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PARTNER TOURS
Special tour packages organised for guests of delegates.
See the Partners Program & Tours page in the Conference Information section.
 

Tours and Packages

Tourism Tasmania Pre and Post Conference packages

Tourism Tasmania brochure

The packages feature in their latest holiday incentive brochure called "Tasmania: Relax and rejuvenate before or after your conference" include:

Northern Tasmanian Food and Wine Trail
$387*

Five Charming Nights
From $518*

Golf at the Country Club Resort, Launceston
From $218*

Ausprey Trout Fishing Tour
From $960*

Strahan Village
"On the Wild Side"

From $221*

Stanley Wilderness and Indulgence
From $448*

East Coast of Tasmania Special Group Tour
From $480*

*All prices per person based on twin share.

For free copies of the brochure contact the College at:
publications@racp.edu.au

Cascade Brewery Tour
Established in 1832, the Cascade Brewery Tour is Australia's oldest brewery located in Cascades, about a 10 minutes drive from Hobart City. A visit to the brewery would be of interests to both beer lovers and history buffs. There is much to see at the Brewery so we suggest you set aside 2 hours for this tour. Be guided around the brewery plants and observe how beer is produced in this historic plant, then stroll around the garden sites and tour the Cascade Museum. Free tasting of brewed beer is included in the tour.
Tour operates Monday-Friday, two sessions daily. Adult $11.00 & $4.50. Bookings essential. Reservations/Enquiries Tel: 03 6221 8300.

Cadbury Chocolate Factory Tour
Established in 1921, a visit to Cadbury Chocolate Factory is a must for any chocolate lover. Be guided on a tour of Cadbury's Claremont Factory and discover how chocolate is made. Free tastings included in the tour. Located 20 minutes drive from Hobart City.
Tours operates Monday-Friday. Bookings essential. Adult $12.50 & Child $9.00. Bookings/Enquiries: 03 6249 0333. For more information: www.cadbury.com.au.

Roche O'May's Cadbury & Moorilla Vineyard Tour
This tour includes a cruise on the Derwent River to Moorilla Vineyard, located in Berridale (north west of Hobart, a 20 minutes car drive), morning tea, wine and cheese tasting, then by coach to nearby Claremont for the Cadbury tour.
Departs from Brooke St Pier at 11.00am and back by 3.00pm. Adult $45.00, Child $24.00 & Family $128.00. Enquiries/booking Tel: 03 6223 1914. Roche O'May also run other lunch and dinner cruise tour packages, so get in touch with them for details.

Captain Fell's City Twilight Bus Tour
Another short 1 ½ hrs tour for those busy during the day but want to see the City under the lights. Bus departing from the Ferry Terminal. Tour operates daily at 8.30pm. Adult $20.00 & Family $50.00. Enquiries/bookings Tel: 03 6223 5893.

Captain Fell's Discovery Cruise Tour
Departing from the Ferry Terminal, this 1 ½ hrs ferry cruise covers Sullivan's Cove, Sandy Bay, Kangaroo Bluff, Bellerive, Botanical Gardens, Government House, the Regatta Grounds, the city skyline and Mount Wellington.
Tour operates at 10.30am and 2.30pm daily. Adult $12.00 & Family $30.00.
Various lunch & dinner cruise options available through Captain Fell's Historic Ferries. Ask about their Combination Ferry/Bus packages. Enquiries/bookings Tel: 03 6223 5893.

Historic Female Factory & Modern Fudge Factory Site Tour
Located only a few minutes by car from Hobart's main centre, on this tour you will learn about the site's history and it's significance in Australian Women's history. Also on the tour observe how fudge and confectionery are made. Free fudge tasting! Those opting to continue the historical tour can take a relaxing walk through the memorial garden and view the archaeological dig site nearby.
Tours operate Monday-Friday. Adult $9.00 & Child $5.00. Tour Duration: 1¼ hrs.
For more information visit www.islandproduce.com.au . Bookings/Enquiries: 03 6223 1559.

Tigerline Travel Tasmania Mount Wellington and Hobart City Sights Tour
This half day tour is a great starter for those in a hurry but keen to see Hobart's main attractions.
The tour takes you to Mount Wellington (weather permitting) where you can take in the panoramic view of Hobart and surrounding areas. You are then taken past the Cascade Brewery (Australia's oldest brewery), Anglesea Barracks, Salamanca Place and the historical area of Battery Point. The tour completes at the Royal Botanical Gardens.
Tour operates Tuesday and Thursday, departs 2.00pm and returns 5.30pm. Adult $34.00 & Child $21.00. Tigerline's coaches can pick you and your passengers up at your nominated hotel and return you at the end of the day. They do pickup from most Hobart City hotels. Alternatively you can join the tour group at Brooke St Pier. Information/Enquiries: www.tigerline.com.au

Tigerline Travel Tasmania Delightful Richmond Tour
This half day tour explores the old world village charms of Richmond, about a 20 minutes drive from the Centre of Hobart. Highlights of Richmond include the oldest Australian Roman Catholic Church and the oldest Australian bridge. Enjoy the many old style craft shops, galleries and restaurants on offer whilst the kids have fun at the Richmond Maze.
Tour operates only Wednesday and Sunday. Adult $39.00 & Child $27.00. Departs at 2.00pm and returns at 5.30pm. Tigerline's coaches can pick you and your passengers up at your nominated hotel and return you at the end of the day. They do pickup from most Hobart City hotels. Alternatively you can join the tour group at Brooke St Pier. Information/Enquiries: www.tigerline.com.au

Tigerline Travel Tasmania Convict Capers Tour
Spend the whole day exploring one of Australia's historic sites of Port Arthur. Enjoy a relaxing harbour cruise with spectacular views of Pirates Bay, Eaglehawk Neck and the Blow Hole.
Tour operates only Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday and Sunday. Adult $60.00 & Child $38.00. Departs at 9.00am and returns 5.30pm. Tigerline's coaches can pick you and your passengers up at your nominated hotel and return you at the end of the day. They do pickup from most Hobart City hotels. Alternatively you can join the tour group at Brooke St Pier. Information/Enquiries: www.tigerline.com.au

Tigerline Tahune Air Walk Excursion
A whole day spent exploring the Tahune Forest Reserve including the Airwalk (see Attractions for details of the Airwalk), then a visit to the Geeveston Forest and Heritage Centre.
Tour operates Monday to Friday. Adults $59.00 & Child $41.00. Departs at 9.00am and returns 5.00pm. Tigerline's coaches can pick you and your passengers up at your nominated hotel and return you at the end of the day. They do pickup from most Hobart City hotels. Alternatively you can join the tour group at Brooke St Pier. Information/Enquiries: www.tigerline.com.au

Partner Tours
A number of tours and activities have been organised for partners/children/friends of delegates. The packages include travel by deluxe coach to and from the tour destinations. For information, see the Partners Program & Tours page.

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