Take a scenic drive from Hobart to the summit of Mt Wellington for panoramic vistas over the city on a day trip. Travel to the Museum of Old and New Art (MONA) before returning to Hobart by ferry.
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Join a guided day trip from Hobart to drive through the alpine environment of Mt Wellington. Take a ferry along the Derwent River to visit the Museum of Old and New Art (MONA) and enjoy its various exhibits with a touchscreen guide.
Start your day with guided coach touring to the summit of Mt Wellington. Enjoy the alpine environment as you ascend the mountain and view the massive rock formation of the Organ Pipes. Once at the summit, take in a panoramic spectacle of Hobart City, surrounding suburbs, and the vast waterways of the Derwent River.
Next, enjoy a short, guided walk at the summit to the observatory. Start your descent from the mountain and visit the classic Cascade Gardens for a stroll while viewing the stunning exterior of the iconic Cascade Brewery and the Female Factory. View the former female prison for an insight into the lives of the women convicts once imprisoned there.
Returning to the Hobart waterfront, jump on board a ferry from Sullivans Cove and cruise along the Derwent River to MONA. Once at the museum, observe ancient, modern, and contemporary art and thought-provoking exhibits.
Explore the museum at your own pace with a handheld touch screen device that assists your learning of the exhibits. Following a sensory overload, take in the beautiful surroundings of the museum, and enjoy a meal at the Source Restaurant, Museum Cafe, or the Wine Bar (at your own expense).
Finish the day with a return cruise back to Brooke Street Pier in Hobart.
Tour guide
Drive to Mt Wellington
Entry to MONA Museum
Return MONA ferry ticket
Use of 'The O' handheld touchscreen
Food and drinks
Tips
The itinerary may vary due to road and weather conditions
Was a really great day trip. Everything was what had been described through the website. The Mona was much more than I expected. It was one of the highlights of the time in Hobart. Would absolutely recommend this trip to anyone visiting Hobart. Definitely the most impressive art space worldwide.
Mt Wellington was good despite weather. However, we hadn’t realised that the Brewery and woman’s prison was a visit rather than a drive past. Driver got us there in time for the ferry.
good tour guide knowledge
Mona is great. Very spécial.
Mt Wellington views are breathtakingly awesome. Thank you to Colin for making the drive informative and interesting. Visit to Mona was a very interesting experience.
Commentary by Mark along the way to Mt. Wellington and back.
Bus trip up to Mt Wellington was great. Boat trip to Mona good too. Mona itself was rubbish. No warning about the 99 step entrance, and the entry alternative was a tunnel, TERRIBLE for claustrophobic people with mobility issues. A massive building with rubbish exhibits. Way over-rated. A room full of split firewood isn’t art, neither is a PHOTO of a dog shagging a man. A couple of moving art works were mildly interesting, but I wouldn’t go out of my way for those!
Great tour & guide. Informative & enjoyable. Everything covered on the tour description & more!! Thank you,