Hobart: Day Trip to Mt Wellington and MONA with Ferry Ride
ID: GYG414445-753344
Category:
Country: Australia
Duration:
07:30 hours
Description
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.
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.
Meet your guide at Brooke Street Pier in Hobart and start your drive to Mt Wellington. As you go up the mountain, view the massive rock formation of 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 Cascade Brewery for a stroll in their lush gardens.
Continue to the Cascades Female Factory Pay for a brief visit. See 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.
Highlights
- Go on a journey of rival contemplations and an emotional roller-coaster at MONA
- Experience the harsh alpine environment of Mt Wellington on the drive up
- Marvel at the panorama of Hobart city and surrounding suburbs from the summit
- Enjoy a cruise along Derwent River and view MONA's architecture from the water
- Use a touchscreen device to learn about exhibits and listen to artist interviews
Guiding languages
IMPORTANT INFORMATION
The itinerary may vary due to road and weather conditions
All areas that customers touch are frequently cleaned
Look for the Gray Line Day Tours desk inside the Brooke Street Pier building.
When should I book?
To guarantee availability book as soon as possible. Early booking is worth consideration especially if you planning the trip during high season like public holidays or weekends.
Cancellations
This excursion you can cancel with no cost up to 48 hours before the start of the trip. If you cancel it after 48 hours or not show up on the excursion you will still be charged the full price of the activity. Being late on pick-up or departure will be considered as not showing up.
