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| Maylands Lodge |
Did we have you at 'trophy mansion'? After a two year renovation, guests can now stay at Maylands Lodge - a large historic home built in New Town in 1887 by renowned architect Henry Hunter for John Pearce. John was a convict's son and keen to get rid of the moniker so he built the epic 12-room home. Today, the urban lodge on the edge of Hobart city is a seamless blend of heritage and contemporary, with a big focus on giving back. Every booking contributes to a chosen children's charity as well as 100% of the profit from bottled water going back to water projects. There's also no single-use plastic, it is solar powered and has the largest onsite kitchen garden of any suburban hotel in Hobart. Book at www.mayandslodge.com.au
Maria Island e-Bikes
Explore Maria Island National Park on Tasmania's East Coast from a comfortable electric mountain bike with Tasmanian e-Bike Adventures. Owner and guide, Ben has enduring connections to the Maria Island National Park, with family links going back four generations, and now offers customised and immersive adventures on two wheels. Electric bikes, with wide tyres and a helpful engine boost, help riders go even further—it's possible to cover the whole 20 kilometre stretch of national park including the fascinating sandy isthmus, sheltered bays and surf beach. Tasmanian e-Bike adventures are the only operators on Maria Island licensed to run e-bike tours, as well as holding a permit to snorkel in the renowned marine reserve off the island. They also now offer coastal adventures at Bangor, a private coastal property with 25 kilometres of epic trails and history. More information at www.tasmanianebikeadventures.com.au
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| Above and Beyond Seaplanes |
Jump aboard the customised seven seater de Havilland Beaver with Above and Beyond Seaplanes to see a different side of Hobart, Port Arthur and Stewarts Bay. Departing from Hobart's waterfront, the 30-minute City Scenic adventure takes guests on a loop over the city then down the River Derwent all the way to Bruny Island, then back up the river to the Tasman Bridge before landing back at Franklin Wharf. The 90-minute Port Arthur and Three Capes Panorama flight heads toward the spectacular Tasman Peninsula and over the soaring cliffs of the iconic Three Capes before touching down at Port Arthur to stretch the legs ahead of the return journey via kunanyi/Mt Wellington. More information, including custom charters, at www.aboveandbeyond.flights
Adventure Bay Retreat
Seventh generation Tasmanian, Jan Glover has created something special at Adventure Bay Retreat on the north coast of Bruny Island. Set on 33 acres of coastal bushland and originally opened in 2011 with The Lodge and The Cottage, Jan has recently added two more luxury accommodation options, The Studio and The Lair to the offering. The buildings have been created by local craftspeople using locally-sourced materials and the interiors feature locally crafted furniture and fittings and original art by talented Tasmanian artists. Jan also aims to keep the carbon footprint down by minimising waste, relying on local produce and including energy efficiencies in the design. They even have complimentary bikes for guests to use. Book at www.adventurebayretreat.com.au
Mona Summer Exhibitions
Over summer, Mona is home to two new exhibitions. British artist Toby Ziegler presents a solo show, Your shadow Rising, in Australia for the first time, and French artists Fabien Giraud and Raphaël Siboni have returned to Mona with the second part of their epic project The Unmanned. Ziegler's exhibition features the largest sculpture of his career, a huge hand based on a drawing by Hendrick Goltzius, a Dutch Baroque printmaker, draftsman, and painter. The work by Giraud and Siboni includes dozens of sculptures and two films, one shot at Mona. There are six exhibitions on display over summer, the most Mona has shown at any one time during the museum's seven-year history. More information at www.mona.net.au
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| Three Capes Lodge |
As the only private guided walking company with permission to stay within the national park at night, the Tasmanian Walking Co. now offers the Three Capes Lodge Walk, a 46 kilometre fully-guided walking experience along the wild and rugged cliffs of the dramatic Tasman Peninsula. Starting with an eco-cruise near historic Port Arthur, the Southern Ocean is your constant companion as you traverse soaring sea cliffs, spy incredible wildlife and flora, and absorb 37,000 years of history along the way. Settle in each night in architecturally-designed lodges to refuel with Tasmania's finest food and drink. You can even enjoy a massage or spa treatment as you rest up. There are trips departing all year round with a maximum of 14 guests. www.taswalkingco.com.au/three-capes-lodge-walk/
Walk on Kunanyi
kunanyi/Mt Wellington towers over Hobart, all 1271 metres of it, a natural playground for residents and visitors to the city. Walk on Kunanyi specialise in guided day and half day walks, from the easy 'Mountain Gems' which is suitable for children, to the epic full day 'Iconic Ascent' where walkers dip their toe in the River Derwent then finish 18 kilometres later at the pinnacle. kunanyi/Mt Wellington is home to mighty swamp gums, the tallest flowering plants in the world, and many other beautiful flora and fauna. Guests will also enjoy local produce while on refuelling stops, and some itineraries includes stops at Cascade Brewery at the base of the mountain. More information at www.walkonkunanyi.com.au
kunanyi/Mt Wellington Explorer Bus
Hobart recently welcomed the kunanyi/Mt Wellington Hop-On Hop-Off Explorer Bus, a city to summit shuttle bus and tour loop. The all day bus pass includes the two-hour loop tour. Guests can choose to hop-on and hop-off along the way at Fern Tree Park, The Springs, The Chalet, Big Bend or The Pinnacle. The tour takes two hours to complete, including 20 minutes to take in the panoramic views from summit. Alternatively if the goal is to get straight to the top—a one way ticket might be the answer. Guests can ride or walk back down and take in the sights along the way. Book at www.mtwellingtonexplorer.com.au
Travel to Tasmania
Travellers can fly to Tasmania on Jetstar, Virgin Australia, Qantas, Qantaslink, Tigerair, Sharp Airlines or Rex Airlines, or take the Spirit of Tasmania ferry from Port Melbourne (VIC) to Devonport (TAS).
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