Mona Boat Cruise, MONA Art Experience and Hobart City Tour

Start your day with a sightseeing tour of Hobart, explore this historic city on a coach tram with commentary by your local expert guide.

Then travel by ferry afterwards to the Museum of Old and New Art (MONA) which will open your eyes to a gallery experience like no other. Owned by entrepreneur David Walsh, experience Australia’s largest private collection of art. The pieces on display will take you on a journey of rival contemplations and an emotional roller-coaster. This will be one of the most interesting places you’ve ever been to!

Morning Bus and Boat Tour Highlights

Hobart City Bus Tour

• Sullivan’s Cove – Hobart’s birthplace and ferry terminal
• Parliament House
• Salamanca Place – Georgian style warehouses now restored as restaurants, galleries and pubs
• Princes Park – a one time gun battery
• Battery Point – charming historic houses, pubs, boutique shops and restaurants
• St. George’s Church
• Views of Wrest Point Casino and exclusive Sandy Bay
• St. David’s Park
• South Hobart at the foot of Mt. Wellington
• Option to walk and view the exterior of the Cascade Brewery
• Cascade Gardens
• Travel past the remains of the Female Factory – a one time female prison
• St. David’s Cathedral
• Treasury Building and Franklin Square
• GPO and Hobart Town Hall
• Penitentiary Chapel
• Queen’s Domain and Government House
• Cross Tasman Bridge over the Derwent River
• Views over Kangaroo Bay Marina and Bellerive
• Stop at Rosny Hill lookout for stunning views of Hobart, Sandy Bay, Mt Wellington, Tasman Bridge and Glenorchy
• Victoria Dock and Constitution Dock
• Enjoy some free time to see the exquisite Royal Tasmanian Botanical Gardens

MONA Tour

• Take a scenic cruise from Sullivan’s Cove along the Derwent River
• A visual display of complex structures greet you on approach to the museum’s entrance
• Admire the fascinating architecture
• MONA – owned by entrepreneur David Walsh, is Australia’s largest private collection of art and artefacts
• Wander through ancient, modern and contemporary art
• Complimentary use of ‘The O’ – a handheld touch screen device assists with learning about the exhibits or listening to interviews with artists
• Record your visit on ‘The O’ and email it
• Perhaps enjoy a delicious meal at The Source Restaurant, Museum Cafe or wine bar (own expense)
• Return to Brooke Street Pier in Hobart on the 5pm ferry