Top Tasmania Arts & Design

Immerse yourself in the natural wonders and eventful history of Tasmania on a 6-hour boat tour from Strahan. The first-class catamaran ensures comfort from beginning to end. Cruise through Hell’s Gates, then enjoy a guided visit on Sarah Island, which once housed the island’s most notorious penal settlement. Enjoy a buffet lunch on board the ship, then continue your adventure with a boardwalk tour through the UNESCO listed Franklin-Gordon Wild Rivers National Park.

The Cascades Female Factory is a World Heritage-listed historic site that reflects on the story of the displacement, mistreatment and forced migration of convict women and girls, and their contribution to the history of Australia from colonisation to the present day. Interwoven are the First Nation’s stories of Palawa, a culture which was so gravely impacted by colonisation. Additional tours can be selected to be included in your ticket: The 45 min Convict Women's Tour is the essential tour for first-time visitors, introducing the site's history, the women, and the convict system. Discover what life was like for women who were transported to Van Diemen's Land. The 60 min Notorious Strumpets storytelling experience delves into the lives of seven remarkable convict women who defied adversity. Discover their resilience, the societal challenges they faced, and how some managed to triumph against all odds. Check official website for other options or special events.

Save time on your trip to Tasmania by discovering three of its highlight destinations in just three days on this comprehensive group tour. Start with a tour around Hobart to see the state capital’s highlights, including Mt. Wellington. Next, take a day trip down to Bruny Island for a day of beaches and wildlife, before finishing the final day with historic Port Arthur and other scenic spots around it.

Explore the streets of Sullivan's Cove and Battery Point's street art scene and history by joining our Art & History walking tour. Find out how local and international artists shaping Hobart's urban identity by creating unique public art for us to appreciate. Learn about Hobart's colonial past, convict men and women, explorers, governors und whalers.

Experience two of Tasmania's top ten must-see locations on our day tour. Combining the natural beauty of Mt Field National Park with its giant eucalyptus trees, ancient rainforest and stunning waterfalls, to the quirky and interactive art scene at MONA Museum, the largest privately owned museum in the Southern Hemisphere which houses ancient, modern and contemporary art. This day tour is perfect for nature lovers and art enthusiasts alike.

Discover the past and modern-day highlights of Hobart on a 3-hour tour that combines a city history tour with a look around Salamanca and Battery Point.

At 10.15am, journey to Mona in the Posh Pit—the ferry’s lavish private lounge, bar and deck—devour complimentary canapés and beverages on the thirty minute voyage along the River Derwent. As you jump off the ferry, meet your Mona Host on the jetty landing, who will escort you to the Void Bar, introduce you to the bartender and get you sorted with a cocktail to fortify yourself for a quick plunge into the nearby galleries. After some art, you’ll arrive in the museum’s Faro Bar and Restaurant for a feast from rockstar executive chef Vince Trim—including fancy matched drinks from Mona’s wine cellar and access to Event Horizon, James Turrell’s neuron-tingling light artwork. At 3pm, your host will escort you to The Source Restaurant—for sweeping views, a final sip, and a special gift, before you head back underground. Suitably addled/prepared, you’ll explore David Walsh’s subterranean collection of art and antiquities before slipping back onto the ferry (further snacks, drinks).

Because we are a small private operator we feel its a privilege to share our state with guests. Our tours have a minimum number of 2 guests and maximum number of 10 guests. This allows us to explore behind the scenes, in small numbers with depth of story and experiences. These seasonal offerings will vary and change according to venue availability and season. Please provide guests preferences, interests during booking. This tour allows guests to experience some of the small boutique producers in the Huon Valley, 30 minutes south of Hobart. Where fresh orchard fruits are plenty, along with creative locals producing cheese, wine, spirits and artist studios can be discovered. We also offer exclusive private experiences with the producers, allowing guests to be one on one with artists, distillers, wine makers and captains of old wooden boats. We set the scene for in depth of experiences to create great memories of your visit in Tasmania. Contact us direct to customise your day.