Talking to
@straitman yesterday about Hobart excursions princess are offering. Thought I would just give my own humble opinion on the various options, but of course this from the point of view of an older guy
January in Hobart is the start of summer, so days should be warm, could be cloudy and small chance of rain. You'd be unlucky if it was <20 degrees.
Before booking, we may want to have discussion whether we want to do activities together, or not.
Huon Valley & Tahune Airwalk (day) - scenic, some nice walks but bad weather would spoil it a lot.
Bonorong Wildlife Sanctuary & Mt Field Nat Park (day) - would be a very nice day, again weather susceptible
Wildlife & Waterways (day) - Same as above?
Mt Field National Park (1/2 day) - A very pretty National Park, easy walks (waterfalls, fern glades, rainforest) - good to stretch legs and then see some of Hobart on your own
Port Arthur on your own (day) - Excellent tour if you have an interest in colonial convict past. Easy walking around. Pretty drive down.
Tasman Island Wildlife cruise (day) -
This would be my pick. It doesn't say so, but pretty sure its a Pennicott Wilderness Cruise, which are excellent. Scenery amazing along this coast. Possibly bumpy ride & cold, but worth it.
Royal Botanic Gardens and views of Hobart (1/2 day) - Very nice botanic gardens but if its cloudy you won't get any views from Mt Wellington. If so, hopefully they will take you up Mt Nelson where there are good views, but not as high.
City and Anglesea Barracks (1/2 day) - Barracks are an interesting collection of colonial buildings. Rest sounds like a bus tour around some nice sites.
Bonorong Wildlife Sanctuary (1/2 day) - self explanatory
Best of Hobart - Bonorong & Richmond (1/2 day) . This will be a nice relaxed tour; Richmond is historic and very pretty.
Tempting taste trail to Richmond (1/2 day) Very nice tour, self explanatory. Not really weather dependent.
Best of Bruny Island (day) - Described as 'epicurean', but other tours are better than what's offered here.
Wineries of the Coal Valley (1/2 day) - this would be a good one if you like white wines, especially
Hobart sea kayaking (3 hrs) - What is says on the label
Hobart Historic walking tour (2 hrs) - will be interesting and easy going.
Private tours - ridiculous prices. Make me an offer
I'm amazed that they aren't offering a tour to
MONA (Museum of Old and New Art); possibly Tasmania's top tourist attraction these days. A great place to visit even if you aren't into 'modern art'. You can catch a MONA ferry from the Hobart docks and return. There are lunch venues on site, and a winery
Mona – Museum of Old and New Art | Hobart, Tasmania (click the hamburger at top left to make sense of it. Go to Visit to see the ferry timetable. Posh Pit recommended)
The best way to get to Mona
mona.net.au
"Sit on sheep / tigers. Go to the bar. Treat yourself to the Posh Pit: a private lounge and deck with free drinks, tiny food and inflated egos."
Lots of restaurants along Hobart docks/Salamanca Place.
