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Taste Tasmania
This  day of fine food and wine will begin with the group being transported by coach to Moorilla, one of the oldest wineries in Tasmania. Established in 1958, Moorilla sits on a private peninsula on the Derwent River just fifteen minutes from Hobart.
Moorilla is home to the world-reknowned MONA gallery, the Moorilla Museum of Antiquities and the Ether Building art gallery, as well as the Source Restaurant and Moo Brew brewery. The tour group will sample four Moorilla wines and beers, including the iconic Moo Brew beer. A selection of fine Tasmanian cheeses matched to the wines will also be provided.
From Moorilla we will travel through the Coal River Wine Route to Richmond. This delightful town has no fewer than 45 buildings listed on the National Estate, including the oldest Roman Catholic church in Australia, the oldest bridge in Australia and the oldest and best-preserved colonial gaol in Australia.
The group will then head out to Barilla Bay to sample deliciously fresh Tasmanian oysters. A 45 minute tour of the farm shows how the oysters are grown and demonstrates the importance of Tasmania’s clean green environment.
The tour will finish at the Barilla Bay Restaurant. Surrounded by fully landscaped gardens and overlooking the spectacular scenery of Barilla Bay, the casual atmosphere of the restaurant will allow the group to relax and enjoy a totally Tasmanian experience, featuring some of the state's freshest produce and premium wines, before traveling back to Hobart by coach.
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Rural And Historical Hobart
Only  a 20 minute drive from Hobart, the vineyards of the Coal River Valley, between Cambridge and the historic village of Richmond, are acclaimed for the quality of their cool-climate wines. Pinot noir, chardonnay, riesling and sauvignon blanc are the classic varieties here. Many of the vineyards open their cellar doors for tastings and sales and there are several excellent vineyard restaurants.
The Coal River Valley Wine Route makes an ideal a half or full-day tour, depending on how long you choose to linger amongst the vines. Your group will travel along the Coal River Wine Route, exploring local wineries such as Coal Valley Vineyard, Meadowbank Estate, Puddleduck Vineyard and Pooley Wines (Belmont or Cooinda Vale Vineyards), on the way to Richmond.
Set in gently undulating country on the banks of the Coal River, Richmond has no fewer than 45 buildings listed on the National Estate. Highlights include Australia’s oldest bridge, St John’s Church (the oldest Roman Catholic church in Australia), Richmond Gaol (the oldest colonial gaol in Australia) and Bridge St, an integrated street of historic buildings.
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Historical Hotels Tour
Why  not spend an afternoon discovering the history and myths behind some of Tasmania's best-known hotels while enjoying our best local beers and wines? Our Historical Hotels Tour takes in at least four notable local hotels and includes beers, wines and bar snacks at each location, as well as an informative guide and fun bar games.
The tour begins at the Cascade Brewery Company, Australia's oldest brewery. Nestled in the rolling hills of South Hobart, the Historic buildings are set against the majestic backdrop of Mount Wellington and offer brewery tours, fine gardens and Historic buildings.
Tours include a look inside the workings of the Brewery, allowing participants to watch some of the country's finest beers being produced in the historic plant, as well as a walk through the famous Woodstock Gardens and a tour of the Cascade museum which includes an extensive range of historic pieces. Tastings of the product is also included in the tour.
The group will then travel to the summit of Mt Wellington for a spectacular view of Hobart and the Channel, before visiting several historically notable hotels and finishing with a counter meal. The group will then be returned to their hotel.
The actual hotels included in the tour will vary depending upon the time of year and/or the actual day of the tour. Previous tours have taken in The York Hotel (est. 1844), the Longley Inn (home of the world's longest Huon pine bar), Shipwright's Arms (est. 1846) and Joe's Garage (possibly the most unique drinking experience in Tasmania).
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Mt Field National Park
Travel  by coach through the magnificent Derwent Valley to Mount Field National Park, one of Tasmania's most loved National Parks. The park has a wide variety of scenic features and wildlife. Few other national parks in Australia offer such a diversity in vegetation, ranging from tall swamp gum forests and massive tree ferns at the base of the mountain, through rainforest along the Lake Dobson Road, to alpine vegetation at the higher elevations.
Activities available in the area include:
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Walk to Russell Falls, the most photographed waterfall in Tasmania. This is an easy walk through a mixed forest comprising towering swamp gums, dogwood, myrtle, musk and tall tree ferns.
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Walk the Tall Tree circuit – a spectacular forest of swamp gums (the tallest flowering plant on Earth). The largest trees here were growing when Abel Tasman first sighted Tasmania in 1642.
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Salmon Ponds Heritage Hatchery and Gardens – the oldest salmon farm in the Southern Hemisphere. Includes walks in the original English parkland ‘leisure garden’ of superb trees, hedges and lawns, as well as the Museum of Trout Fishing
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Lady Binney Reserve – a fine fern and forest area near the Stringy Bark Gums Reserve
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The Stix Valley Tall Tree Reserve – home of the tallest hardwood trees on Earth
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Port Arthur Day Trip
Port  Arthur Historic Site is a compelling and dramatic reminder of Tasmania’s convict past. Every building at the Port Arthur Historic Site has a story to tell. Created with convict labour, the impressive architecture, delightful gardens and chilling prison facilities survive today.
The group will be picked up by coach at approximately 8am. They will be taken through Eaglehawk Neck and past the spectacular Devil’s Kitchen and Tasman Arch, enjoying magnificent ocean and coastal views. Morning tea will be provided.
Once at the Port Arthur site, they will be taken on a 40-minute ‘Introduction To Port Arthur’ guided tour, followed by a 20 minute harbour cruise on the MV Marana. Each tour member will receive a 36 page souvenir guide book to take with them.
After lunch the group will be free to explore over 30 restored buildings and ruins, including the Penitentiary, granary, church and Commandant’s House. The group passes also provide access to the Convict Water Supply Trail and the new Dockyard.
There are interactive displays and experiences in the Visitor Centre, as well as the Port Arthur Museum and Convict Study Centre.
A shuttle buggy service is available for those with restricted mobility.
The group will be returned to their accommodation by around 5.30pm.
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Port Arthur Ghost Tour
Port  Arthur Historic Site is a compelling and dramatic reminder of Tasmania’s convict past. Every building at the Port Arthur Historic Site has a story to tell. Created with convict labour, the impressive architecture, delightful gardens and chilling prison facilities survive today.
At 2pm a coach will pick the group from Hobart to travel through Eaglehawk Neck and past the spectacular Devil’s Kitchen and Tasman Arch to the Port Arthur Historic Site, Tasmania's most visited destination. Along the way the group will enjoy magnificent ocean and coastal views.
Here the group will tour over 30 restored buildings and ruins, including the Penitentiary, granary, church and Commandant’s House. There is also an informative museum and beautiful gardens.
Following the site tour, the group will have a 2 course dinner at the Felon's Bistro at the Port Arthur Site.
After dinner, the group will be taken on the Historical Ghost Tour, a 90 minute lantern-lit tour of the site at dusk. Port Arthur has the reputation of being the most haunted place in Australia, so the group is guaranteed a memorable time.
Around 8pm, the group will be taken by coach back to Hobart to their hotel.
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Pre- and Post-Conference Tours: Southern Tasmania
