanical Gardens
The tour concludes here with free time to explore the gardens at your own pace (end of tour: 12:45 / 16:00).
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MONA option: Derwent River cruise & museum visit
Depart Brooke Street Pier at 09:45 by ferry, cruise the Derwent River to MONA, and explore the museum with time for a meal at your own expense before the one-way ferry returns you to Brooke Street Pier by 17:30.
Meeting point
Brooke Street Pier, Sullivan's Cove, Hobart TAS, Australia
Make your own way to Brooke Street Pier (09:30 for the morning tour, 12:45 for the afternoon tour, 09:45 for the MONA tour) or alternatively to the Tasmanian Travel and Information Centre (09:40 / 13:05 for non-MONA tours). Present your mobile or printed ticket at the departure point.
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- Mobile or printed ticket
- Comfortable, weather-appropriate clothing (light layers in summer; warm casual wear in winter)
- Cash or card for meals and personal purchases (especially if visiting MONA)
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Frequently asked questions
Do I need to print my ticket, or is a mobile ticket accepted?
A mobile ticket is accepted — simply have your booking confirmation ready to present at the departure point.
Which days does the MONA tour run?
The Hobart City Tour with MONA and one-way ferry runs daily except Tuesdays, departing at 09:45 and finishing at Brooke Street Pier by approximately 17:30.
When does the afternoon tour operate?
The afternoon city tour (12:45–16:00) runs on weekdays from January to March only. The morning tour operates daily year-round.
Is the tour suitable for children?
Yes — children aged three and under travel free of charge. The coach tram format makes it manageable for families.
What's the difference between the city tour and the MONA add-on?
The city tour covers Hobart's landmarks by coach tram and ends at the Botanical Gardens. The MONA option extends the day with a Derwent River cruise, entry to MONA, and a one-way ferry back — finishing around 17:30.
Is food included in the MONA tour?
No — meals at MONA's The Source Restaurant, the museum café, or the wine bar are at your own expense.